"We are all children of blood and bone. All instruments of vengeance and virtue."

When magic was destroyed in the realm of Orïsha, Zélie’s mother was killed along with every other “maji”, under the order of a ruthless king. Those left behind had no hope and were left in a world of torture, until Zélie is given one chance to bring back magic and seek revenge on the ruthless king; procuring help from the most unexpected of individuals. Will Zélie be able to bring magic back, and what adventures will she endure on her journey?

Wow, this book was absolutely fantastic. I literally could not put it down and devoured it within 24 hours. The writing style was perfect and it was so fast paced that I found myself wanting to read “just one more chapter” throughout. I have to admit I was very apprehensive about this book when I first pick it up because of the hype, but it did not disappoint! I love how Tomi sends you into a false sense of security, convincing me that I knew what would happen next only to be hit with a curve ball which changes my perspective on everything. It was beautiful, heart-breaking and all those emotions within. Honestly, it was such a fantastic read and I cannot recommend this enough. I really cannot wait for the next instalment.