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Terra Sempre Saga #2
Inked
You're not truly alive until you know what you would die for...
Cameron Shade and Farrah Spangled survived a near-death experience together. Now, their us-against-the-world relationship thrives despite pressure from their families, as well as cultural and social obstacles. That is, until Farrah’s father ships her off to private boarding school in Virginia.
Driven by unbearable aches of absence and longing, Cameron and Farrah are lured back inside the cursed sketchbook and the perilous Terra Sempre that siphoned their souls and almost cost them their lives.
Undeterred by a gathering storm of threats and complications, Cameron and Farrah find unlikely allies in both realms, but what Cameron discovers in Terra Sempre might make him want to stay there forever.
Cameron Shade and Farrah Spangled survived a near-death experience together. Now, their us-against-the-world relationship thrives despite pressure from their families, as well as cultural and social obstacles. That is, until Farrah’s father ships her off to private boarding school in Virginia.
Driven by unbearable aches of absence and longing, Cameron and Farrah are lured back inside the cursed sketchbook and the perilous Terra Sempre that siphoned their souls and almost cost them their lives.
Undeterred by a gathering storm of threats and complications, Cameron and Farrah find unlikely allies in both realms, but what Cameron discovers in Terra Sempre might make him want to stay there forever.
- GenresYoung Adult
219 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 1, 2016
408 people want to read
About the author
Chris Ledbetter
6 books250 followersTHE HIGH COURT (Month9Books 10/16/2018)
THE SKY THRONE (Month9Books 4/18/ 2017)
INKED (Evernight Teen 7/1/16)
DRAWN (Evernight Teen 6/5/15)
Chris Ledbetter is an award-winning author of short fiction and novels for young adults. “Jason’s Quest,” a short story retelling of the Jason and Medea Greek myth was published in the anthology, Greek Myths Revisited, and has over 28,000 views on Wattpad.
His first full-length novel, Drawn earned him two awards, Library of Clean Reads Best YA 2015 and Evernight Publishing Readers’ Choice Award Best YA 2015, as well as a USATODAY “Must Read” recommendation. His second novel, Inked, concludes that duology.
The Sky Throne is his newest young adult series. It includes, thus far, The Sky Throne and The High Court.
He's a proud member of SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators) and a strong supporter of the Need for Diverse Books. He now writes and lives in Wilmington, NC with his family, including three cats.
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Additional Information:
Chris Ledbetter grew up in Durham, NC before moving to Charlottesville, VA in 11th grade. After high school, he attended Hampton University where he promptly "walked-on" to the best drum line in the CIAA. And, without any prior percussion experience. He carried the bass drum for four years, something his back is not very happy about now.
After a change of heart and major, he enrolled in Old Dominion University and earned his degree in Business Administration. He's worked in various managerial and marketing capacities throughout his life. While teaching high school for six years in Culpeper, VA, he taught business management, business law, marketing, and sports marketing, and also coached football.
As a self-described, young reluctant reader, he writes young adult stories specifically to reach other reluctant readers.
THE SKY THRONE (Month9Books 4/18/ 2017)
INKED (Evernight Teen 7/1/16)
DRAWN (Evernight Teen 6/5/15)
Chris Ledbetter is an award-winning author of short fiction and novels for young adults. “Jason’s Quest,” a short story retelling of the Jason and Medea Greek myth was published in the anthology, Greek Myths Revisited, and has over 28,000 views on Wattpad.
His first full-length novel, Drawn earned him two awards, Library of Clean Reads Best YA 2015 and Evernight Publishing Readers’ Choice Award Best YA 2015, as well as a USATODAY “Must Read” recommendation. His second novel, Inked, concludes that duology.
The Sky Throne is his newest young adult series. It includes, thus far, The Sky Throne and The High Court.
He's a proud member of SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators) and a strong supporter of the Need for Diverse Books. He now writes and lives in Wilmington, NC with his family, including three cats.
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Additional Information:
Chris Ledbetter grew up in Durham, NC before moving to Charlottesville, VA in 11th grade. After high school, he attended Hampton University where he promptly "walked-on" to the best drum line in the CIAA. And, without any prior percussion experience. He carried the bass drum for four years, something his back is not very happy about now.
After a change of heart and major, he enrolled in Old Dominion University and earned his degree in Business Administration. He's worked in various managerial and marketing capacities throughout his life. While teaching high school for six years in Culpeper, VA, he taught business management, business law, marketing, and sports marketing, and also coached football.
As a self-described, young reluctant reader, he writes young adult stories specifically to reach other reluctant readers.
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July 12, 2016
Once again, Mr. Ledbetter has managed to concoct a beautiful young adult tale that combines fantasy and romance in a way that is un-put-downable.
As the sequel to the compelling debut novel, DRAWN, Inked allows enough of the real world to creep in to Cameron Shade's and Farrah Spangled's lives to give their story a timely relevance. While the literary world is chock full of star-crossed lovers, this author uses art to allow them to be together, even when they're separated by miles and plenty of family-induced stigma. This unique twist makes both of these novels more than worth the purchase.
The author has a deft hand with dialogue and sets scenes in a way that makes you feel as if you are inside them looking out. You should read DRAWN first in order to fully appreciate the amazing Terre Sempre world Mr. Ledbetter has created and then run, don't walk, to read INKED and see what happens next.
A five star read for anyone who enjoys well-crafted fantasy with a dose of realistic young adult romance.
As the sequel to the compelling debut novel, DRAWN, Inked allows enough of the real world to creep in to Cameron Shade's and Farrah Spangled's lives to give their story a timely relevance. While the literary world is chock full of star-crossed lovers, this author uses art to allow them to be together, even when they're separated by miles and plenty of family-induced stigma. This unique twist makes both of these novels more than worth the purchase.
The author has a deft hand with dialogue and sets scenes in a way that makes you feel as if you are inside them looking out. You should read DRAWN first in order to fully appreciate the amazing Terre Sempre world Mr. Ledbetter has created and then run, don't walk, to read INKED and see what happens next.
A five star read for anyone who enjoys well-crafted fantasy with a dose of realistic young adult romance.
August 5, 2016
"For there you have been and there you long to return." That's how I feel about the world that Chris Ledbetter has created in both DRAWN and this fantastic sequel, INKED. Terra Sempre is a vividly drawn world rich in history, politics, and mystery. The main character, Cameron, has such heart and it's his sweetness, determination, and verve that carry this story. A thoroughly enjoyable read!
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