Instant New York Times BestsellerTIME Top 100 Fantasy Books of All TimeTIME Best YA Books of All TimeTIME 100: Most Influential People of 2020New York Times Notable Children's Books of 2018 TIME Top 10 Best YA and Children's Books of 2018NPR's Book Concierge 2018 Great Reads List Buzzfeed's 24 Best YA Books of 2018Bustle's Top 25 Best Young Adults Books of 20182018 Kirkus Prize Finalist YALSA William C. Morris YA Debut Award Finalist Paste Magazines 30 Best YA Novels of 2018Newsweeks 61 Best Books from 2018Boston Globes Best Children's Books of 2018Publishers Weekly Best YA Books of 2018School Library Journal Best Books of 20182019 YALSA Teen's Top Ten List With five starred reviews, Tomi Adeyemis 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 Zélies 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.A phenomenon. ―Entertainment Weekly“The epic Ive 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 VogueThis title has Common Core connections.#1 New York Times bestseller, March 14, 2018
In the vibrant kingdom of Orïsha, magic was once celebrated, but over a decade ago, magic users were ruthlessly killed or imprisoned. Zélie Adebola remembers when the soil of her homeland burned with power, remembers when the skies were filled with the songs of spirits. But everything changed the night magic disappeared.
Under the orders of a ruthless king, Zélie's people are forced into servitude and stripped of their dignity. But Zélie, now a grown woman and a fearless maji, has a plan to restore magic to Orïsha. With the help of a rogue princess, Amari, and a runaway slave, Inan, Zélie embarks on a dangerous journey to a hidden temple, where they hope to find a way to bring back the gods.
This thrilling fantasy novel, inspired by West African mythology, captivates readers with its richly woven world, its diverse characters, and its thought-provoking exploration of power and prejudice. Witness Zélie's journey as she fights for freedom, justice, and the chance to reignite the magic of Orïsha.
Join the adventure with Children of Blood and Bone, a tale that celebrates the power of resilience, the strength of unity, and the transformative nature of love.
Immerse yourself in Tomi Adeyemi's mesmerizing debut novel and discover a world where magic is a heartbeat away, where spirits dance among the living, and a young woman fights to reclaim her people's heritage.
