The Children of Blood and Bones by Tomi Adeyemi is a novel with great potential. Adeyemi's debut novel is a Nigerian -inspired magic fantasy where you meet the three young main characters, Zélie, Amari, and Inan, on their quest to change the kingdom of Orïsha. The book covers topics
of oppression and prejudice against different cultures. Inan, the series potential anti-hero, is my favorite character out of the three. He is a flawed crown prince who wants to improve his kingdom by getting rid of magic permanently but improve the lives of the Maji. Inan’s character has so much growth potential, and I'm excited to see his journey over the next two books.

I do have questions about some of the historical background of Orïsha. Adeyemi never fully develops the complex backstory of the relationship between the monarchy and the Maji, specifically how these two cultures evolved separately from each other. How these two factions end up in this "war" is never explained. I hope in the next book Adeyemi grows as a writer and gives a better background to the story. Overall for a debut novel, Adeyemi does a good job, and I would give the book 4 stars.