Liz Delton

The Fifth City Liz Delton

She's the first outsider to be accepted in centuries. But can she pass their test?Besieged by Skycity's army, Sylvia sneaks out of Meadowcity to find help. She soon finds herself in the fifth city: Seascape. The secluded city is reluctant to offer aid, but its ruler, the imposing Lady Naomi Blackwater, allows Sylvia to compete in their ancient tradition: The Trials. Seascape's vast technologies seem like magic to Sylvia, who must master them to gain their respect. As she allows herself to get close to someone, she might soon discover Seascape's darkest secret that kept them hidden for a millennium. Meanwhile in Lightcity, Neve Stoughton is coming to terms with accidentally inventing the chemical compound Skycity is using to wage war. Neve must decide how she can possibly rectify her mistake, before she is the cause of any further destruction."Another solid installment from Delton." -Reader's Favorite