Children of Blood and Bone
Children of Blood and Bone is a 2017 epic fantasy and mythic fiction novel by Tomi Adeyemi. The story is set in West Africa. Key subjects include magic, brothers and sisters, Resistance to Government and youths' writings.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.0 out of 5 from 25 ratings, and 374 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 20 editions across 3 languages. It appeared on the New York Times Young Adult Hardcover bestseller list in 2018.
At about 552 pages, most readers finish it in 10–11 hours.
About Children of Blood and Bone
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.
Awards & lists
- ✦Locus Awards 2019 — Best First Novel (nominee)
- 📰New York Times bestseller list — Young Adult Hardcover, 2018
Quick answers
Who wrote Children of Blood and Bone?
Children of Blood and Bone was written by Tomi Adeyemi and first published in 2017.
What genre is Children of Blood and Bone?
It is usually shelved as Epic Fantasy and Myth & Legend Fiction.
How long is Children of Blood and Bone?
The median edition has 552 pages, about 10–11 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Children of Blood and Bone?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Eyes of the Dragon, A Feast for Crows and The Two Towers.
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