66 pages 2-hour read

Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti

Ruthless Fae

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Book Brief

Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti

Ruthless Fae

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

538

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Romance
Setting

Solaria • Modern Fantasy World

Theme
Power & Greed

Revenge

Self Discovery
Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Ruthless Fae by Susanne Valenti and Caroline Peckham continues the story of individuals at Zodiac Academy, grappling with their magical abilities. Students navigate alliances, betrayals, and their destinies in a world influenced by celestial power. This fantasy novel blends elements of magic, romance, and self-discovery.

Suspenseful

Dark

Mysterious

Adventurous

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Ruthless Fae by Susanne Valenti and Caroline Peckham is lauded for its engaging plot and intricate world-building. Readers appreciate the dynamic pacing and character development. Some criticisms include occasional predictability and underdeveloped side plots. Overall, it captivates with strong protagonists and an immersive fantasy realm.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Ruthless Fae?

Readers who revel in dark academia and supernatural fantasies will enjoy Ruthless Fae by Susanne Valenti and Caroline Peckham. Fans of Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses or Leigh Bardugo's Shadow and Bone series will find its mix of romance, danger, and magic compelling.

Character List

A fiercely resilient protagonist with a confrontational nature, who navigates Zodiac Academy with a survivor’s mentality and a strong sense of justice.

A dynamic and introspective protagonist whose quiet strength and strategic mind are tested at Zodiac Academy, where she embraces her Fae identity.

An antagonist driven by inherited power, who enforces dominance through intimidation and struggles with his internal conflicts.

An arrogant Werewolf Alpha whose need for dominance is challenged by his complex interactions with Darcy and subsequent personal conflicts.

A Vampire who, while part of the antagonist group, experiences internal conflict and a sense of guilt about the group's actions.

A Siren who projects cruelty but hides a vulnerable past, his actions are influenced by his struggle with his identity and emotions.

A mysterious mentor to the Vega twins, who provides cryptic guidance while maintaining complex allegiances within the academy.

A loyal ally to the Vega twins, known for her eccentric personality and powerful Cerberus form, offering them protection and support.

Loyal friends of the Vega twins, representing the less powerful Fae faction and providing crucial emotional support.

A background antagonist whose belief in fear-driven dominance influences the academy and his son Darius.

Book Details
Pages

538

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Romance
Setting

Solaria • Modern Fantasy World

Theme
Power & Greed

Revenge

Self Discovery
Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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