EPISODE · Oct 15, 2025 · 46 MIN
Children of Blood and Bone is a great fantasy for YA and adults
from Nerdy Romantics Podcast · host Y. M. Nelson
Y. M. Nelson and guest Staci discuss the folklore, the appeal, and the plot of the best selling fantasy Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi.Topics we discuss:First impressions of the bookThe lack of African folklore in American cultureZelie and the heroine's journeyRacism and Colorism in Children of Blood and BoneGrowing into a leader - The reluctant hero tropeComing of Age for other main characters and their arcsHow the premise-getting magic back-fits in with the storyShow us some love with a text!Support the show#booktube #movietube⚠ *Note: some links to book recommendations are affiliate links. This means I receive a small commission when you buy. This does not affect the price you pay.📰 Subscribe to my newsletter for my latest releases and podcast show notes https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/🤝🏾Be a part of our Patreon community https://patreon.com/authorymnelson📕 See my romances and romantic women's fiction novels https://ymnelson.com/books➕Follow me on my other channels: FB | Threads | Instagram | Tiktok | GoodreadsInstagram: https://instagram.com/authorymnelsonFacebook: https://facebook.com/authorymnelsonTikTok https://tiktok.com/@authorymnelsonThreads: https://www.threads.net/@authorymnelsonGoodreads: https://goodreads.com/authorymnelson🦜Tell someone about the Nerdy Romantics Podcast!
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