A review by aishaayoosh
Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi

5.0

I could not put this book down- it went with me everywhere and I took it out everywhere. Even border control at the airport had me at *ahem* because I was lost in another world.

The world of the Orisha!!!

Based on the map of Nigeria a new mythical world is created of places familiar and unfamiliar... new tribes emerge, fairy tale creatures transpire.

The language of magic chosen as Yoruba - the Diviners call upon Oyá - the goddess of Orisha. I could see my self chanting with Zelie the incantations to will her powers... ‘oya ba mi soro....’ - It is such an enchanting book and I’m screaming hoping they make a movie out of it!!

To summarise I love how Temi has written this. Within this she has brought to the forefront the black lives matter movement and anyone powerless in the face of oppression ...it will leave you feeling empowered!! It certainly did for me.
Buy this book, read it, then buy it for all your mates!!

There’s a part 2 - aaahhhhhhhhh!!!!