Tomi Adeyemi’s Children of Blood and Bone is a powerful West African-inspired fantasy and the start of the Legacy of Orisha series. In a land where magic has been brutally stamped out, a young woman gets one dangerous chance to bring it back.
Get the Children of Blood and Bone Audiobook on AmazonListen on Audible · also in Kindle & printWhat Children of Blood and Bone is about
Children of Blood and Bone is set in the kingdom of Orisha, where magic once flourished until a ruthless king had the magic-wielders, called maji, slaughtered and their power suppressed. Zelie, who lost her mother in that purge, carries the memory of what was taken from her people.
When a chance arises to restore magic, Zelie sets out on a perilous journey alongside her brother and an unlikely ally, pursued by a prince determined to stop her. Inspired by West African mythology, it’s an epic YA fantasy about oppression, resistance, family, and the fight to reclaim what was lost.
| Author | Tomi Adeyemi |
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Why Children of Blood and Bone is great on audio
The sweeping world and high stakes make the Children of Blood and Bone audiobook an engaging fantasy listen, with the alternating perspectives bringing each character to life.
Who should listen
For readers who love epic YA fantasy, mythology-inspired worlds, and stories about resistance and justice. It deals with violence and oppression, so it leans older-teen and up.
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How to listen to Children of Blood and Bone
Children of Blood and Bone is available on Audible and Amazon. If you’re new to Audible you can listen with a free trial, or buy the audiobook (also in Kindle and print) on Amazon.
Get the Children of Blood and Bone Audiobook on AmazonListen on Audible · also in Kindle & printFrequently asked questions
Is it part of a series?
Yes – it’s the first book in Tomi Adeyemi’s Legacy of Orisha series.
How can I listen to the audiobook?
It’s available on Audible and Amazon. New Audible members can start with a free trial, or buy it on Amazon.
What inspired the world?
It draws on West African mythology and culture for its setting, magic, and names.
Is it suitable for younger teens?
It’s young-adult fantasy with violence and heavy themes, so it’s best for older teens and up.