Dark Root Ancestry books in order

Dark Root Ancestry is a four-part prequel series by April Aasheim exploring the origins of the Dark Root witches through the story Alchemy of a Witch.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Alchemy of a Witch: Part One 2020 April Aasheim Buy
2 Alchemy of a Witch: Part Two 2020 April Aasheim Buy
3 Alchemy of a Witch: Part Three 2021 April Aasheim Buy
4 Alchemy of a Witch: Part Four 2021 April Aasheim Buy

Dark Root Ancestry takes readers back in time to explore the origins of the magical family at the center of April Aasheim’s Dark Root universe. The four-part Alchemy of a Witch follows an earlier generation of witches and shows how the traditions and powers of Dark Root were established.

Published between 2020 and 2021, the series was released after the main Daughters of Dark Root books. It fills in backstory that longtime readers had been curious about while also working as a standalone introduction to the world.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Dark Root Ancestry series?

There are four books in the Dark Root Ancestry series, published between 2020 and 2021.

What is the first book in the Dark Root Ancestry series?

The first book in the Dark Root Ancestry series is Alchemy of a Witch: Part One, published in 2020.

When should I read the Dark Root Ancestry series?

Dark Root Ancestry works as either a prequel or a companion to the main Daughters of Dark Root series. Reading it after the main series gives you a richer understanding of the backstory, but it can also be read first as a standalone origin story.

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