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Inkmistress - by Audrey Coulthurst (Hardcover)

Inkmistress - by  Audrey Coulthurst (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A romantic and thrilling fantasy from the author of "Of Fire and Stars, " about a demigoddess with the power to change the future. But when her powers go dangerously wrong, she must do whatever she can to protect her worldEand stop the girl she loves from destroying it./16.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>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 <em>Of Fire and Stars</em>.</strong> </p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Most frightening of all, she discovers the dark secrets of her own mysterious history--and the terrible, powerful legacy she carries in her blood.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Praise for OF FIRE AND STARS: "A powerful and exquisite love story"--<em>Publishers Weekly</em> <strong>(starred review)</strong><br><br>"Asra's rich emotions in the face of difficult choices in this coming-of-age saga will absorb audiences."--<em>Booklist</em><br><br>"Coulthurst emphasizes self-reliance, forgiveness, and the redemptive power of love in this satisfying tale"--<em>Publishers Weekly</em><br><br>Praise for OF FIRE AND STARS: "Lovely...a worthy debut that succeeds as both an adventure and a romance."--<em>Booklist</em><br><br>Praise for OF FIRE AND STARS: "Murder, mayhem, magic, romance--and horses...a romantic fantasy that will appeal to those who appreciate character-driven novels."--<em>Kirkus Reviews</em><br><br>Praise for OF FIRE AND STARS: "Romantic, compelling, and bursting with fascinating characters, Of Fire and Stars is the fantasy novel we've all been waiting for."--Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)<br><br>"Engag[es] teens in a mystical world of darkness and blood magic. Fans of dragons, dark magic, and romance will embrace this novel."--School Library Journal<br><br>Praise for OF FIRE AND STARS: "This book is bold enough to create a world that moves beyond the prejudices we are still fighting in our real world."--Caitlyn Paxson, NPR<br><br>Praise for OF FIRE AND STARS: "A deeply romantic, bold, and nuanced fantasy. You will be captivated by Denna and Mare and their star-crossed love for each other."--Malinda Lo, Author of Ash and Huntress<br><br>Praise for OF FIRE AND STARS: "Coulthursts's debut is an absolute delight; I loved seeing these smart, fierce princesses fall in captivating, slow-burn love as they investigate political assassinations and unravel magical conspiracies."--Corinne Duyvis, author of Otherbound and On the Edge of Gone<br><br>Praise for OF FIRE AND STARS: "I devoured Of Fire and Stars in two sittings; it's a delightful debut, full of all the things I like best in a fantasy story, including not one but two wonderful heroines. I'm looking forward to seeing what Audrey does in the future!"--Mercedes Lackey, New York Times bestselling author of over 125 books, including the Valdemar series<br>

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