Start at the return of magic
Begin with Children of Blood and Bone and keep the numbered order through the finale.
Book Series · 3 Books
Legacy of Orïsha Books
In order from Children of Blood and Bone to Children of Anguish and Anarchy.
Tomi Adeyemi's completed YA fantasy trilogy follows Zélie, Amari, and Tzain through the return of magic and the violent struggle over who will control Orïsha's future.
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Reading order
How to Read the Legacy of Orïsha Trilogy
Read Children of Blood and Bone, Children of Virtue and Vengeance, and Children of Anguish and Anarchy in numbered order. The trilogy tells one continuous story and the third novel is its conclusion.
Sources: Tomi Adeyemi's official books page, Macmillan's complete trilogy order.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
This is an intense YA fantasy rooted in oppression and resistance. It includes the murder of family members, abuse by authorities, enslavement and trafficking, imprisonment, torture, war, brutal battles, blood, serious injuries, and major deaths.
The books also explore grief, vengeance, prejudice, political betrayal, and cycles of violence. Romance is present, but the escalating warfare and trauma are the stronger maturity considerations; Macmillan lists the trilogy for ages 14–18.
Where to start
Where Should My Teen Start?
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
Sale price
$2184
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2018
Children of Blood and Bone
By Tomi Adeyemi
Magic vanished, hope lost. Can Zélie restore power and defy a tyrant?
544 pages· 135,111 words· Est. 12.5 hour read
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Hardcover
Summary: In a land where magic has vanished, Zélie Adebola holds the key to its return. Haunted by her mother's death and a ruthless king's tyranny, she must ally with a rogue princess to outsmart a determined prince bent on eradicating magic forever. As danger prowls and spirits stir, Zélie faces her greatest challenge: mastering her powers and confronting forbidden feelings for an enemy. Will she rise against the monarchy and reclaim her people's legacy, or will her own heart betray her mission?
In reading order
Legacy of Orïsha Series
3 books · Published 2018–2024
#1
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$2184
Children of Blood and Bone
Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2018
Magic vanished, hope lost. Can Zélie restore power and defy a tyrant?
Children of Virtue and Vengeance
Chapter Book · 2019
No book description provided.
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$2374
Children of Anguish and Anarchy
Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2024
A warrior must confront her ultimate enemy to save her people from annihilation.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Legacy of Orïsha series?
There are 3 books in the Legacy of Orïsha series. It began with Children of Blood and Bone in 2018, and the newest book, Children of Anguish and Anarchy, was published in 2024.
What order should you read the Legacy of Orïsha books in?
Start with Children of Blood and Bone and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.
What ages are the Legacy of Orïsha books best for?
The series is best for ages 14–18, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
The people
The Creative Behind the Books
The people who bring Legacy of Orïsha to life.
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