The highly anticipated trailer for Children of Blood and Bone finally dropped on YouTube on July 28, giving fans their first breathtaking look at the long-awaited adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s blockbuster novel. If you’ve been meaning to read the book before the movie arrives, now’s the perfect time. Here’s why this fantasy book is one you should absolutely read. Published in 2018, Children of Blood and Bone marked the stunning debut of Nigerian American author Tomi Adeyemi and launched her bestselling Legacy of Orïsha trilogy. Author and social media star Sylvester Chauke praised the novel in January, writing:“Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi is a captivating read!