Children of Blood and Bone (Legacy of Orïsha, #1)

by Tomi Adeyemi

“Live,” his spirit breathes. “Whatever you do, survive.”

Be brave, Amari. This time I hold on to Binta’s words, wrapping them around my body like a suit of armor. I can be brave. For Binta, I must be everything.

“Your people, your guards—they’re nothing more than killers, rapists, and thieves. The only difference between them and criminals is the uniforms they wear.”

“Do not worry,” I whisper as he takes his last breath. “I will make a far better queen.”

We are all children of blood and bone. All instruments of vengeance and virtue.