Inkmistress

By Audrey Coulthurst | Publisher: HarperCollins

About the book

A sweeping, action-packed, and romantic fantasy full of dangerous magic and dark choices, perfect for fans of Tamora Pierce and Kristin Cashore—set in the same world as Of Fire and Stars.

Asra is a demigod with a dangerous gift: the ability to dictate the future by writing with her blood. To keep her power secret, she leads a quiet life as a healer on a remote mountain, content to help the people in her care and spend time with Ina, the mortal girl she loves.

But Asra’s peaceful life is upended when bandits threaten Ina’s village and the king does nothing to help. Desperate to protect her people, Ina begs Asra for assistance in finding her manifest—the animal she’ll be able to change into as her rite of passage to adulthood. Asra uses her blood magic to help Ina, but her spell goes horribly wrong and the bandits destroy the village, killing Ina’s family.

Unaware that Asra is at fault, Ina swears revenge on the king and takes a savage dragon as her manifest. To stop her, Asra must embark on a journey across the kingdom, becoming a player in lethal games of power among assassins, gods, and even the king himself.

Most frightening of all, she discovers the dark secrets of her own mysterious history—and the terrible, powerful legacy she carries in her blood.


  • F/F Romance: Asra and Ina are in love, but a devastating magical mistake threatens to turn their passion into a deep-seated rivalry that could tear the kingdom apart.
  • Secret Blood Magic: Asra can write the future with her own blood, a dangerous gift she must keep hidden… until the girl she loves is in peril.
  • Lovers to Enemies: A spell gone horribly wrong turns a tender romance into a quest for vengeance, pitting two powerful young women against each other on an epic stage.
  • Dragons and Shifters: To get her revenge, Ina chooses a savage dragon as her shapeshifting manifest, gaining immense power at a terrible cost.

Editions of Inkmistress

Paperback
ISBN 9780062433299
EBook
ISBN 9780062433305

Read an Excerpt

A sweeping, action-packed, and romantic fantasy full of dangerous magic and dark choices, perfect for fans of Tamora Pierce and Kristin Cashore—set in the same world as Of Fire and Stars.

Asra is a demigod with a dangerous gift: the ability to dictate the future by writing with her blood. To keep her power secret, she leads a quiet life as a healer on a remote mountain, content to help the people in her care and spend time with Ina, the mortal girl she loves.

But Asra’s peaceful life is upended when bandits threaten Ina’s village and the king does nothing to help. Desperate to protect her people, Ina begs Asra for assistance in finding her manifest—the animal she’ll be able to change into as her rite of passage to adulthood. Asra uses her blood magic to help Ina, but her spell goes horribly wrong and the bandits destroy the village, killing Ina’s family.

Unaware that Asra is at fault, Ina swears revenge on the king and takes a savage dragon as her manifest. To stop her, Asra must embark on a journey across the kingdom, becoming a player in lethal games of power among assassins, gods, and even the king himself.

Most frightening of all, she discovers the dark secrets of her own mysterious history—and the terrible, powerful legacy she carries in her blood.


  • F/F Romance: Asra and Ina are in love, but a devastating magical mistake threatens to turn their passion into a deep-seated rivalry that could tear the kingdom apart.
  • Secret Blood Magic: Asra can write the future with her own blood, a dangerous gift she must keep hidden… until the girl she loves is in peril.
  • Lovers to Enemies: A spell gone horribly wrong turns a tender romance into a quest for vengeance, pitting two powerful young women against each other on an epic stage.
  • Dragons and Shifters: To get her revenge, Ina chooses a savage dragon as her shapeshifting manifest, gaining immense power at a terrible cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Inkmistress about?

A sweeping, action-packed, and romantic fantasy full of dangerous magic and dark choices, perfect for fans of Tamora Pierce and Kristin Cashore—set in the same world as Of Fire and Stars.

Asra is a demigod with a dangerous gift: the ability to dictate the future by writing with her blood. To keep her power secret, she leads a quiet life as a healer on a remote mountain, content to help the people in her care and spend time with Ina, the mortal girl she loves.

But Asra’s peaceful life is upended when bandits threaten Ina’s village and the king does nothing to help. Desperate to protect her people, Ina begs Asra for assistance in finding her manifest—the animal she’ll be able to change into as her rite of passage to adulthood. Asra uses her blood magic to help Ina, but her spell goes horribly wrong and the bandits destroy the village, killing Ina’s family.

Unaware that Asra is at fault, Ina swears revenge on the king and takes a savage dragon as her manifest. To stop her, Asra must embark on a journey across the kingdom, becoming a player in lethal games of power among assassins, gods, and even the king himself.

Most frightening of all, she discovers the dark secrets of her own mysterious history—and the terrible, powerful legacy she carries in her blood.


  • F/F Romance: Asra and Ina are in love, but a devastating magical mistake threatens to turn their passion into a deep-seated rivalry that could tear the kingdom apart.
  • Secret Blood Magic: Asra can write the future with her own blood, a dangerous gift she must keep hidden… until the girl she loves is in peril.
  • Lovers to Enemies: A spell gone horribly wrong turns a tender romance into a quest for vengeance, pitting two powerful young women against each other on an epic stage.
  • Dragons and Shifters: To get her revenge, Ina chooses a savage dragon as her shapeshifting manifest, gaining immense power at a terrible cost.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Inkmistress?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories

Where can I read a sample of Inkmistress?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062433299

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Inkmistress?

Audrey Coulthurst

Who is the Publisher of the book Inkmistress?

HarperCollins

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Inkmistress is available as paperback(ISBN 9780062433299) and ebook(ISBN 9780062433305)

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