Inkspell (Inkworld #2)

Reader reviewed by Mairi

At the end of Inkheart, the evil Basta swore to get even with Mo, Meggie, Dustfinger, and Farid, a promise that Farid thinks he follows up on at the most awkward time. The mysterious Orpheus reads Dustfinger into the Inkworld, but keeps Farid and the only known copy of Inkheart behind in this one at Basta's request. Frightened and lonely, Farid goes to Meggie and asks her to read him into the Inkworld as well, but Meggie will only agree if she can go as well.

I read this book after Inkheart and before Inkdeath, of course. As to how I was introduced to the series, I don't really remember- it was four or five years ago, I'm tempted to say. I do know, though, that I loved it at once.

The Inkworld books are readable at any age, and Inkspell is excellent despite holding the awkward place in the middle of the trilogy.

Reader reviewed by Roberta

What a great story. My favorite part of this story was the concept. The lead character, Meggie and her dad have the ability to read a story and as they read it some of the things in the story come out into their world. The not so good part is that the good and the bad come out. This story left me in the edge of my seat. Meggie must read the story differently then how its written in order to save the day. This book will capture ones imagination.

Reader reviewed by Jinxie

Dustfinger is back! He has come to meet a man named Orpheus because he can read out of books, too. He's not as good as Maggie or Mo, but he can still do it. Orpheus reads Dustfinger into Inkheart and leaves Farid, Dustfinger's apprentice out. Farid must find Maggie and Mo to get back into the book. Maggie finally reads herself in along with Farid, which is unusual. Farid falls in love with Maggie. In the end, the book is continued...something tragic happens...read and find out what it is!

Reader reviewed by Megan

Back to the story, Inkspell picks up where Inkheart leaves off. Meggie has learned that she can read things out of books too, just like her father. This time, she reads them all into the book. Her father gets shot and her mother gains her voice back. However, her father is taken prisoner by the prince, and it is up to the group of them to rescue him. They do, but only at a price: Farid is killed. Dustfinger then, to save Farid's life, makes a deal with the White Women and trades his life for Farid's. An awesome second book to a trilogy!

Reader reviewed by Mary

Often, people think that sequels are never as good as the original. However,this book is excellent, even better than Inkheart. It carries on the story of Meggie. Dustfinger has been searching for a way to get back into the book. And finally he's found a way. Unfortunately, Basta's still wants to murder Meggie and Mo...


Cornelia Funke's writing is lyrical and flows well. The main characters are all well-developed and the plot flawless.

Reader reviewed by Meg

Wow.
Thats all i have to say about Inkspell. It is so good. Cornelia Funke always finds a way to make the parts where nothing is really happening exciting. She makes eveything seem SO REAL, even the faries and magic! This is one of my absolute favorite books.
I am greatly Anticipating Inkdeath, the final book in the Inkheart Trilogy and the new Inkheart movie that is coming out.

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