The Last Emperor
A Progression Fantasy Epic
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The Last Emperor
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Narrated by:
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Peter Kenny
About this listen
He has a year left to live... unless he gains the power to kill the Gods first.
Each year, the Nightlords choose a new Emperor to rule Yohuachanca. Delicious food graces his palate. The realm’s most beautiful women fill his vast palace. Four priestesses counsel him in all matters. The life of an emperor is good, luxurious, and short...
For at the year’s end, he is sacrificed to the Nightlords under the light of the Scarlet Moon.
Iztac is the piss-poor orphan chosen to be this year’s emperor. A sacrifice bound for the altar.
But the Nightlords have made a mistake this time. For Iztac is a sorcerer, whose soul journeys into the secret underworld to plunder the secret spells of the dead. There, in the darkness, hides the power to drag the Nightlords off their throne.
He has a year to find it, or perish for good.
Iztac may not be the first emperor, but he will be the last.
Don't miss this action-packed Progression Fantasy saga with a unique spin from Maxime J. Durand, bestselling author of Vainqueur the Dragon, The Perfect Run, and Apocalypse Tamer.
©2024 Aethon Books (P)2024 Aethon AudioThe narration was weird too. It's like he stops every 6 words, regardless of where he's in the sentence. Like most of the things in this book, it's heavily stylized and feels intentional, but I didn't like it.
Onto the plot. Here, Durand leans into Mesoamerican culture. Our hero is 'chosen' to become emperor of an Aztec civilization, with the twist being he's to be sacrificed in a year. Expect tongue twister names and unfamiliar monsters (that is, unless you're south American, in which case YMMV) as he delves into the spiritual realm to connive an escape.
Almost literary in flavor, this book takes a long time to move. It's heavy on the political intrigue and light on the action. The writing is beautiful, but weighty. The world building is exquisite, if not too my taste. Whereas the Perfect Run felt like the story was created on the fly, this book feels heavily planned.
Not for me, but it might be for you. I think this one is definitely something people will either love or hate. I'm giving this 5 stars because I think the issue is me, not the book itself.
slow and plodding
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