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3.48 AVERAGE
3.48 AVERAGE
This is definitely a solid 3.5 read. What it lacks in writing style, it makes up for in story.
Ink has a beautiful, intricately woven lore within this story. Leora’s character development is well done and the characters are quickly likeable.
I didn’t love the writing style in some parts, but it was quickly overshadowed by the plot and the world of the Marked and the Blanks. It definitely takes inspiration from The day of the dead but has a fun twist on it with tattoos.
Overall I really enjoyed this!
Ink has a beautiful, intricately woven lore within this story. Leora’s character development is well done and the characters are quickly likeable.
I didn’t love the writing style in some parts, but it was quickly overshadowed by the plot and the world of the Marked and the Blanks. It definitely takes inspiration from The day of the dead but has a fun twist on it with tattoos.
Overall I really enjoyed this!
Loved the concept, but not the pacing of the story.
I felt that there was a meaningless part in the middle.
There was no character development.
The secret came too late.
The main character annoyed me.
I did love the fact that there was diversity in this book though! Absolutely loved that!
I felt that there was a meaningless part in the middle.
There was no character development.
The secret came too late.
The main character annoyed me.
I did love the fact that there was diversity in this book though! Absolutely loved that!
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A great start to a new YA fantasy trilogy with an intriguing concept.
Ok, I know you should never judge a book by its cover but LOOK AT IT. It's even better in real life: it's shiny! Once you've finished admiring how lovely it is, I'll get cracking with my verdict on what's going on beneath it.
It took me no time at all to fall in love with the world and the concept behind Ink. The idea that people's lives are tattooed so intricately onto their skin that when they die it can be read like a book is fascinating. And I didn't even know skin books were a thing until I started reading this, so I became both intrigued and horrified by the idea.
Whilst reading Ink I looked forward to picking it up and diving back in any time I had to take a break to work or sleep. It's a pleasure to read and flows wonderfully, without any jarring or slow moments. It's strange to say that, though, because looking back it doesn't feel like a huge amount actually happened in Ink. It's a bit lacking in action, perhaps, but I never found myself bored.
It's also lacking in character development. I found the characters intriguing but I need to read more about them, I don't feel like I really know or 'get' any of them yet. I'm also not entirely sure about Leora's motives towards the end of the book, and later found myself questioning why she'd done some of the things she did. I'm hoping that all will become clear in the second book, which I'll definitely be reading at some point in the near future.
Ok, I know you should never judge a book by its cover but LOOK AT IT. It's even better in real life: it's shiny! Once you've finished admiring how lovely it is, I'll get cracking with my verdict on what's going on beneath it.
It took me no time at all to fall in love with the world and the concept behind Ink. The idea that people's lives are tattooed so intricately onto their skin that when they die it can be read like a book is fascinating. And I didn't even know skin books were a thing until I started reading this, so I became both intrigued and horrified by the idea.
Whilst reading Ink I looked forward to picking it up and diving back in any time I had to take a break to work or sleep. It's a pleasure to read and flows wonderfully, without any jarring or slow moments. It's strange to say that, though, because looking back it doesn't feel like a huge amount actually happened in Ink. It's a bit lacking in action, perhaps, but I never found myself bored.
It's also lacking in character development. I found the characters intriguing but I need to read more about them, I don't feel like I really know or 'get' any of them yet. I'm also not entirely sure about Leora's motives towards the end of the book, and later found myself questioning why she'd done some of the things she did. I'm hoping that all will become clear in the second book, which I'll definitely be reading at some point in the near future.
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Soo... this wasn't a masterpiece.
It could have been, but it wasn't.
I disagree that nothing happens, the story is about Leoras journey towards questioning the religion. It's not supposed to be full of action.
That being said, it doesn't mean it was well done. Leora was severly underdeveloped. Even Obels description of her doesn't ring true. Even though it was such basic stuff. How is she funny? She isn't funny. She's serious and dramatic. Also she annoyed the shit out of me. I just wanted to slap some sense into her sometimes.
In fact, all the characters were underdeveloped. Their motivations are non-existent or don't make sense. How is Verity, someone who is supposed to be very loyal to the system (which could have been really interesting if it had been followed through) acting like she does?
It just all doesn't make sense.
The writing had very basic formatting issues. I thought this was a self-pub, but it had several copy editors, according to the acknowledgements. Were they drunk? Did they accidentally not send in the final version but an earlier one? Were they not professionals? (Talking about mainly dialogue-related stuff. It was formatted like this.
"Hi!", she said. I waved.
"Hi!"
When it should have been.
"Hi!", she said.
I waved. "Hi!")
It's kind of a minor thing but it was somewhat confusing sometimes. The action sentence is meant to be a replacement for the dialogue tag. If it's misplaced, readers are confused about who's speaking.
Many people say the backstory was too much. I actually didn't mind it that much, in the beginning I actually enjoyed it, but it got a little too much. Was a bit telly though. There was no need to explicitly tell the stories that the author actually succeded in weaving seemlessly into the story.
And another thing: The blurb doesn't even make sense. It makes it sound like his father had a cover up. Which he didn't. While we are on the topic: How are coverups not a thing? We know the inkers are bad at keeping records. How isn't it happening. There would be no proof of wrongdoing.
I love the cover though. The idea was great, though the ending was a little... hungergames? Yeah, I don't know how this is the product of an author who was praised by a professor in younger years and getting help from the leader of the literature department of a university. Like... how? Writertube produces better books. And they all spend too much time telling others how to write instead of actually writing.
I don't know if I'll read the sequel. I'll decide after reading the blurb.
It could have been, but it wasn't.
I disagree that nothing happens, the story is about Leoras journey towards questioning the religion. It's not supposed to be full of action.
That being said, it doesn't mean it was well done. Leora was severly underdeveloped. Even Obels description of her doesn't ring true. Even though it was such basic stuff. How is she funny? She isn't funny. She's serious and dramatic. Also she annoyed the shit out of me. I just wanted to slap some sense into her sometimes.
In fact, all the characters were underdeveloped. Their motivations are non-existent or don't make sense. How is Verity, someone who is supposed to be very loyal to the system (which could have been really interesting if it had been followed through) acting like she does?
It just all doesn't make sense.
The writing had very basic formatting issues. I thought this was a self-pub, but it had several copy editors, according to the acknowledgements. Were they drunk? Did they accidentally not send in the final version but an earlier one? Were they not professionals? (Talking about mainly dialogue-related stuff. It was formatted like this.
"Hi!", she said. I waved.
"Hi!"
When it should have been.
"Hi!", she said.
I waved. "Hi!")
It's kind of a minor thing but it was somewhat confusing sometimes. The action sentence is meant to be a replacement for the dialogue tag. If it's misplaced, readers are confused about who's speaking.
Many people say the backstory was too much. I actually didn't mind it that much, in the beginning I actually enjoyed it, but it got a little too much. Was a bit telly though. There was no need to explicitly tell the stories that the author actually succeded in weaving seemlessly into the story.
And another thing: The blurb doesn't even make sense. It makes it sound like his father had a cover up. Which he didn't. While we are on the topic: How are coverups not a thing? We know the inkers are bad at keeping records. How isn't it happening. There would be no proof of wrongdoing.
I love the cover though. The idea was great, though the ending was a little... hungergames? Yeah, I don't know how this is the product of an author who was praised by a professor in younger years and getting help from the leader of the literature department of a university. Like... how? Writertube produces better books. And they all spend too much time telling others how to write instead of actually writing.
I don't know if I'll read the sequel. I'll decide after reading the blurb.
This was so so good. A totally fresh story, like nothing I've ever read before!
I enjoyed this! Thought the concept was SO interesting, and the writing gave me serious Patrick Ness vibes. I think more could've happened plot-wise in this one, but I will definitely be reading on with this series.
I've been wanting to read this for years so I am so glad I got pushed to do so now.
very cool concept but bad execution. i found the plot to be slow and the characters shallow, unlikeable and lacking motive for their actions. i think i stuck with it because the person reading the audiobook had a pretty voice lmao ~ perhaps i need to start paying for audiobooks that i actually want to listen to rather than settling for the ones available on spotify for the sake of it ~ 3/10