Coiled at the Roots by Scarlett St. Clair

Coiled at the Roots, The Highly Anticipated Blood of Lilith Sequel by Scarlett St. Clair

About the Book

Coiled at the Roots is the next chapter in the seductive Blood of Lilith romantasy series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair.  This dark, addictive sequel pulls you deeper into a world of forbidden magic, ancient power, and dangerous desire. If you loved Book 1, this is the story you have been waiting for.

From the Back Cover

In a world where sanctity is a weapon and rebellion bleeds through the cracks of faith, the Blood of Lilith series follows Lilith Leviathan, a woman born to a legacy she refuses to bow to, carving out her existence in Nineveh, a city pulsing with forbidden magic, rigid dogma, and the simmering tensions between its five ruling families. In Coiled at the Roots, the stakes grow higher, the tension cuts deeper, and nothing is safe anymore.

About the Author

Scarlett St. Clair is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and a citizen of the Muscogee Nation. She holds a master’s degree in library science and information studies and a bachelor’s in English writing, and is known for the beloved Hades X Persephone Saga, the Adrian X Isolde series, and fairy tale retellings.  With millions of copies sold worldwide, she has become one of the most trusted voices in modern romantasy fiction.

Who Is This Book For?

This book is made for adult readers who love dark romance woven through a fantasy world, where the magic feels real and the emotion hits even harder. If you are a fan of spicy romantasy, mythology-inspired fiction, or powerful female leads fighting for their place in a world that wants to silence them, Coiled at the Roots belongs on your shelf.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Do I need to read Book 1 before Coiled at the Roots? Yes, it is strongly recommended to read Terror at the Gates first. Coiled at the Roots picks up directly from the events of Book 1, and reading in order will give you the full emotional payoff of the Blood of Lilith series.

Q2: Is Coiled at the Roots a spicy romantasy book? Yes. Like all books in the Blood of Lilith series by Scarlett St. Clair, Coiled at the Roots contains mature romantic content and is written for adult readers aged 18 and above. It blends dark fantasy with seductive romance in a way the series is known for.

Q3: When is the release date for Coiled at the Roots hardcover? Coiled at the Roots is releasing on October 6, 2026, in hardcover format. You can preorder your copy now to secure it at the listed price.

Q4: What series does Coiled at the Roots belong to? It is Book 2 in the Blood of Lilith series by Scarlett St. Clair, published by Bloom Books. The series is a standalone romantasy world separate from her Hades X Persephone Saga, though fans of that series will feel right at home with the dark, myth-inspired storytelling.