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A review by amyhasel
Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-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
5.0
A fantasy take on colonialism and racism against Black people in America. I could not be more impressed by the world-building, including a culturally informed magic system, and cast of characters. Absolutely a must-read for all fantasy-lovers.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Genocide, Racism, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Colonisation, Classism, and Death of parent