I’ve been doing some reading, and I thought this is a good
series. I thought the books were a good representation of characters of color.
I was a bit reminded of reading Octavia Butler, but Ms. Butler wrote science
fiction, and this is fantasy. I enjoyed reading
about the world of Orisha that Ms. Adeyemi built. The first book, Children of
Blood and Bone, was sooooooo good that I pre-ordered the second book, Children
of Virtue and Vengeance. I enjoyed the second book as well, not like the
first, but I must admit that the end threw me for a loop, but it makes me
curious to see how the series is going to wrap up. The characters and their journeys
are interesting. I admit that I’m usually not a fan of the first-person point
of view and multiple points of view, but Ms. Adeyemi manages to weave a great
story. I’m glad I picked up that first book in the series and decided to read.
If you have the opportunity during this time of shelter in place, I suggest
that you curl up with these novels. I don’t think you will be disappointed.
