Blood at the Root

Description

Blood at the Root (Blood at the Root)
by LaDarrion Williams

ISBN: 9780593711927
Hardcover, new

Brief Description:
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.

Target Age Group: Ages 14 And Up, Grades 9 And Up