Arcana Academy by Elise Kova - ISBN: 9781399728904
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Thief, prince, and deadly academy: steal a card, save the world.
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Arcana Academy

the spellbinding #1 Sunday Times bestselling enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance

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  • Paperback

    576 pages

  • Release Date

    19 May 2026

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Summary

Clara Graysword has survived the underworld of Eclipse City through thievery, luck, and a whole lot of magic. But when she is sentenced to a lifetime in prison for illegally inking tarot cards, it seems her luck has finally run out.

Until Prince Kaelis offers her an escape - for a price.

In exchange for her life, Clara must pose as Kaelis’ bride-to-be and a student of the elite Arcana Academy. There, she and Kaelis will conspire to steal a powerful card from the king - and use…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781399728904
ISBN-10:1399728903
Author:Elise Kova
Publisher:Hodder & Stoughton
Imprint:Hodderscape
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:576
Release Date:19 May 2026
Weight:424g
Dimensions:42mm x 198mm x 132mm
Series:Arcana Academy
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Critics Review

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 *Sharp, romantic, and irresistibly fun * Harper’s Bazaar India *The romantasy novel to get lost in * Mirror *A great read for someone looking for a dark academia and fantasy romance with an enemies to lovers romance * The Nerd Daily *Simmering romance, broody dark academia aesthetics, and an inventive magic system combine in YA author Kova’s fascinating traditionally published debut * Publishers Weekly *

About The Author

Elise Kova

Elise Kova is a #1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author. She enjoys telling stories of fantasy worlds filled with magic and deep emotions. When not writing, she can be found playing video games, drawing, chatting with readers on social media, or daydreaming about her next story.

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