Children of Anguish and Anarchy

Children of Anguish and Anarchy is the thrilling conclusion to the Legacy of Orïsha series, following Zélie's desperate fight for freedom. After seizing the royal palace, Zélie finds herself captured and trafficked by the brutal Skulls, led by King Baldyr, who seeks to exploit her magic. The narrative explores profound themes of justice, perseverance, and the fight against oppression, with a depiction of slavery that mirrors the Atlantic slave trade. This fast-paced young adult fantasy is suitable for readers aged 12-18, offering a powerful story of courage and leadership. Parents should be aware of the prominent themes of slavery, violence, and peril, which are handled with gravity and serve to underscore the high stakes of Zélie's journey.

When Zélie seized the royal palace that fateful night, she thought her battles had come to an end. The monarchy had finally fallen. The maji had risen again. Zélie never expected to find herself locked in a cage and trapped on a foreign ship. Now warriors with iron skulls traffic her and her people across the seas, far from their homeland. Then everything changes when Zélie meets King Baldyr, her true captor, the ruler of the Skulls, and the man who has ravaged entire civilizations to find her. Baldyr's quest to harness Zélie's strength sends Zélie, Amari, and Tzain searching for allies in unknown lands. But as Baldyr closes in, catastrophe charges Orïsha's shores. It will take everything Zélie has to face her final enemy and save her people before the Skulls annihilate them for good.