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Arcera #2
The Fifth City
She'll do anything to save her home from the war.
But will Seascape's test of worth demand far more than she's willing to give?
Though Meadowcity is besieged by Skycity's army, Sylvia manages to escape to seek help, from the only people who can help: the long-hidden city of Seascape.
Can she convince them to interfere with a war between the four cities they hid from for so long?
When their leader challenges Sylvia to a set of ancient tests, Sylvia accepts without understanding the possibility that there might be more to the people of Seascape than she realizes. Much more.
Will she be able to master their strange technology and win favor before the army destroys her home?
And what will become of the other cities while Sylvia searches for help?
But will Seascape's test of worth demand far more than she's willing to give?
Though Meadowcity is besieged by Skycity's army, Sylvia manages to escape to seek help, from the only people who can help: the long-hidden city of Seascape.
Can she convince them to interfere with a war between the four cities they hid from for so long?
When their leader challenges Sylvia to a set of ancient tests, Sylvia accepts without understanding the possibility that there might be more to the people of Seascape than she realizes. Much more.
Will she be able to master their strange technology and win favor before the army destroys her home?
And what will become of the other cities while Sylvia searches for help?
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Liz Delton
38 books168 followersLiz Delton writes and lives in New England, with her husband and sons. She studied Theater Management at the University of the Arts in Philly, always having enjoyed the backstage life of storytelling.
World-building is her favorite part of writing, and she is always dreaming up new fantastic places.
She loves drinking tea and traveling. When she’s not writing or reading, you can find her baking in the kitchen, or out in the garden trying to keep her plants alive.
World-building is her favorite part of writing, and she is always dreaming up new fantastic places.
She loves drinking tea and traveling. When she’s not writing or reading, you can find her baking in the kitchen, or out in the garden trying to keep her plants alive.
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March 26, 2020🎁 The complete Arcera Trilogy (3 book series) is FREE on Amazon today (3/26/2020)! 🎁
January 3, 2016
I received a free copy in return for my honest review. All opinions stated are my own.
I really enjoyed book one in this series so I jumped at a chance to read the second. This book really made me want to live in it in places ... actually, all the Seascape Trials had me thinking, "Dang, this would be an awesome adventure game. I would so play the heck out of this if it were an adventure game." (seriously if you know any game developers, give them a heads up)
The book is more scifi than fantasy, though set for the most part in a very low tech world, the sections in the more advanced Fifth City were generally my favorite parts, also partially because while the other characters are fine, Sylvia has the most life in her as far as characters go and it was nice to see her taking on the challenges and finding her way around. She approached them in an optimistic but determined manner I liked.
My one slight complaint wouldn't be a problem at all except I think the blurb led me to anticipate something really scary from the "darkest secret" bit and I had sort of this aching "I bet this society is really really evil behind all this charade" tension built up, and when we found out about it, it really wasn't that dark, intriguing and opening a lot of new possibilities, but as presented, not particularly dark.
I really enjoyed book one in this series so I jumped at a chance to read the second. This book really made me want to live in it in places ... actually, all the Seascape Trials had me thinking, "Dang, this would be an awesome adventure game. I would so play the heck out of this if it were an adventure game." (seriously if you know any game developers, give them a heads up)
The book is more scifi than fantasy, though set for the most part in a very low tech world, the sections in the more advanced Fifth City were generally my favorite parts, also partially because while the other characters are fine, Sylvia has the most life in her as far as characters go and it was nice to see her taking on the challenges and finding her way around. She approached them in an optimistic but determined manner I liked.
My one slight complaint wouldn't be a problem at all except I think the blurb led me to anticipate something really scary from the "darkest secret" bit and I had sort of this aching "I bet this society is really really evil behind all this charade" tension built up, and when we found out about it, it really wasn't that dark, intriguing and opening a lot of new possibilities, but as presented, not particularly dark.
January 3, 2026
I began reading this series in a reading challenge during the summer of 2024. This year is my year of finishing series that I had previously started. I have become a huge fan of Liz’s writing and read many of her books.
This second book brought me right back into the journey I had started. I also liked this second book dare I say more than book one. I love the journey the main character is on. Heading onto book 3 immediately. I have so many questions I need answered!
This second book brought me right back into the journey I had started. I also liked this second book dare I say more than book one. I love the journey the main character is on. Heading onto book 3 immediately. I have so many questions I need answered!
January 26, 2026
This was such a great second book in this series! So full of action, and such a unique story! I can't wait to read the next to see where things go!
December 3, 2015
The Fifth City is the second book of the Arcera Trilogy. If you haven't read Meadowcity I highly suggest you do that. Now! You should purchase The Fifth City, however, because you'll want to continue once you've finished.
This story has elements of Hunger Games, Maze Runner and even Harry Potter, yet it feels wholly original. It pulled me in from the very start. Delton's description of characters and settings creates a vivid and lasting impression of the world of Arcera.
As when I finished Meadowcity, finishing The Fifth City left me wishing the book hadn't ended. I will be excitedly awaiting the release of the final installment of this trilogy!
This story has elements of Hunger Games, Maze Runner and even Harry Potter, yet it feels wholly original. It pulled me in from the very start. Delton's description of characters and settings creates a vivid and lasting impression of the world of Arcera.
As when I finished Meadowcity, finishing The Fifth City left me wishing the book hadn't ended. I will be excitedly awaiting the release of the final installment of this trilogy!
December 18, 2016
Awesome book Liz, I can't wait to read the 3rd.
I really enjoyed book 2 and am excited to start the 3rd. I have already recommended it to several people.
I really enjoyed book 2 and am excited to start the 3rd. I have already recommended it to several people.
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