Welcome to Cover to Cocktails! This month’s book is Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi. This young adult/fantasy novel follows Zelie as she tries to bring magic back to Orisha years after the king tried to destroy it. Zelie is a diviner who regains her magical powers when she touches an artifact. She, along with her brother and the princess travel across the country to a sacred island to perform a ceremony that will bring magic back. Along the way, they have to hide from the army, led by the prince, who is hiding a secret of his own. Love, teenage angst, and adventure follows. If you enjoy fantasy, give this one a try.
Our Themed Cocktail is Iku Ashe:
• ¾ oz apple vodka
• 2 oz cranberry juice
• 2 tsp blue curacao
• Lemon lime pop
• Lemon slice
Add ice to a rocks glass. Add the first three ingredients. Top with lemon lime pop. Stir. Add a slice of lemon as a garnish. Enjoy!
I hope you enjoy the book and the cocktail!
Until next time, have a drink, read a book, and be happy!
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