Children of Virtue and Vengeance

Tomi 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 magic * Irish Independent *Black Girl Magic indeed! … it storms the boundaries of imagination. – The New York Times, on Children of Blood and BoneInfused 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. – Observer, on Children of Blood and BoneEpic fantasy YA debut of magic and war. – Guardian, on Children of Blood and BoneTomi Adeyemi has created a lush, vibrant world, full of legend and lore, more than enough to sate even the most ravenous fantasy fan. – Melinda Salisbury, author Sin Eater’s Daughter on Children of Blood and BoneThis 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. – Irish Independent, on Children of Blood and BoneTomi Adeyemi spins a luxe tale of magic, adventure, and forbidden love … Fans of Leigh Bardugo and Game of Thrones will gobble this up. – Buzzfeed, on Children of Blood and BoneThe Harry Potter I should have had. – MostlyLit Podcast, on Children of Blood and BoneAll our bookselling instincts tell us Children of Blood and Bone is a book apart. – Waterstones Loves, on Children of Blood and BoneThe 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 agree * Muddy Stilettos *

Tomi Adeyemi is a Nigerian-American writer and creative writing coach based in San Diego, California. After graduating Harvard University with an honours degree in English literature, she studied West African mythology and culture in Salvador, Brazil. When not writing novels or watching Scandal, Tomi teaches and blogs about creative writing. Children of Blood and Bone is her debut novel.