Keeper of the Lost Cities – Book Series In Order
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The Keeper of the Lost Cities books by Shannon Messenger is all about friendships and finding the strength within yourself. Not to mention perseverance, determination, and endless adventure.
This New York Times bestselling series transports readers to an unknown world where elves live in lost cities like Atlantis and others forgotten by or unknown to the human world. Our main character Sophie Foster, a twelve-year-old girl, slowly discovers the secrets of her past as well as the potential perils of her future. She gains a band of friends along the way who have just as many secrets as she does.
So, what are you waiting for? Let’s get started on an epic adventure!
Keeper of the Lost City: What is the first book in this series about?
Goodreads Rating 4.43Twelve-year-old Sophie Foster has a secret. We find out Sophie's a Telepath -- someone who hears the thoughts of everyone around her. Everything changes the day she meets Fitz, a mysterious boy who appears out of nowhere and also reads minds. She discovers there's somewhere she does belong as a telepathic girl, and that staying with her own family will put her in grave danger. In the blink of an eye, Sophie is forced to leave behind everything and start a new life.
Not everyone is thrilled that she has come "home." There are secrets buried deep in Sophie's memory -- shocking truth about who she really is and why she was hidden among humans -- that other people desperately want. Would even kill for. In this riveting debut, Shannon Messenger creates a page-turning story of the journey of Sophie Foster and why this young girl is the key to her brand-new world before the wrong person finds the answer first.
Exile: What is Keeper of the Lost Cities Book 2 about?
Goodreads Rating 4.51Sophie befriends the mythical Alicorn -- and puts her mysterious powers to the test -- in this enchanting sequel to Keeper of the Lost Cities.
Sophie is settling in nicely to her new home and her new life in the magical world of the lost cities. And it helps that living at Havenfield means getting to spend time with rare, precious species--including the first female Alicorn, who shows herself to Sophie and trusts no one but her.
Sophie is tasked with helping to train the magical creature so that the Alicorn can be revealed to the people of the lost cities as a sign of hope, and Sophie wants to believe that the recent drama and anguish are gone for good.
But the secrets buried deep in Sophie's memories remain, and before long she's back in incredible danger, risking everything to find the answers to questions that could save not only her life but the life of someone close to her...
Everblaze: What is Keeper of the Lost Cities Book 3 about?
Goodreads Rating 4.53Sophie uncovers shocking secrets -- and faces treacherous new enemies -- in this electrifying third book in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series.
Sophie Foster is ready to fight back. Her talents are getting stronger, and with the elusive Black Swan group ignoring her calls for help, she's determined to find her kidnappers -- before they come after her again.
But a daring mistake leaves her world teetering on the edge of war and causes many to fear that she has finally gone too far. And the deeper Sophie searches, the farther the conspiracy stretches, proving that her most dangerous enemy might be closer than she realizes.
In this nail-biting third book in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series, Sophie must fight the flames of rebellion, before they destroy everyone and everything she loves.
Neverseen: What is Keeper of the Lost Cities Book 4 about?
Goodreads Rating 4.61Sophie battles the rebels -- and recovers dark memories from her past -- in this jaw-dropping fourth book in the bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series.
Twelve-year-old Sophie is on the run -- but at least she's not alone.
With the help of her friends from the Lost Cities have gone with her to join the Black Swan. They still have doubts about the shadowy organization, but the only way to find answers is to start working with them. And as they settle into their new lives, they uncover secrets bigger than anything they'd imagined.
But their enemies are far from done and unleash a terrifying plague that threatens the safety of an entire species. Sophie and her closest friends fight with everything they have -- with new allies joining them -- but every choice has consequences. And trusting the wrong person could prove deadly.
In this game-changing fourth book in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series, Sophie must question everything to find a truth that will either save her world -- or shatter it.
Lodestar: What is Keeper of the Lost Cities Book 5 about?
Goodreads Rating 4.57Dark schemes unfold -- and Sophie's loyalty is pushed to the limit -- in this thrilling fifth book in the bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series.
Sophie Foster is back in the Lost Cities -- but the Lost Cities have changed. The threat of war hangs heavy over her glittering world, and the Neverseen are wreaking havoc.
The lines between friend and enemy have blurred, and Sophie is unsure whom to trust. But when she's warned that the people she loves most will be the next victims, she knows she has to act.
A mysterious symbol could be the key -- if only she knew how to translate it. Every new clue seems to lead deeper into her world's underbelly and the Black Swan aren't the only ones who have plans. The Neverseen have their own Initiative, and if Sophie doesn't stop it, they might finally have the ultimate means to control her.
Nightfall: What is Keeper of the Lost Cities Book 6 about?
Goodreads Rating 4.58Sophie and her friends face battles, unlike anything they've seen before in this thrilling sixth book of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series.
Sophie Foster is struggling. Grieving. Scrambling. But she knows one thing: she will not be defeated.
The Neverseen have had their victories -- but the battle is far from over. It's time to change tactics. Make sacrifices. Reexamine everything. Maybe even time for Sophie to trust her enemies.
All paths lead to Nightfall -- an ominous door to an even more ominous place -- and Sophie and her friends strike a dangerous bargain to get there. But nothing can prepare them for what they discover. The problems they're facing stretch deep into their history. And with time running out, and mistakes catching up with them, Sophie and her allies must join forces in ways they never have before.
In this spectacular sixth book in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series, Sophie must uncover the truth about the Lost Cities' insidious past, before it repeats itself and changes reality.
Flashback: What is Keeper of the Lost Cities Book 7 about?
Goodreads Rating 4.38In this unforgettable seventh book of this bestselling series, Sophie must let the past and present blur together, because the deadliest secrets are always the ones that get erased.
Sophie Foster doesn't know what -- or whom -- to believe. And in a game with this many players, the worst mistake can be focusing on the wrong threat.
But when the Neverseen prove that Sophie's far more vulnerable than she ever imagined, she realizes it's time to change the rules. Her powerful abilities can only protect her so far. To face down ruthless enemies, she must learn to fight.
Unfortunately, battle training can't help a beloved friend who's facing a whole different danger -- where the only solution involves one of the biggest risks Sophie and her friends have ever taken. And the distraction might be exactly what the villains have been waiting for.
Legacy: What is Keeper of the Lost Cities Book 8 about?
Goodreads Rating 4.38Illusions shatter -- and Sophie and her friends face impossible choices -- in this astonishing eighth book in this bestselling series. Sophie Foster wants answers. But after a lifetime of lies, sometimes the truth is the most dangerous discovery. Even the smallest secret comes with terrifying new responsibilities.
And Sophie's not the only one with blank spots in her past, or mysteries surrounding her family. She and her friends are part of something much bigger than they imagined -- and their roles have already been chosen for them.
Every clue drags them deeper into the conspiracy. Every memory forces them to question everything -- especially one another. And the harder they fight, the more the lines blur between friend and enemy.
Unlocked: What is Keeper of the Lost Cities Book 8.5 about?
Goodreads Rating 4.29Book 8.5 delivers what fans of the series have been begging for! Told in an exciting new way, the saga continues with plenty of huge reveals and shocking new twists -- plus a complete series guide with beautiful color and black-and-white illustrations and other awesome bonuses like a sticker sheet of family crests!
In this extra special installment of the Keeper of the Lost Cities collector series, the story picks up right from Keefe's perspectives to give readers deeper insights into both beloved characters. New powers will be discovered. Hard truths from the past will come to light. And all of your favorite characters will find themselves tested in ways they never imagined.
And that's not all!
Unlocked also includes a comprehensive guide to the world of the Lost Cities, featuring new character and world details that have never been revealed before -- plus fun bonuses like Keeper-themed recipes, a detailed map of the Lost Cities, gorgeous full-color illustrations, and so much more!
Stellarlune: What is Keeper of the Lost Cities Book 9 about?
Goodreads Rating 4.29In this stunning ninth book (although technically the 10th book) in the series, Sophie and her friends discover the true meaning of power -- and evil.
Sophie Foster changed the game. Now she's facing impossible choices: When to act. When to trust. When to let go.
Her friends are divided and scattered, and the Black Swan wants Sophie to focus on their projects. But her instincts are leading her somewhere else.
Stellarlune -- and the mysterious Elysian -- might be the key to everything. But finding truth in the Lost Cities always requires sacrifice. And as the Neverseen's plans sharpen into terrifying focus, it appears that everyone has miscalculated. In this last book, The Lost Cities' greatest lie could destroy everything. And in the battle that follows, only one thing is certain: nothing will ever be the same.
Keeper of the Lost Cities - About the Author
Shannon Messenger graduated from USC School of Cinematic Arts, where she learned that she liked watching movies better than making them. She studied art, screenwriting, and film production, but realized her real passion was writing stories for children. She’s the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of the award-winning middle-grade series, Keeper of the Lost Cities, as well as the Sky Fall series for young adults. Her books have been featured on many reading lists, published in numerous countries, and translated into many different languages. She lives in Southern California with an embarrassing number of cats.