Zodiac Rising
Zodiac Rising by Katie Zhao, published by Random House on September 9, 2025, is a captivating tale set in a hidden New York boarding school where magic intertwines with dark academia. The story unfolds as a student is murdered over priceless treasure, prompting the Descendants of the Zodiac to unite in a quest for vengeance and to reclaim what is rightfully theirs. This edition spans 432 pages and is presented in English, immersing readers in a world where ancient curses and supernatural beings collide.
In this thrilling narrative, the Descendants, who have long lived in darkness due to the loss of their magical zodiac statues, find themselves at a pivotal moment when the statues resurface. With the death of a powerful classmate, they suspect foul play by the fae and must assemble a diverse crew, including a vampire, a shape-shifter, a mortal, and a werewolf, to execute a daring heist. As they navigate the challenges of their mission, readers will encounter themes of identity, justice, and the struggle against formidable foes, all while exploring the rich tapestry of fantasy and suspense woven throughout the story.
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Magic meets dark academia at a New York boarding school that’s hidden from mortal eyes. When a student is killed over priceless treasure, the Descendants of the Zodiac assemble a crew to avenge their classmate’s murder and heist back what’s rightfully theirs. Perfect for fans of A Deadly Education and Legendborn.
“A rollicking heist adventure.” —Amélie Wen Zhao, New York Times bestselling author of Song of Silver, Flame Like Night
At a secret Manhattan boarding school, the Descendants of the Chinese zodiac have hidden away since the source of their magic—the twelve zodiac statues—was vandalized and lost to time. Thus, a curse befell the Descendants, and they’ve lived as creatures of darkness . . . until now.
When the lost statues suddenly resurface and a powerful classmate is found dead, all signs point to foul play from the fae. The Descendants finally have the chance to take back what’s rightfully theirs, but to pull off this deadly heist, they must assemble an elite crew:
THE VAMPIRE: After a century of burning hunger, Evangeline is out for blood.
THE SHAPE-SHIFTER: Nicholas yearns to restore justice to his people—and make peace with his past.
THE MORTAL: Alice seeks the truth of her mysterious heritage, and this mission may be the key.
THE WEREWOLF: Tristan will do anything to break free from the monstrous wolf inside.
Only these four have the power to save the Descendants, but the wrath of the fae waits at every turn. One wrong move and the fate of their kind will come crashing down. . . .
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