Review by mandisnyman - The Awakening

mandisnyman 's review for:

The Awakening by Susanne Valenti, Caroline Peckham

4.0

adventurous dark mysterious tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I’m not usually a fan of teenage characters, but since Tory and Darcy are 18, I can roll with it. That said, Zodiac Academy is brutal, and the

twins are seriously out of their depth despite their power.

The Heirs (Darius, Caleb, Max, and Seth) are as gorgeous as they are cruel, making them compelling but infuriating. Then there’s Orion—the hot professor who is quickly climbing my list of men to root for. The story is a definite slow burn, with some typical teenage thinking from the characters. I prefer Tory over Darcy—she feels more badass. The dual POV works well, and I love the banter, wit, and variety of shifters

beyond the usual vampires, werewolves, and dragons.

The cliffhanger ending has me hooked, and I’m intrigued to see how the romance plays out since this isn’t a reverse harem. So far, this feels like a wild, addictive ride, and I’m hoping for more adventure, spice, and banter in the next books.

Content Warnings