Zodiac Academy 4: Shadow Princess (#4), by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti

dark academia • enemies to lovers • bully romance • fated and rejected mates • elemental magic

The shadows are growing stronger, and darkness is stirring within the Vega twins' world. As Darcy struggles with the power crawling beneath her skin, she must confront forces that threaten to consume her from within, even as the dangers surrounding her and Tory become increasingly deadly.

The four Celestial Heirs remain determined to destroy the twins, using their power and influence to make life at Zodiac Academy a relentless battle. But Darcy and Tory are no longer the vulnerable newcomers they once were. As their abilities grow and their enemies push them toward the edge, the sisters must discover just how powerful they can become before the darkness claims too much.

Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ 3/5

The Vibe

Darcy and Tory are stubborn, fiercely loyal, and determined to prove that they belong in a world that would rather see them broken. As Darcy confronts the shadows within her, both sisters must learn to trust their growing strength while navigating the dangerous politics of Solaria.

The Celestial Heirs are powerful, privileged, and ruthless, creating an intense web of rivalry, resentment, and attraction. Their complicated dynamics bring simmering romantic tension to a story where hatred and desire can exist dangerously close together.

With dark academia, elemental magic, supernatural rivalries, and a heroine discovering the full extent of her power, Shadow Princess deepens the Zodiac Academy saga. Expect fierce sisterhood, morally gray characters, dangerous magic, and an escalating battle between those who believe they deserve the throne and those destined to challenge them.

Tropes & Tags

• Dark academia
• Enemies to lovers
• Bully romance
• Fated and rejected mates
• Slow-burn romance
• Forbidden love
• Fae fantasy
• Elemental magic
• Dark powers
• Dragon shifters
• Vampires, werewolves, and sirens
• Found family
• Morally gray characters
• Powerful heroines
• Sisterhood and loyalty
• Supernatural politics

Books in Series (In Order)

1. Zodiac Academy 1: The Awakening
2. Zodiac Academy 2: Ruthless Fae
3. Zodiac Academy 3: The Reckoning
4. Zodiac Academy 4: Shadow Princess
5. Zodiac Academy 5: Cursed Fates
6. Zodiac Academy 6: Fated Throne
7. Zodiac Academy 7: Heartless Sky
8. Zodiac Academy 8: Sorrow and Starlight
9. Zodiac Academy 9: Restless Stars

Print Reissue Features

• Exclusive bonus chapter
• Brand-new world map
• New cover
• Stunning interior chapter pages from the previous edition