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Children of Blood and Bone
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“A magnificent, heartrending, earthshaking debut.
— New York Times-bestselling author Daniel José Older
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High stakes, a captivating fantasy landscape, and a brave heroine worth rooting for make Children of Blood and Bone unlike anything I've ever read.
— Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of Beautiful Creatures and author of The Lovely Reckless
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Powerful, captivating, and raw—Adeyemi is a talent to watch. Exceptional.
— Kirkus, Starred Review
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Adeyemi’s devastating debut is a brutal, beautiful tale of revolution, faith, and star-crossed love.
— Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
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... Adeyemi keeps it fresh with an all-black cast of characters, a meaningful emphasis on fighting for justice, a complex heroine saving her own people, and a brand of magic made more powerful by the strength of heritage and ancestry. Perfect for fans of the expansive fantasy worlds of Leigh Bardugo, Daniel Jose´ Older, and Sabaa Tahir.
— Booklist, Starred Review
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...A refreshing YA fantasy with an all–West African cast of characters that should be on every shelf.
— School Library Journal, Starred Review
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This is an exceptional debut from the author and will have a huge audience desperately waiting for more. Children of Blood and Bone is perfect for fans of Nnedi Okorafor, Nancy Farmer, and Angie Thomas.
— VOYA, Starred Review
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Nigerian culture and geography... give this fantasy a distinct flavor, further distinguished by the intensity of emotion.
— Horn Book
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“Meet Tomi Adeyemi—the new J.K. Rowling. (Yep, she’s that good).
— Entertainment Weekly
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Poses thought-provoking questions about race, class and authority that hold up a warning mirror to our sharply divided society.
— The New York Times
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A fast-paced, excellently crafted hero's journey…populated with compelling and nuanced black characters.
— NPR
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A debut novel that is nearly impossible to put down.
— USA Today
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Adeyemi’s writing is beautiful and immersive.
— Tor.com
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A miraculous achievement.
— The Guardian
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Children of Virtue and VengeanceInstant #1 New York Times BestsellerA GOOD MORNING AMERICA Book Club PickTIME Top 100 Fantasy Books of All TimeTIME 100: Most Influential People of 2020NPR's Best Books of 2019
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Electrifying . . . With this second book Adeyemi brings a new maturity and depth to the series. Her characters are no longer underdogs on a hero’s journey to return magic—now they are leaders who are suffering from the consequences and trauma of their previous quest.
— The New York Times
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Like its predecessor, Children of Virtue and Vengeance is fast-paced and unafraid to ask tough questions about the cyclical nature of oppression and the systems that enforce it.
— TIME
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Relentless even beyond its finish, this is a sure-fire hit.
— Booklist, starred review
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Adeyemi’s thrilling second Legacy of Orïsha novel ups the stakes and expands the series’ mythology while extolling unity and illustrating the futility of hatred and retribution . . . A vivid, visceral tale studded with action and capped with a literary gut-punch.
— Publishers Weekly
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The passion and drama in the writing are as powerful as ever . . . Readers delighted by the complex, politically sophisticated kingdom of Orïsha will cheer its return in this alluring sequel.
— The Horn Book