BookBingeLegacy of Orïsha Books in Order
The short answer
Tomi Adeyemi · 3 books
- How many books?
- There are 3 books in the Legacy of Orïsha series, published 2018–2024.
- Is it finished?
- Yes — the series is complete; it ends with Children of Anguish and Anarchy (2024).
- Where to start
- Start with Children of Blood and Bone (2018).
About 1,400 pages — roughly 20 hours of reading
In a West African-inspired land, a young maji fights to restore magic to her people under a tyrannical king.
Here is the complete Legacy of Orïsha reading order — all 3 books by Tomi Adeyemi, in the order you should read them:
Reading order
- Children of Blood and BoneZélie undertakes a dangerous ritual to bring magic back to Orïsha while the king's son hunts her.2018552 pages
- Children of Virtue and VengeanceMagic has returned, but now the maji are at war with one another and with the monarchy.2019432 pages
- Children of Anguish and AnarchyZélie leads the final war against the empire that tried to exterminate her people.2024368 pages
Good news: for this series, reading order and publication order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many Legacy of Orïsha books are there?
There are 3 books in the Legacy of Orïsha series by Tomi Adeyemi, from Children of Blood and Bone (2018) to Children of Anguish and Anarchy (2024). Together they run to about 1,400 pages.
Is the Legacy of Orïsha series finished?
Yes. Tomi Adeyemi completed the series with Children of Anguish and Anarchy in 2024; all 3 books are out now.
What is the first Legacy of Orïsha book?
Children of Blood and Bone (2018) is book one, at 552 pages. Zélie undertakes a dangerous ritual to bring magic back to Orïsha while the king's son hunts her.
Should I read the Legacy of Orïsha series in publication order?
Yes. For the Legacy of Orïsha series, reading order and publication order are the same — Children of Blood and Bone (2018) through Children of Anguish and Anarchy (2024).
How long does it take to read all Legacy of Orïsha books?
About 1,400 pages across 3 books — roughly 20 hours at a page a minute. The longest is Children of Blood and Bone (552 pages); the shortest is Children of Anguish and Anarchy (368 pages).