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.

Reviewed by the Bookroo Editors Updated August 11, 2026

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?

Start at the return of magic

Begin with Children of Blood and Bone and keep the numbered order through the finale.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$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

$22.99Save 5%

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 in Series

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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?

Series

Children of Virtue and Vengeance

Chapter Book · 2019

No book description provided.

Series

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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.

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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.