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Synopsis
Full of magic and danger, Children of Virtue and Vengeance is the breathtaking sequel to Tomi Adeyemi's ground-breaking, #1 New York Times-bestselling West African-inspired fantasy Children of Blood and Bone. 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 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 . . .
Is Children of Virtue and Vengeance appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
This sequel features war violence, civil conflict, and intense battle scenes with casualties. Characters face moral dilemmas involving revenge, power, and unity in a fractured nation with strong themes of oppression and resistance.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include torture, death, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to Zélie's struggle to unite her people while grappling with the consequences of restored magic in a kingdom on the brink of civil war.