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Instant New York Times Bestseller
New York Times Notable Children's Books of 2018
TIME Top 10 Best YA and Children's Books of 2018
NPR's Book Concierge 2018 Great Reads List
Buzzfeed's 24 Best YA Books of 2018
Bustle's Top 25 Best Young Adults Books of 2018
2018 Kirkus Prize Finalist
YALSA William C. Morris YA Debut Award Finalist
Paste Magazine's 30 Best YA Novels of 2018
Newsweek's 61 Best Books from 2018
Boston Globe's Best Children's Books of 2018
Publishers Weekly Best YA Books of 2018
School Library Journal Best Books of 2018
With five starred reviews, Tomi Adeyemi's West African-inspired fantasy debut, and instant #1 New York Times Bestseller, conjures a world of magic and danger, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Sabaa Tahir.
They killed my mother.
They took our magic.
They tried to bury us.
Now we rise.
Z lie Adebola remembers when the soil of Or sha hummed with magic. Burners ignited flames, Tiders beckoned waves, and Z lie's Reaper mother summoned forth souls.
But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, maji were killed, leaving Z lie without a mother and her people without hope.
Now Z lie has one chance to bring back magic and strike against the monarchy. With the help of a rogue princess, Z lie must outwit and outrun the crown prince, who is hell-bent on eradicating magic for good.
Danger lurks in Or sha, where snow leoponaires prowl and vengeful spirits wait in the waters. Yet the greatest danger may be Z lie herself as she struggles to control her powers and her growing feelings for an enemy.
"A phenomenon." --Entertainment Weekly
"The epic I've been waiting for." --New York Times-bestselling author Marie Lu
"You will be changed. You will be ready to rise up and reclaim your own magic " --New York Times-bestselling author Dhonielle Clayton
"The next big thing in literature and film." --Ebony
"One of the biggest young adult fiction debut book deals of theyear." --Teen Vogue
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#1 New York Times bestseller, March 14, 2018
- Format: Hardcover
- Author: Adeyemi, Tomi
- ISBN: 9781250170972
- Condition: Used
- Dimensions: 9.10 x 1.70
- Number Of Pages: 544
- Publication Year: 2018
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A Fantastic New Voice in Teen Fiction
Brady S. - 2 years 5 months agoI'm not usually a reader of teen fiction or fantasy, but Tomi Adeyemi's debut novel Children of Blood and Bone thrilled and excited me. Built in a fantasy world where magic and mages have been exterminated by a brutal totalitarian king, one young woman named Zelie must go on a journey to find herself and restore magic to everyone. Accompanied by her brother Tzain and the princess Amari, Zelie faces numerous obstacles and challenges on her quest. These obstacles challenge her preconceptions as she forces others in the world to examine themselves. Adeyemi skillfully weaves a tale and world that are wholly engrossing. From the very first chapter, Adeyemi creates a world that is lived in. There is some extraordinary world building on display, and while there may be similarities to Avatar: The Last Airbender, Adeyemi makes something truly new by wrapping in heavy doses of modern symbolism. The undercurrents of racism, police brutality and the Black Lives Matter movement are unmistakable, and placing these ideas inside a fantasy world gives them a new, fresh dynamic. The novel burns through a lot more plot than I expected, but I can't wait to see what Adeyemi does next.
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So amazing and so important.
Quinter Q. - 5 years 6 months agoWOW! This book is both entertaining and eye opening. This book is so amazing when it comes to racism. It represents so much and it is so important for people to be reading books like this one so that we can create change. Round of applause for Tomi. #SpringPicks
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A pretty enjoyable novel
Maeve C. - 6 years agoThis book was pretty enjoyable and explored a lot of themes dealing with power struggles and race through the lenses of fantasy and magical users. The setting and atmosphere of the book are well described and thought out; it allowed me to sympathize with the characters and for all the innocent people suffering and struggling to get by. I found the main protagonists generally entertaining and likable, however, their personalities were a bit tropey. I have not picked up the sequel yet, but this book certainly leaves you seeking out what may come next. #BannedBook
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Not understanding the title until close to the end, that we are all children of blood and bone!
Renee G. - 6 years 4 months agoVery good book. It took a while for me to get into the fantasy world however once I did it was a classic tale of the haves and have nots. The description of this world and the feelings of each character was so vivid. The strong will of young girl changed her status of a have not to almost royalty.
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This Book Will Exceed Your Expectations
Jendayi E. - 6 years 4 months agoI had high expectations for this book due to the way everyone who read it raves about it. I was blown away by how it not only lived up to expectations but exceed them. Reading this, I had to constantly remind myself that it was fiction. The way she describes the people, the culture, and the various locations draws you in. I recommend this book for everyone, but especially other young black readers. I finished it in two days.