Tomi Adeyemi - Children of Blood and Bone

In a West African-inspired fantasy world, Children of Blood and Bone follows Zélie Adebola, a young maji whose people were brutally suppressed by a tyrannical king. On "The Raid," the king's forces eradicated magic and slaughtered Zélie's mother and thousands of other maji, leaving the survivors as second-class citizens. Zélie's chance for revenge arrives when she encounters Princess Amari, a rogue royal who has stolen a sacred scroll capable of restoring magic. Joined by Zélie's older brother, Tzain, the trio embarks on a dangerous quest to complete a ritual and bring back magic before the monarchy can stop them. They are relentlessly pursued by the crown prince, Inan, who is determined to quash any hope of magic's return, even as he struggles with a secret connection to it himself. The story explores powerful themes of prejudice, oppression, and hope, drawing parallels to real-world injustices. The adventure is filled with perilous trials, complex character dynamics, and a world rich with mythology, as Zélie fights to reclaim her heritage and strike a blow for justice.