Inkbound Meticulous Jones and the Sh..., Philippa Leathley
Inkbound Meticulous Jones and the Sh..., Philippa Leathley
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Inkbound: Meticulous Jones and the Shadow Compass

Author: Philippa Leathley

Series: Inkbound #2

Narrator: Ell Potter

Unabridged: 7 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Storytide

Published: 01/06/2026

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

Return to the world of Indie Next Pick Inkbound in this exciting sequel that finds Meticulous "Metty" Jones in a race against time to save her family from a mysterious blackmailer. Perfect for fans of Nevermoor and The Swifts.Meticulous Jones knows the power of her name. Descended from the great Joneses, including the cofounder of New London, Majestic Jones, Metty also inherited the abilities that give them power over life and death.When she is recruited to enlist in the mysterious League of Shadows, a secret society for others with impressive abilities, she’s hesitant. After all, why should she join another group that seemingly wants to use her for her powers, especially after her Aunt Mag all but forbids her? Then a blackmailer threatens to reveal Aunt Mag’s most dangerous secret—related to her adopted charge, Sundar—and Metty sees the League as her only chance to save him. She becomes determined to complete the three initiation tasks required to join in order to gain their protection.But as the clock winds down, Metty is forced to come to terms with the consequences of magic and the limits of her powers.

About Philippa Leathley

Philippa Leathley grew up in East Yorkshire, spending summers down south with her eccentric grandparents and writing feverishly as soon as she could hold a pen. When not writing, she enjoys learning new languages, is fond of studying anything from historical fiction to shipwrecks, and is a bit obsessed with sharks. She lives just outside Hull with her family and three weird and wonderful rescue cats, Bram, Lyra, and Theo the Brave. Inkbound: Meticulous Jones and the Skull Tattoo is her first novel.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Frompenandpage on September 18, 2025

YAY! We’re back off to New London! If you think I didn’t audibly cheer when I received this proof, you’d be mistaken because I have been desperate to leap back into this world and see where Metty’s journey takes her next after the adventures of Inkbound: Meticulous Jones and the Skull Tattoo. One of......more

Goodreads review by Melodie on October 18, 2025

Inkbound: Meticulous Jones and the Shadow Compass Content Guide: 🤬No foul language. 🌶️ No sexual content. 🗡️ Some magical violence. No blood or serious injuries. 🍺 No substance use. I read the first book in this series and loved it, so I was so excited to get a digital copy of the sequel! Meticulous Jones,......more

Goodreads review by Janna on January 14, 2026

Meticulous Jones and the Shadow Compass builds confidently on the foundations of the first book, delivering a faster-paced, higher-stakes adventure that deepens both its worldbuilding and emotional core. Metty remains a compelling heroine, torn between loyalty, fear, and the heavy consequences of he......more

Goodreads review by Karen on January 07, 2026

I have to be honest; I worried a little bit when this book was getting started and we weren’t seeing the same types of villains from the first book that book 2 wasn’t going to be as good. Well, I never should have doubted Philipa and for that I apologize. I loved returning to New London and adventuri......more

Goodreads review by Bozhena on December 30, 2025

Thank you HarperAudio Children’s, Storytide, and NetGalley for the advanced electronic audio review copy of this book. This is the next instalment of the Meticulous Jones series and it is just as wonderful as the previous volume has been. Here, Metty and friends are on yet another adventure to save......more

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