Children of Blood and Bone - Tomi Adeyemi

The new J.K. Rowling (Entertainment Weekly conjures a stunning world of dark magic and danger in her West African-inspired fantasy debut--the launch volume of her Legacy of Orisha series, now in paperback. \nInstant New York Times Bestseller \nNew York Times Notable Children's Books of 2018 \nTIME Top 10 Best YA and Children's Books of 2018 \nNPR's Book Concierge 2018 Great Reads List \nBuzzfeed's 24 Best YA Books of 2018 \nBustle's Top 25 Best Young Adults Books of 2018 \n2018 Kirkus Prize Finalist \nYALSA William C. Morris YA Debut Award Finalist \nPaste Magazine's 30 Best YA Novels of 2018 \nNewsweek's 61 Best Books from 2018 \nBoston Globe's Best Children's Books of 2018 \nPublishers Weekly Best YA Books of 2018 \nSchool Library Journal Best Books of 2018 \n \nWith five starred reviews, Tomi Adeyemi's West African-inspired fantasy Legacy of Or sha series debut, and instant #1 New York Times Bestseller, Children of Blood and Bone conjures a world of magic and danger, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Sabaa Tahir.They killed my mother. \nThey took our magic. \nThey tried to bury us.Now we rise.Z lie Adebola remembers when the soil of Or sha hummed with magic. Burners ignited flames, Tiders beckoned waves, and Z lie's Reaper mother summoned forth souls.But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, maji were killed, leaving Z lie without a mother and her people without hope.Now Z lie has one chance to bring back magic and strike against the monarchy. With the help of a rogue princess, Z lie must outwit and outrun the crown prince, who is hell-bent on eradicating magic for good.Danger lurks in Or sha, where snow leoponaires prowl and vengeful spirits wait in the waters. Yet the greatest danger may be Z lie herself as she struggles to control her powers and her growing feelings for an enemy.A phenomenon. --Entertainment WeeklyThe epic I've been waiting for. --New York Times-bestselling author Marie Lu You will be changed. You will be ready to rise up and reclaim your own magic --New York Times-bestselling author Dhonielle ClaytonThe next big thing in literature and film. --EbonyOne of the biggest young adult fiction debut book deals of the year. --Teen VogueThis title has Common Core connections. \n \nInstant New York Times Bestseller \nNew York Times Notable Children's Books of 2018 \nTIME Top 10 Best YA and Children's Books of 2018 \nNPR's Book Concierge 2018 Great Rea