Children of Blood and Bone

Children of Blood and Bone

by Tomi Adeyemi

About the Book

Set in a West African-inspired fantasy world, the novel follows Zélie Adebola as she attempts to restore magic to her land after a ruthless king ordered the death of all maji. It explores themes of oppression, power, and resistance.

Discussion Points

This fantasy novel uses magic as a metaphor for discussing real-world issues of oppression and resistance, with rich worldbuilding based on West African mythology.

Book Details

  • Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Discussion Month: July