Ink in The Blood books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Ink in The Blood series?"

"There are two books in the Ink in The Blood series, published between 2020 and 2021."

Q: "What is the first book in the Ink in The Blood series?"

"The first book in the Ink in The Blood series is Ink in the Blood, published in 2020."

Q: "What is the magic system in Ink in the Blood?"

"The magic system revolves around ink and skin. People's sins and secrets are literally tattooed onto their bodies, and those who can manipulate this ink hold power over others. The protagonist must navigate a society built around this system of marking and control."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Ink in the Blood	2020	Kim Smejkal	Buy
2	Curse of the Divine	2021	Kim Smejkal	Buy

Ink in the Blood (2020) introduces a world where ink carries magical weight. People’s transgressions are marked on their skin for all to see, and the protagonist, Celia, has spent her life as a tool for a powerful ink master who uses her abilities for his own ends.

Curse of the Divine (2021) continues the story, raising the stakes as Celia confronts the full scope of the system she’s been part of. The duology has been praised for its atmospheric world-building and the way it uses body horror and ink magic as metaphors for control and shame.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Ink in The Blood series?

There are two books in the Ink in The Blood series, published between 2020 and 2021.

What is the first book in the Ink in The Blood series?

The first book in the Ink in The Blood series is Ink in the Blood, published in 2020.

What is the magic system in Ink in the Blood?

The magic system revolves around ink and skin. People’s sins and secrets are literally tattooed onto their bodies, and those who can manipulate this ink hold power over others. The protagonist must navigate a society built around this system of marking and control.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order