Inkchanger

Forgotten Relics #0

by Ellie Di Julio

Zara Carter has never fit in at in Runaway Heights, a secret community of teens hiding from their own personal hells. No one has been worth the risk of opening her heart. After years of strangers and hurt, it's safer to keep it locked up. Things would've stayed that way had it not been for the inkpen, a device that pushes Zara's artistic talents firmly into the realm of magic. The tattoos she creates come to life, and each design gives her a taste of her deepest a heart filled with hope and love. But power like that doesn't go unnoticed. Assigned to the classified Supernatural Cases Division, Agent 97's feelers are out, searching the decaying industrial town for a wild girl with a remarkable talent that could change the world. If only he could catch her.

Genres: Fantasy

220 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 8, 2013

About the author

Ellie Di Julio is a nomadic writer currently living in Hamilton, Ontario with her Robert Downey, Jr. lookalike husband, their tiny human, and many weird cats. Between nerd activities like playing Dungeons & Dragons or watching Bake Off, she enthusiastically destroys the kitchen and tries to figure out what it's all about, really.

Reviews

[Natalia Iwanyckyj · Rating 4 out of 5]

In the acknowledgements, Di Julio writes, "This isn't a happy story. It's dark and emotional and strange. Definitely not for everyone." Yet, though urban fantasy is not a genre I normally choose, and though I like happy stories, I enjoyed "Inkchanger" very much. I started and finished it in one evening, and would gladly have read more. The characters were interesting and likable, and the imagery beautiful. The lyrics for "The Rose" are now playing in my head: "I say love, it is a flower, And you its only seed."

I recommend this book and look forward to reading more from Ellie Di Julio.

[A.A. Jankiewicz · Rating 5 out of 5]

The moment I picked up this book I couldn't put it down. The prose sucks you right in and you absolutely need to know what happens next. Ellie Di Julio does a fantastic job of painting a vivid and lifelike portrayal of her characters as well as describing the scenery. If you haven't read this then you are missing out!

[Nikki · Rating 4 out of 5]

A prequel to the Cora Riley book. Also awesome!

[anna brandenberger · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was really surprisingly good.

[Letta Raven · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 1/2 stars