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Publisher: Del Rey
Title: Prince of Swords
Author: Elise Kova
On Sale Date: July 21, 2026
ISBN 13: 978-0-593-72637-2
ISBN 10: 0593726375
Format: Hardcover
Retail Price: $32.99
BISAC: Fantasy
Page Count: 560
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Elise Kova is a USA Today and internationally bestselling author known for fantasy worlds built around intricate magic systems and emotional depth. Based in Florida, she spends her time writing, gaming, drawing, and connecting with readers online.
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Readers are calling it addictive, magic-drenched, and dangerously romantic:
Praised for its "unique spin on tarot" and a mysterious academy setting readers can't get enough of.
Called "pure magic — dark, dazzling, and utterly addictive" by author G. K. DeRosa.
Highlighted for Kaelis's character arc, with readers noting how much he grows across the book.
Recommended especially for fans of morally complex headmaster/student dynamics with real emotional weight.
This book is for you if
You’re already following the Arcana Academy series and need the next installment.
You want a magic system built around tarot, not the usual runes-and-spells fantasy.
You love a slow-burn romance with a morally ambiguous love interest.
You’re drawn to academy settings with real political stakes beyond the classroom.
You want a fantasy with a cliffhanger that actually earns the anticipation.
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