
As she falls for the young prince however, her empathic heart leads her to question the blood sacrifice on which the religious traditions and future of the empire hinge. Descended from the goddess of water, Atlacoya, Mayana’s compassion and courage are quickly apparent. Each has been blessed with unique abilities through the blood of their ancestors, but the first to catch his eye is the tempestuous Mayana. In order to ascend the throne, Ahkin must choose a wife from among the royal daughters who, like him, are descended from the gods. With his untimely death, the mantle of leadership for the Chicome people falls to Ahkin.



Prince Ahkin is immersed in interpreting concerning signs among the stars when he receives the tragic news of his father’s passing. Mesoamerican mythology gets a long overdue epic fantasy treatment.
