Loved this book - the narration is amazing!

Finally a fresh take of the fantasy novel! I love Tolkien, but it seems every fantasy novel since his masterpiece has been a derivative of his work. Tomi Adeyemi breaks the mold with her tales of magic and intrigue in an African tribal setting that feels all the more authentic for the fantastic work of the narrator.

Ah-mazing narrator!!!!

would like it

Such an amazing book.

The Most exciting Audio Book heard! ABSOLUTELY Loved it!

Amazing book! I quickly became obsessed!

beautifully written and spoken. heart-opening and poignant.

i think there is more truth in this story then people know if we all stand as one we could over come the darkest and bring back the light that has love joy faith not this evil that darkest holds in it hands

Engaging well written tale. Easy to listen to.

I enjoyed this book, no.. Loved It!

This book was so amazing. Even though I’m supposed to be doing my homework for the university, I cannot put this book down. As soon as I wake up I have to hear it in my ears in order for me to get my day started. right now I am on an the sequel now.

A good read

I'm in love

Fantastic story! Outstanding narration! Riveting plot line, can't wait to hear book 2! Thank you for such a meaningful arc, the time for it is right!

The narration was phenomenal! Really brought the story to life! The book was long but I was entertained the entire way.

This was an amazing read. From the storyline to the character development. Loved it!

great adventure, characters well thought out, ready to read the next series “Children of Virtue and Vengeance”

Great story! Well narrated! I was pulled in from the start.

I was referred this book by the Jimmy Fallon book club and I was not ... It was amazing kept me on the edge of my seat when I was driving And I would highly recommend everybody reading or listening to this book!

The world building was really in-depth and interesting, and the book overall was engaging. However, the characters seemed two-dimensional and inconsistent

I loved loved this book! For the last week, I couldn't wait to get off work and see what was in store for Zélie. Tomi Adeyemi is a master storyteller that successfully brought the world of Orisha to life for me. A world full of beauty, horror and destruction. Characters came to life with such passion and vivid descriptions that I was able to clearly picture them in my mind, feel them in my soul. Tomi's clear mastery in the art of writing made this book such a joy to read, and at times emotionally draining. I say this because there were so many moments throughout the story that depicted first time or overwhelming feelings and emotions and experiences that I was personally left emotionally drained. I guess that just proves how drawn into the world of Orisha I became. My only disappointment came in the epilogue where a social issue was tied to the story. While I agree 110% with the opinion and the eloquence with which it was written, I didn't want to read it there at that time. The message and parallels in the book were not lost to me while reading the book. I applauded and reveared the subtle message throughout the book. Reading is a temporary escape from a world that can be cruel and unrelenting. Let me compare and contrast. Let's do it in book clubs and dissertations, in classrooms, interviews, and debates. Not in the book. Lastly, let me end on a positive note: The final message in the book so poignantly written that we are all "Children of Blood and Bone" gave me great comfort and hope. I loved this book. I can't wait for the next book to be released in 12/19... I have preordered! If it is written as well as the first I am sure to be as impatient for the third. Thank you @tomiadeyemi for bringing Orisha to life for me.

What an amazing read! We need more books like this! I know many girls and boys of color would enjoy reading and can see themselves within the characters. I would definitely recommend including this book on a syllabus for a fantasy literature course.

I really enjoyed this book, for the most part. I loved following Zeylie, her brother, and newfound friend in the beginning as they all learned about one another and advanced as people and comrades together. The story comes to life with the help of the amazing narration, and the characters don't seem one dimensional. The biggest issue that I have with this book is the flip-flopping of character motivations, which I think could've been structured a little better, but perhaps it will be addressed in the next book in the series.

This book wasn’t half as good as I had hoped it be. The message of colorism and institutional racism is clear but the delivery was mundane. I felt that it was unnecessarily lengthy and didn’t really take me on the adventure I’d hope it would I nearly returned it.

Awakening read that made me fall in love with my culture under the spell of a new perspective!