Children of Virtue and Vengeance
Published on 5. March 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
416 pages
978-1-5098-9945-6 (ISBN)
Description
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, Zelie and Amari have finally succeeded in bringing magic back to the land of Orisha. 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, Zelie struggles to unite the maji in an Orisha where the enemy is just as powerful as they are. But with civil war looming on the horizon, Zelie finds herself at a breaking point: she must discover a way to bring the kingdom together or watch as Orisha tears itself apart . . .
Continue the mythical magic with the last in the Legacy of Orisha 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
Readers are loving the Legacy of Orisha series:
'10/10! No notes'
'Worldbuilding flawlessness'
'The world, the characters, the magic . . . everything was so rich and real'
After battling the impossible, Zelie and Amari have finally succeeded in bringing magic back to the land of Orisha. 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, Zelie struggles to unite the maji in an Orisha where the enemy is just as powerful as they are. But with civil war looming on the horizon, Zelie finds herself at a breaking point: she must discover a way to bring the kingdom together or watch as Orisha tears itself apart . . .
Continue the mythical magic with the last in the Legacy of Orisha 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
Readers are loving the Legacy of Orisha series:
'10/10! No notes'
'Worldbuilding flawlessness'
'The world, the characters, the magic . . . everything was so rich and real'
Reviews / Votes
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 * Black Girl Magic indeed! . . . it storms the boundaries of imagination. -- <i>The New York Times</i>, on <i>Children of Blood and Bone</i> 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. -- <i>Observer</i>, on <i>Children of Blood and Bone</i> Epic fantasy YA debut of magic and war. -- <i>Guardian, </i>on <i>Children of Blood and Bone</i> 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 <i>Sin Eater's Daughter </i>on <i>Children of Blood and Bone</i> 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 <i>Children of Blood and Bone</i> 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 <i>Children of Blood and Bone</i> The Harry Potter I should have had. -- MostlyLit Podcast, on <i>Children of Blood and Bone</i> All our bookselling instincts tell us Children of Blood and Bone is a book apart. -- Waterstones Loves, on <i>Children of Blood and Bone</i> The second book in Tomi Adeyemi's West African-inspired Legacy of Orisha 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 *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pan Macmillan
Target group
Young adult
Interest Age: From 12 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 199 mm
Width: 131 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
297 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5098-9945-6 (9781509899456)
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Person
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, and Children of Virtue and Vengeance is its sequel. 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.