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Her characters are no longer underdogs on a hero’s journey to return magic―now they are leaders who are suffering from the consequences and trauma of their previous quest.” ―The New York Times\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Like its predecessor, Children of Virtue and Vengeance is fast-paced and unafraid to ask tough questions about the cyclical nature of oppression and the systems that enforce it.” ―TIME\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Relentless even beyond its finish, this is a sure-fire hit.” ―Booklist, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Complete Legacy of Orïsha Series:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren of Blood and Bone (Book 1)\u003cbr\u003eChildren of Virtue and Vengeance (Book 2)\u003cbr\u003eChildren of Anguish and Anarchy (Book 3)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Spine Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52206172569881,"sku":"978-0-316-45250-2","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/8399\/1833\/files\/9781250170996.jpg?v=1775590152"},{"product_id":"children-of-blood-and-bone-legacy-of-orisha-1","title":"Children of Blood and Bone (Legacy of Orisha, 1)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eDiscover the groundbreaking series that became a global sensation―over 2 million books sold!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller * A TIME Top 100 Fantasy Books of All Time * A New York Times Notable Children's Book * A Kirkus Prize Finalist * Five Starred Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith five starred reviews, Tomi Adeyemi’s West African-inspired fantasy debut, and instant #1\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBestseller, conjures a world of magic and danger, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Sabaa Tahir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThey killed my mother.\u003cbr\u003eThey took our magic.\u003cbr\u003eThey tried to bury us.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow we rise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZélie Adebola remembers when the soil of Orïsha hummed with magic. Burners ignited flames, Tiders beckoned waves, and Zélie’s Reaper mother summoned forth souls.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, maji were killed, leaving Zélie without a mother and her people without hope.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow Zélie has one chance to bring back magic and strike against the monarchy. With the help of a rogue princess, Zélie must outwit and outrun the crown prince, who is hell-bent on eradicating magic for good.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDanger lurks in Orïsha, where snow leoponaires prowl and vengeful spirits wait in the waters. 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You will be ready to rise up and reclaim your own magic!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e-bestselling author Dhonielle Clayton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The next big thing in literature \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efilm.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eEbony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“One of the biggest young adult fiction debut book deals of the year.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eTeen Vogue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis title has Common Core connections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Complete Legacy of Orïsha Series:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChildren of Blood and Bone\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Book 1)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eChildren of Virtue and Vengeance\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Book 2)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eChildren of Anguish and Anarchy\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Book 3)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Spine Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52208964960537,"sku":null,"price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/8399\/1833\/files\/91EFDZyPG-L._SL1500.jpg?v=1775669913"}],"url":"https:\/\/thespinebookshop.com\/collections\/banned-books-copy.oembed","provider":"The Spine Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}