Tomi Adeyemi

b. 1993

1 series 3 books in order

Tomi Adeyemi (born 1993) is a Nigerian-American writer and creative writing coach. She is best known for her novel Children of Blood and Bone, the first in the Legacy of Orïsha trilogy, which debuted at number one on The New York Times Best Sellers list and won the 2018 Andre Norton Award and the 2019 Waterstones Book Prize. In 2020 she was named to the TIME 100 Most Influential People list.

Born: 1993
Known for: Legacy of Orïsha

Series by Tomi Adeyemi

Legacy of Orïsha

3 books in order · 2018–2023

Children of Blood and Bone

2018 · Tomi Adeyemi

Zélie Adebola remembers when the soil of Orïsha hummed with magic, before magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, maji were killed,…
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Children of Virtue and Vengeance

2019 · Tomi Adeyemi

Children of Virtue and Vengeance is a 2019 young adult fantasy romance novel by Tomi Adeyemi. It is the sequel to Children of Blood and Bone and the…
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Children of Anguish and Anarchy

2023 · Tomi Adeyemi
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Tomi Adeyemi written?

We list 3 books by Tomi Adeyemi across 1 series, published between 2018–2023 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Tomi Adeyemi's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Children of Anguish and Anarchy.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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