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A review by lyloveslit
Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi was everything I could have imagined and more. This book follows an epic quest to restore magic in Orïsha, told through three distinct points of view: Zélie, Princess Amari, and Prince Inan. Each character offers a unique perspective, filled with their own feelings, beliefs, and biases, which adds incredible depth to the narrative.
Zélie, a member of the Magi, belongs to a group being persecuted and slaughtered by the royals for their use of magic. The story picks up two decades after magic was violently stripped from Zélie’s people, and she is chosen by the gods to restore it. The journey she embarks on, alongside her found family, is a testament to courage, resilience, and the power of ancestry.
The world-building in Children of Blood and Bone is stunning. The descriptions are vivid, blending history, culture, and action in a way that feels both epic and intimate. I loved that Adeyemi incorporates traditional fantasy tropes like friends-to-lovers, enemies-to-lovers, and large betrayals, all while infusing the narrative with rich Black culture and geography that mirrors real-life.
One of the most remarkable aspects of this book is its celebration of Blackness and culture. It was refreshing and empowering to see a fantasy world that reflects the beauty of African heritage. My only regret is that I didn’t pick up this book when I was a teenager because I absolutely needed this story then. Now, I am determined to put this book into the hands of as many teenagers as possible, especially Black teenagers.
I absolutely adored Children of Blood and Bone and cannot wait to start the second book in the series.
Zélie, a member of the Magi, belongs to a group being persecuted and slaughtered by the royals for their use of magic. The story picks up two decades after magic was violently stripped from Zélie’s people, and she is chosen by the gods to restore it. The journey she embarks on, alongside her found family, is a testament to courage, resilience, and the power of ancestry.
The world-building in Children of Blood and Bone is stunning. The descriptions are vivid, blending history, culture, and action in a way that feels both epic and intimate. I loved that Adeyemi incorporates traditional fantasy tropes like friends-to-lovers, enemies-to-lovers, and large betrayals, all while infusing the narrative with rich Black culture and geography that mirrors real-life.
One of the most remarkable aspects of this book is its celebration of Blackness and culture. It was refreshing and empowering to see a fantasy world that reflects the beauty of African heritage. My only regret is that I didn’t pick up this book when I was a teenager because I absolutely needed this story then. Now, I am determined to put this book into the hands of as many teenagers as possible, especially Black teenagers.
I absolutely adored Children of Blood and Bone and cannot wait to start the second book in the series.