The Awakening (Dramatized Adaptation)

Zodiac Academy, Book 1

By: Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti

Narrated by: Lydia Kraniotis, Daniel Llaca, Gregory Linnington, Khaya Fraites, Nora Achrati, Jessica Schly, Karenna Foley, Julian Dailey, Ryan Dalusung, Gabriel Michael, Full Cast

I’m a Gemini. Impulsive. Curious. Headstrong. A twin. Heir to a throne I know nothing about. And it turns out, I’m Fae.

But of course there’s a catch–all I have to do to claim my birth right is prove that I’m the most powerful supernatural in the whole of Solaria. And sure, technically that’s true as I’m the daughter of the Savage King. But the bit they didn’t put in the brochure was that every single Fae in this Kingdom would claim my throne if they could.

The school they’ve sent me to is both dangerous as sh*t and one helluva party. Vampires bite weaker students in the corridors, the Werewolf pack has orgies in the Wailing Wood at every full moon and don’t even get me started on the dark and twisted ways the Sirens use their powers on people’s emotions, or how my sinfully tempting Cardinal Magic teacher hosts detentions that leave people needing therapy.

Classes are totally interesting if you manage to live through them. And that Gemini star sign I mentioned? It now determines my elemental magic and affects my destiny, so learning astrology is essential if I’m going to beat down my classmates–which is actively encouraged by the way.

My biggest problem is the drool worthy Dragon shifter who has his eyes on my throne. He and his three psycho friends are determined to make my time here hell.

All I’ve got to do is survive. But fate might have other ideas.

Dammit, why couldn’t I have gotten a letter to Hogwarts?

This is a dark, bully romance–don’t go expecting a sweet school for magic with friends around every corner. Fae fight for everything they own and Zodiac Academy is a cutthroat school for students aged 18+ where only the strongest prevail. There’s no Dumbledore here to save anyone’s ass and Lionel Acrux will give Voldemort a run for his money in the evil dictator category. So hold onto your stardust (broomsticks not required) and get ready for a bumpy ride.

Adapted from the novel and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music!

Performed by Khaya Fraites, Jessica Schly, Gregory Linnington, Julian Dailey, Jon Vertullo, Ryan Dalusung, Gabriel Michael, Karenna Foley, Daniel Llaca, Lydia Kraniotis, Nora Achrati, Kelly Baskin, Stephanie Németh-Parker, Crystal Lee, Dawn Ursula, Lise Bruneau, Kaylee Eluvian, Marissa Clay, Bradley Foster Smith, Michael John Casey, Ken Jackson, Tyler Hyrchuck, Donald Guzzi, Yasmin Tuazon, Jerri J. Marshall, Laura C. Harris, Karen Novack, Eric Messner, Scott McCormick, Drew Kopas, and James Konicek.

* This audio production was updated on 10-14-2024 with new voice actors for Darius and Caleb. Reviews posted before that date are about the older version.

©2019 Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti (P)2024 Graphic Audio LLC

Why does Darius sound like a 60 year old wizard

I usually love graphic audio but they really fumbled the bag with who they cast for Darius. His voice doesn’t fit his character at all and I hate it! Seems like this guy should have voiced Lionel or one of the professors or something. Super disappointing but the rest of the audio is fine at least.

voice actors?

love this story and love graphic audios but the casting for Darius and Orion….. was a choice to say the least. almost couldn’t finish it was so bad and like i said i LOVE this series so it’s pretty disappointing considering they are like THE mmcs

and don’t even get me started on Geraldine, she’s not some stupid oaf like how this version makes her out to be. she’s a sweet, silly, southern bell and tbh i thought it was kind of disrespectful to her character..

probably won’t be buying the rest of the graphic audios if they stick with the current va’s

Can the voices be changed?

Darius’ voice was horrible!! Threw the whole book off for me!! I hope they change it so I can enjoy the next ones or I won’t be able listen 🥲

Wouldn't have so many complaints about the voice acting if Gabriel Michael was Lead!

Gabriel Michael should have been Darius Or Orion. His sexy as hell voice was not utilized enough. What a misuse of an amazing voice actor...

The book was great. I loved the tension build up. This story had my full attention from being to end.

Fun twist to an amazing series!

This series is going to be so much fun to listen to with a full cast. You can’t beat Jake & Bridget when it comes to sexy heat but you can never have too many books.