Ink in the Blood, Kim Smejkal
Ink in the Blood, Kim Smejkal
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Ink in the Blood

Author: Kim Smejkal

Narrator: Catherine Ho

Unabridged: 12 hr 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 02/11/2020


Synopsis

Two friends who use tattoo magic to send divine messages must rely on one another to survive when they discover the fake deity they serve is very real--and very angry. A lush, dark YA fantasy debut that weaves together tattoo magic, faith, and eccentric theater 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 traveling theater troupe. Using their inkling abilities for performance instead of propaganda, Celia and Anya are content for the first time . . . until they realize 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. 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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Amy

A gritty traveling circus, the angel vs. the devil, romantic tension to CUT a KNIFE, tattoos, diverse orientations, and again for the people in the back, romantic tension for days. Concept: ★★★★★ Romance elements: literally the hardest to find in YA—it is FRESH Imagery: ★★★★★ *chef's kiss* Make room......more

Goodreads review by E.

After reading: Fuck. You. TT-TT A queer girl rebelling against a vengeful goddess & her institution who manipulate people’s lives via tattoo art runs away with a self-proclaimed sister to join a troupe. However, the goddess had an eye on her for some time now and will not let her go so easily. Prior to......more

Goodreads review by Carrie

Ink in the Blood by Kim Smejkal is the first book of the young adult fantasy series by the same name, Ink in the Blood. Being a continuing fantasy series the books of course should be read in order to be best understood as the story will continue on in the second book. Celia and her best friend, Anya......more

Goodreads review by Mila

The digital arc of this book was kindly provided by the publisher via Edelweiss+ website in exchange for an honest review. I really don't know what's up with me and YA arcs that I've been reading but most of them bore and/or confuse me so much, I can't relate to any of the characters, and the worldbu......more