The Bone Flower Throne The Bone Flower Trilogy Book 1 (Audible Audio Edition) TL Morganfield Elizabeth Siedt Feathered Serpent Audio Books
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Gods, Blood, Magic.
A darkness has taken control of Culhuacan, one of the Toltec's most powerful kingdoms. The bloodthirsty sorcerer god Smoking Mirror has sent her patron god - the benevolent Feathered Serpent - into exile, but the Feathered Serpent is determined not only to regain his sacred city, but also to end human sacrifice all together.
Princess Quetzalpetlatl barely escaped Culhuacan with her life, but when the Feathered Serpent tasks her with helping his mortal son Topiltzin fulfill his divine mandate, she eagerly embraces her destiny. Finally she can avenge her father's murder at the hands of the Smoking Mirror's high priest, and return home.
Yet the price for involving herself in a war among the gods is high, paid in blood and loss. But for Topiltzin - who's more than just a brother to her - she's willing to do anything. Even sacrifice her own heart.
The Bone Flower Throne The Bone Flower Trilogy Book 1 (Audible Audio Edition) TL Morganfield Elizabeth Siedt Feathered Serpent Audio Books
The story is a retelling of the the legend of Topiltzin, who is a mythical hero in Mexican culture. The story is told from Topiltzin’s half-sister, Quetzalpetlatl, an exiled princess and strives to become high priestess of Quetzalcoatl. She is chosen by the god Quetzalcoatl to be Topiltzin’s guardian for the promise that Topiltzin will be the greatest and most benevolent king of all the Tolteca. She and Topiltzin both embark on a quest to regain Topiltzin’s stolen throne and to secure a future that is filled with peace and tranquility.The story begins as Quetzalpetlatl is a seven year-old princess of Culhuacan, who is about to get married to Ihuitimal’s son, Black Otter. On the night of the wedding, she finds jade stone, and later gives the stone to her mother. Quetzalcoatl comes to her mother in a dream and tells her to swallow the jade stone and she will give birth to Quetzalcoatl's son, who is destined to be the greatest king in Tolteca. Not soon after Quetzalpetlatl mother swallows the stone, then it is revealed that Ihuitimal is worshipping their Quetzalcoatl’s nemesis, the Smoking Mirror, and kills Quetzalpetlatl father and becomes king himself sending Quetzalpetlatl and her mother into exile in Xochicalco. Her mother dies in childbirth giving birth to Topiltzin. She is then chosen by Topiltzin to become Quetzalcoatl’s guardian. She and Topiltzin is then taken into the care of the High Priestess, where Quetzalpetlatl trains to become the next High Priestess of Quetzalcoatl.
Quetzalpetlatl is a strong and likable heroine. She is devoted to the Quetzalcoatl, and Topiltzin’s glorifying destiny. She is willing to sacrifice herself to protect her half-brother and her god. She is intelligent and is never afraid to ask questions. She is also not afraid to call out the characters that usually make wrong decisions and actions. She is also fervently loving, loyal and never fails to protect those she loves. Indeed, it is Quetzalpetlatl, who is the driving force of the plot and the cause of most of the actions in the book.
Overall, the story is about justice, sacrifice, and love. I did not know much about the Aztec culture, but from reading the book it is very violent and brutal. I did not like the many countless human sacrifices they made to their gods, and reading about this violence sickened me. However, the human sacrifices was a vital plot point in the book because the main goal for Topiltzin was to end human sacrifice. I found that this legend was similar in some ways to the King Arthur legend. I recommend this novel to anyone interested in mythology, the Aztec culture, and to fans of King Arthur.
(Note: I read an ARC copy of this book in courtesy of NetGalley.)
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The Bone Flower Throne The Bone Flower Trilogy Book 1 (Audible Audio Edition) TL Morganfield Elizabeth Siedt Feathered Serpent Audio Books Reviews
I love historical fantasy, but in so many books about pre-Eurpean contact cultures, theres sometimes a European or 2 who I guess the reader, being a modern person, is supposed to identify with. I hate that, and it has totally ruined historical fiction books for me. I want to read historical fiction as if I was there, the gods and magic the people believed in were real, and there isn't some European running around looking oddly at the people's cultures and trying to Christianize everyone and change the native people's way of life.
Fortunately this book and series doesnt disappoint on that count. This story is set in pre-Spanish arrival Mexico, and unlike some others Ive read, there's no Spaniards. Its just a great story. It shows a good representation of the people's beliefs and culture, too, without European prejudice layered over it.
For anyone who likes this kind of pre-European contact cultural fiction, I highly recommend giving this book a read. I'm definately picking up the other 2 books in the series, and I hope the lack of Europeans continues - theres so much historical fiction about Christianized Europe, its really hard to find well written books about non/pre Christian European cultures.
Legends of Quetzalcoatl, the Plumed Serpent king of the Toltecs, are widespread throughout Mesoamerica. This semi-mythological priest-king ruled the Toltec civilization during 600s, was considered a unifying force in the region, and opposed human sacrifice in defiance of the Gods. He committed transgressions (sexual and/or spiritual) with his "sister" Quetzalpetlatl, was attacked by magical powers of the Gods, and was banished from his homeland but promised to return. The influence of this legend upon Aztec Emperor Moctezuma underlay his defeat by Conquistador Hernan Cortes. The Emperor believed Cortes was the returning Quetzalcoatl.
This powerful legend is told in the Bone Flower Trilogy. The first book, Bone Flower Throne, is the story of Quetzalcoatl (also called Topiltzin and Little Reed) and his biological sister Quetzalpetlatl during childhood through realizing their destinies as young adults. The characters and their internal struggles are well-developed, and the political-military situation among regional cities shape plot elements. Especially rich are descriptions of daily life and social structure among the royals, priesthood, and nobles, and their court intrigues and plotting. Characters and their motives are complex, fueling tension and suspense in the story arc. Quetzalpetlatl, the main protagonist, vacillates and rehashes many issues, but she is an adolescent during much of the book with a conflicted relationship to her brother, Topiltzin.
Some amazing scenes are vividly described in which characters become interchangeable with Gods, passing through veils between dimensions. This is consistent with indigenous spirituality and cosmology, since interrelations between human and spirit worlds are intense and real. It adds a fantasy quality to the story, but seen through native eyes this is part of their reality. The power of the Quetzalcoatl legend is tangibly felt in the characters' lives.
Toltec and Aztec names are long and difficult (some translated names are used) but this adds authenticity to the story. It gives a feeling tone that immerses readers in the culture. An admirable effort to bring this powerful legend to readers, with sequels to come.
The story is a retelling of the the legend of Topiltzin, who is a mythical hero in Mexican culture. The story is told from Topiltzin’s half-sister, Quetzalpetlatl, an exiled princess and strives to become high priestess of Quetzalcoatl. She is chosen by the god Quetzalcoatl to be Topiltzin’s guardian for the promise that Topiltzin will be the greatest and most benevolent king of all the Tolteca. She and Topiltzin both embark on a quest to regain Topiltzin’s stolen throne and to secure a future that is filled with peace and tranquility.
The story begins as Quetzalpetlatl is a seven year-old princess of Culhuacan, who is about to get married to Ihuitimal’s son, Black Otter. On the night of the wedding, she finds jade stone, and later gives the stone to her mother. Quetzalcoatl comes to her mother in a dream and tells her to swallow the jade stone and she will give birth to Quetzalcoatl's son, who is destined to be the greatest king in Tolteca. Not soon after Quetzalpetlatl mother swallows the stone, then it is revealed that Ihuitimal is worshipping their Quetzalcoatl’s nemesis, the Smoking Mirror, and kills Quetzalpetlatl father and becomes king himself sending Quetzalpetlatl and her mother into exile in Xochicalco. Her mother dies in childbirth giving birth to Topiltzin. She is then chosen by Topiltzin to become Quetzalcoatl’s guardian. She and Topiltzin is then taken into the care of the High Priestess, where Quetzalpetlatl trains to become the next High Priestess of Quetzalcoatl.
Quetzalpetlatl is a strong and likable heroine. She is devoted to the Quetzalcoatl, and Topiltzin’s glorifying destiny. She is willing to sacrifice herself to protect her half-brother and her god. She is intelligent and is never afraid to ask questions. She is also not afraid to call out the characters that usually make wrong decisions and actions. She is also fervently loving, loyal and never fails to protect those she loves. Indeed, it is Quetzalpetlatl, who is the driving force of the plot and the cause of most of the actions in the book.
Overall, the story is about justice, sacrifice, and love. I did not know much about the Aztec culture, but from reading the book it is very violent and brutal. I did not like the many countless human sacrifices they made to their gods, and reading about this violence sickened me. However, the human sacrifices was a vital plot point in the book because the main goal for Topiltzin was to end human sacrifice. I found that this legend was similar in some ways to the King Arthur legend. I recommend this novel to anyone interested in mythology, the Aztec culture, and to fans of King Arthur.
(Note I read an ARC copy of this book in courtesy of NetGalley.)
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