Claim your destiny in the hottest new Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling fantasy romance, in which a magical tarot card wielder lands herself in a fake engagement with the headmaster of a mysterious academy.

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 it to bring his tyrannical rule to an end.

Clara soon discovers that the prince she swore to hate may not be what he seems. But can she risk giving him power over the world . . . and heart? Or will she steal the magic for herself?

TROPES
Fake engagement 💍
Slow burn ❤️‍🔥
Enemies to lovers ⚔️💖
Forced proximity 🔒🤏
Magical school 🎇🏫
Morally gray 🖤
Girlboss x cold royal 👑 x 💙

READERS ARE OBSESSED
'A stellar start to the series' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Absolutely wrecked me, in the best way' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Let me tell you, this romance does BURN' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This was so well crafted, and had me turning page after page' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A fresh voice in an an oversaturated world of dark academia romantasy' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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 *

Elise Kova is a USA Today and internationally bestselling author. She enjoys telling stories of fantasy worlds filled with magic and deep emotions. She lives in Florida and, when not writing, can be found playing video games, drawing, chatting with readers on social media, or daydreaming about her next story.