Title: Children of Blood and Bone
Author: Tomi Adeyemi
Series/Standalone: Legacy of Orisha (Book #1)
Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction
Pages: 525
Publisher: Henry Holt Books for Young Readers
Year Published: 2018
Format: Hardcover (Own It)
First Line: "I try not to think of her."
"They killed my mother.
They took our magic.
They tried to bury us.
Now we rise.
Zelie Adebola remembers when the soil of Orisha hummed with magic. Burners ignited flames, Tiders beckoned waves, and Zelie's Reaper mother summoned forth souls.
But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the order of a ruthless king, maji were killed, leaving Zelie without a mother and her people without hope.
Now Zelie has one chance to bring back magic and strike against the monarchy. With the help of a rogue princess, Zelie must outwit and outrun the crown prince, who is hell-bent on eradicating magic for good.
Danger lurks in Orisha, where snow leoponaires prowl and vengeful spirits wait in the waters. Yet the greatest danger may be Zelie herself as she struggles to control her power and her growing feelings for an enemy."
My Rating: 5/5
I was totally prepared not to enjoy this book, after all the hype it received I was cautious about going into it just hoping that it hadn't been overhyped. For me, it totally lived up to the hype for me. The characters were loveable, and interesting to read about. I also enjoyed the setting and the world overall. I was super interested in how the magic worked and the past of the country. I can't wait to continue the series as they come out.
Thanks for reading,
Sidny
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