CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE Tomi Adeyemi conjures a stunning world of dark magic and danger in her West African-inspired fantasy debut, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Sabaa Tahir.They killed my mother.They took our magic.They tried to bury us. Now we rise.Zlie Adebola remembers when the soil of Or¯sha hummed with magic. Burners ignited flames, Tiders beckoned waves, and Zlies Reaper mother summoned forth souls.But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, maji were killed, leaving Zlie without a mother and her people without hope.Now Zlie has one chance to bring back magic and strike against the monarchy. With the help of a rogue princess, Zlie 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 Zlie herself as she struggles to control her powers•and her growing feelings for an enemy."Twenty-four-year-old Tomi Adeyemis YA debut is looking like a phenomenon." •Entertainment WeeklyThe next big thing in literature and film.•EbonyOne of the biggest young adult fiction debut book deals of the year. Aside from a compelling plot and a strong-willed heroine as the protagonist, the book deals with larger themes, like race and power, that are being discussed in real time.•Teen VogueA remarkable achievement.•Campus LatelyTomi Adeyemi is about to take both the literature and film world by storm.•Jet