The Seventh Sun
The Seventh Sun by Lani Forbes, published by Blackstone Publishing on February 18, 2020, is an unabridged edition comprising 303 pages in English. This narrative follows young Prince Ahkin, who is thrust into leadership after the death of his emperor father. As he grapples with his newfound responsibilities and the fading power of the sun, he must navigate the complexities of ruling over the Chicome people while facing the looming threat of an impending apocalypse.
Readers will encounter a richly imagined world steeped in the legends and history of the Aztec and Maya civilizations. The story intertwines themes of action and adventure with elements of coming-of-age, as both Ahkin and Mayana, the daughter of a noble family, confront their destinies. With the pressure of ancient rites and the potential sacrifice of noble daughters, the narrative explores the connection between the two protagonists and their struggle against divine forces that may hinder their quest for change.
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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.
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