I just read the book, one of my son’s 9th grade reading list. I thought the book was good. It was a good page turner. Your review is good too. How did you place the geographic location of the novel without it ever being written? Did you base it on the writers history? Just wondering. Thank you.
I just finished Children of Blood and Bone and then saw this video was just released! What a great breakdown! I learned so much and am now very excited to read the rest of the series!
Something different than the millionth European set fantasy? Thank you for the recommendation, it sounds fantastic. Edit: wow after watching this video, my first video of yours, you talk about a lot of different cultural settings in fantasy, that's neat, I'll check your other videos out
Great review! One thing I want to correct is that the character with a white streak in their hair more likely has internalized racism, which is shame or self-loathing centered on one’s race.
I’m late to the party but very excited to see the upcoming theme’s! Also your book! Very curious 😊 thank you for this video, I hadn’t heard of this series but it’s on my tbr now 😊
Ok, you sold me. I'm going to get these books. Another incredible (in my opinion) YA fantasy set in Africa that I would recommend is The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna - I absolutely loved it (I read it in one sitting, it fekt like reading a movie.)
Didn't know the third book's coming out next year, that's great! Also since Brazil is mentioned, slave trade was still happening here in the 19th century
Oh god, 19th century? 😣 That's awful. In Australia, we had the Stolen Generation. Almost every Indigenous child was automatically put into foster care to be raised by white people. It was official government policy until 1969. People forget how recent these issues are, and how we're only JUST starting to grow as a civilization beyond them.
@@cronkthebookguy yeah, slave trade was abolished here in 1850 and slavery was completely abolished in 1888, it's pretty bad :( Wow, I had no ideia about that, it's truly awful. Yes! These are still felt by many people, it's so important to talk about them
I don’t remember why, but I thought children of blood and bone was just okay and dnf’d the series after book 1. It was not for me. Nevertheless, thanks for the great video!
Just an FYI, Black Lives Matter is Representation. POC do NOT have to always include other groups. This is OUR story. Everyone wants POC to be allies, but when we need those allies to stop this police brutality, no other groups are protecting us.
@@lolaoladunni2951 There’s a lot more, which many people have articulated much better than I have (search around on the internet; you’ll find them), but I can’t get into it all. One could make a 30 minute video just talking about it all in detail. To summarize: the authenticity of the representation of both Nigerian and Yoruba culture is superficial. It’s honestly a little funny to me because I’ve seen so many people (non-Nigerians) praise this book for it’s authenticity, despite them not having any genuine connection or knowledge to the culture it’s allegedly authentic to. Yet I’ve never talked with a single Nigerian (I’ve convinced several family members and friends, all Nigerian, to read this book in order to hear their thoughts. I’ve also read opinions online.) that felt the same way.
@@lolaoladunni2951 There’s a lot more, which many people have articulated much better than I have (search around on the internet; you’ll find them), but I can’t get into it all. One could make a 30 minute video just talking about it all in detail. To summarize: the authenticity of the representation of both Nigerian and Yoruba culture is superficial. It’s honestly a little funny to me because I’ve seen so many people (non-Nigerians) praise this book for it’s authenticity, despite them not having any genuine connection or knowledge to the culture it’s allegedly authentic to. Yet I’ve never talked with a single Nigerian (I’ve convinced several family members and friends, all Nigerian, to read this book in order to hear their thoughts. I’ve also read opinions online.) that felt the same way.
Such a thoughtful review! I was looking for a recap before diving into the final book. Thank you :)
Ended up here for the same reason lol. My copy just showed up, and I'm so excited to read it!
I just read the book, one of my son’s 9th grade reading list. I thought the book was good. It was a good page turner. Your review is good too. How did you place the geographic location of the novel without it ever being written? Did you base it on the writers history? Just wondering. Thank you.
I just finished Children of Blood and Bone and then saw this video was just released! What a great breakdown! I learned so much and am now very excited to read the rest of the series!
I've read the first and thought it was so good. Your video gave me more background and insight to the works, thank you! Great video!
Something different than the millionth European set fantasy?
Thank you for the recommendation, it sounds fantastic.
Edit: wow after watching this video, my first video of yours, you talk about a lot of different cultural settings in fantasy, that's neat, I'll check your other videos out
Could you do a video like this on Tad Williams’ Memory, Sorrow and Thorn series please?
YES PLEASE!!!!
Great review! One thing I want to correct is that the character with a white streak in their hair more likely has internalized racism, which is shame or self-loathing centered on one’s race.
This was such a good review now I can dive into book 3. Thank you.
Ooooh thank you! You just reminded me that book 3 is out now! Yay! Haha thanks friend.
Thank you. You sold me on this series with your excellent video.
Well, looks like my TBR just got longer! Also, I'm very excited for Flintlock February!
I'll give it a try. Thanks, Kronk 😊
The Goku reference just earned you another half hour 😂.. from a private investor
Sounds like I need to pick these books up ASAP! Great video!
Excited for January's videos!
Thanks bro, this was awesome 🔥🔥🔥.. You've earned an hour at the cook out.. bring tupperware 😂 we got you.
I’m late to the party but very excited to see the upcoming theme’s! Also your book! Very curious 😊 thank you for this video, I hadn’t heard of this series but it’s on my tbr now 😊
Thanks for recommendation
Ok, you sold me. I'm going to get these books.
Another incredible (in my opinion) YA fantasy set in Africa that I would recommend is The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna - I absolutely loved it (I read it in one sitting, it fekt like reading a movie.)
Didn't know the third book's coming out next year, that's great!
Also since Brazil is mentioned, slave trade was still happening here in the 19th century
Oh god, 19th century? 😣 That's awful.
In Australia, we had the Stolen Generation. Almost every Indigenous child was automatically put into foster care to be raised by white people. It was official government policy until 1969.
People forget how recent these issues are, and how we're only JUST starting to grow as a civilization beyond them.
@@cronkthebookguy yeah, slave trade was abolished here in 1850 and slavery was completely abolished in 1888, it's pretty bad :(
Wow, I had no ideia about that, it's truly awful.
Yes! These are still felt by many people, it's so important to talk about them
Ia comentar exatamente isso... E é sempre bizarro - mas evidente - lembrar quão recente foi
Wonderful video! Perfect!
I love what you did with the Star wars clip lol
3:48 She came to Salvador?? How didn't I know that?...
I don’t remember why, but I thought children of blood and bone was just okay and dnf’d the series after book 1. It was not for me. Nevertheless, thanks for the great video!
This intro kicks ass haha
Just an FYI, Black Lives Matter is Representation. POC do NOT have to always include other groups. This is OUR story. Everyone wants POC to be allies, but when we need those allies to stop this police brutality, no other groups are protecting us.
I don’t know a single Yoruba person (that read these books) that doesn’t have a problem with these books 😅
Is it inaccurate
I'm yoruba .What could be the problem with the book?
@@lolaoladunni2951 There’s a lot more, which many people have articulated much better than I have (search around on the internet; you’ll find them), but I can’t get into it all. One could make a 30 minute video just talking about it all in detail. To summarize: the authenticity of the representation of both Nigerian and Yoruba culture is superficial. It’s honestly a little funny to me because I’ve seen so many people (non-Nigerians) praise this book for it’s authenticity, despite them not having any genuine connection or knowledge to the culture it’s allegedly authentic to. Yet I’ve never talked with a single Nigerian (I’ve convinced several family members and friends, all Nigerian, to read this book in order to hear their thoughts. I’ve also read opinions online.) that felt the same way.
@@lolaoladunni2951 There’s a lot more, which many people have articulated much better than I have (search around on the internet; you’ll find them), but I can’t get into it all. One could make a 30 minute video just talking about it all in detail. To summarize: the authenticity of the representation of both Nigerian and Yoruba culture is superficial. It’s honestly a little funny to me because I’ve seen so many people (non-Nigerians) praise this book for it’s authenticity, despite them not having any genuine connection or knowledge to the culture it’s allegedly authentic to. Yet I’ve never talked with a single Nigerian (I’ve convinced several family members and friends, all Nigerian, to read this book in order to hear their thoughts. I’ve also read opinions online.) that felt the same way.
@@austinparks997it’s not only fiction but it’s fantasy fiction.
😊😊😊