Zélie Adebola remembers when the soil of Orïsha hummed with magic. Burners ignited flames, Tiders beckoned waves, and Zelie’s Reaper mother summoned forth souls.

But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, maji were targeted and 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 the enemy.

“You know how to win,” she says. “Just make sure you know when to fight.”

― Tomi Adeyemi, Children of Blood and Bone

I honestly don’t know what to write about this book. While reading this book (way before I read authors note) I repeatedly felt like author is trying to send a massage. Like she is trying to tell, every life matters. Black Lives Matter.. And when I read authors note, it was all the prove I needed to confirm what I felt.

I loved the way author used West African Mythologies. The magic sources and the gods (I really have no idea about the original West African Mythologies, Its my first book that deals with it.) Truthfully speaking, it attracted me so much that I am thinking about reading more about West African Mythologies. (Any idea from where I can get it??)

Its a book about oppression, about fighting for justice, about death of dear ones, about love, about loss… all with just a tint of magic.

Before starting this book, I have only heard good staffs about it, but nothing prepared me for the ride it took me in. Like any YA there is love interests, but nobody will be able to guess how that will play role in ones life. Now, I don’t know what to do with my life except eagerly waiting for the next book of the series.

A HUGE 5 STARS!!!

What a DEBUT girl!!!

**Slow claps**

I am dieing to have a physical copy of this one in my collection ❤

Read it if you like YA and Fantasy.. You will fall in love with Orïsha like I did..

Did you read the book? Please share your views with me..

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