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Children of Virtue and Vengeance
- Legacy of Orisha, Book 2
- Narrated by: Bahni Turpin
- Length: 13 hrs and 27 mins
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Summary
Children of Virtue and Vengeance is the breathtaking second title in Tomi Adeyemi's YA fantasy trilogy, Legacy of Orïsha, following her groundbreaking, West African-inspired debut, 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 imagined, reigniting the powers of not only the maji but also some nobles with magic ancestry.
Now, Zélie struggles to unite the maji in an Orïsha where the enemy is just as strong and magical as they are. When Amari's mother forms an army of royals with newly awakened powers, Zélie fights to secure Amari's right to the throne and protect the new maji from the monarchy's wrath.
But with civil war looming on the horizon, Zélie finds herself at a breaking point: she must find a way to bring the kingdom together or watch as Orïsha tears itself apart.
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- Kait
- 19-02-20
Loved it
I loved the first book and feared the second wouldn't be as good. Boy was I wrong.
Not only did I love the development of each character. The twists and turns of the story had me gripped from the moment I started. Throughout I found myself experiencing a whole cocktail of emotions.
If you lived the first one and you're a little conflicted as I was; don't be. You'll love it.
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- owens94
- 13-12-22
Fantastic
Brilliant story you really feel all the characters struggle and excellent narration too a brilliant listen
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- Christine Tama
- 24-04-20
Slow but gripping
Though about magic, the deeper themes and emotions which run through this book grasp your attention but also your heart! I MUST know what happens next...the twists and turns never get boring and are definitely unpredictable!
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- Anonymous User
- 06-02-24
Great book
Captivating story, although there was a lot of back and forth with the characters. Puzzling ending, not what I expected.
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- R.s
- 19-01-20
GOOD Character acting, BAD Yoruba pronounciation
The story plot lines as usual is well written by Tomi Adeyemi. Another brilliant hit I’m sure.
I give credit to the Narrator for her ability to change the timbre and pitch of her voice for so many characters. And her delivery of sound effects is very well done and doesn’t sound fake or forced. It is obvious that this lady is an experienced voice narrator of a high caliber.
However, as a Yoruba speaking Nigerian I could NOT make head or tail of any of her Yoruba . Apart from the accent which sounds South African instead of West African, her Yoruba is atrocious. My ears bled every time she pronounced Mama Agba as ‘aGGGG-BBA’. All the meaning for the incantations and even some of the conversations was completely lost as she desperately tried to string a series of incomprehensible sounds together. Please! please! please get someone else to at least say the Yoruba parts. It completely ruins the whole mood when you just hear random noises during a serious moment.
It is disheartening that what can potentially be the introduction of Yoruba culture to the world on a massive scale, is soiled by the utter misrepresentation of our voices and language.
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- Miss
- 10-10-21
Even better than book 1
I thoroughly enjoyed children of blood and bone, but this was even better.
Plenty of twists and turns in the story as I read a lot and can sometimes guess what’s going to happen.
We get to know the characters a bit better and they are very real.
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- Ninon B
- 22-08-21
love it , love it love IT!
Wicked, another amazing book, didn't want to put it down, tried to take my time so I wouldn't finish it. waiting for book 3. please tell me there's book 3.
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- Lima Feish
- 02-10-22
WOW
The plot, the writing, the characters, the narration. I was truly invested in every character and their story, how they came to be connected to one another. It was A LOT. This book literally took me on a rollercoaster of emotions. I struggle with my attention and get distracted very easily so had to leave Kindle and move to Audible but the author of this book had me clearly visualising what was going on in every moment. I had this audio book in my ears on the plane, bus, walking, hiking, staring into the distance just feeling grateful for life, through the car, pottering around my apartment. This book accompanied me through so many things, I'm so glad it was this long, I actually got into a routine of listening to this which has not happened for me before. I thoroughly enjoyed this piece of art and I will eagerly await all work from this author, it was spectacular.
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- Anonymous User
- 26-12-20
Best book series ever
Wonderful story woven with truth and hurt and emotion. I cried and giggled and felt. Can't wait for the next one.
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- Lee
- 12-01-20
AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING !!!
Amazing listen. The narrator was amazing one of the best parts narrated in the book was the fight between Amari and Ramiya. the way that part was read 10 stars.
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