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Inkbound
In a land defined by war, Mika and Tarv are Inkbound, tied to each other through magical tattoos that allow them to communicate over distances to pass tactical information from legion to legion. The bond creates other side effects, as well -- effects the generals would rather ignore.
When Tarv's legion is attacked, his bond to Mika disappears. Mika is left alone, with no idea what his future might hold -- for when one Inkbound man dies, often the other one does too.
When Tarv's legion is attacked, his bond to Mika disappears. Mika is left alone, with no idea what his future might hold -- for when one Inkbound man dies, often the other one does too.
40 pages, ebook
First published December 13, 2013
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Elizabeth Jewell
72 books8 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name.
Elizabeth Jewell is the author of a growing collection of paranormal and contemporary erotic novels and novellas. She’s been writing since before she could read, and has given in to the fact that she’s completely addicted to the process of composing fiction — especially hot, steamy, paranormal fiction. Elizabeth lives in Colorado with her kids, a ridiculous dog and Percy the Cranky Hedgehog.
Elizabeth Jewell is the author of a growing collection of paranormal and contemporary erotic novels and novellas. She’s been writing since before she could read, and has given in to the fact that she’s completely addicted to the process of composing fiction — especially hot, steamy, paranormal fiction. Elizabeth lives in Colorado with her kids, a ridiculous dog and Percy the Cranky Hedgehog.
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February 14, 2014
You had me at magical tattoos.
Mika and Tarv are soldiers who were bound to each other through magic when they were new recruits. They're connected through tattoos that allowed them to communicate over vast distances and relay information between Legions. Their ink also connects them on a personal level and the men are partners even if separated by the war.
I loved the concept of the tattoos. The history, how they worked, how they connected the men and what happened if they were removed. The story ended fine but I really wanted to know what happened next, to me that was the payoff and while I could fill in the blanks, I wish I could have read it.
Some nice sex scenes, a few flashbacks and an original spin on a magical concept. This was a bit spare in areas but I found it quite interesting.
Mika and Tarv are soldiers who were bound to each other through magic when they were new recruits. They're connected through tattoos that allowed them to communicate over vast distances and relay information between Legions. Their ink also connects them on a personal level and the men are partners even if separated by the war.
I loved the concept of the tattoos. The history, how they worked, how they connected the men and what happened if they were removed. The story ended fine but I really wanted to know what happened next, to me that was the payoff and while I could fill in the blanks, I wish I could have read it.
Some nice sex scenes, a few flashbacks and an original spin on a magical concept. This was a bit spare in areas but I found it quite interesting.
August 9, 2014
2.5
I liked this short fantasy where pairs of soldiers are bonded through magical tattoos. My only complaint was that I needed more. It really was too short to make justice to these characters and the magical concept that this author created--instead this little story left me wanting and unsatified.
I liked this short fantasy where pairs of soldiers are bonded through magical tattoos. My only complaint was that I needed more. It really was too short to make justice to these characters and the magical concept that this author created--instead this little story left me wanting and unsatified.
February 4, 2014
Thinly veiled porn that moves much too fast. I liked the idea of the bond but it needed more development. The jumping back and forth in time also took away from the story for me.
January 23, 2014
This story is an interesting take on using bonded couples for war. Actually, they are linked by magic and split up so different legions can communicate long distance. Cruel? Yes. Would we have done it in the past, before radios, if we could have? I'm pretty sure the answer to that is yes. What Elizabeth Jewell has done here is build an entire world, including the magic needed to maintain these "living tattoos" that behave a lot like holograms, then added the human side to show the point of view of the victims and what happens to them if the bond breaks.
Mika tells the story, and my heart broke for him and what he had to go through. He's taken from his home at a young age, trained to bond with Tarv, then separated so they can relay messages for the military as they fight the enemy. The pain he feels when the bond breaks and his slow recovery that follows crushed me. And when I found out what actually happened, it only got more hopeless. I feared the worst (and I hate unhappy endings!), but the story had to go the way it did, and at least the author managed to give me a glimmer of hope at the end. Very clever, and I am very grateful.
If you like stories set in a fantasy-like past where magic is used the way we use methods of modern communication like a radio or a cell phone, if you're looking for a magical, yet harrowing tale of deep love underneath it all, and if you think you can take your heart breaking and slowly being put back together again, then you will probably like this short story.
NOTE: This book was provided by Changeling Press for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
Mika tells the story, and my heart broke for him and what he had to go through. He's taken from his home at a young age, trained to bond with Tarv, then separated so they can relay messages for the military as they fight the enemy. The pain he feels when the bond breaks and his slow recovery that follows crushed me. And when I found out what actually happened, it only got more hopeless. I feared the worst (and I hate unhappy endings!), but the story had to go the way it did, and at least the author managed to give me a glimmer of hope at the end. Very clever, and I am very grateful.
If you like stories set in a fantasy-like past where magic is used the way we use methods of modern communication like a radio or a cell phone, if you're looking for a magical, yet harrowing tale of deep love underneath it all, and if you think you can take your heart breaking and slowly being put back together again, then you will probably like this short story.
NOTE: This book was provided by Changeling Press for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
February 20, 2014
I really liked the idea of magical tattoos that link soldiers together, but I found the mixing of 2 different timelines a bit confusing. I also didn't get a strong feeling for either of the MC's personalities so it was hard to be really invested in them. It was still and interesting story and I enjoyed it, but it wasn't fleshed out enough to be a great read for me.
July 26, 2015
Intriguing little story, I just wish it had been longer.
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