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Of Blood And Bone
Nora Roberts

Of Blood And Bone

Quick Answer

Read "Of Blood And Bone" as the 2nd book in the The Chronicles of The One sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "Year One" (Book 1)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Verdict Insight: As the 2nd installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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20231296 pp
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts comes the complete Chronicles of the One trilogy in one beautiful package. Year One An epic of hope and horror, chaos and magick, and a journey that will unite a desperate group of people to fight the battle of their lives as magick (good and bad) emerges in the wake of a plague. Magick user Lena must make her way out of a wrecked New York City with a group of ragtag companions as a grand purpose awaits them. Of Blood and Bone Fallon Swift, approaching her thirteenth birthday, barely knows the world that existed before hers, where vicious gangs of Raiders and fanatics called Purity Warriors search for their next gifted victim. When her identity as The One can no longer be hidden, her training begins as she must grow into the woman she was born to be to make the world whole again. The Rise of the Magicks Trained to fight, Fallon cannot live in peace until she frees those who have been preyed upon by the government or the fanatical Purity Warriors. Strengthened by the bond she shares with her fellow warrior, Duncan, as well as those she's rescued, she must help them rediscover the light and faith within themselves to finally restore the mystical shield that once protected them all...
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The Rise Of Magicks

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Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

Order Confidence

high Confidence

Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for The Chronicles of The One conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading Of Blood And Bone?

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Can I read Of Blood And Bone before Year One?

No. We recommend reading Year One first. Of Blood And Bone is the 2th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is Of Blood And Bone required reading for the The Chronicles of The One?

Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.

What comes after Of Blood And Bone in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Of Blood And Bone is The Rise Of Magicks (Book #3).