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Title: Arcana

Subtitle: A Novel

Author: Jessica Leake

Narrator: Nicola Barber

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 47 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-11-14

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

A romantic, suspenseful, genre-bending debut set in Edwardian London.

Amid the sumptuous backdrop of the London season in 1905, headstrong Katherine Sinclair must join the ranks of debutantes vying for suitors. Unfortunately for Katherine, she cannot imagine anything more loathsome - or dangerous. To help ease her entrance into society, Katherines family has elicited the assistance of the Earl of Thornewood, a friend and Londons most eligible bachelor, to be her constant companion at the endless fetes and balls. But upon her arrival in London, Katherine realizes there will be more to this season than just white gowns and husband hunting. Through her late mothers enchanted diary, Katherine receives warning to keep hidden her otherworldly ability to perform arcana, a magic fueled by the power of the sun. Any misstep could mean ruin - and not just for her family name. The Order of the Eternal Sun is everywhere - hunting for those like her, able to feed on arcana with only a touch of the hand. But society intrigue can be just as perilous as the Order. The machinations of the fashionable elite are a constant threat, and those who covet Katherines arcana, seeking the power of her birthright, could be hiding behind the facade of every suitor - even the darkly handsome Earl of Thornewood. With so much danger and suspicion, can she give her heart to the one who captivates her, or is he just another after her power?

Members Reviews:

Predictable but entertaining

Historical fantasy is not a genre with which I am very experienced, but I was just discussing it with someone on their Top Ten Tuesday post this week. After reading Arcana, I have concluded that I much prefer historical fantasy to futuristic. My favorite form of fantasy is magical realism, and perhaps thatâs why I liked Arcana more than some of the dystopian novels that Iâve tried to read.

While the mystery of who Wren would end up with was basically predictable as soon as Iâd met them both in the story, that in no way lessened the appeal of the hero. Not. At. All. Heâs the kind of hero whose intense gazes and low voice make even the most stoic of heroines a little weak in the kneesâ not to mention an easily-twitterpated reader ;) Speaking of heroines, Katherine/Wren is smart and sassy and refuses to be managed. Forced to cater to Societyâs expectations, she still manages to thwart them at every turn. Magical powers, notwithstanding.

Bottom Line: A new twist on the Edwardian era, Arcana combines history, romance, and fantasy with a dashing hero and a spirited heroine. Though most aspects of the story turn out as expected, this doesnât take away from the enjoyment of the read!

Reviewerâs Note: As I primarily review Christian fiction, I feel I should point out the following. While this is not a book written in the Christian fiction market, it is relatively clean with the exception of a (very) few instances of profanity and a couple of racier scenes that fade to black just before things get too descriptive.

(I received a complimentary copy of this book.)

Review for Arcana

This is an ok novel. However I am not fond of present tense and for this reason I gave it 4 stars.

There are some things that I do like about this book though. I like the fact that it is historical.

Some fantasy is ok.

Katherine is pushed into a society that she doesn't want.