Children of Virtue and Vengeance (Legacy of Orïsha, #2)

by Tomi Adeyemi

What use are these powers if I can’t protect the people I love? What good is magic if I can’t bring Baba back to life?

Our battle isn’t over. If anything, it’s just begun.

All that awaits us in this world is heartache.

“Too much has been taken away.”

But how long can both sides keep going like this before we destroy Orïsha?

my thoughts exactly.

“You are the person your Reapers need, Elder Zélie. The only person you need to prove it to is yourself.”

All he leaves us with are scars!” “Is this because you don’t trust him, or because you don’t want to be honest with yourself?”

“I didn’t mean to ruin the moment. But I can’t let you do that. I care about you too much.”

*insert side eye emoji*

“I should’ve died that day,” I say. “Just pretend that I did.”

:(

“Your mistake wasn’t falling for a monster, Zïtsōl. It was falling for the wrong one.”

You’re not a victim, Zélie. You’re a survivor!

He has a way of holding me that makes time stand still.