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A review by opaulino
Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
adventurous
dark
emotional
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? Yes
5.0
What a refreshing fantasy read. Inspired by African culture and mythology, the setting feels like a breath of fresh air from what I'm used to reading in this genre. This book was a real page turner for me.
Zelie as a young child witnessed the day when magic was killed from the land, alongside those who wielded it. Her mother being one of those people who was brutally killed during the event referred to as The Raid. Society treats her people called diviners, who are easily identified by their white hair as second class citizens, often referred to as maggots. This is a story about Zelie and company try to bring magic back to the world. In the hopes of proving her people who are discriminated, abused, and exploited a chance to stand up for themselves. I enjoyed the exploration of the themes of discrimination, social inequality, family trauma, and community. I definitely look forward to continuing this series.
Zelie as a young child witnessed the day when magic was killed from the land, alongside those who wielded it. Her mother being one of those people who was brutally killed during the event referred to as The Raid. Society treats her people called diviners, who are easily identified by their white hair as second class citizens, often referred to as maggots. This is a story about Zelie and company try to bring magic back to the world. In the hopes of proving her people who are discriminated, abused, and exploited a chance to stand up for themselves. I enjoyed the exploration of the themes of discrimination, social inequality, family trauma, and community. I definitely look forward to continuing this series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Torture