Reviews

Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi

andawritingdesk's review

adventurous emotional fast-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

4.5

theycallmebookish's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional inspiring tense slow-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

3.5

This book would be amazing to see on screen. The magic system and details of the story are beautiful. The authors note also was beautifully put and inspiring. The struggles of the characters in the story are very much the struggles of those today and the way that was captured and reflected in the book was perfectly done. The only struggle I had with this book was that it was so long. I felt like there are times that it felt like the story was dragging. If it was a bit shorter this would’ve been close to a 5 star read for me.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Xenophobia, Racism, and Child death

thekeeks's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring sad tense fast-paced

4.0

booksandthemes's review

adventurous hopeful inspiring medium-paced

5.0

mada9845's review

adventurous dark hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

ivi_reads_books's review

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

Great storybuilding and storytelling. Gives you a glimpse into African mythology and religions.
I felt myself rooting for the characters who fight to bring magic back

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Violence, and Racism

Moderate: Death of parent, Murder, Sexual harassment, Slavery, and Medical content

sebra1999's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark tense

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War, Death of parent, and Violence

classy4116's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

ahlinc's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

station12reads's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

"Children of Blood and Bone" by Tomi Adeyemi is a masterpiece of young adult fantasy that delves into themes of power, identity, and the fight for justice. Adeyemi's storytelling is gripping and emotionally resonant, drawing readers into a richly imagined world filled with magic and danger. The characters are complex and relatable, each facing their own struggles and challenges as they navigate a world torn apart by oppression and fear. 

As a teacher, I highly recommend this book to my students as it not only entertains but also sparks important conversations about social justice, resilience, and the power of standing up for what is right. Adeyemi's writing is powerful and evocative, making "Children of Blood and Bone" a must-read for anyone who loves epic adventures and stories of courage and hope.