Children of Virtue and Vengeance

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Children of Virtue and Vengeance is the breathtaking second title in Tomi Adeyemi's YA fantasy trilogy, Legacy of Orsha, following her ground-breaking, West African-inspired debut Children of Blood and Bone. After battling the impossible, Zlie and Amari have finally succeeded in bringing magic back to the land of Orsha. But the ritual was more powerful than they imagined, reigniting the powers of not only the maji but also some nobles with magic ancestry. Now, Zlie struggles to unite the maji in an Orsha where the enemy is just as strong and magical as they are. When Amari's mother forms an army of royals with newly awakened powers, Zlie fights to secure Amari's right to the throne and protect the new maji from the monarchy's wrath. But with civil war looming on the horizon, Zlie finds herself at a breaking point: she must find a way to bring the kingdom together or watch as Orsha tears itself apart.

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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, Adeyemis lush world-building and consummate plotting breathes new life into a YA fantasy epic. Themes of oppression and racism resonate all too strongly in todays 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 Eaters 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 Adeyemis West African-inspired Legacy of Orsha 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 * Muddy Stilettos *
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 * Irish Independent *

Author Bio

Tomi Adeyemi is a Nigerian-American writer and creative writing coach based in San Diego, California. After graduating Harvard University with an honors degree in English literature, she received a fellowship that allowed her to study West African mythology, religion, and culture in Salvador, Brazil. Her first novel is Children of Blood and Bone. When she's not working on her novels or watching BTS music videos, she can be found blogging and teaching creative writing on her website.