1 / 2Children of Blood and Bone — YA fantasy novel
Children of Blood and Bone is the first book in Tomi Adeyemi’s Legacy of Orïsha YA fantasy series. Set in a West African-inspired world, it follows Zélie’s attempt to restore magic while evading a ruthless monarchy.
At a glance
- First novel in the Legacy of Orïsha series, featuring a magic system tied to different clans.
- The story follows Zélie as she joins a rogue princess and confronts a prince determined to eradicate magic.
- The listing gives a reading age of 12–15 years and a 544-page print length.
Often bought together
Pros and cons
Pros
- A detailed fantasy setting draws on West African inspiration, mythology and magic.
- The plot combines a quest to restore magic with political conflict and character relationships.
- Customer feedback describes the story as gripping, emotionally engaging and easy to read.
Technical specifications
10 specifications| Publisher | Macmillan Children's Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 8 Mar. 2018 |
| Edition | Main Market |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 544 pages |
| Reading age | 12 - 15 years |
| ISBN-10 | 9781509871353 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-13 | 978-1509871353 |
| Weight listed | 955 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13.1 x 3.4 x 19.7 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- YA fantasy readers looking for magic, mythology and political conflict.
- Readers interested in a long first instalment in a connected series.
- Teen readers within the listing’s stated 12–15 age range.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a standalone story, as this is the first book in a series and the listing points to continuing instalments.
- Buyers preferring a short read, as the print edition is listed at 544 pages.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback highlights an engaging, gripping story, readable prose, developed characters and strong emotional involvement. Those are reader impressions rather than guarantees, but they may appeal to buyers seeking an immersive fantasy. The overall rating distribution is mostly five- and four-star, with a smaller share of lower ratings, so experiences are not uniformly positive.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the story as engaging and gripping.
- Feedback praises the characters and the emotional pull of the narrative.
- Customers say the book is easy to read.
Frequently asked questions
What is Children of Blood and Bone about?
It follows Zélie in Orïsha as she seeks to bring back magic and resist a monarchy that has targeted people with magical powers.
Is this the first book in a series?
Yes. The listing identifies it as the first book in the Legacy of Orïsha series.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 544 pages.
What reading age does the listing give?
It lists a reading age of 12–15 years.
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