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Children of Blood and Bone

By: Tomi Adeyemi
Narrated by: Bahni Turpin
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Winner of Audiobook of the Year at the 2019 Audie Awards.

Named one of AudioFile's best audiobooks of 2018

Winner of the Tonight Show Summer Reads with Jimmy Fallon.

Tomi Adeyemi conjures a stunning world of dark magic and danger in her West African-inspired fantasy debut Children of Blood and Bone.

They killed my mother.
They took our magic.
They tried to bury us.
Now we rise.

Zélie remembers when the soil of Orïsha hummed with magic. When different clans ruled – Burners igniting flames, Tiders beckoning waves, and Zélie’s Reaper mother summoning forth souls.

But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, anyone with powers was targeted and killed, leaving Zélie without a mother and her people without hope. Only a few people remain with the power to use magic, and they must remain hidden.

Zélie is one such person. Now she has a chance to bring back magic to her people and strike against the monarchy. With the help of a rogue princess, Zélie must learn to harness her powers and outrun the crown prince, who is hell-bent on eradicating magic for good.

Danger lurks in Orïsha, where strange creatures prowl, and vengeful spirits wait in the waters. Yet the greatest danger may be Zélie herself as she struggles to come to terms with the strength of her magic – and her growing feelings for an enemy.

The movie of Children of Blood and Bone is in development at Fox 2000/Temple Hill Productions with the incredible Karen Rosenfelt and Wyck Godfrey (Twilight, Maze Runner, The Fault In Our Stars) producing it.

©2018 Tomi Adeyemi (P)2018 Macmillan Audio (US) Action & Adventure Difficult Situations Epic Fantasy Fiction Literature & Fiction Magic Multicultural Racism & Discrimination Royalty Science Fiction & Fantasy Discrimination Epic Fantasy Survival Witchcraft

Critic reviews

"Turpin’s captivating narration, with incantations sung in Yoruba, intense battles, and lively, devastating dialogue, makes this an audiobook not to be missed." (AudioFile)
Intriguing Story • Captivating Adventure • Lyrical Voice • Real Character Development • Well-constructed World
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I cannot wait for the next book in this series! Such an amazing story teller. I was gripped from the first paragraph. well done for inspiring so many and Thank You!

wow...wow...wow!!!

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Wow what an amazing story, so perfectly written and perfectly read. Thank you Tomi Adeyemi

Magical Read

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Wow!! This book had me gripped from beginning until the end. I loved the story and loved the performance too!

Wonderful

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This book about magic is magic itself. Tomi Adeyemi's gift is turning everything into mystery and force. I enjoyed every bit of it and I am looking forward to getting the next books in the trilogy. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Tomi.
A special comment concerning the author's note at the end of the book: may God and humankind never allow genocide again--starting now! That note brought tears to my eyes.

A Mesmerizing Story

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amazing book, went on for hours and hours, couldn't get myself to pause for anything. great read

great book

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This book was captivating from start to finish. you won't regret reading it, trust me.

A truly beautiful story!

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I am not an avid reader but I choose my sources of entertainment wisely. I am very pleased to have “read” this book (I used Audible). Frantic pace, terrific world-building, interesting character arcs and wonderful action-packed adventure. I was hooked and cannot wait for the sequels.

Children of Blood and Bone

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Many feelings awaken and burst out while listening to this incredible story of losses and encounters.
The world of Orisha is magical and the people in it become one with the reader and her voice. Bahni Turpin has become a favourite voice in my home. With the interpretation of Buhni and the words written by Tomi Adeyemi makes Children of Bone and Blood a book to keep home and in your heart.

Unforgettable

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A very enjoyable story with good characters and a great performance by the narrator.
Like the vast majority of YA novels the romance was by far the weakest part of the story. The mc didn’t need a romantic interest and in my opinion would have been a stronger character without it. Reduced my rating by one star because of it.
Well worth the listen and now looking forward to the next in the series.

Very enjoyable

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A beautiful and trying story with characters with real development, meeting challenges that feel real. Beautifully written, expertly performed - highly recommended!

Heartfelt, real and bold

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