Arcana Academy
Arcana Academy — Elise Kova
Arcana Academy — Book 1 of 2
Fantasy Romance
Tropes:
• Enemies-to-lovers / fake engagement
• Magical academy
• Arcane powers / tarot magic
• Royal intrigue
• Strong female protagonist
• Adventure and heist elements
• Secret identities
• Slow-burn romance
Summary
Clara Graysword, a skilled thief with illegal tarot magic, is sentenced to life in prison—until the enigmatic headmaster Prince Kaelis offers her a chance at freedom. To execute his plan to steal a powerful, long-lost tarot card, Kaelis enrolls Clara at the elite Arcana Academy, presenting her as his bride-to-be. Thrust into a world of arcane magic, royal scheming, and high-stakes danger, Clara must navigate intrigue and deception while questioning whether she can trust Kaelis—or if she should seize the power and her heart for herself.
















