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Blood at the Root | Ladarrion Williams

3 posts | 1 read | 5 to read

A teenager on the run from his past finds the family he never knew existed and the community he never knew he needed at an HBCU for the young, Black, and magical. Enroll in this fresh fantasy debut unlike anything you've seen before. Ten years ago, Malik's life changed forever the night his mother mysteriously vanished and he discovered he had uncontrollable powers. Since then, he has kept his abilities hidden, looking out for himself and his younger foster brother, Taye. Now, at 17, Malik is finally ready to start a new life for both of them, far from the trauma of his past. However, a daring act to rescue Taye reveals an unexpected connection with his long-lost grandmother: a legendary conjurer with ties to a hidden magical university that Malik's mother attended. At Caiman University, Malik's eyes are opened to a future he never could have envisioned for himself-- one that includes the reappearance of his first love, Alexis. His search for answers about his heritage, his powers, and what really happened to his mother exposes the cracks in their magical community as it faces a reawakened evil dating back to the Haitian Revolution. Together with Alexis, Malik discovers a lot beneath the surface at Caiman: feuding covens and magical politics, forbidden knowledge and buried mysteries. In a wholly unique saga of family, history and community, Malik must embrace his legacy to save what's left of his old family as well as his new one. Exploring the roots and secrets that connect us in an unforgettable contemporary setting, this heart-pounding fantasy series opener is a rich tapestry of atmosphere, intrigue, and emotion.

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Chelleo

Blood at the Root | Ladarrion Williams

Recently read Blood at the Root and had the chance to see LaDarrion Williams speak on a panel of YA authors at the Columbus Book Festival.

Chelleo Also on the panel, Kim Johnson

The Color of a Lie

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Chelleo And Jen Ferguson

Those Pink Mountain Nights

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Karkar Did you like Blood at the Root? I keep thinking about it but have not seen anyone saying anything about it. 4mo

Chelleo @Karkar Hi! Yes, I enjoyed it. The world building was nice but there was a lot going on. I‘m not that well versed in the folklore/mythology that was central to the story so it was definitely interesting to learn about and has sparked an interest in reading more on the topic. There will be a second book based on the ending. 4mo

Sace I preordered this one and told the school librarian about it when it came out. I haven‘t read it yet though 😞 1mo

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Nutmegnc

Blood at the Root | Ladarrion Williams

Found this author randomly on Threads and now I‘m his biggest fan. Turns out I get to interview him in the fall. AND he was added to the NYT Bestseller List this week!!

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Sace

Blood at the Root | Ladarrion Williams

Does one book constitute a “haul”?

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Yes! 🙌🏻 6mo

Ruthiella Sure! 6mo

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