Zodiac Academy 7: Heartless Sky (#7), by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti

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

The Vega twins have been cast out of their own kingdom, forced into hiding while the madman who stole their throne tightens his grip on Solaria. But Darcy and Tory are far from defeated. As new secrets emerge and their powers grow, the sisters must prepare to reclaim their birthright before time runs out.

The path to the throne is shadowed by an unrelenting curse, dangerous enemies, and the looming fate of the man one twin loves. With the final battle drawing closer, the stakes have never been higher. Blood will be spilled, sacrifices will be demanded, and even the stars offer no promise of salvation. The future of Solaria will be decided by those willing to fight for it.

Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 4/5

The Vibe

Darcy and Tory are fierce, resilient, and determined to reclaim the kingdom that should be theirs. Their sisterhood remains the heart of the story as they face impossible odds, confront painful truths, and push their magical abilities to new limits.

The powerful, morally complicated love interests bring intense romantic tension to a world where love and loyalty can carry devastating consequences. As the twins fight to reclaim their crowns, the relationships they have fought for face their own trials, making every moment of hope feel hard-won.

Dark academia, elemental magic, supernatural rivalries, forbidden attraction, and the approach of an all-consuming war make Heartless Sky an emotionally charged installment in the Zodiac Academy saga. With the future of Solaria hanging in the balance, this is a story of fierce determination, dangerous devotion, and the fight to rise above a fate that seems determined to destroy them.

Tropes & Tags

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

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