The Alcazar

By Amy Ewing

Book Overview

From New York Times bestselling author Amy Ewing comes the second book in an epic fantasy duology that School Library Journal called "rich and complex." Perfect for fans of Snow Like Ashes, These Broken Stars, and Magonia

Sera has finally recognized the true power of her Cerulean blood. But in order to return home, she'll need help from Agnes, Leo, and their grandmother--the only person with knowledge about the mysterious island of Braxos, where the Cerulean tether is anchored. Though the journey will be treacherous, Sera will risk anything to see her City again.

Meanwhile, the High Priestess's power has reached new heights in the City Above the Sky. And when Leela begins having visions of Sera, alive, she knows she's the key to saving the City. But to bring Sera home, Leela must channel the strength, courage, and curiosity that once got her friend exiled.

With the help of friends, family, and Cerulean magic, Leela and Sera could soon return to their normal lives. But when that time comes, will Leela be able to serve her City as blindly as she once did? And will Sera be able to leave everything and everyone she's grown to love on the planet behind?

Epic Fantasy Duology: The breathtaking conclusion to the story that began in The Cerulean, where the fate of two worlds hangs in the balance.Dual Storylines: Follow two heroines on separate paths--Sera on a dangerous journey to the island of Braxos, and Leela uncovering deadly secrets within the City Above the Sky.Political Intrigue: To reach the tether, Sera and her friends must navigate a treacherous new land ruled by a Triumvirate of queens, where allegiances are deadly.Family Secrets: As twins Agnes and Leo help Sera, they uncover the truth about their own powerful Pelagan heritage--a secret that could get them killed.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0062490028
• ISBN13: 9780062490025
• Release Date: March 2020
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 5.6" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 14 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 9 and higher