- Zodiac Academy 5

So many unexpected and unthinkable things happens in this book. The series is getting better with each book. It begins with Vega twin and Darius and Seth are trying to save Orion. I loved how their powers brought them together. How she unveils her feelings for Orion. But the destiny is cruel. The shadow king and the thing Darius’s father do. The thing that happens with Orion is awful

Oh my god, how is the series getting better an better?! Oh god the ending! Not a single dull moment. Also Lance Why?? Seriously why would you do that? Darcy was so strong in this book. Loved Tory and Darius🧡

I can't..i literally can't. I have no words left. I feel like crying my heart out....what is this...how will they get past this??!! Omg....

Ahh, that ending!!! Without giving away any spoilers, so much angst in this book. But, it was good, especially the ending was so thrilling. Also, there were so many cute moments between the group in this book. Loved it. Diving into the next one straight away.

I feel horrible because I love buying books and reading them as they are, e-books do not interest me as much. I was fine with just a few pages missing but there are full chapters missing, it’s horrible. But the book is of course good!

This book was a mixed experience for me. On one hand, Cursed Fates felt unnecessarily long. The beginning dragged quite a bit, and I found myself losing interest due to the slow pacing and lengthy chapters. On the other hand, the final stretch of the book was much better. The last 10 chapters were shorter, more engaging, and finally brought in the excitement I was waiting for. The ending, in particular, was intriguing and clearly sets up the next book. If you’re invested in the series, it’s worth pushing through—but be prepared for a slow start. Hoping Book 6 delivers a stronger and more balanced experience.

And I’m a best selling literary author ! Loved this book and I can’t believe there’s isn’t a TV series yet.

4.5 stars! Oh god, this series is addictive! And those cliffhangers are killing me. Now I know what a love-hate relationship means. I love this series and I hate it at the same time! Caroline and Susanne, both of them know how to play with your emotions. Not one, not two but so many emotions - I felt like I was caught in an avalanche of it. Happy, sad, frustrated, angry - all the emotions you can possibly think of! Phew! Darcy and Tori - Oh wow they are forces to reckon with. As the series progresses, they just grow stronger and stronger and I don’t mean only magically but mentally as well. Their characters, their personality.. O boy they have come a long way. Without spilling out much about the story, I will only say that while previous books were all about Tori, this one is all Darcy. And you get to see her more badass than ever, stronger and unapologetically blunt - honestly just what Tori needed. This book also answers so many questions which were frustrating in previous books as to why Tori and Darius acted the way they did, among other things. I blazed through this book and I just could not put it down. I don’t have words to convey how consuming this whole series is! There was not a single moment of peace. I was full of adrenaline and sitting on the edge of my seat the whole time! This book did not allow me to relax even for a moment, it was that amazing, engrossing, and… irritating. When I say irritating it is because of the ending - come on man will these guys ever catch a break! Just when things were looking up, that end seriously pissed me off! Consuming, nail-biting and frustrating read! Absolutely recommend.

Trigger Warning : self harm, violence, death, suicidal thoughts, murder, confinement, kidnapping, emotional abuse, bullying, classism, toxic relationships, infidelity, abandonment I’m living for the budding friendship between Orion and Tory. The fact that she gave him a friendship bracelet actually had me squealing with delight. I was hoping we would see more of a relationship develop between the two of them now that Tory knows about Darcy and Orion, and this book definitely didn’t disappoint. On the flip side the growing friendship between Darius and Darcy is just as adorable. Even though, Tory and Darius aren’t together Darcy is still forced to be around Darius because of his friendship with Orion. Darcy and Darius’s friendship feels very familial in the best way possible. He treats her the same way an older brother treats his little sister. Darius, finally, getting the opportunity to tell Seth to stop torturing Orion and Darcy was past overdue. Tory and Darius being star crossed is kind of heartbreaking. I wish there was a way for Tory to take her decision back. The way both of them are suffering makes for a rough read. Tory was already spiraling and this definitely pushed her even closer to the edge. Although, this whole situation has made me like Tory more than I did before, it really humanizes her. Tory using her phoenix fire to free not only Catalina, but also Darius and Xavier from Lionel’s dark coercion is probably one of my favorite parts of this book. Catalina, finally, gets to love her children. The fact that Lionel took that from her is heartbreaking. I hope Catalina’s relationship with both of her sons continues to grow in future books. This entire interaction also allows Xavier to reveal his order form to the world, meaning he’ll actually be able to attend Zodiac Academy with everyone else. The relationship between Lionel and Clara is nasty. Even though I don’t think Clara is actually Clara, Lionel thinks Clara is Clara. The fact that he’s cool with crossing that line with someone that’s young enough to be his daughter, and called him Uncle Lionel is gross. I knew everything was going too well, and honestly I kind of assumed Darcy and Orion were going to be caught. I just didn’t think he was going to be arrested. I was more guessing that Lionel was going to find out about them and they would be forced apart because of him. I really want Caleb and Seth to get together. They would make such a cute little couple. I can’t wait to see more of the familial relationship develop between Darcy, Tory, and Gabriel. I thought there was more to their relationship than meets the eye, and I was right ! It’s one of the few bright spots towards the end of the book. Why do I like Seth now ? After, Orion is thrown in prison the way Seth steps up to be a good friend to Darcy is just adorable. I really want their friendship to continue developing. Hopefully, Seth won’t give up on her no matter how much Darcy tries to push him away. Ew, just ew. They need to find a way to break the guardian bond asap. I can’t take Tory being forced to guard Lionel. It makes me want to vom. Another happy ending, am I right ? If these books weren’t so addictive I don’t think I could keep reading them. No matter what good stuff happens there’s always enough bad stuff to completely negate any progress that gets made. Tropes List : forced proximity, fated mates, enemies to lovers, forbidden love, professor x student, political intrigue, age gap, magic academy, found family

I just finished my third reread of this book. I loved it just as much as the first read through. This time I listened to the audiobook and these narrators are fantastic. The number of voices they have to do and the fact I can usually know exactly who is supposed to be talking before any names are said is amazing! Absolutely recommend the audiobooks! Every book in this series always seems to rip out our hearts and slowly mend it back together. There was a lot of ripping and just a bit of mending in this one. It’s hard to talk about this book too much without any spoilers. However, a few of my favourites things happened in this book. A beat down of a certain wolf made me so incredibly happy. I also loved seeing the twins and heirs starting to work together more. If you haven’t picked up this series yet I absolutely recommend it. It will bring you through so many emotions and will keep you on your toes at all times.

Zodiac Academy 5: Cursed Fates blew me away! This installment is darker, more intense, and emotionally gripping than ever. The characters are fully developed, their relationships layered with tension, romance, and heart-wrenching stakes that kept me hooked from start to finish. The story is packed with magic, suspense, and thrilling twists that make it impossible to put down. The world-building continues to be immersive, and the pacing is perfect — balancing action, romance, and emotional depth flawlessly. This book is not just a continuation, it’s an extraordinary entry in the series that exceeded all my expectations. If you love romantasy with magic, drama, and unforgettable characters, Cursed Fates is a must-read! ✨🧙‍♀️🔥

Love the series

I finished this book 3 months ago and here I am again rereading my favourite parts 😭 Never thought I could say these words: I FREAKIN LOVE SETH OH MY GOD Read it on KU and I know I’m gonna buy it to exhibit it in my room 😭😭😭❤️‍🔥