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Arcana Academy

Arcana Academy, Book 1

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Arcana Academy

By: Elise Kova
Narrated by: Anna Burnett
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“Magical from nail-biting beginning to shocking end!”—Danielle L. Jensen, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood

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?

Book One of The Arcana Academy Series

©2025 Elise Kova (P)2025 Random House Audio
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Critic reviews

“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

Dear Listener,

What inspired me to make a magic system from tarot cards?
"I first learned to read tarot when I was about eight years old. Ever since then, the cards have called to me with their mystery, symbolism, and beauty. Sometimes they felt magical. Other times, like a mirror into my own mind. I always knew I wanted to build a magic system from tarot, but it had to be more than purely aesthetic. I wanted it to be exciting, expansive, and robust. Then the idea struck: What if each tarot card was a unique spell?
Tarot became more than just a magic system, but rather the force that fuels the politics, legacies, and rebellion in the kingdom of Oricalis. Here, magic isn’t just wondrous; it’s dangerous, coveted, and the key to unlocking—or unraveling—everything. If you’re a tarot lover, I hope you’ll delight in my creative nods and twists on the cards. And if you’ve never touched a tarot deck, don’t worry—Clara will guide you through the cards as she fights for truth, freedom, and a romance she never asked for."– Elise Kova, writer of Arcana Academy
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