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. {goodreads}
Reasons you should read Children of Blood and Bone as a writer:
- The world building is superb. The mythology is so well thought out and actively engages the reader, as you'll find yourself wondering which clan you belong to (which you can discover here - my sister and I were amazed to be put into the exact clans we thought we'd best fit into after reading their descriptions!)
- Diversity: this is a YA fantasy like no other, which is incredibly refreshing. It's also a clever way of addressing real-world problems like racism. Despite being set in an enthralling fantasy world, the strongest parts of CoBaB were the moments that felt most human - the emotional intensity will stay with you for as long as the magic.
- CoBaB is written from multiple perspectives. Each character's voice is distinctive and engaging, and the novel's plot weaves between them well. There isn't a prescriptive pattern, which has made me rethink elements of my WIP.
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