Bloed en beenderen

Stories like this are the reason I love to read.

I feel as though I've felt a lifetime of emotions taking this journey with these characters. It's a journey I would gladly rejoin, full of love, fear, hope, guilt, anguish, and humor—-reality of humanity at its core.

Tomi is simply a brilliant writer. The multiple perspectives she writes from weaves an intricate and intimate picture of each character, which makes this story much deeper and heartfelt, and real. She tackles an extremely important theme I found throughout the story with such honesty and clarity—perspective, empathy, and understanding. From Inan's “curse” and his true inner feelings, to Amari's experiences shaping who she is and not her birthright, it encapsulates one big message: No matter who we are or where we come from, We Are All Children Of Blood and Bone.

I'll be a loyal reader of this series, and can't wait to see what Tomi Adeyemi writes in the future.