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40 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 23, 2021

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Caroline Peckham

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188 reviews45 followers
December 11, 2021
Need a whole book of this crossover!!
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1,219 reviews3,643 followers
August 31, 2024
This bonus chapter is part of Live and Let Lionel, and while the book as a whole was an utter disappointment, this chapter was amazing.

That time the twins met the Ruthless Boys
That one was my favorite because I absolutely ADORE the Ruthless Boys and I always want more of them. 💜💜💜

0.5 Origins of an Academy Bully ⭐⭐⭐
1. The Awakening ⭐⭐⭐
1.5 The Awakening as Told by the Boys ⭐⭐
2. Ruthless Fae ⭐⭐⭐⭐
3. The Reckoning ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
4. Shadow Princess ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
5. Cursed Fates ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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111 reviews45 followers
December 29, 2024
4 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I never want the zodiac world to be over, I love them all so much 🥺
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855 reviews168 followers
April 25, 2025
I need to get Seth and Leon in the same room because I swear their energy matches
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867 reviews129 followers
May 6, 2022
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Leon is so cute. I honestly can't wait until December when I can reread ZA7 just so I can get the full Leon impact again. Especially with him and Seth. #perfection
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128 reviews2 followers
January 7, 2023
PLEASE DO NOT READ THIS BONUS IF YOU ARE NOT ADVANCED WITH THE BOOKS "RUTHLESS FAE" I choked on the spoiler 😭 (but it was beautiful)

Woooooo 🤣🤣🤣 Leon is so hilarious, I love it! Seeing that the 5 protagonists have balance is wonderful.

FACTOR I DID NOT LIKE: in Z.A's books i don't remember Gabriel talking about his family being more than him and his wife, Only the baby they expect. This information gives me doubt, if someone can help me, I am grateful.

If you are up to date with the books of Z.A and Ruthless Fae, this Bonus is worth reading, it is very funny and exciting 😍
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February 1, 2025
A funny, sweet, and heartwarming addition to the series that brings a lighter touch to the chaos of Solaria. 🌙✨ It’s filled with charming moments, witty banter, and just the right amount of mischief to make you smile. 😆💕

Very short, I’d rate it somewhere between 4.25-5 ⭐️’s
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167 reviews28 followers
January 5, 2025
Omg the one big happy family made all the hurt from ZA book 5 a little better.
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94 reviews
July 23, 2025
I love the crossover! It’s so good to be back with my Ruthless boys♥️
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185 reviews9 followers
August 24, 2023
I’m struggling with the timeline here. This party is sometime in May, right? When Tory is still not with Lionel and Lance is already in prison. So when did Gabriel found out he has sisters? I don’t remember when they saw that vision and it would be weird if it happened during winter holidays like I thought because then why Leon haven’t met them for so long? So it ought to be during spring holidays? I don’t remember 😭

ps: I’ve also read Shimmering Springs scene and I’m SO in love with Seth&Caleb couple! They’re literally the main reason why i’m waiting for the 9th book so much
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50 reviews1 follower
November 24, 2021
I laughed so hard I could stop for 5 min. I had to read the whole thing out loud because I have to hear the dialogue with my own ears because of how amazing Leon’s POV is. If I’m ever sad I’ll just read this and it will make me feel so much better. Thank you so much Caroline and Susanne! Had a crappy morning and this just made me 😊🦑🧅🐙🦁🐍
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137 reviews38 followers
December 8, 2023
I‘m eating every tiny novella up bc I can’t wait to continue ZA 6 😪
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319 reviews48 followers
April 21, 2025
I am NOT an RH girly and in fact I find polygamous relationships weird but this novella was soooo cuteee! even though I didn't really read the prequel and sequel series, the novella still made sense. Leon is just so much FUN!!!
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286 reviews
September 21, 2024
leon i can't believe im saying this but i actually might have missed you after all the pain and hurt in the zodiac books
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374 reviews7 followers
September 6, 2025
It was good but I’m beyond ready and excited to just get back into ZA6 I need to know what happens……
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151 reviews2 followers
December 1, 2025
Straight shot of serotonin in this little story. I need more IMMEDIATELY. I missed this group so much 😭💞
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1,263 reviews65 followers
December 11, 2024
I cannot express how much I enjoyed this and how much I missed the RB and their special dynamics. I laugh so much and so many times and I loved having the twins with them in a bubble in time giving everybody a breath of fresh air
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919 reviews12 followers
February 12, 2022
I loved this! I loved how excited Leon was to meet Darcy and Tory. I love how he was doing everything possible to try to make the girls feel welcome even though his ideas weren't the greatest. So glad we got this read.
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674 reviews
October 31, 2025
5 stars!

This is everything I needed after the ending of book five. I absolutely loved my time with the ruthless boys and I was so happy to be back. Leon being my absolute favorite made my heart so full. The humor of this novella was so fun and adorable. The nervousness that Leon felt meeting the Vega Twins was everything and so valid for his character.

Elise shined so bright in this short story. Love seeing her progress with the boys and with the baby!!!! Such a fun time enjoying the family dynamic!

This is worth the quick read directly following book five. So much information is embedded in these novellas that gives you insight to the story and the characters.

Ahhh, take me back to the ruthless boys. I already miss them so much. 5 stars!!!!
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103 reviews7 followers
March 29, 2023
It feels a bit cheat-y to give a 40 page book 5 stars but after the ending of book 5 of ZA, this was absolutely perfect and I don't want it to ever end. I didn't realise how much I missed the guys from RB and I really hope there are more cross overs in the future because they are absolutely purr-fect. I also really really really need them to meet the heirs, especially Seth because it will be such a funny interaction.
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180 reviews3 followers
April 14, 2025
4⭐️ okay, this was SO FREAKING CUTE! I literally need a whole novel about these families teaming up. I forgot how much I missed the Ruthless Boys and I love that Darcy and Tory get to meet them. I literally laughed out loud reading some of this dialogue. I miss these guys 😫
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