4.75/5
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“As it fades, I see the truth - in plain sight, yet hidden all along. We are all children of blood and bone. All instruments of vengeance and virtue. This truth holds me close, rocking me like a child in a mother's arms. It binds me in its love as death swallows me in its grasp.”

What an extraordinary book! I was reluctant to try out this book because of the hype but I am so glad I did. The story was investing and all of the characters were interesting to read about. Zelie might be my favourite to read about (Inan too). My only critique is how one of the main characters changes their stance on things quickly and too conveniently. And am I the only one who thinks Inan is like Zuko? ( )

Und wieder mal Fantasy zur Abwechslung. Hier hatte ich eigentlich mehr erwartet - was ich bekommen habe, ist ein Fantasyroman mit einem interessanten Setting, aber relativ eindimensionalen Charakteren und ein bis zwei eher schwachen Liebesgeschichten. Natürlich muss man dazu sagen, dass ich ja auch nicht die eigentliche Zielgruppe bin. Als Jugendliche hätte ich das wahrscheinlich anders gesehen. Aber gerade mit Fantasyromanen und Dystopien aus dem Bereich Young Adult habe ich zuvor schon gute Erfahrungen gemacht, deshalb habe ich es versucht. ( )

First of all, thank you Bookishfirst, Macmillian Publishing Company, and Tomi Adeyemi for an arc of "Children of Blood and Bone". As I finish a book, I always have in mind how I will rate it. I then look at other reviews before I write and post mine (not that this information will change my opinion, but to give me an idea of what other readers think/feel). 99% if the time, my rating is in league with others. However, I found the reviews of "Children of Blood and Bone" to have a wide range of ratings. I personally found this novel to be entertaining, fast-paced, and a good read for YA and adult readers alike. The fantasy genre is usually not the main genre that I would gravitate towards. However, I found Ms. Adeymi's novel to be an exceptionally well-written, full of interesting and diverse characters, a unique plot, and settings that are so well described, that you can envision the scenes. If you are looking for an entertaining, well-written fantasy read, I would recommend this novel. ( )

2023 Advent, Day 19: I thought this was a good story with compelling world building. I have already started on the sequel ( )

Mimi notice the social media storm on this one and saved a few links (first one broken)

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