Okay. Listen.
I told myself I’d take a break before diving into Book 9. I lied.
Here I am, deep in Zodiac Academy Book 9, emotionally unwell, exhausted, and somehow having the time of my life.
Every night I’m like, “One chapter before bed.”
And then suddenly it’s midnight, my tea is cold, and I’m whispering things like “Are you serious right now?” while my husband looks at me like I’m reading a crime scene report.
I’ve been in my Zodiac Academy era for months now, what started as a fun fantasy detour has become a full-on lifestyle. These books are basically emotional caffeine.
I keep telling myself I’ll slow down, but the cliffhangers? The chaos? The absolutely unhinged character choices? No chance.
Book 9 feels like the authors said, “Let’s put these characters through emotional CrossFit,” and honestly… they delivered.
My Reading Vibe Lately
ItLife has been a mix of night shifts, corporate days, chores I’m avoiding, and then disappearing into Solaria any time I get ten blessed minutes of quiet.
The usual setup:
- cozy blanket
- soft lamp
- Kindle glued to my hand
- herbal tea I forget to actually drink
- me taking dramatic pauses like I’m in a Netflix adaptation
It’s a whole vibe.
Spoiler-Free Thoughts (Because I Respect the Journey)
Here’s how I’d sum up Book 9:
- Peak chaos in a way that feels personal
- Plot twists that made me put the Kindle down and pace
- Emotional arcs that hit harder than they honestly needed to
- Dialogue that’s sometimes chef’s kiss… and sometimes “okay let’s tighten this up”
- Characters I love so much that I will defend their terrible choices
I’m laughing. I’m stressed. I’m rolling my eyes.
I’m committed.
If You Haven’t Started Yet…
Prepare yourself because this series is:
- messy
- dramatic
- emotional
- addictive
- occasionally overwritten
- and still ridiculously good
It’s not “perfect literature”, it’s comfort chaos.
The kind you crave when life feels heavy and you need to escape to a world that’s dramatic in ways your real life could never be.
Final Thoughts
Zodiac Academy 9 has been my comfort read, my escape, my stress relief, and my emotional damage dealer, all at once.
Even when the writing gets long-winded or a little cheesy, I’m still fully hooked. That’s how you know it’s a love relationship. I’ll roll my eyes at a scene AND read it twice.
If you’re also somewhere in this series, please talk to me because I need to process these feelings with someone who isn’t my husband.
I’ll be here wrapped in a blanket, ignoring chores, and continuing this beautifully chaotic relationship with Book 9 like it’s my actual job.
The Woods Way 