Children of Blood and Bone

By Tomi Adeyemi

Book Overview

Discover the groundbreaking series that became a global sensation―over 2 million books sold

An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller * A TIME Top 100 Fantasy Books of All Time * A New York Times Notable Children's Book * A Kirkus Prize Finalist * Five Starred Reviews

With five starred reviews, Tomi Adeyemi's West African-inspired fantasy debut, and instant #1 New York Times Bestseller, conjures a world of magic and danger, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Sabaa Tahir.

They killed my mother.
They took our magic.
They tried to bury us.

Now we rise.

Z lie Adebola remembers when the soil of Or sha hummed with magic. Burners ignited flames, Tiders beckoned waves, and Z lie's Reaper mother summoned forth souls.

But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, maji were killed, leaving Z lie without a mother and her people without hope.

Now Z lie has one chance to bring back magic and strike against the monarchy. With the help of a rogue princess, Z lie must outwit and outrun the crown prince, who is hell-bent on eradicating magic for good.

Danger lurks in Or sha, where snow leoponaires prowl and vengeful spirits wait in the waters. Yet the greatest danger may be Z lie herself as she struggles to control her powers and her growing feelings for an enemy.

Praise for Children of Blood and Bone

"A phenomenon." --Entertainment Weekly

"The epic I've been waiting for." --New York Times-bestselling author Marie Lu

"You will be changed. You will be ready to rise up and reclaim your own magic " --New York Times-bestselling author Dhonielle Clayton

"The next big thing in literature and film." --Ebony

"One of the biggest young adult fiction debut book deals of the year." --Teen Vogue

This title has Common Core connections.

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The Complete Legacy of Or sha Series:

Children of Blood and Bone (Book 1)
Children of Virtue and Vengeance (Book 2)
Children of Anguish and Anarchy (Book 3)

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1250170974
• ISBN13: 9781250170972
• Release Date: March 2018
• Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
• Length: 544 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 6.1" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 14 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 9 to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

Stunning!

It has everything you could ask for in a fantasy book and it feels perfectly balanced. It brought so many tears and laughter. Once you start reading, you can't stop. The feelings described are so raw, so natural that its easy to identify with the characters. The way the author writes denotes that she knows what she's doing and that she loves doing it. Truly a masterpiece! If you're doubting about getting it, this is your sign to do it. Just do it!

Couldnt wait to start the second book!

I bought the second book before I even finished the first. I love books with a female who embraces all the sides of herself even her doubts and wonders!

Crying is mandatory for this book

I have yet to finish the book but it has been one that I have had to tell myself that I have other things that need to get done before I can continue reading it. It has caused me to cry more than once due to the storyline. Absolutely a wonderful read, hard to put down once you start, and you will need a box of tissues near by. Highly recommend if you want suspense, a bit of romance, and adventure.

Incredible read, beautifully written, hard to put down

This book is absolutely fantastic and beautifully written. It's action packed and full of twists and turns. It had such fierce characters you will fall in love with, you won't be able to put it down. Highly recommended; I don't believe anyone will be disappointed with this purchase.

The series is ✨immaculate✨

Y'all....y'all...if you're having doubts about purchasing this book because the cover looks appealing to someone who's like 10 I'm here to tell you right now that this book is insanely good and this is your sign to go get it right now. African-inspired, action-packed, and full of plot twists I couldn't put it down

I loved this book!!

This was a book I bought on a whim and I'm so glad I did!! This book was not only beautifully written, but it also takes you on so many emotional journeys. It's a truly a timeless tale of magic, prejudice, betrayal and love. Not to mention the wide range of strong, relatable characters. Anyone who picks up this book is sure to enjoy it!! I strongly recommend this read ❤️

You won't be able to put it down!

This book draws you in. You become connected to those in the story as you experience their different points of view. Absolutely invigorating.

Blood and Bone

This kept me on my toes and begging for a sequel. So many similarities, yet differences, to the Harry Potter "magical" realm. If your an HP fan you would enjoy this series.

Flowing rhythm of passion and imagination

saw this book on Jimmy Fallon’s show and decided to see what it was about... as soon as it arrived the cover itself is pretty amazing wonderful image! But then I began to read it... I just became so entranced I didn’t want to put it down! This book takes you on a magical journey for sure! A definite must read!

One of the best books I've read in a while.

I read about it before it came out and thought it looked interesting. I kept up on everything happening with the book and found out a preview of about five chapters were released on Amazon. I read them and what do you know? The book had an amazing start! I preordered it and I could hardly put it down after it got here. If you're looking for a good read, you have found one.