Fantasy · Young adult
Children of Blood and Bone
In a West African-inspired kingdom, magic was wiped out by a brutal king, and those with the potential to wield it are persecuted. A young woman whose mother was killed races to bring magic back with the help of a runaway princess and her brother.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 2018
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 873
- Format
- Book 1 of 3 in Legacy of Orïsha
Read this if you want an energetic, high-stakes young-adult fantasy about oppression and rebellion.
Skip this if you want a gentle story, as the book has a lot of fight scenes and shifting points of view.
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Quick answers about Children of Blood and Bone
- What is Children of Blood and Bone about?
- In a West African-inspired kingdom, magic was wiped out by a brutal king, and those with the potential to wield it are persecuted. A young woman whose mother was killed races to bring magic back with the help of a runaway princess and her brother.
- Who should read Children of Blood and Bone?
- Read it if you want an energetic, high-stakes young-adult fantasy about oppression and rebellion. Skip it if you want a gentle story, as the book has a lot of fight scenes and shifting points of view.
- How long and how fast is Children of Blood and Bone?
- It is a fast-paced, long read of about 873 pages, first published in 2018.
- Does Children of Blood and Bone have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Violence, Death, Prejudice, Torture.
- Can I borrow Children of Blood and Bone for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Children of Blood and Bone; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after Children of Blood and Bone?
- Readers who liked it often move on to The Hunger Games, Red Rising, An Ember in the Ashes.
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