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Thank you to NetGalley for putting together a fun and unique book club kit! I highly recommend this for any groups reading Children of Blood and Bone.

The kit has the standard, expected items like discussion question and an author interview. The novel pieces I really appreciate are things like food pairings, a Spotify playlist, and activities for the book club. These are great ways to set the stage for discussion and make the whole event more engaging.

I also thought the “What to read next” session was a smart inclusion. Not only does this kit help facilitate covering the current book, it will also help close out the discussion by giving some options to pick from for the next book. Looking forward to putting some of these ideas into practice for this book as well as others.

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This is my first book club kit I have taken a look at and it was a wonderful experience reading the interview, insight Into the story and a range of activities to do based on the book- including a menu of food and drink for a more immersed book club discussion!

The discussion questions are maybe my favourite idea of the kit.

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Thank you We Are Bookish and NetGalley for allowing my family and I to review.

We chose to read this as a family in our unofficial book club. This was a great resource to get us talking. We normally tend to keep our conversations surface level but this allowed us to discuss more details that we wouldn't normally. We enjoyed the quizzes and activities that went along with this. I would recommend.

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I am seriously OBSESSED with this book club kit!!! It has author interview pages, discussion question pages, good ideas, read next ideas, games…. So many fun things to use with the book!! I especially love the bookmarks!!

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Another great book club recourse! I have been wanting to read this book for quite some time, and finally got it. Looking forward to reading it and then discuss it with friends that have read it.

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This is a great way to engage with fellow book club members. I’ve never seen this before. It made me add to my want to read list. Thank you!

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This was a great way to share a discussion and night with my readers group. I loved the author interview and the questions from Adeyemi where a great way to bring the author into our discussion. Thank you for the bookmarks and recipes. We handed out the bookmarks the meeting before and I was fun to have the colorful tie in to the cover. We had everyone write their favorite quote on the reverse of the bookmark and on the night we gathered them all on the table and played guess whose bookmark this is by the quote. It was a great way to get the discussion going. Blend that with the Jollof Rice, some roast chicken, and coconut sorbet along with a pitcher of Nigerian Chapman and we had a great time! Thanks so for building this!

Suggestion: I would love to have had some 'stickers' that we could have printed out to pass around as well as these beautiful bookmarks

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Loved this kit! This book is a gem and it's so beautifully written that you totally forget you're reading... Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi is such a good story for everyone who loves a fantastic plot.

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Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for providing a free e-arc of this book.

I really enjoyed this book! The magic system was fantastic, the world building was great, and the characters were all so interesting! The relationships were a little on the cheesey side, but more so due to it being a YA. If the book was adult it might have been pulled off a little better.

You really feel for the main character throughout the story and the ending will leave you on a cliff hanger wanting more! I have also read the second book and it is great as well, though not as good as the first and still need to pick up the final one. I definitely suggest this read!

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Thank you We Are Bookish! This is an amazing book club kit! I love all the bonus content! You thought of it all!

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The Book Club Kit for *Children of Blood and Bone* by Tomi Adeyemi is a fantastic resource for enhancing book club discussions and creating an immersive experience for readers. With thoughtful discussion questions, the note to readers, and an insightful author interview, it encourages meaningful conversations and deeper engagement with the novel's themes and cultural roots. Interactive elements like the Maji Clan Quiz, the word search, and the printable bookmarks add a fun, hands-on aspect, while the playlist and book club bites & sips help set the perfect atmosphere for meetings. The helpful what to read next section, along with more information about the author and her work, ensuring the literary journey continues beyond the book. This kit is a creative, comprehensive tool that brings book clubs closer to the world of Orïsha and makes every meeting more engaging and memorable.

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The interview was enjoyable and the questions set the stage for deep and political debates. The bookmarks mirrored the cover style: not my favourite, honestly.
The recipes were interesting and I am very happy to try some Nigerian food and drinks. The playlist can indeed be a pleasant choice of background music. The Maji clan quiz is a fun activity, but the word search feels more like a solitary activity. The book and film list was a nice addition.

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Love the resources. I’m using the bookmarks as part of a display. I’d love to see more resources like this that include bookmarks. High school students are attracted to a book with a bookmark in it. I suggest putting some intriguing notes on the bookmark to pique their interest.

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This is a great book club kit. I am looking forward to using it with our book discussion in a few months. Children of Blood and Bone, if you haven't read it, is not only a great book, but the audio version is AWESOME!
Thank you NetGalley for this book club kit!!

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I absolutely loved Children of Blood and Bone, so much so that I’ve recommended it to friends and family and repeatedly on my social media profiles. Now, reading an interview with the author through this text feels truly fantastic!

This book captivated me with its rich storytelling and vibrant world-building and left a lasting impression that I couldn’t help but share. It is highly recommended for anyone looking for an unforgettable fantasy read.

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I love these Book Club Kits and especially the ones that include an interview with the author. I am impressed with how well thought out these book club kits are. They always include really great extras, like the videos and the bookmarks. I think they're a great resource for a book club to use. The included discussion questions are perfect for encouraging deeper exploration of the book's characters and themes, and I loved how Netgalley began including this in request. Will definitely use in the near future with my very own book club.

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This is a great resource for people reading the Children of Blood and Bone. I've already made bookmarks for my students and they are excited to read the book! I love the discussion questions and author interview provided, these paired with the playlist and quiz will help make the book more enjoyable!

I was given the opportunity to review the Book Club Kit for the Children of Blood and Bone, in exchange for an honest review.

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First, I'll extend a big thank you to the author, Tomi Adeyemi, We Are Bookish, and NetGalley for the opportunity to be able to take a look at this Book Club Kit for the novel Children of Blood and Bone. I will share my review to Amazon and Goodreads. This Book Club Kit contains a lot of helpful and interesting items, including an interview with the author about the book and some discussion quetsions that ask the reader to take a deep and thoughtful approach to the story. Children of Blood and Bone is a book with so many important themes and ideas, and the questions included do a good job of giving a balanced look. This Book Club Kit even comes with printable bookmarks, some recipes, a playlist, some games like a word search, and some suggestions of other books you may like based on enjoying this one. This was really thorough and and included so many extras, it really impressed me. I think this would be very useful for any group wanting to discuss Children of Blood and Bone and the author, from classes to book clubs. Thanks again!

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a book club kit so not really something i would review on. I mistakenly thought it was the book when i downloaded but unfortunately I'm too late for that. I'll have to get the next one.

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I absolutely loved Children of Blood and Bone and I think this Book Club Kit is excellent! The questions are thought provoking, the downloadable bookmarks are beautiful, I loved the test to find out what clan you are part of. The recommendations for other books was also on point.

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