Tomi Adeyemi, author of the 2018 YA novel 'Children of Blood & Bone,' has publicly stated she will not watch the upcoming Paramount film adaptation directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, which premieres January 15. The feature film features a high-profile cast including Amandla Stenberg, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Viola Davis. When addressed by fans about her silence surrounding the project, Adeyemi chose to clarify her position rather than avoid comment.

Adeyemi's decision reflects emotional difficulty with the adaptation process, describing the experience as "painful." She has indicated she is "officially separating" her name from the film, signalling a definitive break between herself and the project. Her public withdrawal from the adaptation marks a notable moment in the often-fraught relationship between literary authors and their screen adaptations, particularly in the young adult genre.