Tomi Adeyemi Calls 'Children of Blood and Bone' Film Adaptation 'Worst Thing I've Ever Had to Live Through' Author Tomi Adeyemi posted a video revealing she left the set of her adaptation sobbing and hyperventilating, calling it the worst experience of her life and stating she never wants to hear about the project again. Tomi Adeyemi, the acclaimed author of the 'Children of Blood and Bone' trilogy, has publicly denounced the upcoming Paramount film adaptation of her first novel, calling it 'the worst thing I have ever had to live through' in a raw and emotional video posted on social media. In the five-minute clip, Adeyemi described leaving the set of her own film adaptation in tears, hyperventilating, and sobbing, and revealed that she has suffered severe somatic pain and panic attacks since returning to America. She stated that she has been 'antagonized behind the scenes' by those involved and that her experience has left her unable to watch the film.'I never want to hear about this project again,' she declared, expressing a desire to move on from what she described as a deeply traumatic chapter in her life. Adeyemi's video, posted on Wednesday, follows a history of tension surrounding the film adaptation, which was announced to much fanfare in 2019.The author had previously posted a since-deleted TikTok video that appeared to block actress Amandla Stenberg, who is cast as Princess Amari, over comments Stenberg made about her own casting and colorism in the industry. Stenberg had faced backlash from book fans, but Adeyemi's video has now shifted the focus to her own behind-the-scenes struggles. Adeyemi did not elaborate on the specific events that occurred on set, but she emphasized that there were 'many witnesses' to her distress.She also noted that she had tried to keep the matter private but felt compelled to speak out because the pain was becoming worse with silence. The author, whose debut novel became a global bestseller and won critical acclaim for its exploration of race, magic, and power, expressed frustration that her efforts to create something meaningful for readers had turned into a source of personal anguish.'As I am still being antagonized behind the scenes, which is where I hoped all of this would stay, it's become apparent to me that reality needs to at least be made known,' she said. Representatives for Adeyemi, Paramount Pictures, and director Gina Prince-Bythewood have not yet responded to requests for comment.The film, which has been in development for several years, remains in production, but Adeyemi's revelations have raised serious questions about the working conditions and creative environment behind one of the most anticipated YA adaptations of the decade. For now, Adeyemi has made it clear that she wants nothing more to do with the project and hopes her fans will understand her decision to step away