For fans of Once Upon a Time, and Wicked.
Escape the page, or die trying…
I’ve spent twenty-five years in the Hollow, poor as dirt, cursed with a stepmother who hates me, and dreaming about a faraway land that I don’t understand. Only two things that make life worth living are my falcon, Fetch, and my best friend, Molly.
But when Moll’s plot to land a royal husband at the palace ball goes horribly wrong, I find myself staring at a king with a glass stiletto buried in his chest and a blood-covered Molly standing over him. We’ve got to move…and fast, or we’ll both wind up swinging from the hangman’s noose.
Worse? The palace sorcerer is using everything he can to find the culprit including raising the dead.
More complicated? Duncan…brother to the King, whose eye I've unintentionally caught, a man whose secrets might be deadlier than the undead soldiers breathing down our necks, is making me second-guess everything I've ever known.
With revolution brewing and a mysterious man calling to me from my dreams, I have no choice but to embrace my fate…
But what if my fate is beyond anything I could ever imagine? What if the only land I’ve ever known isn’t home at all?
What if I’m trapped inside a fairytale, and the only way out…is through?
The series
In Inkbound, Shannon Mayer weaves a darkly enchanting world where fairy tales are more than just stories—they’re the very fabric of reality. With each turn of the page, readers are drawn into a universe where the boundaries between the familiar and the fantastical blur, creating a thrilling backdrop for a series that’s as immersive as it is unforgettable.
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At the heart of Inkbound lies a reimagining of timeless fairy tales, brought to life with Mayer's signature blend of magic, danger, and unexpected twists. In Inked in Ashes, the first book of the series, readers meet a world where legends come to life with deadly consequences, and the heroes and villains of old must navigate new, treacherous landscapes. This is a place where nothing is as it seems, and even the most beloved tales take on new, darker forms.
As the series unfolds with Inked in Onyx and the upcoming Inked in Emeralds, the stakes grow higher, and the characters—many of whom straddle the line between hero and anti-hero—must face impossible choices. Will they remain loyal to their ancient stories, or will they rewrite their own fates? Every chapter unearths deeper secrets, more perilous adventures, and a web of intricate relationships that keep readers on the edge of their seats.
What sets Inkbound apart is not just its captivating plot but the atmospheric world-building that draws you into its very heart. From enchanted forests to dark, forgotten kingdoms, each location is vividly brought to life, leaving you with the sense that this world is just as real as your own. Mayer's lyrical storytelling lures you into a complex universe of shifting allegiances and moral dilemmas, where the magic is as unpredictable as the characters who wield it.
Inkbound is a must-read for fans of fantasy who crave intricate plots, bold reimaginings of classic tales, and a touch of romance woven through the chaos. With every new book, the series deepens in complexity, and the characters continue to evolve in ways that will keep readers coming back for more. Whether you’re a fan of fairy tales or simply love rich, immersive storytelling, this series offers a fresh take that’s as mysterious and unpredictable as the worlds it brings to life.
Step into the pages of Inkbound—where every story has its own secrets, and the ink that binds them may just be the key to unlocking a destiny no one saw coming.
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