The Obsidian Butterfly
The Obsidian Butterfly by Lani Forbes is an unabridged edition published by Blackstone Publishing on February 14, 2023. This 454-page book presents the finale of a series where Mayana and Ahkin strive to save their world from impending destruction. As an eclipse approaches, the barrier between the heavens and earth becomes unstable, unleashing the Tzitzimime, star demons that threaten humanity. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the Chicome Empire, where power struggles intensify as characters grapple with their fates.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of action and adventure intertwined with elements of magical realism and historical fiction. The story explores themes of love and loyalty as Mayana and Ahkin face numerous challenges, including the treachery of Metzi, Ahkin’s sister, who has allied with the malevolent goddess known as the Obsidian Butterfly. As alliances shift and forbidden relationships are tested, the characters must navigate a deadly game that could lead to the empire’s downfall. This edition invites readers into a world where the stakes are high, and the bonds of love and friendship are put to the ultimate test.
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The Seventh Sun faces destruction as Mayana and Ahkin race to save their world in the finale to this “compulsively readable” series (Rachel A. Marks, author of Fire and Bone).
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. Mayana and Ahkin know the full extent of the coming danger, but they must gather support or the Chicome Empire is doomed.
As the eclipse nears, many maneuver for power in this deadly game of worlds ending.
Metzi, Ahkin’s treacherous sister, has seized control of the empire with the aid of the malevolent goddess known as the Obsidian Butterfly. But Metzi has no idea what the goddess has in store …
Yemania and Ochix face the wrath of both their peoples. Their forbidden liaison may draw ancient enemies together … or rip the young lovers apart forever.
And the princesses who battled fiercely for Ahkin’s heart in The Seventh Sun meet again–but this time, they must join forces in order to survive.
As for Ahkin and Mayana, the entire empire seems to want to keep them apart. Can their love endure the end of the world?
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