"Thrilling fantasy and West African folklore | Powerful debut novel set in a gripping world full of allegory and social commentary - on a foundation of African folklore"
March 2018 Debut of the Month |
An exceptional fantastical debut that weaves dark magic, powerful female protagonists and West African folklore into a richly rewarding novel, the first in what promises to be a truly epic trilogy if this opening installment is anything to go by.
There was a time when Orisha was alive with magic but, under the command of a new king, those with magical gifts are now targets, and the fabulously rebellious, outspoken Zélie has been orphaned. Her heritage is of the Reaper Clan. Her mother was able to summon souls, and now Zélie, who has retained her magic, seeks justice for her mother’s death.
Fuelled by thoughts of “the way her corpse hung from that tree” and “the king who took her away”, she’s determined to rise, and nothing will stop her. And so Zélie must seize control of her powers and venture forth to fight the crown prince.
Throughout, the world-building and evocation of clan magic is astoundingly detailed, conjured with a vibrant visual sensibility, and Zélie is a one-of-a-kind young woman whose journey exhilarates, astounds and inspires.
Soon to be a major movie starring Wicked's Cynthia Erivo, Amandla Stenberg, Viola Davis, Idris Elba, Lashana Lynch and Chiwetel Ejiofor.Enter Tomi Adeyemi's stunning world of dark magic and danger in her West African-inspired fantasy Children of Blood and Bone, the first in the New York Times-bestselling Legacy of Orïsha series.Believe the reader hype .
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Soon to be a major movie starring Wicked's Cynthia Erivo, Amandla Stenberg, Viola Davis, Idris Elba, Lashana Lynch and Chiwetel Ejiofor.Enter Tomi Adeyemi's stunning world of dark magic and danger in her West African-inspired fantasy Children of Blood and Bone, the first in the New York Times-bestselling Legacy of Orïsha series.Believe the reader hype . . ."Couldn't put it down. 100% recommend""10/10! When different clans ruled - Burners igniting flames, Tiders beckoning waves, and Zélie's Reaper mother summoning forth souls.But everything changed the night magic disappeared.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Children of Blood and Bone and determined it is suitable for children aged 13-18 years old
Children of Blood and Bone features in the following genres: Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Debuts of the Month, Recommendations, Fantasy / Magical, Featured Books for 13+ readers, Recommended Children's eBooks, Featured Books for Young Adults
Paperback. £8.99, down from the £9.99 cover price. Pre-order. 19th November 2026.
Children of Blood and Bone was written by Tomi Adeyemi and published by First Ink an imprint of Pan Macmillan
Children of Blood and Bone has 544 pages
£8.99, reduced from £9.99. Pre-order. 19th November 2026.
