Tomi Adeyemi is a Nigerian-American writer and creative writing coach based in San Diego, California. After graduating Harvard University with an honors degree in English literature, she received a fellowship that allowed her to study West African mythology, religion, and culture in Salvador, Brazil. Her first novel is Children of Blood and Bone. When she's not working on her novels or watching BTS music videos, she can be found blogging and teaching creative writing on her website.
Black Girl Magic indeed! . . . it storms the boundaries of
imagination.
*The New York Times, on Children of Blood and
Bone*
Infused with rich mythology of west Africa, Adeyemi’s lush
world-building and consummate plotting breathes new life into a YA
fantasy epic. Themes of oppression and racism resonate all too
strongly in today’s political climate. The cliffhanger ending may
leave some readers reeling but, rest assured, this is first in a
trilogy.
*Observer, on Children of Blood and Bone*
Epic fantasy YA debut of magic and war.
*Guardian, on Children of Blood and Bone*
Tomi Adeyemi has created a lush, vibrant world, full of legend and
lore, more than enough to sate even the most ravenous fantasy
fan.
*Melinda Salisbury, author Sin Eater’s Daughter on
Children of Blood and Bone*
This highly anticipated fantasy novel earned its 23-year-old
Nigerian-American author a seven-figure deal. The first instalment
of a three-part young adult trilogy, it draws on African myth and
folklore and was reportedly inspired by the Black Lives Matters
movement. The film rights were snapped up before the book was even
published.
*Irish Independent, on Children of Blood and Bone*
Tomi Adeyemi spins a luxe tale of magic, adventure, and forbidden
love . . . Fans of Leigh Bardugo and Game of Thrones will gobble
this up.
*Buzzfeed, on Children of Blood and Bone*
The Harry Potter I should have had.
*MostlyLit Podcast, on Children of Blood and Bone*
All our bookselling instincts tell us Children of Blood and Bone is
a book apart.
*Waterstones Loves, on Children of Blood and Bone*
The second book in Tomi Adeyemi’s West African-inspired Legacy of
Orïsha trilogy, following on from the highly acclaimed Children of
Blood and Bone. Tomi Adeyemi has been billed as the next JK
Rowling. Read the series and let us know if you agree
*Muddy Stilettos*
Tomi Adeyem's epic fantasy debut Children of Blood and Bone, was a
publishing sensation, and her much-anticipated sequel, Children of
Virtue and Vengeance, does not disappoint, as Zelie and Amari
discover that bringing magic back to Orisha comes with its own set
of problems. Black Panther with magic
*Irish Independent*
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