Tomi Adeyemi

Tomi Adeyemi is a Nigerian-American novelist best known for the Legacy of Orïsha fantasy series, which begins with Children of Blood and Bone.

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Children of Blood and Bone: A fantasy novel by Tomi Adeyemi and the first book in the Legacy of Orïsha series. Adeyemi’s debut novel introduced the kingdom, characters, and magic system that define her best-known work.
Children of Virtue and Vengeance: The second novel in Tomi Adeyemi’s Legacy of Orïsha fantasy series. Its sequel continues Adeyemi’s exploration of political conflict after magic returns to Orïsha.
Macmillan Publishers: An international publishing company founded in London in 1843. Macmillan’s imprint Henry Holt published Adeyemi’s Legacy of Orïsha novels.
Children of Blood and Bone film: The planned screen adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s novel Children of Blood and Bone. The adaptation extends the novel’s reach beyond publishing and has drawn attention to its cinematic prospects.
Legacy of Orïsha: A fantasy novel series by Tomi Adeyemi set in the fictional West African-inspired kingdom of Orïsha. This series is the central body of work associated with Adeyemi.
Children of Anguish and Anarchy: The third novel in Tomi Adeyemi’s Legacy of Orïsha fantasy series. This concluding installment completes the trilogy begun by Adeyemi’s debut.
Henry Holt and Company: An American publishing imprint founded in 1866 and now part of Macmillan Publishers. Henry Holt acquired and published Adeyemi’s debut, helping launch the series commercially.
#PublishingPaidMe: A social-media campaign in 2020 comparing book advances received by authors of different racial backgrounds. The campaign made disparities in publishing advances visible, a concern often discussed alongside Adeyemi’s breakthrough.
West African mythology: The diverse religious narratives and traditions of peoples across West Africa. Adeyemi adapted Yoruba deities and traditions into the magic and cosmology of Orïsha.
BookTok: The book-focused community and recommendation culture on TikTok. Online book communities helped sustain discussion and circulation of Adeyemi’s series.