Children of Blood and Bone
Readers rate it 4.0 (584 on Hardcover)
543 pages · Released Mar 6, 2018 · Henry Holt Books For Young Readers
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This West African-inspired fantasy explores themes of oppression, resistance, and personal agency in a richly imagined world. While the story contains significant violence and traumatic themes including loss, death, and systemic persecution, it pairs these with powerful messages about courage, hope, and fighting for justice. The characters are complex and morally nuanced, and the cultural worldbuilding offers substantial educational value. Best suited for mature teens who can engage with darker fantasy themes.
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Zľie Adebola remembers when the soil of Ors̐ha hummed with magic. Burners ignited flames, Tiders beckoned waves, and Zľie's Reaper mother summoned forth souls. Zľie Adebola remembers when the soil of Ors̐ha hummed with magic. Burners ignited flames, Tiders beckoned waves, and Zľie's Reaper mother summoned forth souls.
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- Young Adult Fiction
- Strong Character Development
- Loveable Characters
- A mix driven
- Diverse Characters
- Unloveable Characters
- Plot driven
- Weak Character Development
- Not Diverse Characters
- Vernon
- Character driven
- Adventurous
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ISBN 9781250170972 · Henry Holt Books For Young Readers