Children of Blood and Bone

by Tomi Adeyemi

Part of Legacy of Orïsha, book 1

First published 2018

In the land of Orïsha, Zélie remembers when magic thrummed through the soil. But a ruthless king's purge destroyed it all, plunging the kingdom into darkness. Now, Zélie has a chance to bring the magic back and avenge her mother's death. But the princess, desperate to maintain her family's power, stands in Zélie's way. As the two engage in a deadly clash, the fate of an entire nation hangs in the balance.

Genres: adventure, fantasy, action, young-adult

Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful

Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers, found-family

Setting: West Africa

531 pages · Paperback · Macmillan USA

Content warnings: death, violence

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