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Inkbound: Meticulous Jones and the Skull Tattoo

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The Inkbound series by Philippa Leathley is a dazzling new middle-grade fantasy full of magic, mystery and courage. In Meticulous Jones’s world, every child receives a tattoo on their tenth birthday that reveals their fate — a rite of passage that can shape their entire future. But when Metty’s tattoo brands her a murderer, she refuses to accept destiny and sets out on a quest that takes her far from home, into the glittering, dangerous city of New London.

With an inventive ink-powered magic system, quirky names, richly imagined settings and heart-stopping twists, Inkbound explores big themes of identity, choice and self-determination. Perfect for fans of Nevermoor, The Hatmakers and The Swifts, this hidden gem is already being hailed by readers as “the debut of the year” — a magical adventure series not to be missed.

Love this series and looking for similar books? Check out our list of the Best Magical and Fantasy Series for 9 and 10 year olds and the Best Magical and Fantasy Book Series for 11 and 12 year olds. 

All the Inkbound books in order:

Book 1: Meticulous Jones and the Skull Tattoo (2025)
Book 2: Meticulous Jones and the Shadow Compass (January 2026)

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