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Aztec Autumn

Gary Jennings (1997)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingHard R
Pages (Doorstopper (600+))
SeriesAztec #2
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads3.81

Content levels

ViolenceGraphic
Sexual contentExplicit
LanguageStrong

Heroine archetypes

Warrior / Soldier

Protagonist archetypes

Reluctant HeroOutcast / Loner

Synopsis

Aztec Autumn takes us to a time one generation after the Conquest, when the magnificent Aztec empire has fallen beneath the brutal heel of the invading Spaniards. But one proud young Aztec, Tenamaxtli, refuses to bow to the foreign conquerors - and secretly begins to recruit, from among the struggling survivors of the Conquest, an army of insurrection. On his courageous quest he finds high adventure, passionate women, unlikely allies, bright hope, and bitter tragedy. Driven by his dream of restoring the lost glory of the Aztec empire, he will come to threaten the seemingly invincible power of mighty Spain. Until now, Tenamaxtil's rebellion has been little remembered, perhaps because it shed no glory on the men who would write the history books, but on its outcome depended the future of all North America. Aztec Autumn re-creates this forgotten chapter of history in all its splendor.

Aztec Autumn: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This historical fantasy contains graphic violence typical of war and conquest, explicit sexual content, and strong language throughout. The subject matter deals with colonization, genocide, and the brutal aftermath of the Spanish Conquest of Mexico.

What to know going in

This book has graphic violence, explicit sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include sexual assault, torture, genocide, slavery, and graphic violence (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Adult readers fascinated by Aztec history will find an immersive rebellion story against Spanish colonizers.

Tags

Historical FantasyMilitary FantasyEpic AdventureConquest Narrative