Children of Blood and Bone is a 2018 young adult romantic fantasy novel by Nigerian-American novelist Tomi Adeyemi. The book, Adeyemi's debut novel and the first in her Legacy of Orïsha trilogy, follows heroine Zélie Adebola as she attempts to restore magic to the kingdom of Orïsha, following the ruling class kosidáns' brutal suppression of ...

Mar 6, 2018 · With the help of a rogue princess, Zélie must outwit and outrun the crown prince, who is hell-bent on eradicating magic for good. Danger lurks in Orïsha, where snow leoponaires prowl and vengeful spirits wait in the waters. Yet the greatest danger may be Zélie herself as she struggles to control her powers and her growing feelings for an enemy.

Mar 6, 2018 · Tomi Adeyemi’s debut novel is the start of what promises to be an epic, addictive new series. The Children of Blood and Bone is influenced by Adeyemi’s West African heritage, and in it she bends religious deities (the Orïsha) and a …

6 days ago · Children of Blood and Bone will be directed by Prince-Bythewood, who previously helmed 2020's The Old Guard and 2022's The Woman King. She will also be co-writing the screenplay alongside Adeyemi.

Instances of police brutality against people of color in America catalyzed Adeyemi’s debut novel, Children of Blood and Bone. In 2012, a police officer fatally shot African American high school student Trayvon Martin as he was walking home from a convenience store.

Jan 23, 2025 · After years of speculation, Children of Blood and Bone is finally set to debut as Hollywood's next blockbuster fantasy franchise. In 2018, author Tomi Adeyemi released her bestselling YA novel of ...

Jan 22, 2025 · Thuso Mbedu, Amandla Stenberg, Damson Idris and Tosin Cole to Star in ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ at Paramount (EXCLUSIVE) Gina Prince-Bythewood directs the film adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi ...

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Feb 27, 2024 · Magic and danger abound in the first book of Tomi Adeyemi's groundbreaking West African-inspired fantasy series. The fight continues as Zélie struggles to unite a divided kingdom in the stunning follow-up to Children of Blood and Bone. Tomi Adeyemi’s #1 New York Times bestselling Legacy of Orïsha series comes to an earthshaking conclusion.

Mar 6, 2018 · Tomi Adeyemi's Children of Blood and Bone conjures a stunning world of dark magic and danger in her #1 New York Times bestselling West African-inspired young adult fantasy debut.