Children of Blood and Bone

I was a little bit skeptical about buying this book because I've been disappointed in over-hyped books many times before. I am so glad I gave it a chance! The only thing I didn't care for was the romance. I am not a romance fan at all. Other than that, everything was great. I loved the characters, the magic, the world. I was fascinated by Nailah and the other ryders.

This book follows Zelie and her life after her mother was murdered and magic taken away from her people.

Ever since the Raid, Zelie and her people live in fear. They are called maggots, and treated as such. Now, King Saran has raised their taxes yet again and if her family can't pay, Zelie will end up in the stocks. Zelie must travel to Lagos and sell their prized sailfish to pay the tax.

In Lagos, Zelie is approached by a young woman begging her for help. Her decision will change the world forever.

This was a fast-paced, exciting read. I was sad when it ended. And with this ending, I have to read the next one!