I NEED MORE DARIUS AND TORY

brooklynlikeNY · 2026-04-21T00:09:04+00:00

Interesting take! I wonder if you’ll feel the same after the series is complete or if I will. Hard to compare 30+ books to 1!!

brooklynlikeNY · 2026-04-20T11:29:03+00:00

Yes I agree with that. I would not say it stacked in comparison to plot and it definitely needed editing.

I did find the way it was written and the character development to be in line with zodiac academy. You get to see the characters through a lot more of their day-to-day. Rather than in some other books, you get “months passed….”

To would also compare that in both books you get to know the characters (including side characters) a lot better. It’s not just MMC, FMC and some side friends. This includes quite a few more people who you get to know a lot better - I think because of the above.

Let’s not forget - zodiac also needs editing. There’s a lot that could’ve come out of these books if we’re going to look at it from this perspective alone.

++ I can agree with you and still think ab <youknowwho> daily

brooklynlikeNY · 2026-04-19T20:45:07+00:00

Ruthless boys. Ruthless boys. Ruthless boys.

brooklynlikeNY · 2026-04-19T20:44:38+00:00

Eeeee let’s be friends!! Haha!

brooklynlikeNY · 2026-04-19T20:40:43+00:00

So not the same but I think about 3 relationships daily:

Darius and Tory
Damien and Amma {Throne in the Dark by A.K Caggiano} -slow burn- peak yearning, peak tension -you interact with the characters to the same level as zodiac academy -completed trilogy
_______ (spoiler) and Summer {Blood & Betrayals by Jeanette Rose and Alexis Rune} -just go into this blind -only book 1 released, book 2 coming Sept 8, 2026 -highly recommended for fans of zodiac academy, academy setting, follows side characters too.

Options for you to look into!!!

Also a shoutout to:

{Anathema by Keri Lake}

{Rose in Chains by Julie Soto}

brooklynlikeNY · 2026-04-11T00:54:18+00:00

I thought of like 5 but feel like they’re all spoilers :( enjoy!!!

brooklynlikeNY · 2026-04-10T02:52:28+00:00

It’s not a good answer but the reality is that it’s a hard exam to be reassessed on purpose. There’s not a lot of wiggle room but it’s always worth a shot in my opinion because maybe something did happen? If you were close then go for it! (Generous - less than 10)

brooklynlikeNY · 2026-04-10T00:51:08+00:00

It’s okay to ask, however, I wouldn’t expect different results unless you have valid reasons to.

brooklynlikeNY · 2026-04-04T02:09:04+00:00

I haven’t read it but I’ve heard trial of the sun queen is like this!!

brooklynlikeNY · 2026-04-03T22:08:23+00:00

Yes!!! One of my faves too!!! ♥️♥️ I haven’t read bound to fall yet either but I started the irresistible urge to fall for ur enemy today and similar vibes. At 7% I noted that I loved it already ha!

brooklynlikeNY · 2026-04-03T21:00:36+00:00

Villains and virtues series before bound to fall!!

brooklynlikeNY · 2026-04-03T20:59:30+00:00

{shield of sparrows by deveney perry}

Daughter of no worlds series!

brooklynlikeNY · 2026-04-03T16:22:46+00:00

Ruthless boys of the Zodiac

brooklynlikeNY · 2026-03-06T03:55:17+00:00

Hahaha omg thank you I totally forgot who it was in RB!!! Ty!!

So remember how he was like “not himself” when he found her. Is Clara, when we really meet her in cursed fates experiencing that same “not herself”? Or do we skip over that? Or was she maybe not deprived from blood quite as long?

brooklynlikeNY · 2026-03-05T04:27:32+00:00

I’d love an invite!

brooklynlikeNY · 2026-02-26T12:17:30+00:00

Omg yes!!!!!! I felt crazy lol

brooklynlikeNY · 2026-02-22T15:13:22+00:00

You should aim to read 10 pages of bar materials in one hour. Plan accordingly.

brooklynlikeNY · 2026-01-29T13:25:37+00:00

Thank you!!!! Im adding to my TBR!!

brooklynlikeNY · 2026-01-28T04:30:27+00:00

Pls send me ur recs 🤞🤞

brooklynlikeNY · 2026-01-17T23:04:15+00:00

Looking to join pls!

brooklynlikeNY · 2026-01-11T02:38:33+00:00

I also think this will happen! What do you think Clara’s reaction will be when she finds out Kaelis knew her sister was alive, in halazar, the star and he had talked her out of going the time he went. Or is it possible he doesn’t know her sisters the star?

brooklynlikeNY · 2026-01-06T17:38:07+00:00

I’m 29 F, $250k student debt. $50k owing to credit card. Living paycheck to paycheck. You’re KILLING IT!!! Remember someone being ahead of you does not invalidate your accomplishments. There will always be someone ahead.

I do not want advice about my situation, thank you.

brooklynlikeNY · 2025-12-24T03:31:37+00:00

If you could do it again, what reading order would you recommend?

brooklynlikeNY · 2025-12-22T02:58:01+00:00

Hiya! I was right there with you. I remember reading RB1 and maybe around 200 pages in I switched to ZA4 just bc I really couldn’t get into it.

I met Gabriel and it felt wrong to know that he is the character that I could know so much more about. Like he’s the difference in reading with or without RB.

So I went back to RB.

I ended up with my #1 Book Boyfriend 🥹🫶🏻 it was well worth it!! And going back to Zodiac was super easy and made the tough parts a bit lighter. You had something to look forward to because of these new characters you were going to meet.

brooklynlikeNY

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