Children of Virtue and Vengeance

Black Girl Magic indeed! . . . it storms the boundaries of imagination.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.Epic fantasy YA debut of magic and war.Tomi Adeyemi has created a lush, vibrant world, full of legend and lore, more than enough to sate even the most ravenous fantasy fan.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.Tomi Adeyemi spins a luxe tale of magic, adventure, and forbidden love . . . Fans of Leigh Bardugo and Game of Thrones will gobble this up.The Harry Potter I should have had.All our bookselling instincts tell us Children of Blood and Bone is a book apart.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 agreeTomi 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 magicRich with magic and danger, Children of Virtue and Vengeance is the stunning sequel to Tomi Adeyemi's New York Times bestselling and award winning West African-inspired fantasy, Children of Blood and Bone.

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.

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 trilogy, Children of Anguish and Anarchy.

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.

Set in a stunning world of dark magic and danger, The Legacy of Orisha series by Tomi Adeyemi is a powerful YA fantasy inspired by the myth and folklore of West Africa. The first in the series, the #1 New York Times bestselling Children of Blood and Bone, was described by Buzzfeed as 'a luxe tale of magic, adventure and forbidden love'. The Legacy of Orisha tells the story of Zélie Adebola, a girl fighting to bring back magic and strike against the tyrannical monarchy, while struggling to control her own growing powers. Alongside her brother and a rebel princess, Zélie journeys to return magic to the oppressed Maji clans, whilst being hunted by an enemy prince.

Discover the astonishing powers of the Maji, from the water-wielding Tiders and the fire magic of the Burners, to the devastating powers of the Reapers, who control life and death in this action-packed trilogy, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Game of Thrones.

The epic trilogy is currently being developed for film by Fox 2000. 'With sweeping, prescient themes of race and heritage, Children of Blood and Bone is poised to be the breakout YA hit of 2018' - Waterstones Loves