Children of Blood and Bone
by Tomi Adeyemi · Legacy of Orïsha
A fierce West African-inspired fantasy about reclaiming stolen magic and fighting systemic oppression
Kid
75
/ 100
Parent
74
/ 100
Teacher
80
/ 100
Best fit: ages 14-17
Still works: ages 12-18
Our Take
Emotionally devastating YA fantasy with exceptional teaching value — strongest on empathy, discussion, and cross-curricular richness, weakest on humor and reluctant reader accessibility
✓ Perfect for
- • Teens who love action-driven fantasy with deep emotional stakes
- • Readers interested in West African mythology and culture
- • Young people ready to engage with themes of racial injustice through a fantasy lens
- • Fans of fierce female protagonists who fight with both weapons and words
Book facts
- Format
- ya novel
- ISBN
- 9788427213418
- Series
- Legacy of Orïsha
- Illustration
- none
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