METTY JONES UND DAS SCHICKSALSTATTOO

INKBOUND

Publishing 13th March 2025!

Translated by: Wolfram Ströle

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Ein Tattoo, das die Zukunft zeigt. Eine Stadt, in der Magie regiert. Und ein geheimnisvolles Schicksal, das unabwendbar scheint.

Als Metty an ihrem Geburtstag ihr zukünftiges Schicksal in Form eines Tattoos erfährt, sind alle entsetzt: Das Zeichen besagt, dass sie einen Menschen durch Magie töten wird. Metty will auf keinen Fall, dass dies Realität wird. Doch die magische Stadt New London wird von einer bösen Untergrund-Organisation in Angst und Schrecken versetzt und Metty muss ihre liebsten Angehörigen beschützen. Auch kommen immer mehr düstere Familiengeheimnisse ans Licht, die Mettys Zukunft beeinflussen. Wird sie gegen das ihr vorausgesagte Schicksal ankämpfen?

Ein packendes magisches Abenteuer zwischen Leben und Tod und vor faszinierender Kulisse beginnt.

  • “Lush writing, breathtaking action sequences, and a darkly comedic tone imbue Leathley’s series opening debut with verve, while ethical questions relating to fate and magic add depth to the innovative setting.”

    Publishers Weekly (starred review)

  • “A page-turning exploration of family ties, self-perception, and the powerful effect of labels.”

    Kirkus Reviews

  • “Leathley's imaginative debut reads like a rollicking blend of Harry Potter and Beth Lincoln's The Swifts (2023)…A winning fantasy that blends creativity, action, and substance.”

    Booklist

  • “I absolutely loved Inkbound. One of my favourite middle-grade books from recent years – incredibly imaginative, brilliant fun and enchanting in every way possible.”

    Jordan Lees, author of The Whisperwicks

  • “An adventure overflowing with magic, brought to life with wit and charm.”

    Beth Lincoln, author of The Swifts

  • ‘Bursting with magic, heart and humour – bound to delight’

    Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song

  • ‘A wild feat of extraordinary imagination, fizzing with mystery, magic and humour. It’s impossible not to fall in love with the story’s brilliant characters and unforgettable world. Readers are sure to be daydreaming about flying cities and fate tattoos for years to come’

    Aisling Fowler, author of Fireborn

  • ‘I loved Inkbound – it’s such a wonderful debut! Deliciously dark and utterly compelling, I fell completely in love with the world of New London. It’s the best kind of spooky fantasy and I can’t wait to read more from Philippa!’

    Zohra Nabi, author of The Kingdom Over the Sea

  • ‘Utterly dazzling! Leathley has woven together the perfect fantasy adventure. Anyone who reads this book is fated to find their new favourite author. It’s impossible not to get swept away by the spectacular world of New London and I can’t wait to watch, and cheer on, the meteoric rise of Meticulous Jones’

    Siobhan McDermott, author of Paper Dragons

  • ‘What a treat of a book! Packed with ingenuity, intrigue and charm, Metty’s adventures are sure to captivate readers. It gave the me the peculiar prickling feeling of being at the start of something truly special’

    Clare Harlow, author of Tidemagic

  • ‘A twisty Gothic adventure full of magic, mystery, secrets and soaring cities! Had me hooked from the start’

    Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of Never Show a T-Rex a Book

  • ‘A richly imagined, unique story with all the hallmarks of a future classic. Just like the most stubborn of tattoos, Inkbound and Meticulous Jones will leave their mark on you long after the final page has been turned’

    Clare Povey, author of the Bastien Bonlivre Adventures

  • ‘Inkbound had me starstruck from the very first page. An extraordinary debut full of everything I love in middle grade: magic, mystery and a heroine with an inability to follow rules. This will surely be one of the must-read releases of 2025’

    Laura Noakes, author of Cosima Unfortunate Steals a Star

  • ‘A magnificent new world that crackles with wild invention and delicious humour. Philippa wields words like lightning via an octopus cane, as in, very well and with some pleasant surprises along the way. A joy to read’

    Ash Bond, author of Peregrine Quinn and the Cosmic Realm

  • ‘A world full of wonder, mystery and curious characters. Metty is the perfect heroine, brave and determined. With deeply immersive worldbuilding and a lightness of touch in her writing, Philippa is an exciting new voice in children’s literature’

    Nazima Pathan, author of Dream Hunters

  • ‘Inkbound is an enthralling middle-grade fantasy with a main character you instantly empathise with. Full of heart, mystery and, of course, magic, every detail is richly (and meticulously!) imagined. It’s beautifully written and readers young and old will love the surprises and adventure New London has to offer’

    Olivia Wakeford, author of My Dog

  • ‘Immersive, imaginative and immense. Inkbound is a beautifully written book destined to enchant its readers’

    Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear

  • ‘This brilliant adventure sparkles with charm and imagination. My fate is to be bewitched, enchanted and obsessed with Inkbound’

    Megan Hopkins, author of Starminster