Episode 149 - Children of Virtue and Vengeance by Tomi Adeyemi

We continue Tomi Adeyemi’s Legacy of Orïsha series! Children of Virtue and Vengeance sees protagonists Zélie and Amari at odds as they attempt to overthrow the monarchy led by Amari’s mother and brother Inan (who is, surprise, still alive). Except the nobility has magic now - and they’re really violent about it! Leading a group of rebel maji, Zélie works to bring balance back to Orïsha as Amari flounders (and massacres???).

Coming off the high of the first book, we were disappointed by the pacing, character choices and general magical confusion of the sequel. Join us as we break it all down!

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Full cover painting by Sarah Jones:

Other episodes mentioned -

• Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi

• Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor