Children of Blood and Bone (Legacy of Orisha, 1)

Children of Blood and Bone is a steep dive into a world of Yoruba mythology, where the themes of ancestry and the power of the Orishas come alive. The story unfolds through the eyes of three characters: Zelie, a fierce daughter of a slain maji, struggles to bring magic back to her people after a devastating raid that stripped the land of its magic. Then there's Inan, who is torn between his father's oppressive beliefs and the truth of his own heart, and his sister Amari, who takes a bold leap into the unknown after losing a dear friend. As I finally cracked open my long-awaited copy, I found myself tangled in a whirlwind of emotions. The audiobook added its own layer of complexity—keeping up with the intricacies of the plot required me to backtrack more often than I'd like to admit. There were moments when I felt overwhelmed by the intertwining narratives and the weighty themes trying to navigate between the violence and budding romances? I was a little surprised by the author's note stating the read was supposed to shed light on the presence of racism - against a fantasy backdrop? While I grasped the concept of oppression, the exploration of racism felt like a labyrinth that I struggled to navigate. Despite the challenges, this was a solid read. Definitely targeted on the scope of YA

Epic. MUST read. Seriously, enough said. Go read it

This was a book I read with a book club. I never would have chosen it on my own, but I really liked it!

LOVEEEE THIS!!!

Part 1 of a great trilogy.