Listen "Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi"
Episode Synopsis
Tomi Adeyemi’s Children of Blood and Bone is a captivating fantasy novel set in a world where magic has been eradicated. The text follows Zélie, a young diviner, who struggles with the suppression of magic, the prejudice against her people, and the loss of her mother. It also introduces Inan, the prince of Orïsha, who harbors secrets of his own and faces the consequences of his father's actions. The book introduces a complex world where magic is both a source of power and oppression, highlighting themes of resistance, rebellion, and the search for identity.
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