Título: Blood at the Root
Autor: LaDarrion Williams
Sinopse: INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • 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.
Contexto da obra
Como livro em inglês, esta obra costuma ganhar também uma camada própria de interesse editorial e linguístico. “Blood at the Root”, de LaDarrion Williams, publicado pela editora Labyrinth Road, em 2024 e com 432 páginas, integra a categoria Livros em Inglês. Por isso, o interesse da obra tende a se ampliar quando o leitor considera também a relação com a língua em que ela circula.
Editora: Labyrinth Road
Páginas: 432
Ano: 2024
Edição:
Linguagem: en
ISBN: 0593711920
ISBN13: 9780593711927
Sobre a editora
Os livros da editora Labyrinth Road convidam o leitor a navegar por mundos fantásticos onde jovens protagonistas enfrentam desafios complexos, muitas vezes ligados a descobertas pessoais e conflitos internos. As narrativas frequentemente exploram temas de identidade, pertencimento e coragem, com personagens que transitam entre a magia e a realidade cotidiana. O tom varia entre o épico e o íntimo, ora com ritmo acelerado em aventuras cheias de ação, ora com uma escrita mais lírica e sensível para tratar de temas delicados como trauma e saúde mental. O catálogo revela uma preferência por histórias que mesclam fantasia tradicional com elementos contemporâneos, incluindo representações diversas de gênero e orientação sexual.
