Children of Virtue and Vengeance (Legacy of Orisha)

Children of Virtue and Vengeance (Legacy of Orisha)

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Product Description A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK “Meet Tomi Adeyemi―the new J.K. Rowling. (Yep, she’s that good).” ―Entertainment Weekly 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 when the monarchy and military unite to keep control of Orïsha, Zélie must fight to secure Amari's right to the throne and protect the new maji from the monarchy's wrath. 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. Children of Virtue and Vengeance is the stunning sequel to Tomi Adeyemi's New York Times-bestselling debut Children of Blood and Bone, the first book in the Legacy of Orïsha trilogy. Praise for Children of Blood and Bone: “Poses thought-provoking questions about race, class and authority that hold up a warning mirror to our sharply divided society.” –The New York Times“The next big thing in literature and film.” ―Ebony “A fast-paced, excellently crafted hero's journey…populated with compelling and nuanced black characters.” –NPR “A debut novel that is nearly impossible to put down.”–USA Today Amazon.com Review Tomi Adeyemi scores another hit with her second book, Children of Virtue and Vengeance. Adeyemi elegantly brings readers back into the world she created in her blockbuster debut, Children of Blood and Bone, picking up the thread after Zélie’s powerful ritual brought magic back to the realm. The war between the monarchy and the maji rages on. Zélie is still reeling from heartbreak and betrayal, and now the expectation of her people—to whom she is the Soldier of Death—weighs heavy on her shoulders. Amari prepares to take the throne, believing she can be a queen who will unite the country, but those in power have other ideas. There is more magic than ever in this novel, Zélie’s ritual having unexpectedly created tîtáns and cênters, non-maji who wield powerful magic. A sense of duty and righteousness begins to corrupt even those with the best of intentions. Bids for peace are met with acts of revenge, and ruthlessness rules the day. Death and destruction burn through these pages as love and loyalty are tested. Once again, Adeyemi wraps things up with both a satisfying conclusion to this piece of the puzzle and a thrilling glimpse of what’s to come. -- Seira Wilson, Amazon Book Review Review NPR's Best Books of 2019 "Relentless even beyond its finish, this is a sure-fire hit. Definitely have more than one on hand." ―Booklist, Starred Review "Adeyemi's thrilling second Legacy of Orïsha novel ups the stakes and expands the series' mythology while extolling unity and illustrating the futility of hatred and retribution... a vivid, visceral tale studded with action and capped with a literary gut-punch." ―Publishers Weekly "The passion and drama in the writing are as powerful as ever...Readers delighted by the complex, politically sophisticated kingdom of Orïsha will cheer its return in this alluring sequel." ―Horn Book Praise for Children of Blood and Bone: “Adeyemi taps into a rich imaginative lineage as she weaves West African mythology into a bespoke world that resonates with our own.” –The Atlantic “Propulsive pacing and richly imagined world.” ―Vox “Adeyemi’s writing is beautiful and immersive.” –Tor.com “A miraculous achievement.” –The Guardian “The epic I’ve been waiting for.” ―New York Times-bestselling author Marie Lu “You will be changed. You will be ready to rise up and reclaim your own magic!” ―New York Times-bestselling author Dhonielle Clayton“A magnificent, heartrending, earthshaking debut.” ―New York Times-bestselling author Daniel José Older "High stakes, a captivating fantasy landscape, and a brave heroine worth rooting for make Children of Blood and Bone unlike anything I've ever read." ―Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of Beautiful Creatures and author of The Lovely Reckless "Powerful, captivating, and raw―Adeyemi is a talent to watch. Exceptional." ―Kirkus, Starred Review "Adeyemi’s devastating debut is a brutal, beautiful tale of revolution, faith, and star-crossed love." ―Publishers Weekly, Starred Review "... Adeyemi keeps it fresh with an all-black cast of characters, a meaningful emphasis on fighting for justice, a complex heroine saving her own people, and a brand of magic made more powerful by the strength of heritage and ancestry." ―Booklist, Starred Review "...A refreshing YA fantasy with an all–West African cast of characters that should be on every shelf." ―School Library Journal, Starred Review "This is an exceptional debut from the author and will have a huge audience desperately waiting for more." ―VOYA, Starred Review "Nigerian culture and geography... give this fantasy a distinct flavor, further distinguished by the intensity of emotion." ―Horn Book About the Author Tomi Adeyemi is the #1 New York Times-bestselling Nigerian-American author of Children of Blood and Bone. After graduating Harvard University with an honors degree in English literature, she received a fellowship to study West African mythology, religion, and culture in Salvador, Brazil. 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. She lives in San Diego, California.

This book had me hanging on at the edge of my seat ready to fight battles and kick in some doors! These books are page turners at the very least. The first page you will be drawn into a world that is not your own. The characters become your friends, your family even. You can feel the pain and laugh with the characters. When you purchase this book also head on over to the Kleenex and get a box or two you will need them. I am in awe at the ability of the author to bring light on a subject but not make it so personal its historical. Magical thriller is the way I described it to my mother who is now in the process of ordering her own set by this author. I hope to see a third book coming out very soon. If its anything like the book I just read I will be pre-ording a new book as soon as it is available for pre-order.