What Ink Etched in Flesh by Devi Letalis

After a violent fallout with his guardian 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.

Adult • Diversity Representation/Neurodiversity/Own Voices • Diversity Representation/LGBTQ+/Own Voices • Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense/Supernatural and Paranormal • Diversity Representation/Mental Health/Own Voices • Fantasy/Dark

Content Warning: Mentions of Abuse Mentions of Child Abduction Alcohol