Caroline Peckham is one half of the dynamic sister duo behind the wildly popular 'Zodiac Academy' series, co-authored with Susanne Valenti. These books took the dark academia fantasy world by storm, blending ruthless school rivalries, celestial magic, and addictive enemies-to-lovers tension. I stumbled onto the first book during a late-night Kindle binge and couldn’t stop—the way they weave together brutal competition and simmering romance is just chef’s kiss. Beyond 'Zodiac Academy', they’ve also penned the 'Dark Fae' series and 'Kings of Quarantine', all packed with morally grey characters and twisty plots.
What I love about their work is how unapologetically over-the-top it is. The drama feels like a supernatural soap opera, but with enough emotional depth to keep you invested. If you’re into flawed heroes, vicious power struggles, and dialogue that crackles with sarcasm, Peckham’s collaborations are a guaranteed guilty pleasure. Fair warning though: once you start, you might cancel plans to finish the next chapter.