INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ΓÇó A COSMOPOLITAN BEST YOUNG ADULT BOOK OF THE YEAR 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,Blackand magical. Enroll in the debut of a fresh fantasy series unlike anything you’ve seen before. The first edition paperback of Blood at the Root features custom designed edges with spellbinding art. ΓÇ£Brings magical living to an HBCU in an unforgettable young adult adventure.ΓÇ¥ΓÇöPeople Ten years agoMalik’s life changed forever the night his mother mysteriously vanished and he discovered he had uncontrollable powers. Since thenhe has kept his abilities hiddenlooking out for himself and his younger foster brotherTaye. Nowat 17Malik is finally ready to start a new life for both of themfar from the trauma of his past. Howevera 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 MalikΓÇÖs mother attended. At Caiman UniversityMalikΓÇÖs eyes are opened to a future he never could have envisioned for himselfΓÇöone that includes the reappearance of his first loveAlexis. His search for answers about his heritagehis powersand 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 AlexisMalik discovers a lot beneath the surface at Caiman: feuding covens and magical politicsforbidden knowledge and buried mysteries. In a wholly unique saga of familyhistory and communityMalik 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 settingthis heart-pounding fantasy series opener is a rich tapestry of atmosphereintrigueand emotion.