Legacy of Orisha #1: Children of Blood and Bone
An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller
A TIME Top 100 Fantasy Books of All Time
A New York Times Notable Children's Book
A Kirkus Prize Finalist
Five Starred Reviews
Now available in a deluxe paperback edition with gorgeous spray-painted and stenciled edges, Tomi Adeyemi’s groundbreaking 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.
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.
Now Zélie has one chance to bring back magic and strike against the monarchy. With the help of a rogue princess, Zélie must outwit and outrun the crown prince, who is hell-bent on eradicating magic for good.
Danger lurks in Orïsha, where snow leoponaires prowl and vengeful spirits wait in the waters. Yet the greatest danger may be Zélie herself as she struggles to control her powers and her growing feelings for an enemy.
Praise for Children of Blood and Bone
"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 the year.” ―Teen Vogue
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The Complete Legacy of Orïsha Series:
Children of Blood and Bone (Book 1)
Children of Virtue and Vengeance (Book 2)
Children of Anguish and Anarchy (Book 3)
# of Pages: 560
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2024
Publisher: Square Fish
Language: en
ISBN: 9781250294623
Tomi Adeyemi is a Nigerian-American author and creative writing coach. She was born in Illinois and raised in Nigeria, and her love for storytelling and African mythology was deeply ingrained in her from a young age. Adeyemi received a degree in English literature from Harvard University, and went on to study West African mythology and culture in Salvador, Brazil. Her debut novel, Children of Blood and Bone, is a New York Times bestseller and the first book in her Legacy of Orisha trilogy. Adeyemi's writing has been praised for its vivid world-building, complex characters, and exploration of timely issues such as race and power. She continues to use her platform to amplify the voices of marginalized communities and inspire young aspiring writers.