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?

Títí di òdí kejì. Until the other side.

“Do you think they’ll be better off across the sea?” I ask. “I doubt it,” Roën says. “It hardly matters where you are if you’re weak.”

In that moment I had everything I wanted for this land. I saw peace and unification. Orïsha’s sun was finally rising. And in seconds, Mother set it.

“Ay, come on now. Before the Raid you wouldn’t shut up about joining the other Reapers.” “I was just a child. But now…” My voice trails off and I close my eyes, not knowing what to say. “Too much has passed?” he asks. “Too much has been taken away.”

But you should know that there are weapons so great, they shouldn’t be used.”

“Is it wrong to fight for peace?” I ask. “I think life is more complicated than right and wrong,” Mama Agba answers. “I think you will never obtain peace trying to prove either one.”

“You are not your mistakes.” Mama Agba holds both of her shoulders, making Amari cry harder. “Do not let one moment define or destroy you. The gods work in mysterious ways. Have faith in their greater plan.”

“If the past few moons have taught me anything, it’s that I’m capable of great things. I know I can be better. I choose to be better!”