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Trace of Arcane: Viridis
Trace of Viridis
Book One of the Trace of Arcane Series
Trace of Arcane follows Eden, a neurodivergent girl born in Viridis—a remote Fringe society resisting the quiet rule of Lux, an authoritarian power that rose from the ruins of a lost civilization. Lux controls history, suppresses knowledge, and manipulates the Fringe societies through fear, rumor, and erasure.
From a young age, Eden knows she’s different—not in a way that draws admiration, but in a way that draws suspicion. Her mind works precise, emotionally detached, and deeply observant. To survive, she learns to hide it, to mimic what others expect. To pass.
As tensions rise and Lux’s control creeps closer, Eden begins to question the systems around her—who controls truth, who gets to belong, and what is sacrificed to keep the peace. When a forgotten archive is discovered by a society called Arcane, Lux ignites conflict in the Fringe societies before Arcane can share their knowledge with the rest of humanity.
Set in a post-apocalyptic future where memory is controlled and difference is discouraged, Trace of Arcane is the first in a character-driven sci-fi trilogy. More introspective than explosive, it’s a slow-burn story about power, perception, and what it means to live honestly in a world that asks you to disappear.
Book One of the Trace of Arcane Series
Trace of Arcane follows Eden, a neurodivergent girl born in Viridis—a remote Fringe society resisting the quiet rule of Lux, an authoritarian power that rose from the ruins of a lost civilization. Lux controls history, suppresses knowledge, and manipulates the Fringe societies through fear, rumor, and erasure.
From a young age, Eden knows she’s different—not in a way that draws admiration, but in a way that draws suspicion. Her mind works precise, emotionally detached, and deeply observant. To survive, she learns to hide it, to mimic what others expect. To pass.
As tensions rise and Lux’s control creeps closer, Eden begins to question the systems around her—who controls truth, who gets to belong, and what is sacrificed to keep the peace. When a forgotten archive is discovered by a society called Arcane, Lux ignites conflict in the Fringe societies before Arcane can share their knowledge with the rest of humanity.
Set in a post-apocalyptic future where memory is controlled and difference is discouraged, Trace of Arcane is the first in a character-driven sci-fi trilogy. More introspective than explosive, it’s a slow-burn story about power, perception, and what it means to live honestly in a world that asks you to disappear.
425 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 8, 2025
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September 30, 2025
I was looking forward to reading this book even though I didn't really know what to expect. Ezra Mizuki has a nice writing style, making you fly through the story. However, the storyline itself is quite political. There isn't much happening.
Eden knows she is different and is an outcast because of that. But with war coming, she must find her place in the community before it is too late. There are lots of conflicts between Lux and Viridis, due to some found archives. Even though Eden questions the whole system, she tries to fit in. She is the main character of this story, but I didn't feel like Eden had much to tell.
Yes, she has some struggles, but besides that the story almost felt like a diary told from the third person POV.
I did enjoy the writing style of Ezra Mizuki, however the storyline, worldbuilding and character development just was blunt in my opinion. Therefore I won't be continueing this series and give this book a 2 star rating.
Eden knows she is different and is an outcast because of that. But with war coming, she must find her place in the community before it is too late. There are lots of conflicts between Lux and Viridis, due to some found archives. Even though Eden questions the whole system, she tries to fit in. She is the main character of this story, but I didn't feel like Eden had much to tell.
Yes, she has some struggles, but besides that the story almost felt like a diary told from the third person POV.
I did enjoy the writing style of Ezra Mizuki, however the storyline, worldbuilding and character development just was blunt in my opinion. Therefore I won't be continueing this series and give this book a 2 star rating.
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