Arcana Academy

THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER✨ Are you ready to claim your destiny? ✨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 romantic fantasy 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 goes 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.

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, New York Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood

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

Elise Kova s Arcana Academy is pure magic dark, dazzling, and utterly addictive. With a lushly built world based on the unique magic tarot system, a morally gray love interest, and a fierce heroine you can t help but root for, this book hits every note fantasy romance readers crave. Think dark academia, forbidden magic, and slow-burn tension that leaves you breathless. I devoured it and immediately wanted more. USA Today bestselling author G. K. DeRosa

Betrayal and hidden agendas abound in Kova s (A Dawn with the Wolf Knight) latest, keeping fans of do-or-die magical competitions turning the pages. . . . Perfect for those who like Jennifer L. Armentrout and Rachel Gillig. Library Journal, starred review

Kova s characters are well-shaded and her tarot-based magic system feels fresh and exciting. . . . Fans of Leigh Bardugo and Sarah J. Maas are sure to be pleased. Publishers Weekly