Children of Virtue and Vengeance

Children of Virtue and Vengeance is the second book in Tomi Adeyemi's acclaimed Legacy of Orïsha trilogy, continuing the epic fantasy saga of Zélie and Amari. After successfully restoring magic, the kingdom is plunged into civil war as both the oppressed maji and the ruling nobility gain powers, creating a deeply divided society. The story explores complex themes of prejudice, class, authority, and the heavy cost of war, all set against a backdrop inspired by West African mythology. Readers aged 12-18 will be drawn into the fast-paced action, intricate political maneuvering, and the characters' struggles with loyalty, identity, and leadership, though parents should be aware of prominent themes of violence, character death, and moral ambiguity.

“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