*Age of Myth*

[Alexa]

*Since time immemorial, humans have worshipped the gods they call Fhrey, truly a race apart: invincibile in battle, masters of magic, and seemingly immortal. But when a god falls to a human blade, the balance of power between humans and 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.*

It was all of Amazon's fault as they delivered me this book before of The Riyria Revelations, published years ago. I don't regret it at all. I found it refreshing and gave me the opportunity to add Michael J Sullivan to my favorits writers. I like Persephone's character, a woman with strong will ready to fight for the well being of others. I don't know if the author saw any resemblance with the grec god when he named her. I also like how elves are presented first as gods and demystified later.

For those interested to read a refreshing book with elves, I definetly recommand this one. Once you will read it, just come back to talk about it.

 

[Alexa]

Age of Myth (The Legends of the First Empire #1) was nominated as Best Fantasy of 2016 list from Audible.com. I voted for printed version, but the others opted for Harry Potter.

Initially, Michael. J. Sullivan announced 5 novels in this new seria. There will be 6 and they will be published earlier at the request of his readers. I must admit I am one of them.

• 20 June 2017 - Age of Swords (book #2 of Legends of the First Empire, available now for pre-order on Amazon)
• Jan/Feb 2018 - Age of War (book #3 of Legends of the First Empire)
• June/July 2018 - Age of Legends (book #4 of the Legends of the First Empire)

No dates so far for remaining books 5 and 6.

 

[Alexa]

Age of Swords (The Legends of the First Empire #2) will be finally availably in July 25, 2017. It seems there are no other fans of Sullivan in here, but I love his novels nevertheless and hope one day someone else will love them, too.

In Age of Myth, fantasy master Michael J. Sullivan launched readers on an epic journey of magic and adventure, heroism and betrayal, love and loss. Now the thrilling saga continues as the human uprising is threatened by powerful enemies from without—and bitter rivalries within.

Raithe, the God Killer, may have started the rebellion by killing a Fhrey, but long-standing enmities dividing the Rhune make it all but impossible to unite against a common foe. And even if the clans can join forces, how will they defeat an enemy whose magical prowess makes the Fhrey indistinguishable from gods?

The answer lies across the sea in a faraway land populated by a reclusive and dour race who feels nothing but disdain for both Fhrey and mankind. With time running out, Persephone leads the gifted young seer Suri, the Fhrey sorceress Arion, and a small band of misfits in a desperate search for aid—a quest that will take them into the darkest depths of Elan. There, an ancient adversary waits—an enemy as surprising as it is deadly.