The world Tomi Adeyemi created with [b:Children of Blood and Bone|34728667|Children of Blood and Bone (Legacy of Orïsha, #1)|Tomi Adeyemi|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1516127989l/34728667._SX50_.jpg|55911580] remains one of the most interesting, new fantasy series in current popular literature. Keeping in step with the fast-paced entertainment of the first entry, [b:Children of Virtue and Vengeance|39122774|Children of Virtue and Vengeance (Legacy of Orïsha, #2)|Tomi Adeyemi|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1554753179l/39122774._SY75_.jpg|60725021] continues to build upon the escalating tension with magic’s return to Orisha.

Admittedly, there is a bit of backtracking and repetition in the beginning of this book. That said, as events start to unravel, it becomes very clear very fast that this is definitely not a rehashing of the first volume, but more so is a follow-up that challenges earlier assumptions of morality in times of war and chaos. Vengeance appears far more than virtue in this one, but what makes this series so fascinating are the real human responses to unreal situations.

Overall, I am really enjoying this series and definitely look forward to the next entry in the Legacy of Orisha series. Tomi Adeyemi is not an author to sleep on.