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Children of Virtue and Vengeance by Tomi Adeyemi (2019, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHolt & Company, Henry
ISBN-101250170990
ISBN-139781250170996
eBay Product ID (ePID)4038805150
Product Key Features
Book TitleChildren of Virtue and Vengeance
Number of Pages416 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicLegends, Myths, Fables / General, Social Themes / Prejudice & Racism, Fantasy / Epic
Publication Year2019
IllustratorYes
GenreYoung Adult Fiction
AuthorTomi Adeyemi
Book SeriesLegacy of Orisha Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight20.1 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceYoung Adult Audience
LCCN2018-945013
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsTIME Top 100 Fantasy Books of All Time TIME 100: Most Influential People of 2020 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, S tarred 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, 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, S tarred 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, TIME Top 100 Fantasy Books of All Time 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, S tarred 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, 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, S tarred 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, 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 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, S tarred 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, 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 "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. Perfect for fans of the expansive fantasy worlds of Leigh Bardugo, Daniel Jose´ Older, and Sabaa Tahir." -- Booklist, S tarred 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. Children of Blood and Bone is perfect for fans of Nnedi Okorafor, Nancy Farmer, and Angie Thomas." -- VOYA, Starred Review "Nigerian culture and geography... give this fantasy a distinct flavor, further distinguished by the intensity of emotion." -- Horn Book, NPR's Best Books of 2019 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, S tarred 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, A TIME Top 100 Fantasy Books of All Time A TIME 100: Most Influential People A NPR Best Book "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, S tarred 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
Series Volume Number2
Dewey Decimal813.6
SynopsisAn Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller A GOOD MORNING AMERICA Book Club Pick "Adeyemi has sparked magic once again." -- The New York Times 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 Virtue and Vengeance : "Electrifying . . . With this second book Adeyemi brings a new maturity and depth to the series. Her characters are no longer underdogs on a hero's journey to return magicnow they are leaders who are suffering from the consequences and trauma of their previous quest." The New York Times "Like its predecessor, Children of Virtue and Vengeance is fast-paced and unafraid to ask tough questions about the cyclical nature of oppression and the systems that enforce it." TIME "Relentless even beyond its finish, this is a sure-fire hit." Booklist, starred review - The Complete Legacy of Orïsha Series: Children of Blood and Bone (Book 1) Children of Virtue and Vengeance (Book 2) Children of Anguish and Anarchy (Book 3), 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, Z lie and Amari have finally succeeded in bringing magic back to the land of Or sha. 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, Z lie struggles to unite the maji in an Or sha where the enemy is just as powerful as they are. But when the monarchy and military unite to keep control of Or sha, Z lie 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, Z lie finds herself at a breaking point: she must discover a way to bring the kingdom together or watch as Or sha 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 Or sha 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
LC Classification NumberPZ7.1.A24Ch 2024
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