Nigerian-American writer, New York Times best-seller, and award-winning screenwriter Tomi Adeyemi took the world by storm with her debut novel Children of Blood and Bone. Her vibrant African-inspired magical realms, dynamic storytelling, and compelling characters have captured many. So, if you happen to be a fan of her work, here are some other great finds you’ll also want on your TBR. And make sure you check out her latest release and the final book in the Legacy of Orisha series, Children of Anguish and Anarchy.

Children of Anguish and Anarchy

Children of Anguish and Anarchy by Tomi Adeyemi

On the night Zélie seized the palace, she believed her battles were over with the fall of the monarchy and the rise of the maji. However, she soon found herself imprisoned on a foreign ship, trafficked by iron-skulled warriors. Everything changes when she meets King Baldyr, the ruthless ruler of the Skulls, who seeks to harness her power. As Baldyr’s forces close in and disaster looms over Orïsha, Zélie must find allies and summon all her strength to save her people from annihilation.

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Blood Scion by Deborah Falaye

Sloane, a fiery fifteen-year-old with the power to incinerate, hides her Scion heritage under Lucis’ oppressive rule. Drafted into their army, she sees a chance to hone her skills and dismantle the regime from within. But as she ascends the ranks, a terrifying truth dawns — the line between fighter and monster blurs, forcing her to confront who she truly is. Will she become the monster she fights against?

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The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna

This West African-inspired fantasy follows sixteen-year-old Deka, who dreads the blood ceremony that determines her village’s acceptance. Unlike others, Deka possesses unsettling intuition. Desperately wanting to belong, she prays for the red blood, but on her ceremony day, her blood runs gold, marking her as impure. This knowledge pushes Deka to flee from her only home. Drawn by a yearning for belonging and a chance to fight for acceptance, she journeys to the capital. There, within the grand city walls, she discovers nothing is as it seems.

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Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James

Tracker, a famed hunter, breaks his solo rule to find a missing boy with a ragtag crew. Among them is Leopard, a shapeshifting enigma. Marlon James’ Black Leopard, Red Wolf blends African lore with dark fantasy, exploring truth, power, and the complexities of human ambition.

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Daughters of Nri by Reni K. Amayo

Set in ancient Nigeria, when a gruesome war forces the old gods to abandon humanity, their only legacy lies in two separated-at-birth twins: Naala and Sinai. Raised unaware of their true nature, these goddesses grow up believing they are human. Daughters of Nri chronicles their epic journey of self-discovery as they embark on a path to reunite and reclaim their birthright.

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Wings of Ebony by J. Elle

After her mother’s murder, Rue, a half-god, is whisked to a magical island hiding a dark secret. Desperate to return to her sister, Rue defies the law and uncovers a sinister force plaguing both her world and her Houston home. Now, Rue must harness her heritage and fight to save her sister and her neighborhood from the clutches of this ancient evil.

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Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

Bree, seeking her mother’s truth, finds ancestral power within the Legendborn Order. A war ignites, Nick is captured, and the Order seeks control. Unwilling to be a pawn, Bree and her allies fight rogue to rescue him. Unpredictable magic, forbidden desires, and vengeful ancestors threaten Bree’s sanity and the fate of the Order.

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A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A. Brown

In this West African-inspired fantasy, a refugee, Malik, vows to kill Princess Karina to save his sister. Karina seeks a king’s heart for a forbidden spell. Thrust into a deadly competition, love ignites amidst their vengeful quests. Can they defy fate before ancient shadows rise?

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Redemptor by Jordan Ifueko

Empress Tarisai assembles her council and prepares for a descent into the Underworld, a deadly offering meant to appease restless spirits. Haunted by ghosts of the past, burdened by threats, and torn between love and duty, Tarisai faces the ultimate choice: die a martyr or defy fate and fight for a new future.

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Shadowshaper Legacy by Daniel José Older

Shadowshapers are fractured: some imprisoned, others stalked. Whispers of war between magic houses threaten the very fabric of reality. Determined to protect her own, Sierra delves into a family secret pact with Death. To save the future, she must master the Deck of Worlds and venture into uncharted magical realms, risking everything she holds dear.

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Skin of the Sea by Natasha Bowen

Simidele, once a human who prayed to the gods, now serves them as a Mami Wata — a mermaid who guides lost souls at sea. But defying a sacred rule, she saves a living boy from drowning. This act throws the world out of balance, and Simi must journey to the Supreme Creator to seek forgiveness. However, her path is dangerous; the rescued boy holds secrets, a mysterious force seeks her downfall, and vengeful gods stand in her way. The fate of all Mami Wata, and perhaps the world itself, rests on Simi’s success.

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