Book of the Month Preview: ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ by Tomi Adeyemi
January was a LONG month, but we got through it with some pretty good books!
For February, we are focusing on female authors who have graced the fantasy genre with their voices.
Our BOOK OF THE MONTH for February is Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi.
This is the first book in the Legacy of Orïsha series by Tomi Adeyemi, and if our book club is a fan, we’ll continue the series!
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The MBC community always has fun discussions on Discord and in-depth analysis during our live book chat on Twitch!
Named one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People, Tomi Adeyemi is a Hugo- and Nebula Award–winning writer, actress, and model based in New York, New York.
After graduating from Harvard University with an honours degree in English literature, she wrote the groundbreaking, instant #1 New York Times-bestselling Legacy of Orïsha series, which includes Children of Blood and Bone, Children of Virtue and Vengeance, and Children of Anguish and Anarchy.
Tomi’s trilogy is being developed into a feature film and has sold over 3 million copies around the world.
When she is not writing, Tomi enjoys teaching a writing masterclass at thewritersroadmap.net.
Children of Blood and Bone
by Tomi Adeyemi
They killed my mother.
They took our magic.
They tried to bury us.
Now we rise.
Zélie Adebola remembers when the soil of Orïsha hummed with magic. Burners ignited flames, Tiders beckoned waves, and Zélie’s Reaper mother summoned forth souls.
But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, maji were killed, leaving Zélie without a mother and her people without hope.
Now Zélie has one chance to bring back magic and strike against the monarchy. With the help of a rogue princess, Zélie must outwit and outrun the crown prince, who is hell-bent on eradicating magic for good.
Danger lurks in Orïsha, where snow leoponaires prowl and vengeful spirits wait in the waters. Yet the greatest danger may be Zélie herself as she struggles to control her powers and her growing feelings for an enemy.
What children of blood and bone Offers
systemic racism
oppression
abuse of power
breaking cycles of violence
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