The Age of the Seventh Sun Trilogy

The Age of the Seventh Sun Series, Books 1-3

By: Lani Forbes

Narrated by: Stacy Gonzalez

Length: 36 hrs and 18 mins

Publisher's summary

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

The Seventh Sun

Though his royal blood controls the power of the sun, young Prince Ahkin is now responsible for the lives of all the Chicome people. And the sun is fading. Mayana, whose blood controls the power of water, is one of six noble daughters presented to him as a possible wife. Those who are not chosen will be sacrificed to the gods. Mayana and Ahkin feel an immediate connection, but the gods themselves may be against them.

The Jade Bones

Cast into the underworld after an act of shattering betrayal, Mayana and Ahkin must overcome unimaginable odds if they are to return home and reclaim the throne of the Chicome. Meanwhile, the new empress has made a dangerous alliance that might destroy everything the princess and prince hold dear.

The Obsidian Butterfly

To the Chicome people, an eclipse is a time of terror. When darkness falls, the barrier separating the heavens and the earth becomes unstable. Then come the ravening Tzitzimime—the star demons who thirst for human blood. As the eclipse nears, many maneuver for power in this deadly game of worlds ending. As for Ahkin and Mayana, the entire empire seems to want to keep them apart. Can their love endure the end of the world?

©2020, 2021, 2022 Lani Forbes (P)2023 Blackstone Publishing

LOVED IT

Not sure what more to say then it was a really good and emotional story! Constantly playing with your heart and forcing you to dive deep into the story! SUPER CREATIVE AND A DEFINITE RECOMMEND!

Really enjoyed!

I do not do many reviews but this trilogy and author is worth the time. I do many audio books monthly, most are "meh," so it's delightful when you stumble on an author who creates a story with characters who come alive with unique personalities. I have listened to all her audio books and am sorry we will not have additional journeys by this author. The trilogy is full of culture, well developed characters you care for, some brutality, pull in some myth and legend and a sprinkling of humor and you have a hit! This one's a hit! Thoroughly enjoyed! The narrator did a decent job as well. Different than the 'norm' of the fantasy genre.

Each book gets better

This was a beautiful story about learning to trust the creator even when things look hopeless.
The first book was cute, the second got a little stretched out and I may have gotten bored, but I devoured book 3 and am so glad I persisted.

Something new with fantasy

This unique masterpiece will give you a view into the world of an Aztec empire that follow traditions blindly and the protagonists calling for open mindedness and courage. This author gave a respectful nod to this culture as she describes the powerful gods and power of their descendants fighting for the true meaning of love and freedom meant for them. Highly recommend this entire trilogy, very wholesome.

FAVORITE

I didn’t want to finish this book because I knew I’d be upset when it ended 😭 It’s such a great story that u throughly enjoyed each part of. It has romance, but more adventure, friendship, and strategy than anything. Absolutely loved it.