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The Awakening (Dramatized Adaptation)

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The Awakening (Dramatized Adaptation)

By: Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
Narrated by: full cast, Jessica Schly, Karenna Foley, Nora Achrati, Gregory Linnington, Khaya Fraites, Julian Dailey, David Burke, Ryan Dalusung, Jon Vertullo
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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, Jeri J. Marshall, Laura C. Harris, Karen Novack, Eric Messner, Scott McCormick, Drew Kopas, and James Konicek.

©2019 Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti (P)2024 Graphic Audio LLC
Audio Performances & Dramatizations Fantasy Shifter Destiny Student Paranormal Royalty Fiction

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It was okay

The story flowed nicely for most part! Very PLL/ GG vibes with supernatural aspects!! Hated that the ending felt soooo rushed! Ughh took star away just for that was such a wham bam wrapped up done, but not really done as it’s a cliffhanger, but definitely think it if a HFN instead of HEA! Let’s hope it is eventually a HEA!!! Will continue to read this series as overall did like it!Even as the dramatised adaptation it was slow at times! Will all the world building and characters introduced plus it is like 7-8 book series that it finally was getting better only to end lol! Definitely can sense some connection loved that! It was good not great! Was really hoping for a redemption arc for the “bad boy celestial heirs” maybe professor Orin might get one at least!!!!

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Great story, bad voice casting

I loved the ZA series and was excited for the dramatization - but the voice casting makes it pretty unbearable. They got almost every main character wrong. Hoping Graphic Audio switches it up in future books. Until then, you’re better off reading them!

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I love this world but hate the graphic audio

Not gonna lie, I do not care for the graphic audio version. Maybe I’m a purest and no one will voice the twins or the heirs better than Jake and Bridget. I love this world but really hope they don’t make more graphic audios.

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Interesting, Different

It's a different and interesting story that has kept my focus straight through without breaks. The voice actors did a phenomenal job, all of them. I have never liked graphic audios with the music and background noises because it's always been distracting and I've never found it to add value to the story before but on this story the producer(s) got it right. I love it all.
What I didn't understand was the twins just standing there, not even trying to access their magic for defensive position when they are attacked. I understand it wouldn't come as second nature to them but when their attacker is using magic, that should be a big kick in the pants but they rarely do and on those rare occasions they try, it's such a weak effort it's laughable. They're supposed to be the strongest fae, so why has the author written them as if they aren't? Those portions are irritating to listen to, to be honest. The rest of the book is great so far. Can't wait to continue the series.

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Don’t like Dramatized Adaptation

Book is great! But adaptation is disappointing. That will be second series where I’m switching from dramatized adaptation to “usual” audio book

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It's hard to tell the twins a part

Over all it's not bad, but I think so many of the boys do not match their personality. I also had a hard time telling if Darcy or Tori were talking.

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So many of the voice actors are wrong

Darius is cringy. He sounds old instead of young and hot, as he’s described. Geraldine is just ridiculous. Why did they make her sound like someone’s older drunken aunt? So much wrong, I don’t think I’m getting the second GA of this series.

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Dramatized

My first dramatized adaption and I'm obsessed!! I had no idea I would love it this much, but it was so great. Having a reader for each character is my favorite version of audio. The added sounds were also fun. A couple odd pauses or transitions here or there but overall 10/10. Would recommend and will listen to again.

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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

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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 🥲

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