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Children of Blood and Bone (Legacy of Orïsha, #1)

Tomi Adeyemi

Start date: June 1, 2019

Finish date: June 30, 2019

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Apr 01, 2018 Shomeret rated it really liked it

Shelves: fantasy, folklore, young-adult

When I read that Tomi Adeyemi, the author of Children of Blood and Bone , had studied West African folklore, religion and culture in Brazil, I was intrigued. I am particularly interested in Afro-Brazilian spirituality. Then when I discovered that her magically gifted characters were divided into ten clans that were devoted to Yoruban spirits, I was completely sold on this novel. I expected this to be the fantasy novel that I've been wanting to read for years. I have learned that high expectation ...more

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Feb 18, 2020 eHawk rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fiction, z2020q1, overdrive

This book is hard and tragic in so many ways, but I effortlessly fell in love with the characters here.

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Jul 13, 2018 Christina rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fantasy, books-i-would-read-over-and-over, young-adult, fiction, trilogy

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I'm all #inmyfeelings about this book!! I felt the entire range of emotions... FEAR, HAPPINESS, PRIDE, EXUBERANCE, SADNESS, TERROR, FLIGHT OR FIGHT, AVOIDANCE, ANNOYANCE, DISTRESS, HATRED, VICTORY, AND SUCCESS...

When I read the epilogue of this book from the author I felt the pain, distress, and terror she had in her words when she described those that died in the hands of oppressors/police... in the wake of racism. In this book, you also see the parallel results of what happens when law and or ...more

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Jul 21, 2019 Paula S rated it liked it

Shelves: fantasy, young-adult, ya-fantasy

I had high expectations, because Adeyemi had a very unique setting, but unfortunately the book didn't live up to that. There's nothing wrong with the book, but for someone who reads a lot of fantasy and YA it just didn't feel unique enough. I would still recommend it to a teen or someone not used to reading books in this genre. It has adventure, magic, diversity, and a cool setting, so what's not to like? ...more

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