Blood at the Root books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Blood at the Root series?"

"There are two books in the Blood at the Root series, published between 2024 and 2025."

Q: "What is the first book in the Blood at the Root series?"

"The first book in the Blood at the Root series is Blood at the Root, published in 2024."

Q: "Is Blood at the Root a standalone or a series?"

"Blood at the Root is a series. The first book, Blood at the Root, was published in 2024, and the sequel, Bones at the Crossroads, followed in 2025. The story continues across both books."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Blood at the Root	2024	LaDarrion Williams	Buy
2	Bones at the Crossroads	2025	LaDarrion Williams	Buy

The Blood at the Root series by LaDarrion Williams follows Malik, a young Black man from a small Georgia town who wins a spot at a prestigious academy for magic users. Set in the American South, the series draws on conjure traditions, hoodoo, and African American folklore to build its magical system.

Blood at the Root (2024) introduces the school, its rivalries, and the dark history underneath its polished surface. Bones at the Crossroads (2025) raises the stakes as Malik faces greater threats and learns more about the true cost of the power he wields. The series has been praised for its fresh take on the dark academia genre.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Blood at the Root series?

There are two books in the Blood at the Root series, published between 2024 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Blood at the Root series?

The first book in the Blood at the Root series is Blood at the Root, published in 2024.

Is Blood at the Root a standalone or a series?

Blood at the Root is a series. The first book, Blood at the Root, was published in 2024, and the sequel, Bones at the Crossroads, followed in 2025. The story continues across both books.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order