by Namrata Considered to be one of the most anticipated Young Adult Debut novels of the year, Children of Blood and Bone written by Nigerian-American author Tomi Adeyemi, is an exhilarating read. Tomi Adeyemi is a creative-writing coach based in San Diego, California. Her creative writing blog has been named one of the 101 best websites for writers by Writer’s Digest. Revolving around the fantasy world of Orisha the story is based on the age old paradigm of good v/s evil and takes us to world of Zelie Adebola. Though Zelie is the primary character and one that is simply perfect, there are other characters that make the story engaging. Apart from Zelie’s brother Tzain and the king in waiting Inan, one character that grows onto the reader is that of Princess Amari. While Zelie is depicted as a fierce warrior who is fighting for what’s her, we have Princess Amari on the other hand who is struggling to find a voice in the beginning and then gradually becomes stronger. It is interesting to watch the camaraderie between them and witness their transformation. Zelie is dark and poor. She is still mourning for the death of her mother by the king and yet there is nothing that can stop her from achieving all that she is determined to. You never know your real strength, till being strong is the only option left. They live up to these words: “No matter how much I crave peace, the Gods have other plans.” The story is told from multiple POVs, that of Zenie, Amari and Inan. Each one of them is seamlessly interwoven ensuring the reader is on a marathon roller coaster ride. The detailing in each and every character is mind blowing and so is the elaborate description of the elaborate war scenes. There are no loose ends in the book with a tightly woven plot and the climax is one that leaves the reader high in anticipation. There is a little bit of everything in this book, magic realism, fantasy, romance, adventure, action, thrill, mystery, suspense, emotions, high octane drama and all in perfect dosage. With a captivating narrative the author has ensured there is not a single dull moment in the book. Her prose is magnificent. There is something or the other happening in every single paragraph which ensures the reader is on tenterhooks till the end and perhaps even after that. With unexpected twists and turns, this book is one where you simply cannot predict what will happen next. I also loved the way the author talks about our obsession with the fair skin. All the characters in the book are black and the way they shine is something that can only be experienced and not expressed! She has even spoken about how we are encouraged to powder our faces to lighten our complexions and also avoid going out or playing in the sun for the fear of becoming darker. Such intricate details make this magical tale more humane and believable. Author Tomi Adeyemi successfully manages to create a parallel universe which is full of magical possibilities. Orisha comes alive in front of your eyes, not only because there is a map accompanying the book but also because the minutest detail has been so well thought of by the author that you cannot help but be awestruck. The descriptions, the magic, divide and the history are all brilliantly elucidated, making it seem animated. Hats off to the author for executing such an immaculate world building! The most admirable part of the book is the metaphorical representation used for different issues faced by us currently. The way the Diviners are oppressed because of their magical powers, their powers making others insecure, the way their magic is taken away and buried, the way their beliefs challenged and how they decide to unite against it all to bring back magic to Orisha. Sounds familiar, isn’t it? The author has weaved many strong messages in this one book for each one of us. From racism to oppression, this story deals with all of it and still doesn’t sound preachy. Everything about this book is simply perfect – An exciting plot, relatable characters, cute romance, superb action and flawless writing. It is an epic read by all means. Though this is a lengthy read, it is a pure treat to devour those pages. Strongly recommended, for its sheer grandeur and enthusing message this book holds for each one of us. Let this book be the reminder for us to accept ourselves for all that we are and stand up against any injustice that is forced upon us. Let it inspire each one of us to dream and to fight for those dreams. Buy "Children of Blood and Bone" by Tomi Adeyemi here. Trigger/Content warning: This book has scenes of brutal murder, physical abuse, torture and attempted rape.
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