
Rust in the Root
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Narrated by:
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Jordan Cobb
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By:
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Justina Ireland
The author of the visionary New York Times bestseller Dread Nation returns with another spellbinding historical fantasy set at the crossroads of race and power in America.
It is 1937, and Laura Ann Langston lives in an America divided—between those who work the mystical arts and those who do not. Ever since the Great Rust, a catastrophic event that blighted the arcane force called the Dynamism and threw America into disarray, the country has been rebuilding for a better future. And everyone knows the future is industry and technology—otherwise known as Mechomancy—not the traditional mystical arts.
Laura disagrees. A talented young queer mage from Pennsylvania, Laura hopped a portal to New York City on her seventeenth birthday with hopes of earning her mage’s license and becoming something more than a rootworker.
But four months later, she’s got little to show for it other than an empty pocket and broken dreams. With nowhere else to turn, Laura applies for a job with the Bureau of the Arcane’s Conservation Corps, a branch of the US government dedicated to repairing the Dynamism so that Mechomancy can thrive. There she meets the Skylark, a powerful mage with a mysterious past, who reluctantly takes Laura on as an apprentice.
As they’re sent off on their first mission together into the heart of the country’s oldest and most mysterious Blight, they discover the work of mages not encountered since the darkest period in America’s past, when Black mages were killed for their power—work that could threaten Laura’s and the Skylark’s lives, and everything they’ve worked for.
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Another winner.
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Delightful!
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Very Creatively written!
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Fantasy meets truth
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Can someone please make this required reading in high school?
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The magic system in Rust in the Root is another highlight, drawing heavily from African American folklore, specifically Hoodoo. This grounding in real cultural traditions adds depth and authenticity to the fantastical elements, making them even more captivating. One of the things I truly admire about Justina Ireland is her ability to weave significant moments from Black history into her speculative fiction, and this book is no exception. It's a seamless blend of historical realities and magical elements that elevates the narrative.
Overall, Rust in the Root is an exceptional read, and I highly recommend it. It's a five-star novel that showcases Justina Ireland at her best.
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