This was one of my most anticipated reads for 2025. I am a HUGE fan of the first book, Blood at the Roots and I was very much waiting for this one and it did not disappoint. I can’t wait for the third book!

As a librarian, I cannot emphasize enough how important it is for young readers to see themselves in a book, and I am honored to be able to have this series for the kids who come into this library.

I was pleased when I was granted the ARC of Bones at the Crossroads. I was granted access on a Friday and I knew that I was going to spend my weekend reading I could not wait to hear more from Malik the main character. Blood at the Root let me with a cliff hanger that I could not wait to see how it was resolved. I have grown to love all of the characters, Malik, Dom, D-Low, Savon and Elijah and was truly vested into their character development. I attend an HBCU so the atmosphere on the Caiman campus was reminiscent of the times that was had and I could envision myself emersed into the HBCU life. This book had me in a chokehold from the first page to the last. And again with the cliffhanger. Way to keep me engaged and anticipating the next book. I can not wait until this book is on the big screen. I loved the new characters introduced and how they relate to folklore tales and characters from my childhood. I loved the down home Louisiana flare, I can just smell the gumbo. All in all I loved the series and I cant wait to continue onto the next.. I follow the author on social media so I know that he is busy with book #3.. Hurry up will you!