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Arcana Academy

the spellbinding #1 Sunday Times bestselling enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance
By Elise Kova
Series: Arcana Academy
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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... Read More
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Arcana Academy

A woman who wields magical tarot cards lands herself in a false engagement to the headmaster of a mysterious academy in this first instalment of an enthralling fantasy romance series from the bestselling author of A Deal with the Elf King.

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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?

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399728904

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 May 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodderscape

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 576

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About the Author

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.

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