The world building is very well created and quite interesting to read about! But I didn't enjoy reading about the characters very much and the initial few chapters didn't really grip me as much as I was hoping it would. However that's just my personal experience and since I have only reviewed a sample section, I'd still recommend this book to others since it's such a unique fantasy that deserves attention for its creative plot and potential.

This book y'all! I am blown away by the fact that this is Tomi Adyemi's debut novel. This book is everything that I could ask for in a story and left me desperately wanting more.

Children of Blood and Bone transcends YA or even fantasy fiction. You don't need to enjoy either of those genres to love this book. It is a book that I would want to put into every readers hands. Adeyemi tells a story that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt like an 'other'. Zélie is going down as one of my favorite characters. She is written with such a honest rawness that I almost teared up in several scenes. Zélie acknowledges and accepts her anger and bitterness that is the result of the hateful bigotry towards anyone with the potential for magic. Why shouldn't she be bitter and angry when everything that she loves has either been destroyed or damaged by people who used their strength to crush what they fear?

Zélie has to deal with the frustration of having to take the high road and show mercy when little to none has been shown to those like her. She witnesses the daily cruelties dealt out to people whose only crime is being born the wrong type of person. How little value is placed on their lives and how they are taken advantage of in every conceivable way. Zélie is often torn between wanting to punish the wrong doers and understanding that what you see from the outside doesn't necessarily match what is true.

Zélie's journey, although incomplete, is extraordinary. She is tasked to do something that she feels she isn't capable of, but with the help of her brother, members of the very family that destroyed her personal world, and others she encounters along the way, she is able to keep moving towards the goal of restoring magic and meeting her destiny.

Adyemi explores so many important themes in this one book. Bigotry, hate, death, the tearing down of culture, the elusiveness but necessity of hope, working through justifiable fears, trust, betrayal, disappointment, love (familial, romantic, and friendship), the cost of forgiveness, mercy, and grace both given and received, and the importance of believing in something bigger and more important than yourself.

I'm going to leave it there, because I could write an essay on why this book is so wonderful. If you are hesitant to pick this book up because it's YA or because it's fantasy please don't let that deter you! This is a book that lives up to ALL of the hype! Believe the praise, give into the pressure, and throw yourself into this wonderful story! I received an eARC for this one and I still went out and bought three copies! One for me and one for each of my daughters; it's that spectacular! Okay, my gush is over!

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While I've only had a chance to read this short preview of Children of Blood and Bone, I can tell that this is the start of an excellent book. I already love the main characters and am very invested in the story. I can't wait to read the whole book!

This was just so wow...I don’t know if I can put into words how powerful this story is & how much I need the next book in this series ASAP. Adeyemi so beautifully addresses so many issues that are forefront today. I love the heroines & heroes, but let’s face it, their story is not one we want to be ours-none of us want to go thru what Zelie has & does, even as we want to have her fire, strength, & integrity.

I also appreciated how aware Adeyemi made me of my place in this story. As a very white, privileged woman, I am definitely not Zelie and to try to place myself as her would be wrong & to miss the point. If I am anywhere here I have a choice of Amari, Inan, the overconteneted nobles, & kosidan w/o diviner ties, or Saran-all of which represent my potential path within a system built to favor me. This is not my story but Adeyemi gives me a choice of what place I want to stand in within it. I know where I want to be-Amari-but she takes it further; she challenges me to look & be honest about where I am, & that answer may not be so clear or desirable but it’s an important one to face if I want to get where I want to be. I’m not an Amari yet, & I have a lot of work to get there.

Finally, I loved that Adeyemi told me a story that made me feel & think about all of this but didn’t get bogged down in it. This is not a slog; I was carried along by the tsunami of this story & yes it sometimes got so intense I had to take a break, but intense in a great way. All I have left to say is go, read this now.

I loved everything about this book. It lived up to the big hype, which isn't something books have been doing for me lately. For fans of Avatar The Last Airbender who want something with the same spirit and a diverse cast of characters, this book is for you. We follow Zelie, a young diviner who with a chance run in with the princess of her kingdom changes everything when the long lost magic of their world is reignited in her. Her, Amari, and Tzain (Zelie's brother) are sent on a mission by the gods to bring magic back to their world. But Amari's father stands in the way, having taken the magic from the world to start with and who killed the original maji in a raid to set an example, including Zelie's mother.

Everything about this book is magic. The story is pack full of adventure, keeps you completely addicted to the end to know the answers. Zelie is tough and stubborn, which makes you either love or hate her (in my case utterly love). She's suffered a lot, leaving a hard shell around her and she's fierce for the people she cares about. Of course, there's a hate to love story in this, which was wonderful, but ends sadly. A character, Inan, did bother me in the fact he went back and forth constantly, making himself suffer to meet his father's approval. Which is his character. He's conflicted and just wants to do what he's been taught is right, even if it isn't.

The writing was amazing. The story and characters amazing. And the end left me both confused and desperate for me to better understand. I honestly can't wait for the next book. It was an awesome ride that I 100% believe everyone should read.

Children of Blood and Bone has received a lot of hype before it even got published and let me tell you, it completely deserved every single piece of that hype. This is going to be the hit of 2018. With its diverse voice, lovable and fierce characters, and great world building. I was entranced from the first chapter.

The story moves mainly between Zélie and Amari, the princess of Orïsha. It also is told by Tzain, Zélie's brother, and Amari's brother, Inan. Zélie is such a fierce and admirable character, a little harsh around the edges but definitely a friend that you would want. One thing I loved was the development of her friendship with Amari and watching it unfold. I will definitely be looking forward to that friendship in the second novel. 

The characters themselves were so believable and had real fear along the way of the journey, which made them feel so lifelike. They were just kids but knew they were chosen for this journey for a purpose, so despite those fears, they continued on. 
I do wish that I could have learned more about the time when magic was being taken away. They do mention it towards the end of the novel a bit more, but I love backstory, so I usually want all the information. I'm sure we'll see it in the next book though.

The world building was something that I really admired, being able to piece all these stories and places together was really brilliant and gave the reader a wonderful view of the world outside of just the little fishing village that Zélie was from.

From page one, it was a nail biter. So many elements to this book that I have a hard time training my thoughts. Can't wait for book 2.

This was such a complex and interesting world to get immersed in. I didn't want it to end so I took my time reading it (almost a month!). I listened to the audiobook, which managed to convey all the emotion and feelings of anxiety and pain that these characters were experiencing. I was a bit worried about all the different perspectives but once I got into it they were very distinguishable even if they had similar names sometimes. She did an incredible job in building this world, which was West-African inspired, and the magic system was interesting all the way through. It's one of the most interesting fantasy books that I've read in a while. It drew a lot of parallels between our world and the world in the book. I adored the way she managed to include a lot of topics and creations seamlessly, I didn't even realise that I was so immersed in it until almost the end. It brought so many new ideas to the "restore the magic to the world" trope and it was done in a compelling and exciting way.

For me, the characters were the most interesting part of it, they all had such complex journeys to go through and had to understand new concepts and rethink things that they used to know but also confront the world they lived in. There were twists and turns all the time and they managed to get through with strength and fierceness. I really enjoyed reading the family dynamics but also the friendships and relationships that they built along the way but also these relationships took their time to build, which I appreciated. It also discussed a lot of very important topics like colourism, systemic oppression, PTSD, trauma and more. It's also incredibly action packed, which was probably one of my favourite things about it.

Never have I been so into a book. A very intriguing page turner. Read it in one sitting. Finally a book that can deliver so many emotions. The character growth is amazing. The world development is out of this world. Many props to the author of such wonder!

Tomi Adeyemi’s worldbuilding was one of the best I’d seen in a long time. I was immediately interested in her world; her worldbuilding is next to none. I was entranced by the magic–or lack thereof–and how it was treated by the people of Orïsha. I wanted to know more about the story and dig deep.

But then there was the pacing. JM Tuckerman and I talked about it on our Booked All Night podcast about the book a little while back and I still agree that the pacing was whiplash inducing. It felt like an entire trilogy was smushed into one 525 page book. So much happened and we never really got a chance to feel the tension or spend time with the characters. The POV jumped constantly and there were times when I felt we were getting the scene from the wrong character’s perspective. A lot of the time, I felt like we didn’t even need all of those POVs. There’s already so much information coming at us that throwing up to four perspectives really threw me out of the loop.

I wanted to spend time with all the different characters and really get to know them, but with the way the story was going, it was just too fast to wrap my head around.

Not to mention that I didn’t really feel like we hit the meat of the story until 3/4 of the way through, where Inan and Zélie have to work together. It felt like the first 75% of the story was just setup for that moment and that’s a lot to wade through.

But even with the pacing issues, I still enjoyed reading it. I still cried, and as everyone knows, any book that gets me to cry gets bumped up a star category (or is forever immortalized in my Hall of Favorite Books, which is really just a labyrinth). I’m excited for the movie to drop and to see how the world is portrayed on the big screen, and of course, I can’t wait for the sequel!

I requested to read this with the publishers because I couldn't stop hearing about it, and for good reason. It's a high action YA fantasy utilizing African mythology. Moreover, the author says she based all the scenes with violence against the main character, Zelie, on real incidents of police brutality. So not only do you have an epic YA fantasy, but also one that commenting on current social injustices. It's now, unsurprisingly, been picked up to be made into a movie.

Why only 3.5 stars then? It's certainly well written and fast paced. Particularly at the beginning I had trouble putting the book down (but with a 3 month old I rarely had a choice). It's a dark premise: the king has murdered every single adult magic user to try and rid his kingdom of magic. But the protagonist, Zelie, is a daughter of one of these murdered magi. When the king's daughter, Amari, steals a scroll that could bring magic back and seeks Zelie's help, the two grudgingly decide to try and bring magic back to the kingdom (grudgingly because they don't initially get along). Zelie's brother joins them on this quest, while Amari's brother follows close behind, wanting to capture the scroll and return it to his father the king.

I am tired of romantic relationships beginning with violence in YA. I don't want to see the male love interest try to murder the female protagonist, particularly when that abuse isn't commented on in any way. Why is this a trope? Why do I keep seeing this?

Ultimately, I enjoyed this with reservations. The farther the novel progressed, the less I enjoyed the relationships between characters (except for Amari and Zelie). I'm unsure whether I'll read book 2 or not. We'll see how I feel with time.

3.5/5

Thanks to Netgalley and Henry Holt & Co. for providing me with a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

I have heard SO MUCH about Children of Blood and Bone and really looked forward to reading it. I’m so glad I had a chance to read a review copy. I love the story world. It felt really different than anything else I’ve read before, and very fresh. I love the maji system though it’s a little complex which made it a little hard to keep track of the different kinds of magic. Not too bad, though. I never felt lost or anything in reading scenes.

Amari quickly became my favorite character. Her bravery and her love for her best friend totally endeared her to me right from the getgo. It took a little longer for me to warm up to the powerful Zélie who made some selfish choices at the beginning of the story. But as I got to know her true nature, I couldn’t help rooting for her and wanting her to succeed. I’m kind of wondering if there’s not a love triangle ahead for her? I felt some sparks between her and a pretty minor character who seems poised to have a larger role in the next book. We’ll see what happens!

This book has a lot of violence in it, and not all characters condemn it. Zélie wants freedom for her people more than anything, but she hesitates to use her power to fight at first and she has a strong moral sense of good and evil. Inan seems more mixed up. His need for his father’s approval made him a sympathetic character to me, but his relationship with violence and the lengths to which he was willing to go to get his father’s love were a challenge for me in reading the story. He also seemed to flip flop a little quickly where one minute he’d be thinking he could disregard his goal and the next reversed his position. Those switches just happened a little too quickly for me at times.

On the whole, I loved the originality of the tale and both of the female leads. Definite heads up to sensitive readers on the violent content.

SO good! Loved getting lost in this world with these characters, and can't wait for more. Lots of action, multiple perspectives, along with some deeper themes related to oppression of people. Enjoyable book, with powerful representation. Highly recommend for fans of Leigh Bardugo & Sarah J. Maas books & An Ember in the Ashes.

While possessing some unknown quality that makes you read and read until you've reached the very end and you know you need the next book now, Children of Blood and Bone was not a standout for us.

The romances weren't compelling and the world building felt weak. One could sense that the author had aimed for something grand and epic, but it wasn't quite achieved.

We felt that aspects of characters were talked up and never fully realised and it seemed that grand pronouncements happened without the sufficient foundations to back it up.

We're grateful for the opportunity to read the book and we hope that the sequel delivers where this one did not.

*I received an eARC from NetGalley in return for an honest review*

I really loved Children of Bone and Bone (WOO, IT'S A #1 NYT BESTSELLER), but I can't give it 5-stars because of Inan. The little prince annoyed and confused me to no end.

Also, what even was the cliffhanger? I read an ARC version, and I'm half convinced they accidentally chopped off the final paragraph. Like, was she super shocked Amari had white hair? Why did that make her blood freeze? Did I miss something? Like cliffhangers are great, but not when they leave the reader more confused than shocked.

I had really high expectations going into this, but after the first chapter I already knew I was going to love it. I can totally see these dynamic characters and fascinating world being adapted onto the big screen. The magic system and rich history was incredible. We also get a gripping plot filled with action. This story follows 3 characters on a quest to restore magic in order to protect the diviners who have been oppressed by the tyrant king. We also follow the crown prince Inan hot on their tale determined to kill them and stop magic from coming back.

The first main character is Zelie a diviner who's lived in fear ever since she witnessed her mother murdered by the kings guard for being a magic user. Despite that she follows her heart and doesnt always think things through which often leads her into trouble. Her struggle to overcome her the fear of being a failure and believing in herself made her very relatable. She's such a complex and compelling character that her narrative was probably my favorite to read from. I loved her floating island village and her lionaire Nailah. I love animals in books and Nailah was just so precious.

Zelies relationship with her father was heartwarming, but the more the story progressed the more her brother Tzain got on my nerves. I didnt like how he was being a hypocrite and the nasty things he said to his sister. I was hoping they would have this strong sibling bond, but I should have known after he blamed her for not staying with their father in the beginning that he was going to be a jerk. I guess siblings dont always get along, but Zelie was already struggling with her confidence and I feel like he should have supported her while still being cautious.

For someone who starts off inexperienced and fearful Amaris character arc was a beautiful thing to witness. She became this strong female character who saw what was wrong with the world and wanted to help fix it. It was done in such a way that felt very believable. By the middle of the book I enjoyed her point of view just as much as Zelies. I have to admit I did get their perspectives mixed up a little bit at first. I loved the female friendship that developped between them. I also really enjoyed the slow burn romance that started to developpe in this book and cant wait to see more of it in the next books.

Amaris brother Inan really struggles with what he believe is right and pleasing his father the King. His family situation was so different than Zelies that it added an interesting contrast to the story. He was definitely my least favorite character of the book besides the King. His feelings gave me whiplash and his optimism on how to fix things seemed naive. I also wasnt a big fan of the romance that developped. I still thought he was an intriguing character and Im glad things ended the way they did. I hope it stays that way in the sequel, but I have a feeling it won't.

The oppression felt more tangible than any other novel Ive read. I found myself feeling strong emotions of anger on the magis behalf, but also understanding the fear and danger unrestricted power can cause. The author did an amazing job showing both sides. I think having the new magis learning to control their powers within their community until they're certain they wont accidentally hurt anyone is a great idea. Whatever the author decides to do with it Im sure it will be remarkable. I also loved how the author portrays beauty. It was refreshing. Just by the cover you can tell Zelie is absolutely stunning.

This took me longer to read than expected, but thats probably because I didn't want it to end or I was just in a weird mood. I doubt its the pace or the writings fault because while reading I found the story very engaging with the non-stop danger and disasters following our main characters. Maybe to the point of being a little excessive, but it was still highly entertaining with no dull moments. I loved the boat scene. The different place we got to visit in this book were phenomenal. This was such a incredible story and I cant wait to get my hands on the sequel and to see the movie. Give me more books like this please.

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I received an ARC of this book via Netgalley and am providing my honest review. I requested this particular book on Netgalley because I had seen the cover practically everywhere on Youtube reviews. Did not expect to get accepted to review the book as I'm still new to reviewing on Netgalley, but hey, sometimes dreams do come true.

Children of Blood and Bone reminded me of many of my favorite fantasy shows and books; especially Avatar: The Last Airbender. What I loved about Avatar: The Last Airbender, was that the characters were unique and sympathetic, the setting was rich, diverse and interesting and the plot was fascinating. Children of Blood and Bone also excels at it's setting, character and plot. I set it at the same level as Avatar: The Last Airbender and for me, that's a very high compliment.

I loved this book. It's unique and just what YA needed, I think. Diverse, using the tropes in a new way which, hopefully, will spark a new wave of diverse YA books. There is violence, gore, games, romance, friendship and love. It's hardly been released a month and already there is a movie in production???

It's long and it was intimidating at first. Normally I shy away from high fantasy because they tend to feel like a chore to get to the end, but this story just flew by and I found myself either reading it or thinking about it for the last 5 days. I'm obsessed. I was also afraid that it wouldn't live up to it's hype, as it is super hyped, but I think it does.

The world is intricate, detailed and reflects our own as well. For example, beauty standards and racially-charged violence, cultural-dissonance and fear-based political decisions.

Zélie is strong, intense. A fighter. There were times when I got annoyed with her and times when I felt so much empathy I wanted to cry. Amari seemed feeble and weak at first, but quickly grew into the strong woman she is. With the help and influence of Zélie. Ultimately, I loved their friendship.

There is conflict between Amari and Zélie beacuse Amari's Father is reponsible for the death of Zélie's mother and Amari's brother, Inan, seeks to kill Zélie. He also burned down her village. However, Inan is my favorite character. He resembles Zuko from Avatar: The Last Airbender in quite a few ways, such as being under the influence of a tyrant father and seeking to find redemption and honor under his father's gaze. <spoiler> But I am super angry about what happened towards the end of the book with Inan. He was so close to redemption for his Father's sins, so close to redeeming himself, healing himself and becoming 'one of the good guys' but he couldn't do it in the end. </spoiler>

<spoiler> So, in the end, the only issue I really had with the book was that the romance between Zélie and Inan seemed really abrupt. I was expecting it to happen because of the blurb on Goodreads, but when it did I wasn't satisfied because it just... happened. One day they are trying to kill each other, and the next day they're shy and flirty. Then the next day they're making out in the forest. It's not such a big issue I'd rate the book down for it though. </spoiler>

Expanding on that, there were some parts of the book which felt a bit rushed, despite it being such a long story. It was a very fast-paced novel and this is a good thing, but some aspects (as mentioned above in the spoiler section) needed some more time to develop, I feel. Although it wasn't such an issuet that it distracted from the book or story, or anything like that, as I still absolutely love it.

If you’ve been following me for a while you know I get weak in the knees for any PoC fantasy, so seeing this cover with a beautiful Black girl on it had me excited. I needed it and craved it. It did NOT let down.

THE WORLDBUILDING

I have been craving a YA fantasy that actually had worldbuilding. THIS BOOK HAD IT. History of Orïsha was woven with perfect ease into the current turmoil that was occurring in the book. It felt well thought out, it didn’t feel like the usual throwing in of things by the author. I get weak whenever a book dedicates some time to the Gods of their world, I just really love seeing how Gods fit into different worlds. The way Tomi worked in the Gods was utterly unique. I have never read something so enchanting and enlightening.

Tomi did one of my most desired things in a book. She actually knew how the magic system in the book worked. She knew how it didn’t work. It is the only YA book that has taught me anything about worldbuilding. I definitely grew as a writer simply by reading this book. A Children of Blood and Bone is going on my list of books that taught me how to write better.

MY CHILDREN AND WIVES

ALL THE CHARACTERS WERE SO FLESHED OUT. I am so in love with how every single one made me feel something different. No one character was one dimensioned, but instead, there were layers to each one. The ending truly showed the beginning to a morally gray story(I’m weak for this too) and I absolutely can’t wait to get my hands on the next book.

Zélie: She is such an inspiration. I want to marry her. She is so determined to follow what she knows is right even if it ends up hurting her own heart in the process. I want to protect her from all harm.

Inan: I love him. He does some shitty things throughout the book but from his perspective, we come to understand why the way he is. Through him we learned that the problem in the world is much more difficult than black and white, its such a nuanced world and it’s just a wonderful read.

Amari: An actual Queen. I would be bowing to her feet any day. Let me sprinkle the path she walks on with rose petals and make sure no harm ever comes to her. Amari has such a positive character arc, she learns from her privilege in this world and learns how to overcome it and help the people her father is so adamant about destroying.

Tzain: Now we don’t get a chapter perspective from him, but he is such a good character. Wow. 10/10 would hug. He needs a hug. He is such a protective brother over Zélie after the tragic murder of their mother. They but heads but they know they will always be there for each other even when times are tough.

A MUST READ

Do you like fantasy? If the answer is yes then there is no need to ask anything else, just pick up this book as soon as possible. It is quite possibly the best YA book of 2018 so don’t let it escape you.

I don’t know how you can still be hesitating over reading this one, you shouldn’t be needing me to scream at you. READ THIS BOOK.

Children of Blood and Bone is a masterpiece! Not in the traditional sense and not because of the extremely well deserved hype surrounding it! It's revolutionary and it's more than worth reading, in case you have any doubts about it! I feel like it exceeding any expectations I had without me even realizing it and I couldn't have been more grateful for the chance to read it way before it blew up, because I very rarely go for hyped up books, which I feel like Children of Blood and Bone has set a new standard for. Not because I'm prejudiced or because this novel doesn't deserve the praise but, mainly because extremely hyped up books have the tendency to be much less than people initially make them out to be. Truthfully, I requested Children of Blood and Bone on a whim and started reading it after briefly going through its synopsis. Best decision I've ever made in my entire life!

I'm not going to say much about the plot itself because truly, I'm not going to do it any justice and I'd highly recommend going into this without knowing much about it. It's what I personally do before I even decide on my next read, because it allows me to have a clear mind and not be affected without realizing it, one way or another.

The work Tomi Adeyemi created was both fascinating and terrifying. If you take the Fantasy aspect of it out, it very much reflected the world we live in now. Underprivileged families and people who are born with magic running through their veins, are treated horribly by this nobility who was supposed to bring order to the chaos and create peace for everyone. They're slaughtered and discriminated against in the worst way possible, without having any hopes of a better future because magic has died and deserted them. That is until our main character, comes across a script that is capable of changing the future of the world itself and freeing those shackled to the ruthless orders of a cruel King.

The story is told from three different perspectives, which I usually find confusing but, in this case, the author did a wonderful job of creating different and easily distinguishable voices for the characters, making the transitions between POVs flawless and extremely smooth! Which brings me to how three dimensional every single character of this novel was and how much that actually matters. Reading about flat characters that remain the same throughout hundreds of pages is getting a bit old but, there's still hope for us looking for a certain depth in the books we choose to read!

Zélie was an extraordinary main character, fierce, loyal and determined to bring magic back, whatever the cost! She's a true warrior, one fashioned from the injustice of this fragmented world that was so greatly depicted through her eyes. I loved seeing things from her perspective and felt like she was someone I would've loved to meet in real life, since she was very passionate for what really mattered and proved it countless times throughout the novel! I loved watching her grow into her strength and maintain a certain vulnerability that made her even stronger in my eyes. The choices she had to make weren't easy but, she was the only one who could've taken them. Amari was also a wonderful character and balanced out Zélie's impulsive nature perfectly. She started out as a shy and terrified royal who had never experienced the horrors her own father was responsible for, at least on the outside world, but came to be as fierce and brave as one ought to be when faced with the cruelty of a Kingdom born out of hatred.

Inan was an immensely intriguing character and I was drawn to the mystery surrounding him from the moment he was introduced in the novel. His thoughts were so conflicting and he was the perfect example of a ''subject'' who blindly followed the rules and commands of a cruel King, without questioning them or asking the biggest question. Why? When he starts questioning those seemingly important values he grew up with, he finds him self torn between what is right and what is familiar. He was a very interesting character because we've all come to the point of questioning the rights and wrongs we grew up believing in, one time or another. Of witnessing injustice and not realizing it was staring right at us, before actually doing something about it. And it was all too relatable. He was in constant battle with himself and set on doing the right thing, even if it meant the complete opposite for others. Following his perspective and seeing things through the eyes of someone who starts out as the villain and goes back and forth as the story progresses, was a very different and unique experience. One that I immensely enjoyed, given that we had an insight to how the enemy perceived things and acted based on what he believed to be true, because no one taught him otherwise. He was shaped to serve a certain purpose and made sure to never stray from his path, until people challenged it with facts and truths he couldn't deny and had to face.

This book was a force to be reckoned with and it definitely holds a special place in my heart! Its writing was wonderful, the story line well thought out and perfectly executed! The development of both the plot and the characters was more than impressive, making it impossible to resist falling in love and desperately wishing for more! It was intense and suspenseful, keeping me at the edge of my seat from the beginning until the end and making me thirsty for more! Tomi Adeyemi's writing felt so vivid that the images took shape inside my head effortlessly and I could not get enough.

Children of Blood and Bone is a novel that will definitely stay with me for months to come and the only regret I have for reading it so soon, is that waiting for the sequel already feels like pure torture. I'd give anything to have it in my hands right now and my desperation will keep growing, until it finally comes out next year...