The third book, released in June, concludes the Orisha trilogy, and is available in several exclusive editions.
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young adult imaginary Children of blood and bones Tomi Adeyemi’s novel has propelled her into the spotlight, hitting the No. 1 spot on the New York Times bestseller list for young adults. Drawing inspiration from everything from Harry Potter to West African mythology, the novel also touches on themes of colonialism in its story of the struggle to restore magic to the fictional country of Orisha.
Ademi followed up her debut with Sons of Virtue and Revenge The trilogy has now concluded with the release of Children of distress and chaosThe book was released earlier this year, and has been released in collectible editions, including a Target-exclusive edition that you can buy below. It's among a number of Target-exclusive book releases this year, including popular series like Hunger Games and Lord of the Rings and releases from authors like Colleen Hoover, as well as a large list of retailer-exclusive vinyl.
Children of Distress – Target Exclusive Edition – Tomi Adeyemi
The Nigerian-American author was just 24 years old when blood and bones The book was published in 2018. It has been critically acclaimed for incorporating Yoruba culture and addressing themes of colonialism and racism into a fast-paced, magical adventure. Last year, it was announced that blood and bones It will be adapted into a film by Gina Prince-Bythewood for Paramount Pictures.
In the latest book, heroine Zelie is torn from her homeland and forced to face a new enemy. Her captor is King Balder, leader of the Skulls, who seeks to harness her powers. As the publisher notes, “[A]As Balder approaches, disaster strikes the shores of Orisha. Zelie will do everything she can to confront her final enemy and save her people before the Skull wipes them out forever.
The Target-exclusive edition features an intricate panel on the front edge with a red-and-white embossed design along the pages and sides. The standard edition of the book instead features a gold-and-black design on the front edge. Narrow and chaotic The book concludes the trilogy, and is available on Amazon, as well as exclusive editions from Target, Walmart, and Barnes & Noble.
Children of Chaos and Anxiety (Audiobook)
The final chapter in the Legacy of Orisha trilogy is also available on Audible as an audiobook, narrated by Tony Award-winning and Emmy-nominated actress and singer Cynthia Erivo. It is unabridged, and runs 10 hours and 2 minutes.
