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Children of Virtue and Vengeance

Legacy of Orïshak, Book 2

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Children of Virtue and Vengeance

By: Tomi Adeyemi
Narrated by: Bahni Turpin
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Summary

Full of magic and danger, Children of Virtue and Vengeance is the breathtaking sequel to Tomi Adeyemi's ground-breaking, bestselling West African-inspired fantasy Children of Blood and Bone, soon to be a major movie starring Wicked's Cynthia Erivo.

After battling the impossible, Zélie and Amari have finally succeeded in bringing magic back to the land of Orïsha. But the ritual was more powerful than they could've imagined, reigniting the powers of not only the maji, but of nobles with magic ancestry, too.

Now, Zélie struggles to unite the maji in an Orïsha where the enemy is just as powerful as they are. But with civil war looming on the horizon, Zélie finds herself at a breaking point: she must discover a way to bring the kingdom together or watch as Orïsha tears itself apart . . .

Continue the mythical magic with the last in the Legacy of Orïsha trilogy, Children of Anguish and Anarchy.

'Black Panther with magic' – Irish Independent
'Black Girl Magic indeed! . . . it storms the boundaries of imagination' – New York Times, on Children of Blood and Bone

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'The world, the characters, the magic . . . everything was so rich and real'

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Critic reviews

Tomi Adeyem's epic fantasy debut Children of Blood and Bone, was a publishing sensation, and her much-anticipated sequel, Children of Virtue and Vengeance, does not disappoint, as Zelie and Amari discover that bringing magic back to Orisha comes with its own set of problems. Black Panther with magic
Black Girl Magic indeed! . . . it storms the boundaries of imagination. (The New York Times, on Children of Blood and Bone)
Infused with rich mythology of west Africa, Adeyemi’s lush world-building and consummate plotting breathes new life into a YA fantasy epic. Themes of oppression and racism resonate all too strongly in today’s political climate. The cliffhanger ending may leave some readers reeling but, rest assured, this is first in a trilogy. (Observer, on Children of Blood and Bone)
Epic fantasy YA debut of magic and war. (Guardian, on Children of Blood and Bone)
Tomi Adeyemi has created a lush, vibrant world, full of legend and lore, more than enough to sate even the most ravenous fantasy fan. (Melinda Salisbury, author Sin Eater’s Daughter on Children of Blood and Bone)
This highly anticipated fantasy novel earned its 23-year-old Nigerian-American author a seven-figure deal. The first instalment of a three-part young adult trilogy, it draws on African myth and folklore and was reportedly inspired by the Black Lives Matters movement. The film rights were snapped up before the book was even published. (Irish Independent, on Children of Blood and Bone)
Tomi Adeyemi spins a luxe tale of magic, adventure, and forbidden love . . . Fans of Leigh Bardugo and Game of Thrones will gobble this up. (Buzzfeed, on Children of Blood and Bone)
The Harry Potter I should have had. (MostlyLit Podcast, on Children of Blood and Bone)
All our bookselling instincts tell us Children of Blood and Bone is a book apart. (Waterstones Loves, on Children of Blood and Bone)
The second book in Tomi Adeyemi’s West African-inspired Legacy of Orïsha trilogy, following on from the highly acclaimed Children of Blood and Bone. Tomi Adeyemi has been billed as the next JK Rowling. Read the series and let us know if you agree
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I loved the first book and feared the second wouldn't be as good. Boy was I wrong.

Not only did I love the development of each character. The twists and turns of the story had me gripped from the moment I started. Throughout I found myself experiencing a whole cocktail of emotions.

If you lived the first one and you're a little conflicted as I was; don't be. You'll love it.

Loved it

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I’ll start with sugar before salt.
The book continues what was already a Fantastic story. The world of Orïsha and Magji and Cosidans and now titans is amazing. Bahni Turpin was yet again, exceptional in delivering a variety of characters and their intricacies to life.
Now, the salt. I feel disappointed. There are parts of the story that feel very rushed. Zélie’s character goes through so much heartache and devastation in these two books, that I understand why Tomi made her character somewhat over fragile.... but after a while it got annoying. Zélie is supposed to be the warrior that galvanised all the maji to fight... yet 70% of the time she’s a sulky, petulant teen. I feel that the other leads matured well while she didn’t.
The ending was just all wrong. I love Tomi Adeyemi’a writing and eagerly anticipate the 3rd installation.... I just hope she takes more time with it.

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could of been a bit shorter, but still a reverting story with an explosive ending. narrated by a captivating narrator with a clear understanding of Nigerian culture. I will be getting the last book, I must know what happens next.

A (good) punch in the gut of a second book.

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Love the characters and the narration. Plus the twists and turns make it a gripping listen.

Love this series

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Such an amazing series , at the edge of my seat every time . Such a great read ! Looking forward the next book.

Amazing series

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