Ink in the Blood by Kim Smejkal

Ink in the Blood

Ink in The Blood #1

Kim Smejkal

448 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ young adult adventurous slow-paced
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Description

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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 524 reviews

Moods

adventurous 75%
dark 65%
emotional 63%
mysterious 49%
tense 42%
sad 31%
challenging 16%
hopeful 9%
reflective 8%
funny 6%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 26%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 28% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 21%

Average rating

3.62

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