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A review by trixie_woodlawn_writes
Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
adventurous
dark
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
"We are all children of blood and bone. All instruments of vengeance and virtue."
In the land of Orisha, Zelie and her family struggle to get by because of the prejudice the kingdom shows toward diviners, a class of people that used to be able to do magic. But when Zelie has a fateful encounter in the capital, she'll set out on a quest that will change the fate of all Orisha.
What I loved: All of it. Seriously. This book was so good. Couldn't put it down. The world-building, the characters, and the pacing of the plot were all just chef's kiss good.
Who would like this book: This book is pretty gritty. There are a lot of violent scenes, so definitely read this one when you are feeling adventurous, not cozy. It is a pretty unique take, so I don't know if I have comp titles. It does have some slight When the Moon Hatched vibes, but the plots aren't similar at all.
In the land of Orisha, Zelie and her family struggle to get by because of the prejudice the kingdom shows toward diviners, a class of people that used to be able to do magic. But when Zelie has a fateful encounter in the capital, she'll set out on a quest that will change the fate of all Orisha.
What I loved: All of it. Seriously. This book was so good. Couldn't put it down. The world-building, the characters, and the pacing of the plot were all just chef's kiss good.
Who would like this book: This book is pretty gritty. There are a lot of violent scenes, so definitely read this one when you are feeling adventurous, not cozy. It is a pretty unique take, so I don't know if I have comp titles. It does have some slight When the Moon Hatched vibes, but the plots aren't similar at all.