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Two estranged half-sisters tasked with guarding their family's library of magical books must work together to unravel a deadly secret at the heart of their collection—a tale of familial loyalty and betrayal, and the pursuit of magic and power.
In the tradition of Ninth House, The Magicians and Practical Magic, this is a suspenseful and richly atmospheric novel that draws readers into a vast world filled with mystery and magic, romance, and intrigue.
NYT 100 Notable Books of 2023 • NPR Best Books of 2023 • Paste Magazine’s Best Fantasy of 2023 • Goodreads Choice Nominee in Best Debut Novel
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Praise for INK BLOOD SISTER SCRIBE
“Astonishing and pristine, the kind of debut I love to be devastated by, already so assured and sophisticated that it’s difficult to imagine where the author can go from here. . . . It’s simply a delight from start to finish.” – Amal El-Mohtar, the New York Times
“Confident, compassionate, and incredibly engrossing… Ink Blood Sister Scribe stands out as a stellar and original debut novel.” Caitlyn Paxson, NPR
“Enthralling… it’s magic.” Carole E. Barrowman, the Star Tribune
“Spellbinding… This is a must read.” — Publishers Weekly (*starred review)
“Bewitching… Törzs pulls off such an expert series of twists that readers would be advised to cancel their plans until they get to the end. A fantastic magical adventure, not to be missed.” — Kirkus (*starred review)
"Exceptional . . . This suspenseful dark fantasy, full of family drama, is perfect for readers of Leigh Bardugo’s Ninth House, Holly Black’s Book of Night, and Peng Shepherd’s The Cartographers." — Booklist (*starred review)
“Törzs’s debut novel features a wonderfully realized and atmospheric world and a plot filled with unexpected twists… Törzs does a fantastic job creating a gripping and suspenseful story that keeps readers on their toes and wanting more.” — Library Journal (*starred review)
“A magnificent debut. Magical books, estranged sisters, enchanted mirrors and a nefarious family organisation form the pacey plot of Emma Törzs’ fantasy thriller debut.” — The Bookseller
“Emma Törzs seamlessly meshes together fantasy, thriller and dark academia to bring us a spectacularly spellbinding debut … Ink Blood Sister Scribe sumptuously bleeds magic from every page.” — Nils Shukla, The Fantasy Hive
"Follow where this novel leads and you will be lost in a bewitching spell, a book of magic about books of magic, and the people who reel from reading them. Go beyond the magic and you're left with a heartbreaking tale of family where truth blurs with lies, and blood isn't thick enough. A bold, new novel from an extraordinary new voice.” —Marlon James, New York Times bestselling author of Black Leopard, Red Wolf
"Ink Blood Sister Scribe is so many things at once: an adventure, a puzzle, a twisty thriller, and a tender romance. It's a magical book about the magic of books; I adored it." — Alix E. Harrow, New York Times bestselling author of The Once and Future Witches
“A twisty and thrilling fantasy in which both the magic and the characters have real complexity, real shadows. If, like me, you’re a fan of Holly Black and Leigh Bardugo, pick up this book at once.” — Kelly Link, bestselling author of Get in Trouble
"The best kind of books do not simply expand our world, they let in light from new ones. Törzs's spellbinding INK BLOOD SISTER SCRIBE embodies that completely. Chilling and charming in equal parts, Törzs's debut is a love letter to stories everywhere." — Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Tale of the Flower Bride
“Ink Blood Sister Scribe is itself a magical book, brimming with all the elements that make a story sing—an engrossing plot, characters that steal your heart and make you laugh out loud, and a compelling energy that reveals a true storyteller at work. What a gorgeously satisfying read.” — Lesley Nneka Arimah, award-winning author of What it Means When a Man Falls From the Sky
"A fierce story of secrets, enchantment, and family both born and built, Ink Blood Sister Scribe left me more spellbound with each turning page. These characters will steal your heart—and perhaps, your blood. Törzs has conjured true magic." — GennaRose Nethercott, author of Thistlefoot