Prince of Swords
by Elise Kova
Our rating
Spice: moderate. Darkness: some dark moments.
Our hunted tarot mage finds a secret order to hide in, and the headmaster she keeps getting closer to happens to be a prince. Classic Kova slow simmer. Read Arcana Academy first or you'll be lost.
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Is Prince of Swords spicy?
Yes, moderately. Prince of Swords has a few open-door scenes, explicit enough that you'll notice, but the plot still does most of the work. We rate it 3 out of 5.
How dark is Prince of Swords?
We rate Prince of Swords 2 out of 5 for darkness (some dark moments). The big content warnings are graphic violence, murder. The full list is further down the page.
Do you need to read Arcana Academy in order?
Yes. Prince of Swords is book 2 of Arcana Academy, so start with Prince of Swords.
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Content warnings
Show 2 content warnings for Prince of Swords
- Graphic violence
- Murder
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Details
- Series
- Arcana Academy, book 2
- Series status
- Ongoing
- Released
- July 21, 2026
- Genre
- Romantasy
