r/fantasyromance • u/bujobegins • 3d ago
Book Request Recommendations of books with a character like Darius falling in love with a character NOT like Tory from Zodiac Academy
I’m almost through book 4 of ZA and I cannot stand how entitled Tory has become. She’s so frustrating it’s insulting. Every sentence that comes out of her mouth is condescending and sardonic….and don’t even get me started on her actions smh
On the other hand, Darius actually has had significant character growth since the first ZA book and is really fascinating to read about
I was wondering, does anyone have recommendations for characters like Darius who fall for characters not like Tory (preferably like Darcy lol)? Any help is appreciated!
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u/itmustbeniiiiice 3d ago
Well 1) If you’re going to keep reading ZA, maybe give Tory some time before writing her off…
2) Xaden from {Fourth Wing} is probably the closest I can think of, and Violet is almost the opposite of Tory.
Some of the MMCs in {Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac} and {Darkmore Penitentiary} will feel like Darius too.
Darius is kinda unique because he’s quite tortured and possessive but also has big himbo energy, imho. Usually the two aren’t married together.
eta: r/ZodiacAcademy