Arcana Academy

A woman who wields magical tarot cards lands herself in a false engagement to the headmaster of a mysterious academy in this first instalment of an enthralling romantasy series from the bestselling author of A Deal with the Elf King.

In “Arcana Academy”, Clara Graysword has survived the underworld of Eclipse City through thievery, luck, and a whole lot of illegal magic. After a job gone awry, Clara is sentenced to a lifetime in prison for inking tarot cards-a rare power reserved for practitioners at the elite Arcana Academy.

Just when it seems her luck has run dry, the academy's enigmatic headmaster, Prince Kaelis, offers her an escape for a price. Kaelis believes that Clara is the perfect tool to help him steal a tarot card from the king and use it to re-create an all-powerful card long lost to time.

To conceal her identity and keep her close, Kaelis brings Clara to Arcana Academy, introducing her as the newest first-year student and his bride-to-be.

Thrust into a world of arcane magic and royal intrigue, where one misstep will send her back to prison or worse, Clara finds that the prince she swore to hate may not be what he seems. But can she risk giving him power over the world and her heart? Or will she take it for herself?

Reviews

'Elise Kova is the queen when it comes to fantasy! Brilliant storyline, a unique and refreshing magic system, and a heart-stopping romance!' - Laura Thalassa, USA Today bestselling author of the Four Horsemen series

'A mysterious academy, uncertain alliances, and a unique spin on tarot make the perfect backdrop for a sexy romance-Arcana Academy is magical from nail-biting beginning to shocking end!' - Danielle L. Jensen 

ISBN

9781399728898

Format

Paperback

Publisher

Hodderscape, (22 July 2025)

Number of Pages

576

Weight

691 grams

Language

English

Dimensions

232 x 154 x 46 mm

Series:

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Categories:

Fantasy and Paranormal Fantasy romance Epic and Heroic Fantasy