Ink Blood Sister Scribe: A Novel

In this debut novel, half-sisters Joanna and Esther must reunite to protect their family's library of magical books after their father dies suddenly while reading a volume Joanna has never encountered. For generations, the Kalotay family has guarded a collection of ancient and rare books—volumes that grant abilities like walking through walls or manipulating elements. The sisters have long been separated: Esther fled to a remote base in Antarctica to escape the fate that killed their mother, while Joanna isolated herself in their Vermont family home studying the collection. As they work together to preserve their legacy, the sisters uncover hidden family secrets and discover a world of magic far larger and more dangerous than they knew existed. Their investigation reveals secrets spanning centuries, continents, and other libraries. The novel explores themes of familial loyalty and betrayal alongside the pursuit of magic and power, set within a richly atmospheric dark academia world filled with mystery, romance, and intrigue.