Is Tomi Adeyemi Living Nnedi Okorafor's Death of the Author?!

Tomi Adeyemi says she won’t watch the Children of Blood and Bone movie adaptation—and her story immediately made me think of Nnedi Okorafor’s Death of the Author. Different authors. Different stories. But some uncomfortable questions about creative ownership, Hollywood, and what happens when a story becomes bigger than the person who wrote it. Today on Honey & Prose, we’re discussing Adeyemi’s public comments about the adaptation and the parallels I see with Death of the Author. This isn’t a claim that the novel predicted her experience. It’s a conversation about what happens when fiction starts feeling a little too familiar. What does a successful adaptation mean if the author no longer wants to watch it? And how much room do Black women creators get to express disappointment without becoming the controversy themselves? Tell me in the comments: How much does an author’s relationship with an adaptation influence whether you’ll watch? Subscribe for Black book conversations, reading recommendations, and Black Stories Beyond the Page. 📚 Books discussed: Children of Blood and Bone — Tomi Adeyemi Death of the Author — Nnedi Okorafor Honey & Prose:    / @honeyandprose   Sources and further reading: The Wrap — Tomi Adeyemi’s comments on the adaptation: https://www.thewrap.com/creative-cont... Nnedi Okorafor — Death of the Author: https://nnedi.com/books/death-of-the-... This video includes my commentary and interpretation of publicly reported statements. The literary comparison is my own. #TomiAdeyemi #ChildrenOfBloodAndBone #BlackBookTube 🍯 Welcome to Honey & Prose At Honey & Prose, we believe stories are meant to be felt, not just finished. Hey Book Nook Crew! I’m Denise, and Honey & Prose is where we talk about stories, softness, and the emotional experience of reading. I believe the best books aren’t the ones you finish the fastest. They’re the ones that linger. The ones that change how you see the world, make you question everything, keep you thinking long after you’ve turned the last page, or introduce you to characters you never quite get over. If you’ve ever finished a book and immediately needed someone to talk to about it… You’re in the right place. Around here you’ll find thoughtful book recommendations, honest reviews, reading vlogs, book discussions, reading wrap-ups, TBRs, cozy conversations, and my signature series, Page Turners for Popcorn Lovers, where we match your favorite movies with books you’ll love just as much. Whether you’re looking for literary fiction, romance, thrillers, fantasy, horror, historical fiction, or stories by incredible Black authors, Honey & Prose is a place where every reader is welcome. ⸻ News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Artist: http://incompetech.com/ ------------ 📚 Join the Honey & Prose Book Club (MEMBESHIP IS CURRENTLY FULL) Some books deserve more than a five-minute review. Every month, the Book Nook Crew reads together inside our online book club, where we share favorite quotes, discuss unforgettable characters, and have the kinds of conversations that make reading even more meaningful. 📖 Join us here: https://bookclubs.com/clubs/6078489/j... ⸻ My Amazon Book Wishlist https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls... -------------------------- 🌻 Let’s Stay Connected 📸 Instagram: @honey_and_prose 🎥 TikTok: @honey.prose 💌 Subscribe for new videos every week featuring: • Honest Book Reviews • Thoughtful Book Recommendations • Reading Vlogs • Cozy Reading Life • Reading Wrap-Ups • Book Discussions • Black Authors • Literary Fiction • Romance • Thrillers • Fantasy • Horror • Historical Fiction Because reading isn’t about how many books you finish. It’s about finding the ones that become part of your story. Drink something warm, pick up something good, and I’ll see you in the next chapter.