Children of Virtue and Vengeance

by Tomi Adeyemi
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Good Books rating 3.47
Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)
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  • ID: 7864
  • Added: 2025-12-17
  • Updated: 2025-12-31
  • ISBN: 9781509899463
  • Publisher: Pan Macmillan
  • Published: 2019-12-03
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

Children of Virtue and Vengeance is the highly anticipated sequel to Tomi Adeyemi's groundbreaking, bestselling West African-inspired fantasy, Children of Blood and Bone. After successfully bringing magic back to Orïsha, Zélie and Amari find themselves in a more complex world, where the ritual has awakened magical powers in nobles with ancestry as well. Zélie's struggle to unite the maji is further complicated by the looming threat of civil war, forcing her to find a way to bring the kingdom together or watch it tear itself apart. /n/n This breathtaking sequel continues the mythical magic of the first book, delving deeper into the richly imagined world of Orïsha. With its compelling characters and high-stakes plot, Children of Virtue and Vengeance promises to captivate readers and leave them eagerly awaiting the final installment in the trilogy, Children of Anguish and Anarchy.

Reviews
Sifa Elizabeth Reads · Sifa Elizabeth · 2020-09-06
mixed 3.00

The book is a good read but not worth continuing the series. The pacing and world-building are strong, but the story feels rushed.

The reviewer enjoyed the first book in the series and had high hopes for this one. However, they found the pacing to be rushed and the story to feel incomplete. The world-building was praised for its depth and creativity, but the reviewer felt that the plot was not given enough time to develop fully. They also noted that the characters' decisions felt predetermined, lacking the spontaneity and authenticity that would make the story more engaging. Overall, the reviewer found the book to be a good read but not worth continuing the series.

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    It's a pity, as the first book is a good read, but I'm not wasting time reading another entry like this one.

    The pacing and world-building are strong, but the story feels rushed.

    The characters' decisions felt predetermined.

The Cozy Pages · 2020-03-22
mixed 3.50

The romance feels forced and the characters' decisions lack authenticity. The world-building is impressive, but the plot feels rushed.

The reviewer appreciated the rich world-building and the immersive setting of the book. However, they found the romance between the main characters to be forced and unconvincing. The reviewer also noted that the characters' decisions felt predetermined, lacking the authenticity that would make the story more engaging. Despite these issues, the reviewer acknowledged the book's strengths in world-building and pacing, but felt that the plot could have benefited from more development and depth. Overall, the reviewer found the book to be an enjoyable read, but with notable flaws in character development and plot execution.

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    The romance feels forced in this book.

    The budding romance between Inan and Zélie didn't really work in the first book and continues to feel forced.

    The characters' decisions felt predetermined.

Goodreads · 2019-12-03
disappointing 3.90

The romance in the book feels forced and disappointing. The emotional depth is lacking, making the relationships feel unconvincing.

The reviewer found the romance in the book to be a significant letdown. They felt that the emotional connections between characters were not well-developed, making the relationships feel forced and unconvincing. Despite some poignant moments, the overall execution of the romance fell short of expectations. The reviewer also noted that the book's pacing and world-building were strong points, but the lack of depth in the romantic subplot detracted from the overall experience.

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    I am a bit disappointed Tomi Adeyemi couldn't actually make this romance happen.

    It was like the tides held a missing piece of my soul.

    The romance feels forced in this book.

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