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The Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac

by Caroline Peckham

The Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac series by Caroline Peckham has 5 books and is best read in publication order, starting with Dark Fae (2019).

Books
5 books
First published
2019
Status
completed
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Start here: Dark Fae (2019) — then read straight through in publication order.

Cover of Dark Fae, the first book in The Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac

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About The Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac

The Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac is a reverse-harem prequel series set in the same Solarian universe as Peckham and Valenti's Zodiac Academy, taking place roughly five years before that series and ten years before their Darkmore Penitentiary books. It follows Elise, a vampire caught up in a deadly murder mystery, and four shifter boys drawn into her orbit, mixing fated-mates romance with academy politics, murder-mystery plotting, and the same high-heat, multi-love-interest structure that made Zodiac Academy a hit.

Published between 2019 and 2021, the five-book series works as a standalone entry point into the Solarian world for readers who want the reverse-harem romance without committing to Zodiac Academy's much longer page count first, though it also rewards existing fans with worldbuilding connections.

How to read this series

Read in order: Dark Fae, Savage Fae, Vicious Fae, Broken Fae, Warrior Fae. It can be read before or independently of Zodiac Academy — the story takes place earlier in the same world's timeline and doesn't require prior knowledge of that series, though Zodiac Academy fans will spot worldbuilding connections.

Frequently asked questions

How many books are in The Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac?

Five: Dark Fae, Savage Fae, Vicious Fae, Broken Fae, and Warrior Fae, published 2019-2021.

Do I need to read Zodiac Academy before this series?

No — it's set about five years before Zodiac Academy in the same Solarian world and works as a standalone entry point, though it's connected in worldbuilding.

What order should I read The Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac in?

Dark Fae, Savage Fae, Vicious Fae, Broken Fae, Warrior Fae — straightforward publication order telling one continuous story.

Is The Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac finished?

Yes, it concluded with Warrior Fae in 2021.

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