Children of Blood and Bone (Legacy of Orisha Book 1)

Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi is a West African-inspired fantasy about Zélie Adebola, a young girl whose mother was killed and whose people lost their magic under a tyrannical king. Determined to restore magic and fight the monarchy, Zélie teams up with a rogue princess while evading the crown prince and mastering her own powers. Set in the dangerous, magical land of Orïsha, the story explores courage, revenge, and the struggle to reclaim what was taken. The book is the first in the Legacy of Orïsha series, celebrated for its thrilling adventure, rich world-building, and powerful themes of resilience and empowerment.