Inkmistress (Of Fire and Stars, #0.5) by Audrey Coulthurst
Published by Balzer + Bray on March 6th 2018
ISBN: 0062433288
Pages: 400
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Asra is a demi-god in a world full of magic. She has never known her parents and lives alone on the mountain away from humans who would want to use her for her power. Asra’s power comes from her blood which can be used to write the future. When the village below her mountain is destroyed, her mortal lover, Ina, vows revenge on the King who did not send protection. At first, Asra uses her powerful magic to help Ina, but this help is not accepted well from Ina. Throughout this hero’s journey, Asra feels betrayed by everyone that she has ever loved, so much so that she begins to wonder if she has ever really been loved. After acquiring the Fatestone, Asra’s magic becomes more powerful and she must choose to use her power to change the past or to control the future. This fantasy story set in the same world as Coulthurst’s Of Fire and Stars and is a strong choice for its female characters and nuanced, diverse love stories. Recommended for Grades 8 and up.

Elizabeth Andersen, Librarian, Westbrook High School