Legacy of Orïsha

Children of Blood and Bone (Legacy of Orïsha #1) by Tomi Adeyemi

Magic was once the heartbeat of Orïsha—until it was hunted down, silenced, and bled from the land. Now, whispers of its return stir not in ivory towers or ancient scrolls, but in the defiant breath of a young girl who refuses to let her people be forgotten.

The Legacy of Orïsha series cracks open the fantasy genre and fills it with fire. Rooted in West African myth and carried on the shoulders of unforgettable characters, it weaves a world where the cost of justice is steep, and the path to liberation is tangled with betrayal, grief, and impossible choices. Through the eyes of Zélie—fierce, flawed, and full of fury—we navigate a kingdom where magic isn’t just power, it’s identity. And reclaiming it means revolution.

The landscapes of Orïsha breathe with elemental magic and political unrest: moonlit coastlines where spirits wait to rise, burning cities where resistance blooms in shadows, and sacred temples still echoing with ancient chants. Yet what truly drives the story is the raw humanity pulsing beneath the magic—families torn apart, loyalties tested, and the desperate hope that the world can be remade.

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Legacy of Orïsha consists of three books — considered a complete series. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.


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Speculative Fiction Books

(Legacy of Orïsha #1 / 3)
2018 | fantasy, epic fantasy, high fantasy, young adult
(Legacy of Orïsha #2 / 3)
2019 | fantasy, epic fantasy, high fantasy, young adult
(Legacy of Orïsha #3 / 3)
2024 | fantasy, epic fantasy, high fantasy, young adult

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