The Inkbound Series

By Philippa Leathley

A fate-marked girl uncovers magical secrets, dangerous societies and the power to choose her own destiny.

captivating · imaginative · thrilling

Pageticker community rating

Average 4.25, from 4 readers

What is The Inkbound series by Philippa Leathley about?

Written as a middle-grade trilogy beginning in 2025, Inkbound follows Meticulous ‘Metty’ Jones in a magical world where every child receives a tattoo revealing their fate. When Metty’s marks suggest a deadly destiny and her father vanishes, she is drawn into the enchanted floating city of New London, where secret organisations, family mysteries and questions of free will await. The story develops through increasingly perilous adventures involving shadowy societies, magical challenges and strange allies. Best suited to readers aged 9–12 who enjoy atmospheric fantasy, mystery and dark humour. Contains peril, frightening imagery and references to murder.

Genres

Fantasy Adventure Mystery

All the books in The Inkbound series (in order)

Inkbound: Meticulous Jones and the Skull Tattoo

by Philippa Leathley

Book 1 of 2

A magical tattoo predicts murder—can Metty uncover her father’s disappearance and change her fate?

Inkbound: Meticulous Jones and the Shadow Compass

by Philippa Leathley

Book 2 of 2

When Metty finds her own gravestone, joining a secret league seems her only escape.

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