Bloodmarked

Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn is the explosive 2022 sequel to the New York Times bestseller Legendborn . As the second installment in The Legendborn Cycle , it shifts from the world-building of the first book into a high-stakes, action-heavy exploration of power, ancestry, and systemic corruption. The Story: A Crown of Thorns

: The book highlights the "inherent racism" of the Order, showing how historical systems protect their own interests even at the risk of the world. Bloodmarked

: Bree’s powers are a literal manifestation of her history. She must reconcile the Arthurian magic (born from the assault of her ancestor) with the Root magic of her Black foremothers. Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn is the explosive 2022

: Amidst the chaos, Bree relies on her "indomitable" best friend Alice and the healer William, while navigating a complex, high-tension bond with the moody Merlin sorcerer, Selwyn Kane. Critical Reception : Bree’s powers are a literal manifestation of her history

: At nearly 600 pages, some reviewers found the middle section muddled by "too many side adventures".

Deonn uses the fantasy genre to tackle heavy real-world issues, making Bloodmarked more than just a typical YA "chosen one" story:

: The Order of the Round Table refuses to acknowledge a 16-year-old Black girl as their leader, attempting to interrogate and "contain" her instead.