Ink in the Blood

Ink in the Blood
Kim Smejkal
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Paperback
h210 x 140mm - 464pg
1 Apr 2021 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9780358348931
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A lush, dark YA fantasy debut that weaves together tattoo magic, faith, and eccentric theatre in a world where lies are currency and ink is a weapon, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Kendare Blake. Celia Sand and her best friend, Anya Burtoni, are inklings for the esteemed religion of Profeta. Using magic, they tattoo followers with beautiful images that represent the Divine' s will and guide the actions of the recipients. It' s considered a noble calling, but ten years into their servitude Celia and Anya know the truth: Profeta is built on lies, the tattooed orders strip away freedom, and the revered temple is actually a brutal, torturous prison. Their opportunity to escape arrives with the Rabble Mob, a travelling theatre troupe. Using their inkling abilities for performance instead of propaganda, Celia and Anya are content for the first time. . . until they realise who followed them. The Divine they never believed in is very real, very angry, and determined to use Celia, Anya, and the Rabble Mob' s now-infamous stage to spread her deceitful influence even further. AGES: 14 plus AUTHOR: Kim Smejkal lives with her family on Vancouver Island in Canada, which means she' s often lost in the woods or wandering a beach. She writes dark fantasy for young adults and not-so-young adults, always with a touch of magic. To protect their new family from the wrath of a malicious deity and the zealots who work in her name, Celia and Anya must unmask the biggest lie of all - Profeta itself.
"Fierce friendships, fraught romance, and sharply drawn, emotionally complex characters of sundry gender identities and sexual orientations elevate the stakes of this ambitious, thought-provoking tale, whose closing cliffhanger inspires and devastates in equal measure. " --Publishers Weekly, STARRED review "Smejkal' s debut creates an intriguing, enticing world. . . . This is a vivid, imaginative confection with plenty of bite underneath the glitter that will appeal to fans of Holly Black' s signature dark delights. " --The Bulletin of the Center for Children' s Books "Smejkal' s smart debut blends magic and religion into a lyrical fantasy. . . . the poetic prose and brilliant characters shine from page one. " --Booklist "A strong debut that blends dark fantasy, ink magic, and theater. . . . The promising first in a duology with inspiring friendships and original worldbuilding. " --Kirkus "Smejkal has created a dark, engaging world that is the perfect setting for magic and inking. " --School Library Journal "Beautiful, dark and complex--Ink in the Blood is a debut with teeth. I can' t wait for the sequel!" --Ryan Graudin, award-winning author of Wolf By Wolf"Ink in the Blood is an inventive dark fantasy that doesn' t pull its punches and is all the more gripping for it. Wonderfully tense and breathtakingly beautiful, the story of Celia and Anya will burrow under your skin and stay there long after you' ve finished reading. " --Linsey Miller, author of the Mask of Shadows duology and Belle Revolte "Haunting and vividly imagined, Ink in the Blood will crawl beneath your flesh and leave its mark, just like the magical tattoos within. " --Rebecca Schaeffer, author of Not Even Bones
Kim Smejkal lives with her family on Vancouver Island in Canada, which means she' s often lost in the woods or wandering a beach. She writes dark fantasy for young adults and not-so-young adults, always with a touch of magic. Ink in the Blood is her debut novel. Twitter: @KimSmejkal Instagram: @kimsmejkal
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9780358348931
Published: 1 Apr 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: Hmh Books for Young Readers
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
Format: Paperback
Height: 210mm
Width: 140mm
Pages: 464

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