Ananya Singh, 11th Grade
Book Review of Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
This unique tale follows the journey of a young yet ambitious girl named Zelie. She is a maji and therefore possess’ magic. One of her most recognizable traits is her long silver hair, a signature trait of all maji. She lives in the Kingdom of Orisha. Unfortunately, the king of Orisha has snatched magic from all the maji in an incident called the Raid. In the process, Zelie lost her mom and has never been the same. Since the Raid, Zelie has been living under the radar, secretly practicing magic with a group of individuals that want to bring magic back. Throughout her life, all the maji have been treated poorly and Zelie finally decided that enough was enough. She embarks on a trip to retrieve 3 sacred objects in order to bring back magic. Along the way, she faces countless battles and is forced to work with people she never thought she would meet. Does she succeed? Read the book to find out. Coming from someone who is not an avid reader, this book was different. It was engaging which encouraged me to read it to the very end. The exciting plot and the development of the characters make this book a definite read. I was able to connect with Zelie despite not facing the same things she faced.If you’re a fan of fantasy books or just have some free time be sure to pick up Children of Blood and Bone.
Final Rating : 4.5 out of 5
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