Lani Forbes (May 6, 1987 – February 3, 2022) was an American author of young adult novels, most known for her fantasy series, Age of the Seventh Sun.
[2] The day after giving birth, she lost feeling in her tongue, which led to further investigation regarding stroke and other potential health issues.
[2] While still in the hospital with her newborn son, doctors told Forbes and her husband, Kevin, that she had tumor growth on her lung, liver, and spine.
Her powerful, captivating young adult novels will live on to be enjoyed and beloved by readers for generations to come.”[1] Forbes taught science[3] for ten years then became a trauma counselor for "women who had been abused by their spouses through addiction.
"[1] In 2020, Forbes published the first novel in her young adult fantasy series, The Age of the Seventh Sun.
Kirkus Reviews called the novel "[a] page-turning adventure that, though imperfect, highlights a rich and relatively unknown mythological heritage that begs to be explored.
She meets Ochix, who comes from an enemy town, and much like Romeo and Juliet, they must decide whether their love is worth the wrath of their people.
Kirkus Reviews called the novel "[a] mythical, magical, and introspective adventure that celebrates Mesoamerican heritage," while stating, "more, please.