The land of Orïsha has not seen peace, ever since the raid. Since Magic disappeared. The children of Blood and Bone is The legacy of Orïsha. It is an amazing fiction thriller that will make your heart beat faster with every word you read. It features the adventure of Zèlie adebola in her pursuit to retrieve magic back in the blood of the sacred and rare Maji. Zèlie, along with her elder brother Tzain, must defeat the murder of her mother, the tyrannical king Saran. An unexpected help comes her way, from Princess Amari. Daughter of Saran. Amari brings along an Artefact, vital to bring back magic. The trio longed for a peaceful journey, but clearly the gods had other plans. They are constantly under attack by the monarchy, led by Crown prince Inan, who is hell bent on retrieving the stolen artefact. Only to his surprise that the fugitive he chases is none other than his own blood. War lurks in Orïsha. And surrendering is no more a choice.
It is an Epigrammatic Fantasy novel and has a thick plot with captivating suspenses and a curious climax. Though a fantasy, this book depicts a realistic struggle against police brutality which was Tomi Adeyemi’s initial inspiration. The novel initiates the importance of righteousness, friendship and love. The West – African setting gives the novel a unique experience as compared to that of other young adult books. The book features deities and rituals from Yorubian mythology. This is a felicitous book for all fantasy and thrillers loving readers!
