SOLVED. Fantasy book about a group of children or teens that had their familiars.The tattoos were able to come to life as actual beasts that would help protect and fight with their human. [s]

[Jillian]

I remember one of the main characters in the book had a black panther as a beast and his tattoo was on his neck I do believe. If my memory is correct I also believe that this was a book series as well

[Becca]

Roughly what year did you read it? The Dark Elements series (first book White Hot Kiss) by Jennifer Armentrout has animal tattoos that come to life. It's a paranormal romance series - did the books you're looking for involve romance or do you think they were for a younger audience than these?

[Becca]

Another possibility is the Spirit Animals series - the first book is Wild Born by Brandon Mull

[Jillian]

Becca wrote: "Another possibility is the Spirit Animals series - the first book is Wild Born by Brandon Mull"
its the spirit animals series thank you so much!!

[Kris]

Glad you found your book, Jillian.

Wild Born (book 1) of the Spirit Animals series by Brandon Mull - Becca's find.