Arcana Academy
A woman who wields magical tarot cards lands herself in a false engagement with the headmaster of a mysterious academy in this first installment of an enthralling fantasy romance series from the bestselling author of A Deal with the Elf King.
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.
In order 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?
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Elise Kova
Elise Kova is an author whose vivid worlds and intricate plots have captivated fantasy lovers across the globe. Known for her ability to blend magic, romance, and adventure, she has earned a dedicated following of readers who eagerly await each new release. A USA Today bestselling author, Elise's books often feature strong heroines, complex relationships, and fantastical settings that feel as alive as the characters themselves.
Before her pen was her sword, Elise pursued an MBA, worked for a Fortune 500 technology company, and even spent time in Japan, experiences that would later inspire the rich layers of her stories. But it was the call of storytelling that eventually led her to leave her corporate career behind and fully embrace the role of a writer. Since then, Elise has crafted some of the most beloved series in modern fantasy, including Air Awakens and The Crown's Game series. Her fans can always expect a thrilling ride filled with world-building, emotional depth, and characters that leap off the page.
Arcana Academy
At the heart of Arcana Academy lies a world brimming with magic, secrets, and royal intrigue, a place where power is not just learned but forged. When Clara Graysword, a street-smart thief with a dangerous talent for "inking" tarot cards, gets caught for an illegal job gone wrong, it seems as though her luck has run out. But in a twist of fate, she’s offered an impossible escape: an engagement to the mysterious and magnetic Prince Kaelis, the enigmatic headmaster of the prestigious Arcana Academy.
Arcana Academy consists of one book and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of two more books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
