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

by Tomi Adeyemi

“On earth, Sky Mother created humans, her children of blood and bone. In the heavens she gave birth to the gods and goddesses. Each would come to embody a different fragment of her soul.”

I tuck back my straight locks, my cheeks growing hot. Even if I pass for wise, there can’t be a god above who thinks I’m patient.…

Character ark?

I put a hand on his shoulder, squeezing to ease his rage. I know my brother. I know his yells mask the pain.

Character flae?

“That will not work,” Lekan interrupts. “The scroll does not connect you to Sky Mother. It only ignites your connection to your sister deity. Without the ritual, the magic will not last beyond the solstice. Reestablishing the maji’s connection to Sky Mother is the only way.”

Info dump

We need this ritual. It’s our only hope. Without it, we’ll never get power.

Heist

Yet Amari clutched herself and turned away. Tears streamed down her face. All Father saw was weakness. After all this time, I think it might have been strength.

Her fear of being alone. “Without me, you’d be knocked out in a net. Your only clue to their camp would be dead. You really think you can take these fighters on without my help?”

Patience is her flaw

I touch my hand to the walls, sending a silent prayer to the gods. Please … if you can help me, I need it now. I bide my time as we descend farther and farther; sweat drips down my back though the air cools to a chill. Please, Sky Mother, I pray again. If you can fix this, fix it now.

Patience completes her character arc