Bones at the Crossroads

Blood at the Root, Book 2

De: LaDarrion Williams

Narrado por: Jalyn Hall, LaDarrion Williams

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.

It's Homecoming season at Caiman University, and all 17-year-old Malik Baron wants to do is be a regular college student…or as regular as he can get at a magical HBCU for young, Black Conjurers. He’s ready to go to parties, hang out with his new friends, choose a major, and talk to girls. Instead, he's reeling from a summer of revelations, heartbreak and betrayal, and still uncovering the truth about his powers and his legacy.

The family he only just discovered is already fractured beyond repair, and a new relative who shows up on his doorstep brings even more questions. Then there’s the mother he risked everything to find, who might be the biggest threat to the life he's trying to build. To protect his new community, Malik joins an elite secret society with roots in ancient magic.

His journey takes him even deeper into his own heritage and the history of the magical world, while bringing him closer to a classmate whose friendship might mean something more, if Malik is ready to let her in. But how can he use powers he can’t even control to defend a world he’s not sure will ever fully accept him? And as the pressure and danger builds, will he be able to confront the deepening cracks within the magical society, and those building within himself?

©2025 LaDarrion Williams (P)2025 Listening Library

Reseñas de la Crítica

"A story as magically cool as it is emotionally heated."—Kirkus Reviews

"Williams emphasizes heartfelt messages about the importance of Black men’s mental health and fostering a queer-inclusive community....A cliff-hanger ending ensures that readers will return to Caiman University in a heartbeat."—Booklist

Mesmerizing

I loved this book. The ups, the downs, the in between. It's so good!

Did not disappoint

Everything about this book kept me intrigued, there literally was not one dull moment. I can’t wait to read what comes next.

The twists and turns

I loved this audio book I was so mad it was over. Now I have to wait for Malik’s next steps. I enjoyed the diversity of the characters.

Amazing!!!

PLEASE KEEP THIS STORY GOING!! I HAVE ENJOYED YOUR WRITING AND CAN'T WAIT TO LISTEN TO MORE!!!

Phenomenal

Can't wait for the next installment because this story doesn't disappoint. The narration is top tier

Sound effects😒🙄

The sound effects was a lil too much could have done without it. Overall a good listen.

Everything

I liked everything of course, especially the talk about Cayman University and every that it had to offer

Blew My Mind

You have to start with book one to fully understand book 2. Deep story from start to finish, nonstop events. Loved this book and will snatch up book 3 as soon as it's offered.

The Action, The Emotion

I tried to slow walk this story as long as I could....but it's so good I wound up listening for hours. The new places, venues, rooms and realms our hero and crew travel to in this book pulled me in. The introduction of new characters and the revelations about the ones I came to love in the first book gripped my attention too. LaDarrion's text and Jalyn's emotion had me over here reaching for tissue....damn monologues in this sequel...beautiful. The action had me cheering "Hell yeah," over and over. Loved it...knew I would....ready for the next book.

A Great Read

I waited patiently for the second book to drop and it did not disappoint. It was Soo good that I listened to it twice. I can't wait for the next book to drop.