Book description
Children of Virtue and Vengeance
Legacy of Orïsha, #2
Tomi Adeyemi's second installment in the Orïsha series delivers exactly what fans crave: more magic, more political intrigue, and more of Zélie's fierce determination.
The stakes are higher here. Magic has returned to Orïsha, but power doesn't solve everything. Zélie and Amari face a new reality where restored maji powers mean restored conflict. The monarchy isn't stepping down quietly.
Adeyemi excels at balancing multiple perspectives. Zélie's struggle to unite disparate magical communities while protecting them from royal backlash feels authentic and urgent. The civil war brewing in the background adds constant tension.
What sets this apart is how Adeyemi handles the aftermath. Victory isn't clean. Restoration isn't simple. The new status quo brings its own complications, its own betrayals. Characters must navigate shifting loyalties and moral gray areas.
The world-building expands naturally. West African mythology and culture remain central, but now we see how different regions and classes respond to magical resurgence. The political machinations feel grounded in real consequences.
Adeyemi's prose maintains its rhythmic quality in audiobook format. The narrative flows well when spoken aloud, with dialogue that sounds natural and internal monologues that translate effectively to voice performance.
This isn't just sequel syndrome-Adeyemi pushes her characters into genuinely new territory while honoring what made the first book compelling. The throne's legitimacy, magical community leadership, and national unity all hang in the balance.
Listeners will appreciate how each character's arc feels purposeful. No one exists solely for plot convenience. Everyone carries weight.
The audiobook timing hits that sweet spot for the series' growing audience.
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Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
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Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
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Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience