Elise Kova

Every teen, in the final human stronghold of a blighted land, is subject to brutal tests designed to separate the dragon hunters from the dragon cursed, and one young woman, declared a hero reborn, must fight for her life amidst growing suspicions that there is more to this curse than meets the eye...

From the Sunday Times bestselling author comes the earth-shattering sequel to the must-read, fantasy sensation Arcana Academy. I am terrified. Yet my heart skips a beat. This man might be a monster, but he is my monster. Clara Graysword is Oricalis's most wanted. Hunted and cornered, not even her mastery of tarot can save her this time . . . until the mysterious Worldkeepers appear. This secretive order may hold the key to changing Clara's fate. If she dares to trust them. But the most dangerous alliance of all is one she's already deeply ensnared within: Prince Kaelis. Kaelis, second-born prince of Oricalis and headmaster of Arcana Academy, is the one man she can't escape - maybe she doesn't want to escape. Ruthless, dangerous, and bound to Clara by destiny and desire, Kaelis tests her heart as much as her loyalty. Together, they grow closer to the most powerful secrets of the tarot . . . and to the truths they both hide that could destroy the passion that they no longer deny. Hidden in plain sight within Arcana Academy, Clara walks the dagger's edge. Revelations about Oricalis threaten everything she thought she knew, and every choice she makes is the difference between salvation and ruin. To change the world, Clara must risk everything - her power, her beliefs, and her heart.

Enter into the rich and illustrious world of fae magic with this slow-burn, epic romance inspired by the classical tale of Hades and Persephone from a #1 Sunday Times and #1 New York Times bestselling author. The elves come for war or wives. The choice will be hers. Luella's quiet village bears a heavy burden: once a generation, the Elf King crosses arrives from the realm of magic to take a bride, and prevent the breaking of a centuries-old treaty that keeps humanity from destruction. This time, he's here for Luella. Independent, caring, and fiercely devoted to her people, Luella is content as the village herbalist. But when the king arrives - icy, proud, and dangerously handsome - everything changes. Taken to a realm of magic and unexpected beauty, Luella discovers a secret at the heart of the elves' domain: the land is dying, and only she can save it. But as her new powers stir within her, so does unexpected passion. And soon Luella will have to choose between her new kingdom - and her new husband - and the world she has always called home. READERS LOVE A DEAL WITH THE ELF KING 'I can't wait to read it again' ????? 'I was hooked from the beginning and I freaking loved it' ????? 'Honestly loved their romance and I wish we had so much more of them!' ????? 'It is everything that the author promised' ????? 'Yet another incredible book by Elise Kova. Her books have the ability to suck you in and captivate you until the very end' ?????

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?

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?

Every teen, in the final human stronghold of a blighted land, is subject to brutal tests designed to separate the dragon hunters from the dragon cursed, and one young woman, declared a hero reborn, must fight for her life amidst growing suspicions that there is more to this curse than meets the eye...

The first installment of a breathtaking, new, young adult duology from bestselling author, Elise Kova.