Inker and Crown: A Epic Fantasy Romance Novel

Megan O'Russell

Jul 2020 · Guilds of Ilbrea Book 1 · Ink Worlds Press

About this ebook

Enjoy Inker and Crown, book one in Guilds of Ilbrea, a new epic fantasy series by Young Adult author Megan O'Russell.

Ilbrea: A magnificent country that offers fame to those brave enough to seize their place among the Guilds—no one has worked harder to find their scrap of glory than Adrial Ayres. But being a prodigy and the Lord Scribe’s heir won’t be enough to find the secrets the Guilds would kill to hide. Adrial can’t face the dangers of hidden magic alone…

A sailor with a taste for adventure.

A soldier whose heart has been claimed.

A beauty they will never suspect.

A map maker with secrets of their own.

An inker who will change Adrial’s life forever.

The Guilds offer glory. The truth promises death. Adrial might be the only one who can save Ilbrea—if he can survive the shadows long enough to discover his true enemy.

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Guilds of Ilbrea is an epic fantasy series filled with unrequited love, elemental magic, and assassins. Written with the fast-pace Megan O’Russell’s young adult, paranormal romance readers love, this series features a unique system of magic and sorcery and a representation of girls and women in fantasy that passes the Bechdel test.

Have a certain niche/trope you love? Guilds of Ilbrea offers: Siblings, orphans and foster homes, runaways, caste systems that emphasize class differences and oppression, and representation of LGBT characters.

Inker and Crown is also available in paperback.

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Inker and Crown is perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Elise Kova, Kay L Moody, Sarah M. Cradit, W. J. May, Laini Taylor, Sara C. Roethle, Bridget E. Baker, and Jennifer Anne Davis.

Ratings and reviews

Inker and Crown centers around a group of friends, and their roles in the Guilds. While at first it was a little difficult getting into the novel because it used a multiple narrative style to showcase these characters, I found myself quickly becoming invested in each character’s individual story arc. As a testament to Megan's writing skill, each character's story felt as if it had its own well-thought-out plot and while simultaneously relating to each other to create a captivating book.

Inker and Crown is the first book in the Guilds of Ilbrea series. It tells the story of a group of wards who are part of different Guilds. I enjoyed reading this book very much. The characters were very likable and well developed, even though there are many characters. So this is very well done! And the world building was absolutely amazing as well. The story is fast-paced and always kept me interested. I can't wait to read the next book in the series. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes to read fantasy with a bit of romance, politics and adventure. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Inker and Crown takes place after the Ena of Ilbrea series. Each can stand alone, but I highly recommend reading the Ena series first. I love that Ena is a character in Inker and Crown, but the main character is Adrial, who is to become the Head Scribe. The story also follows four other characters who grew up with Adrial. There is a lot of world building and different plots that all tie together, but it is easy to follow and keeps you turning pages. I enjoyed it and look forward to more books set in Ilbrea.

About the author

Megan started writing when she discovered playing Cordelia in King Lear leaves you way too much time waiting backstage. She began her career as an author during an ill-fated trip to Oz. She hasn't stopped writing (even when living on a tour bus) since.

Megan's wanderlust has led her all over the globe. When she's not planning her next escapade, she's diving into fantasy worlds where she doesn't have to worry about what rules she's supposed to follow or how many pairs of socks she can fit in her suitcase.

Her latest series, Fracture Pact, finds seven teens pulling off the heist of the century to save magic. Psst…this book may feed on her love of Newport, RI, Manhattan, Las Vegas, mountains, and botanical gardens. Megan has a weakness for road trips. Having vampires, werewolves, mermaids, and hackers involved just adds to the excitement.

Her love of storytelling has helped Megan weave her real-life exploits into eight different book series. From the epic fantasy world of Ilbrea to the paranormal dystopian romance of Girl of Glass, there is always a new way to escape into adventure.

Megan would love to connect with you on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or TikTok but feels obliged to warn you in advance that you will be hearing about her cats…a lot.

If you want to stay up to date on all Megan's books and adventures (and hear about her cats), you can find all her social media links, including where to sign up for her readers community, at: https://linktr.ee/meganorussell

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