The Obsidian Butterfly, Lani Forbes
The Obsidian Butterfly, Lani Forbes
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The Obsidian Butterfly

Author: Lani Forbes

Narrator: Stacy Gonzalez

Unabridged: 14 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/15/2022

Synopsis

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?

About Lani Forbes

Lani Forbes (1987–2022) was the acclaimed author of the Age of the Seventh Sun series, which won multiple Realm Awards. She was a teacher turned psychology student, and her passion was showing readers the transformative and encouraging power of story on the human experience. Lani was an award-winning member of Romance Writers of America and the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, a mother of three, and a stage IV cancer warrior. Her legacy lives on in her young adult novels that continue to be discovered and beloved by readers.

About Stacy Gonzalez

Stacy Gonzalez is an experienced actor who spent over a decade participating in professional theater before entering the world of voice acting. She loves listening to audiobooks about Old Hollywood and the Flapper Age and lives with her husband and son outside of Chicago. For more information, visit stacygonzalezvo.com, or follow her on Twitter @stacygonzalezvo.

Reviews

Goodreads review by jessica on December 14, 2021

after a sequel that i found to be very much filler, i was hopeful that this concluding installment could bring the story back to what i loved so much in the beginning. i will say it was nice to have the characters reunited again. and even though i could predict how the story would end, it was interes......more

Goodreads review by CR on June 27, 2022

I am still extremely sad that we will never get another title from Lani Forbes but this conclusion to the Age of the Seventh Sun was so breathtaking. Lani we miss you! The Obsidian Butterfly was one book I could not put down. It was hard to dive back into this world after learning about the loss of......more

Goodreads review by Megan on July 03, 2023

4/5 stars I received an ARC of this book, and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review. *Spoilers ahead for books 1 and 2 in this series* This book picks up right where book 2 left off. Mayana and Ahkin find themselves in enemy territory after escaping Xibalba where they find Yemania and Ochix. An ecl......more

Goodreads review by Ana-Maria on February 01, 2022

◦ I've received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review ◦ The story is being told from multiple pov’s which gives you so many perspectives of the same event. There were also a couple of moments that I’m pretty sure made me hold my breath because the suspense was so intense. There was so......more

Quotes

“The next generation of Chicome leaders must unite to determine the fate of the empire in the epic climax of the Age of the Seventh Sun trilogy…This is a page-turner from start to finish, with something for all devoted readers of the series to enjoy in its conclusion. A pulse-quickening, soul-aching, and truly satisfying end to the cycle.” Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“The Obsidian Butterfly closes a spine-tingling series…Political intrigue and crossing paths abound as Mayana and Ahkin must fight to save a world that seems intent to keep them apart. Forbes’s meticulous world building and compelling characters will keep readers engrossed until the very end.” Booklist

“A genius at bleeding her characters of every precious drop of life, Lani Forbes weaves a powerful story of love and sacrifice in The Obsidian Butterfly. Masterful and compelling! Her ability to take a dark and haunting—literally—cultural lore and manipulate it into a got-you-by-the-throat story is mesmerizing. A brilliant conclusion to the series.” Ronie Kendig, award-winning author of Brand of Light

“A mythical, magical, and introspective adventure that celebrates Mesoamerican heritage; more, please.” Kirkus Reviews on The Jade Bones

“Breathtaking in scope, this sequel to The Seventh Sun will leave readers clamoring for volume three!” Alane Ferguson, Edgar Allan Poe Award winner and author of over thirty novels, on The Jade Bones

“If only writing intrigue, fantasy, adventure, and romance were as easy as Lani Forbes makes it look. Absolutely fantastic.” Devri Walls, author of the Venators series, praise for the series

Awards

  • Tor.com Reviewers' Choice
  • Children's Book Council
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