A review by first_edition
Zodiac Academy: Origins of an Academy Bully by Susanne Valenti, Caroline Peckham

dark informative fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

It's a good prequel to Zodiac Academy: The Awakening.

This novella added some insight into Darius and Lance's relationship BEFORE the Guardian bond was forced on them. I'm glad to see that they were pretty close already, but clearly not THAT close.  I still feel like something more was missing to truly SHOW their reasons for being so close and loyal to each other before the bond.😕

It also shed some light into Clara's death and her behavior towards Lance leading up to it. Unfortunately, I still don't like her, nor was I given any information to feel otherwise. She has always been icky!🤮