Age of myth
book one of The legends of the First Empire
Readers rate it 4.1 (311 on Hardcover)
409 pages · Released 2016
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Age of Myth is an epic fantasy that launches with serious stakes—including deaths and war—but the violence is described rather than graphically depicted. The story centers on complex characters facing moral dilemmas and personal tragedy, with themes of courage, leadership, and challenging unjust authority. While the tone is dark and emotionally weighty in places, the focus remains on character development and hope rather than shock value. This is best suited for mature teens already comfortable with fantasy adventure.
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From the publisher
"Michael J. Sullivan's trailblazing career began with the breakout success of his Riyria series: full-bodied, spellbinding fantasy adventures whose imaginative scope and sympathetic characters won a devoted readership and comparisons to fantasy masters Brandon Sanderson, Scott Lynch, and J.R.R. Tolkien himself. Now, Su... "Michael J. Sullivan's trailblazing career began with the breakout success of his Riyria series: full-bodied, spellbinding fantasy adventures whose imaginative scope and sympathetic characters won a devoted readership and comparisons to fantasy masters Brandon Sanderson, Scott Lynch, and J.R.R. Tolkien himself. Now, Sullivan's stunning hardcover debut, Age of Myth, inaugurates an original five-book series--and one of fantasy's finest next-generation storytellers continues to break new ground. Since time immemorial, humans have worshiped the gods they call Fhrey, truly a race apart: invincible in battle, masters of magic, and seemingly immortal. But when a god falls to a human blade, the balance of power between humans and the those they thought were gods changes forever. Now only a few stand between humankind and annihilation: Raithe, reluctant to embrace his destiny as the God Killer. Suri, a young seer burdened by signs of impending doom. And Persephone, who must overcome personal tragedy to lead her people. The Age of Myth is over. The time of rebellion has begun"-- "A new series set in the world of the Riyria Chronicles. In the land of the Rhune, trees can tell the future and the gods are beyond reproach. But when Raithe's father is slain, he does the unthinkable--he kills a god. From this act, rises the legend of the God Killer, the seeds of a rebellion, and the question of whether the gods are really immortal after all"--
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- Fiction
- Prophets
- Revolutions
- Imaginary wars and battles
- Gods
- Fiction, fantasy, general
- Strong Character Development
- Loveable Characters
- Diverse Characters
- A mix driven
- Character driven
- medium-paced
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ISBN 9781101965337