The Seventh Sun (Age of the Seventh Sun, #1)

by Lani Forbes

Thrust into leadership upon the death of his emperor father, young Prince Ahkin feels completely unready for his new position. Though his royal blood controls the power of the sun, he's now responsible for the lives of all the Chicome people. And despite all Ahkin's efforts, the sun is fading--and the end of the world may be at hand.

For Mayana, the only daughter of the Chicome family whose blood controls the power of water, the old emperor's death may mean that she is next. Prince Ahkin must be married before he can ascend the throne, and Mayana is one of six noble daughters presented to him as a possible wife. Those who are not chosen will be sacrificed to the gods.

Only one girl can become Ahkin's bride. Mayana and Ahkin feel an immediate connection, but the gods themselves may be against them. Both recognize that the ancient rites of blood that keep the gods appeased may be harming the Chicome more than they help. As a bloodred comet and the fading sun bring a growing sense of dread, only two young people may hope to change their world.

Rich in imagination and romance, and based on the legends and history of the Aztec and Maya people, The Seventh Sun brings to vivid life a world on the edge of apocalyptic disaster.

• ISBN10: 1982546093
• ISBN13: 9781982546090
• Publish Date: 18 February 2020
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: Blackstone Publishing
• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English

Reviews

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This is an incredible story that woven around mesoamerican culture and the attention to the detail is amazing. I appreciate the author note at the end that explained where she drew all her inspiration from and what parts of the story where changed and how.

I was really drawn in to this story about people who been imbued with magical abilities in their blood from various Gods. When the different princess shared their abilities was a fantastic scene. It felt a lot like the selection series or any series where men or women have to prove their the best so that they can be chosen by the royalty and the rest are left to a deadly fate.

I really appreciated how Mayanna really stuck to what she was questioning about the blood sacrifices. Though i wish she would of opened her heart to the prince and shared her fears and thoughts a bit earlier then when she does.

Though the way things played out really makes you want the next book which is the mark of a good author. She really makes you feel for the characters and you are invested in what gonna play out for them.