We read Arcana Academy so you don't have to...but you might want to

Welcome back to Quick Lit! Today we’re diving into Arcana Academy by Elise Kova, a brand-new fantasy romance book featuring tarot-based magic, trials, political intrigue, and a heroine caught between vengeance and destiny.

In this episode, Karah & Sara break down everything you need to know, both spoiler-free AND spoiler-full:

Whether Arcana Academy is worth the hype
The magic system
Our thoughts on Clara, Kaelis, Arina & the cast
Favourite moments, shocking twists, and Book 2 predictions

We also share a special update about the Fantasy Femme Fatales Book Club on Fable (our next pick: Eldritch by Keri Lake!) and a preview of what’s coming to Quick Lit in 2025.

0:00 – Intro | Welcome to Quick Lit
0:38 – What is Arcana Academy? (Spoiler-Free Overview)
2:12 – High-level plot summary
4:10 – Magic system, worldbuilding & first impressions
7:25 – What we liked (spoiler-free thoughts)
9:38 – What didn’t land for us
11:14 – Characters & early theories
13:15 – Final spoiler-free verdict: should you read it?
14:10 – Quick Lit Book Club on Fable announcement
15:06 – SPOILER WARNING – enter at your own risk

SPOILERS SECTION

15:20 – Favourite part of Arcana Academy
18:33 – Least favourite part
20:41 – Most surprising moment
23:10 – Thoughts on the romance
25:45 – Thoughts on the ending
28:02 – Book 2 predictions

CLOSING

32:40 – What’s coming next on Quick Lit
35:04 – 2025 reading preview (Eldritch, Brimstone, Zodiac Academy & more)
38:25 – Listener recs & how to join the community
40:00 – Closing remarks

If you’re a fan of:
romantasy, magic school tropes, tarot systems, slow-burn romance, YA/NA fantasy, Elise Kova, or Zodiac Academy coded vibes, this episode is for you.

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