Children of Blood & Bone - West African Mythology & YA Fantasy

Final week of Discovery December, looking at fantasy books set outside of Europe. This is Children of Blood & Bone, set in a fantasy version of Nigeria in West Africa.

Zelie remembers the night magic failed. The crown took away her mother and slaughtered every magi over the age of 13. But Zelie thinks she knows how to bring magic back. If she does, she will be able to finally fight back against her oppressors.

We discuss West African Mythology and history. We'll look at the heavy themes of systemic violence and oppression. And we'll discuss the strange delay in publishing the third book.

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[daimon]

Such a thoughtful review! I was looking for a recap before diving into the final book. Thank you :)

[jenniferhodge]

I just finished Children of Blood and Bone and then saw this video was just released! What a great breakdown! I learned so much and am now very excited to read the rest of the series!

[Kialas]

I've read the first and thought it was so good. Your video gave me more background and insight to the works, thank you! Great video!

[jlang]

Well, looks like my TBR just got longer! Also, I'm very excited for Flintlock February!

[williams]

Thank you. You sold me on this series with your excellent video.

[atherisGAY]

Something different than the millionth European set fantasy?
Thank you for the recommendation, it sounds fantastic.

Edit: wow after watching this video, my first video of yours, you talk about a lot of different cultural settings in fantasy, that's neat, I'll check your other videos out

[mandicruz]

Could you do a video like this on Tad Williams’ Memory, Sorrow and Thorn series please?

[jeremyford]

This was such a good review now I can dive into book 3. Thank you.

[Paulovlyra]

3:48 She came to Salvador?? How didn't I know that?...

[TheTalkingCoyote]

I'll give it a try. Thanks, Kronk 😊

[rafaela]

Didn't know the third book's coming out next year, that's great!
Also since Brazil is mentioned, slave trade was still happening here in the 19th century

[RLJSlick]

Sounds like I need to pick these books up ASAP! Great video!

[agentswarley]

I don’t remember why, but I thought children of blood and bone was just okay and dnf’d the series after book 1. It was not for me. Nevertheless, thanks for the great video!

[colinboiTM]

Ok, you sold me. I'm going to get these books.

Another incredible (in my opinion) YA fantasy set in Africa that I would recommend is The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna - I absolutely loved it (I read it in one sitting, it fekt like reading a movie.)

[WhiningMoon]

I’m late to the party but very excited to see the upcoming theme’s! Also your book! Very curious 😊 thank you for this video, I hadn’t heard of this series but it’s on my tbr now 😊

[leonardgreen]

I love what you did with the Star wars clip lol

[nubbiewubbie]

I don’t know a single Yoruba person (that read these books) that doesn’t have a problem with these books 😅