The Seventh Sun

Age of the Seventh Sun, Book 1

By: Lani Forbes

Narrated by: Stacy Gonzalez

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 blood-red 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.

©2020 Lani Forbes (P)2020 Blackstone Publishing

Rich worldbuding

I adored the Mesoamerican world building, the twist ending, the high stakes, the magic, and the themes of sacrifice and love. Read this! Can’t wait until the next one comes out!

Water and Sun what a combination!

Lani & Stacy do an incredible job building this world for us that reminds us of all the stories and legends learned growing up this is the story of 2 souls trying to find their way to each other while honoring the Gods and ancestors. Can't wait to read the next book or as it was my case to listen to the 2nd book great performance from the narrator of the story as well she was able to captivate me from the start.

This is a MUST read!

I loved learning tales about acient South American civilizations in this book! And more than anything else, I love the world-building and romance! Lani Forbes did a fabulous job and I stuck with Mayana from start to end. I can't wait for her next book! ♥️

Sun & water Gods= color

This was very enjoyable. I wish it hadn’t ended and I have to wait for book 2. It kept me going. Love the magic of each God. The way they accessed it seemed new to me. Also enough conspiracy and mystery to see who dunnit at the end. Romance was not cheeseball.

Captured me in a way I haven’t had in years

This trilogy drew me in and I haven’t read a book this way in years! I wish so badly she had many more books. The world building, plot twists and strategy of the characters was amazing! My mouth was gaping almost every chapter at something I didn’t expect.