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Colorism, Prejudice, and Power in Children of Blood and Bone

October 4, 2023May 14, 2023 Gazedreamer

Children of Blood and Bone is a fascinating novel that explores the themes of colorism, prejudice, and power. The story is set in a fantastical city inspired by, I imagine, Lagos, Nigeria, where magic has been outlawed and the diviners, … Continue reading Colorism, Prejudice, and Power in Children of Blood and Bone

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Racism, Oppression, and Magic in Tomi Adeyemi’s Children of Blood and Bone

October 2, 2023May 11, 2023 Gazedreamer

I started reading the book Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi (in 2019). Before I even finished the first chapter, I knew this book was good. In this story, there are Black people who have magical powers and … Continue reading Racism, Oppression, and Magic in Tomi Adeyemi’s Children of Blood and Bone

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