Children of Virtue and Vengeance

Written by Tomi Adeyemi

Narrated by Bahni Turpin

*The spectacular sequel to Audie Award Audiobook of the Year Children of Blood and Bone*

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"Bahni Turpin exquisitely narrates the second book in this fantasy series, Legacy of Orïsha. Her steady pace and West African accent draw us into the story of Zélie, a Maji warrior, and Princess Amari--both of whom fight against a monarchy that threatens to destroy the people of Orïsha...A riveting audiobook!" — AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award winner

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 audiobook in the Legacy of Orïsha trilogy.

Praise for Children of Blood and Bone:

"[Narrator Bahni Turpin] excels at customizing her voice to capture the unique personalities of each character.... This excellent, refreshing performance of Adeyemi's exciting debut is recommended for all collections where fantasy is popular." -Booklist

• Language: English
• Publisher: Macmillan Audio
• Release date: Dec 3, 2019
• ISBN: 9781250309907

Tomi Adeyemi

Named one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People, Tomi Adeyemi is a Hugo- and Nebula Award–winning writer, speaker, and model based in New York, New York. After graduating from Harvard University with an honors degree in English literature, she wrote her groundbreaking, instant #1 New York Times-bestselling series, which includes Children of Blood and Bone, Children of Virtue and Vengeance, and Children of Anguish and Anarchy. Tomi’s trilogy has sold over 3 million copies around the world, and its highly anticipated adaptation stars Viola Davis, Cynthia Erivo, Idris Elba, Regina King, and more. The adaptation is set for release in IMAX and theaters January 15th, 2027. When she is not busy writing, Tomi can be found kicking ass in her local boxing gym. tomiadeyemi.com

Reviews for Children of Virtue and Vengeance

[adelia soulje · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

She warned me there would be vengeance and tears, but I wouldn’t listen. Such a good listen!!

[Maxwell Sharpe · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

So beautifully written and spoken!! Can't wait for the movie!!

[tay · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Shook shook shook! I need book 3! Amazing, the layers, the symbolism. Everything!

[Morgan Massey · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This audiobook made the experience so much better! Loved every moment! It is going to be hard waiting for the next book.

[Anya Hinnegan · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I really enjoyed this audio. The Narrator Bahni Turpin really put the emotion through her reading even when saying the incantations through the story of the magi. There was so much emotion especially around Zelíe and Amari and their hardships and the live they gain throughout the story. All in all I was unable to put it down.

[Dayna Bennett · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

The ending is gutting.
Adeyemi is a talent, this is for sure. The books are so well written and the story is riveting. I can see the trilogy as a series of films - like a mix of Black Panther and Hunger Games. I’m thrilled to see voices like Adeyemi’s being heard.

[Bianca Mathe Reichelt · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great pace; beautifully read. Virtue and vengeance intertwined. #TheArtOfWar 101. I love the way she's developed the characters even though some of their motivations are not always convincing. Amari especially. But, I love how the author manages to show the complexity of revolutions and how reality crushes ideals and steals dreams. The soap-opera like misunderstandings are also forgivable as the splendor of the magic of Oriisha keeps us spellbound till the end. That ending! Bahni Turpin is a gifted voice artist. I love how she embodies the characters, giving life to their distinct personalities. Awesome work.

[Diamond · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

That ending shocked me!! She truly has done it with this one!

[Jake Oliver · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book is engaging, electromagnetic, & powerful. A laser show in the amazons.

[Ayodeji Olugbenga Dada · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

I speak Yoruba, the pronunciation of the native words didn’t come off well and it kinda put me off, distracting me from the message of the book. So I switched back to hard copy

[Jayme Alilaw · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Captivating, frustrating, maddening, empowering, evocative, and beautiful. These are just some of the words to describe how I experienced Children of Virtue and Vengeance. I hope we don't have to wait too long for the next book!

[Oceane Vincent · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

This must be the worst African accent interpretation I’ve ever heard and I’m African. Could not go past chapter 1, I guess I’ll give it an A for effort but I had to purchase a physical copy in order to read the book.

[Tamara Hayes · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This series is such an emotional rollercoaster and it is not disappointing! You fall in love or hate(depending on who it is) with the characters. Tomi keeps it authentic with the unfairness that life can throw at you and it is such an emotional gripping tale. I am once again left enchanted and ready to read the next part of this story. The audiobook is so good and will pull you in. I can't express enough how exciting, action packed, as well as emotionally thrilling this story is. Make sure to read the 1st book so you don't miss out on any part of this great story!

[Keziah Glow · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

This Accent is Painful I would rather read the book. I loved the other Books

[Mery Marayo · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Just like I said with the first part, it is a story that deserves to be read. In this second part, it continues to maintain the very real backdrop behind a fantasy story. Throughout the book, it keeps you engaged with a desire to know how it continues, and with emotions running high. As soon as the third part comes out, I will buy it to find out how this story continues. (Translated from Spanish)

[Isaura Cruz · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

As I understood it, there were only supposed to be two books, but that epilogue can't be the closing of a saga; it leaves a big question unresolved. Although I have an idea of what happens, I'm not sure. It feels like a long journey that just keeps getting longer; it becomes super addictive as it gets closer to the end, but now it just leaves me on edge. I want my happy ending. ? (Translated from Spanish)

[bxrbooks · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

It started off too slow for me, the characters have personality changes compared to the first one that I really don’t like. I understand that they have been through a lot, but I don’t understand why they behave the way they do. There were times I didn’t even remember Tzain; he feels quite irrelevant to me.

Around page 300, it becomes much more interesting and addictive. I feel that if it had been like that from the beginning, I would give it a higher rating. It took me quite a while to get hooked to that point, and I missed the engagement of the first book. Still, I think the author did well to recover the book, and I’m already looking forward to seeing what happens in the third one. (Translated from Spanish)