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Arcana Academy

Arcana Academy

RomantasyDark Fantasy
Pages
572
Published
2025
Language
English

Synopsis

Clara Graysword survives the streets of Eclipse City using forbidden tarot magic until a failed job lands her a life sentence. Her only way out is a deal with Prince Kaelis, the headmaster of an elite magic school who needs her skills to steal a powerful artifact from the king. To pull off the job, she must pose as a student and the prince's future bride while navigating a dangerous world of royal secrets.

Prose complexity
5/10

Vibe

MysteriousAtmosphericTenseDarkRomanticSpicy
Slow BurnForced ProximityMorally GreyEnemies to LoversDark AcademiaHeistFound FamilyCourt IntrigueFake DatingSecret Identity

Genres

Romantasy Dark Fantasy Fantasy Romance Adventure Paranormal

About the author

E
Elise Kova

Elise Kova is a #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of fantasy romance based in Florida. She became a full-time writer in 2016 following the success of her debut Air Awakens, which has since grown into a sprawling multi-series universe including the Loom saga and her Married to Magic books.

Characters

Prince KaelisProtagonist
Clara GrayswordProtagonist

A gifted, illegal tarot carder and former prisoner who is forced into a sham engagement with the academy's headmaster to secure her freedom.

All characters in Arcana Academy

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Arcana Academy appropriate for teen readers?

    No. Arcana Academy is written for adult readers: the publisher (Del Rey) shelves it as adult fantasy romance rather than young adult, and it contains explicit sexual content and violence.

  • Is there a sequel to Arcana Academy?

    Yes. Prince of Swords, the second book in the Arcana Academy series, was released on July 21, 2026.

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