What Ink Etched in Flesh
by Devi Letalis
At an academy that forges demons into weapons, humanity is the greatest flaw
ABOUT THE BOOK
At an academy that forges demons into weapons, humanity is his greatest flaw
After a violent fallout with Victor, teenage half-demon Damien is sent to a ruthless academy where young demons are carved into instruments of power for a society that would never fully accept him. Graduation marks one’s place in the infernal order – but for someone with human blood in his veins, conformity comes at a steeper cost.
Desperate to conceal what sets him apart, Damien struggles with the volatile magic inked into his skin and a growing sense that he doesn’t fit the mould he’s meant to become. While a new friendship begins to crack his carefully built mask, old bonds strain under the weight of unspoken expectations. Damien must choose: obey the order that broke him – or become the spark that shatters it.
This prequel unfolds alongside the events of Book One – How to Steal a Demon’s Heart and Get Away with It—and can be read on its own. But some truths are best faced after Book Three -How to Slay a Demon Lord and Get Away with It. The timing won’t spare you the pain… but it might help you understand it.
Book Details:
- Genre: Dark & Paranormal Fantasy, Dark Academia, Queer coming of Age
- Format: Paperback, eBook
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