Blood at the Root
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“This series is for the Black boys who don’t always get to see themselves as the magical hero.”
– LaDarrion Williams
Bones at the Crossroads
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In the sequel to the “unforgettable” (People), New York Times bestselling fantasy debut Blood at the Root, a Black teenager with magical powers returns to Caiman University only to find new dangers and new secrets.
Featured Author: LaDarrion Williams
Why We Love Him:
His storytelling blends fantastical HBCU magic, ancestral power, and coming-of-age grit, all wrapped in unapologetic Black joy and truth—delivering narratives that feel both legendary and deeply personal.
Must-Read: Bones at the Crossroads — The thrilling second book in the Blood at the Root series. Malik is back at Caiman University, but Homecoming season brings more than parties and pageantry. Between secret societies, long-buried family betrayals, and the growing weight of his magical legacy, he must decide who he can trust before the stakes become deadly.
Get the Book: Bones at the Crossroads is available now wherever books are sold — support Black literature by grabbing your copy from a Black-owned bookstore in our directory.
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