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"A magnificent, heartrending, earthshaking debut." --
New York Times-bestselling author Daniel José Older "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 "Powerful, captivating, and raw--Adeyemi is a talent to watch. Exceptional." --
Kirkus, Starred Review "Adeyemi's devastating debut is a brutal, beautiful tale of revolution, faith, and star-crossed love." --
Publishers Weekly, Starred Review "... 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 "...A refreshing YA fantasy with an all-West African cast of characters that should be on every shelf." --
School Library Journal, Starred Review "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 "Nigerian culture and geography... give this fantasy a distinct flavor, further distinguished by the intensity of emotion." --
Horn Book
"Meet Tomi Adeyemi--the new J.K. Rowling. (Yep, she's that good)."
--Entertainment Weekly "Poses thought-provoking questions about race, class and authority that hold up a warning mirror to our sharply divided society."
-The New York Times "A fast-paced, excellently crafted hero's journey...populated with compelling and nuanced black characters."
-NPR "A debut novel that is nearly impossible to put down."
-USA Today "Adeyemi's writing is beautiful and immersive."
-Tor.com
"A miraculous achievement."
-The Guardian
