Fated Throne (Zodiac Academy 6)

The Zodiac Academy series from the Twisted Sisters and Amazon and Wall Street Journal #1 bestselling authors Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti is a Booktok phenomenon. This print re-issue includes an exclusive bonus chapter, brand new world map, and a new cover. As well as the stunning interior chapter pages which were included in the previous edition.

Fate has torn us apart and sometimes I believe the stars have given up on us altogether.

Without my sister, the world seems darker than ever before and the shadows loom thicker, rising up to answer the call of the Shadow Princess and changing the face of Solaria for good.

Now Lionel Acrux has the strength to make a move for the throne, I’m not sure how much time we have left to stop him.

Our only hope is to find the Imperial Star before he does. We made the sacrifice the stars called for and we’re paying the price for that decision so it can’t be for nothing.

But with the stars turning against us at every move, and the last light in the world seeming to fade, I’m afraid we’re almost out of time.Hope is a dangerous thing.

It’s the key to us fighting on. But it could be what destroys us in the end.One thing is for certain, I won’t stop until I have been reunited with my other half and together we will fight to take our crowns.

A war is coming.
The throne is calling for a new monarch.
And someone must answer its call.

Perfect for fans of:
Slow burn romance
Dark Academia
Enemies to lovers
Found family
Elemental powers
Morally grey characters
Bully romance
Fated/Rejected mates
Dragons, Vampires, Werewolves, Sirens, Pegasus and more
Forbidden Love

Caroline Peckham is a #1 WSJ and Amazon bestselling author who co-writes with her sister, Susanne Valenti. Known to their fans as the ‘Twisted Sisters’, the duo has sold over 15 million books, building a reputation for heart-stopping cliffhangers, dark humour and ‘love to hate’ characters.

With over 50 novels spanning dark romance and fantasy, including the viral sensation Zodiac Academy and Ruthless Boys series, they are masters of the ‘happily ever after’ that makes you suffer first.

Based in the UK, the author duo co-own a publishing house called King's Hollow and are often cooking up twisted cliffhangers, fierce FMCs and dark, broody MMCs in their writing cave nestled in the English countryside.

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Fated Throne the sixth book in the Zodiac Academy series, continues the chaotic, high-stakes struggle between the Vega twins, Tory and Darcy, and the ruthless powers trying to control Solaria. By this point in the series, the sisters have already endured betrayal, war, heartbreak, and the constant pressure of discovering who they really are in a world built on magical hierarchy and cruelty. In this installment, the tension is even sharper because the twins are no longer just trying to survive school politics or personal rivalries; they are caught in a much larger battle over power, destiny, and the future of the kingdom itself. The title reflects the central idea of the book: thrones, crowns, and fate are all being contested, and no one is safe from the consequences.

Tory and Darcy are still deeply changed by everything they have been through, but they remain stubborn, defiant, and unwilling to surrender to the forces around them. Their bonds with the four heirs and the wider cast of characters are constantly shifting, complicated by love, resentment, loyalty, and old wounds. The emotional intensity of the series remains a major part of the story, with relationships being tested in painful and often explosive ways. The sisters each have to make difficult choices about who they trust and what they are willing to sacrifice. In a world where personal feelings can become political weapons, even love is dangerous.

A major part of the book focuses on growing conflict within Solaria and the increasing instability of the ruling power structures. Alliances are fragile, enemies are multiplying, and everyone is calculating how to gain the upper hand. Magic is not just a tool in this world but the basis of identity, authority, and inheritance, so struggles over magical control carry enormous weight. The twins are forced to confront their roles as leaders, symbols, and potential queens, even when they do not fully want the burden that comes with those roles. Much of the story comes from their resistance to being shaped by prophecy or expectation. They do not want fate to decide everything for them, but fate keeps pressing in anyway.

The book also deepens the conflict with dark forces that threaten not only the royal families but the entire balance of the world. There are betrayals, unexpected revelations, and dangerous developments that make it clear that the struggle is no longer simply about individual revenge or schoolyard rivalries. Larger enemies are moving, and the consequences of failure are catastrophic. The sisters are repeatedly pushed into situations where they must act fast, think strategically, and accept that some losses may be unavoidable. The series has always mixed fantasy adventure with emotional drama, and this volume continues that pattern by making every victory feel costly and every moment of safety temporary.

One of the strongest elements of the book is the way it keeps the emotional connections between characters at the center of the action. Tory remains fiery and impulsive, often leading with her instincts and anger, while Darcy is more thoughtful and controlled, though no less fierce. Their sisterly bond remains one of the emotional anchors of the story, even when they are separated by secrets or overwhelmed by other pressures. The book shows how much they rely on one another, especially when everything else feels unstable. At the same time, their romantic entanglements continue to complicate matters, creating moments of tenderness, jealousy, frustration, and longing. The series is known for its intense relationship dynamics, and this book leans fully into that emotional chaos.

There is also a strong sense of impending transformation throughout the novel. Characters are changing, not just in how they feel but in what they are becoming. Hidden strengths begin to surface, and old assumptions about who is weak, who is powerful, and who deserves the throne start to break down. The book explores the idea that destiny is not fixed, even if prophecy suggests otherwise. The twins’ resistance to the roles written for them becomes part of the larger story of rebellion. They are not content to accept a future handed to them by others, and that refusal gives the book its energy.

The worldbuilding in Fated Throne continues to expand the magical and political stakes of Solaria. Readers are drawn deeper into the lore surrounding the kingdom, the ancient power structures, and the supernatural rules that govern the characters’ lives. This adds a sense of history and depth to the story, making the conflicts feel rooted in something older and larger than the present crisis. The result is a fantasy world where every spell, bloodline, and alliance matters. The twins cannot simply fight with strength alone; they must understand the world’s hidden rules if they want any chance at shaping its future.

At the same time, the book never loses the series’ signature intensity. It moves quickly, with emotional confrontations, dangerous missions, and moments of raw vulnerability. Characters are forced to face truths they have avoided, and the cost of past decisions catches up with them. Some characters are driven by loyalty, others by revenge, and still others by love or ambition, but all of them are being pulled toward a decisive turning point. “Fated Throne” does not offer easy resolutions. Instead, it builds pressure, raises the stakes, and leaves the reader feeling that the world is on the edge of a much larger reckoning.

By the end of the book, Tory and Darcy are still standing, but the future around them feels more uncertain than ever. The struggle for power is far from over, and the throne remains a symbol of both hope and danger. Fated Throne is a story about resistance, identity, and the painful cost of claiming one’s place in a world that tries to control everything. It shows the Vega twins continuing to fight not just for survival, but for the right to define their own fate, even if doing so means facing heartbreak, sacrifice, and war.