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Staff Review: Children of Virtue & Vengeance

September 28, 2021 Words Worth Books

Title/Author: Children of Virtue & Vengeance (Legacy of Orisha #2) - Tomi Adeyemi

Genre(s): Young Adult, African-Inspired Fantasy

Steeped in West African Yoruba lore, the world of Orisha is rich and magnified by Adeyemi’s imagination. A must-read for adults & children!

Reviewed by: Ben

Staff Review: This Poison Heart

September 16, 2021 Words Worth Books

Title/Author: This Poison Heart - Kalynn Bayron

Genre(s): YA, Dark Fantasy, LGBTQ+

This riveting story is filled to the brim with magic and mystery, small town secrets, a surprise inheritance, a hidden garden, and a girl with a magical connection to plants - the trees bend towards her as if she were the sun. Where do her powers come from? With hints of gothic horror, greek mythology, and a pair of delightful lesbian moms who just want the best for their magical daughter, this book is an intriguing and mesmerizing read for all the plant lovers out there!

Reviewed by: Rosemary

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