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

by Tomi Adeyemi

the new waves in my hair.

love that magic brings out natural hair

“I think your brother’s alive,” I sigh. “And I’m going to be the one to kill him.”

enemies to lovers to enemies

“When I heard what happened, I couldn’t take it.” He shakes his head. “I knew you liked me, but to ram yourself into a tree at the very thought of living another day without me?”

People stare at her as if she were a goddess. They look at me like I’m a bug.

Mother’s convinced Amari’s working with the Iyika, but that’s not the sister I know.

Something about the foreigner is familiar. I know our paths have crossed.

oh no i hate this

I laugh as he carries me across the stone bridge. “It’s that easy?” I ask. “Of course.” Tzain grins. “I live to serve, my queen.”

TZAIN!!!!!!!!!!!

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

It feels like I’m always fighting to be heard. I don’t remember the last time I was able to have a simple conversation about this war.

“She’ll welcome her bravest soldier home with open arms.”

stop!!!!!!

“Zïtsōl.” He forces the word out through his final gasp. He grips me with the last strength he has. “Home.”

“Orïsha waits for no one,” I whisper the words. “Orïsha waits for no one.”

so we just commit war crimes now?