Of Blood and Bone

Nora Roberts

Book 2 of Chronicles of The One

Thirteen years after the plague called the Doom devastated the world, young Fallon Swift must leave the safety of her family's farm to begin training as 'The One' destined to fight the rising dark forces. The story follows her coming-of-age journey under the guidance of the enigmatic mentor Mallick, while alternating chapters follow the community of New Hope as they prepare for the looming war between light and dark. It's a sweeping blend of post-apocalyptic survival, magic, and family bonds rather than a traditional romance novel.