
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