Children of Blood and Bone - Tomi Adeyemi
Conclusion: Sorry But You Lost Me Welcome to the book that changed our rating system. Originally, this book would have fallen into "Frankly, I Didn't Care". But that didn't work because I did care. I cared a lot. Right until the halfway point. Which was so frustrating because I was so excited about reading this and absolutely loved the first part. Here's why this book isn't rated "Worth It": The first half of this book is a complete delight. Fascinating world. Great main character. Such excellent plotting . The book moves you along at a quick pace, with increasingly difficult tasks--sell a fish, save a princess, restore magic by traveling to a hidden island. I was having the time of my life! And the world she's created--stunning. From the story of how magic came to be, to the description of Zelie's town and family. I especially love that Zelie is a female character who feels rage. What a breathe of fresh air! So what went wrong? ...