Lettura in #anteprima: "Arcana Academy" di Elise Kova (English version)
Clara Graysword è sopravvissuta al mondo sotterraneo di Eclipse City grazie al furto, alla fortuna e a un sacco di magia illegale. Dopo un lavoro andato storto, Clara viene condannata all'ergastolo per aver inciso delle carte dei tarocchi, un potere raro riservato ai praticanti dell'esclusiva Arcana Academy.
Proprio quando sembra che la sua fortuna sia finita, l'enigmatico preside dell'accademia, il principe Kaelis, le offre una via di fuga, ma a un prezzo. Kaelis crede che Clara sia lo strumento perfetto per aiutarlo a rubare al re una carta dei tarocchi e per per ricreare una carta onnipotente perduta da tempo. Per nascondere la sua identità e tenerla vicina, Kaelis porta Clara all'Accademia Arcana, presentandola come la nuova studentessa del primo anno e sua futura sposa.
Catapultata in un mondo di magia arcana e intrighi reali, dove un solo passo falso la riporterebbe in prigione o peggio, Clara scopre che il principe che ha giurato di odiare potrebbe non essere quello che sembra. Ma può rischiare di dargli il potere sul mondo e sul suo cuore? O lo prenderà per sé?
I had already read a couple of fantasy novels by this author and I was very curious about this new series, which falls into the “tarot and magic” genre: Arcana Academy.
Many thanks to NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read the preview: the novel will be released worldwide in July.
The Oricalis kingdom bases its magical system on the power of cards and the talent of being able to ink and engrave the most powerful ones, according to the four suits (clubs, cups, swords and coins); talented students are trained for three years at the Arcana Academy, run by one of the king's sons, the cruel Prince Kaelis.
However, the career of an inker is a sort of cage: those who pass the levels end up in the service of the kingdom, while those who fail are marked and sent to the mills, where explosions of magical dust are frequent and deadly.
Clara and her sister Arina were raised in secret by their mother and taught to use magic without authorisation, although their familiy origins are unknown. Someone has betrayed them: Arina disappeared while studying at the Academy and Clara spent a year in the terrible prison of Halazar.
Until Prince Kaelis offers her freedom in exchange for a bargain that could be a new trap: Clara must figure out who her allies and enemies are at the Academy, but also who among her old friends has betrayed them and what the royal family is really hiding.
First chapter approved. A compelling novel with a dark academia setting, lots of mysteries and secrets. There is a very enjoyable romantic element. I would like to continue the series.
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