Explore the world of the Keeper of the Lost Cities: books 1-9

Keeper of the Lost Cities is a marvellous series of 10 books that take us deep into the world of elves, ogres, dwarves and goblins. At the centre of the books is an amazing school where the main “teenage” characters study, learning how to discover and master their specific magical talents.  Shannon Messenger has created a whole world where it’s very easy to start believing in alicorns and teleporting. It’s a series of marvellous adventures, perfect for readers 10+.

Here’s a brief overview of the 10 books in the series, trying to avoid spoilers so that the suspense and surprises can be all yours to enjoy!

BOOK 1: KEEPER OF THE LOST CITIES

Twelve-year-old Sophie Foster has a secret. She’s a Telepath–someone who can read minds. It’s a talent she’s never known how to explain. Everything changes the day she meets Fitz, a mysterious (and adorable) boy who appears out of nowhere, and who can also read minds like her. She discovers there’s somewhere she does belong, and that staying with her 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 in a place that is vastly different from what she has ever known.

BOOK 2: EXILE

Sophie thought she was safe. Settled into her home at Havenfield, surrounded by friends, and using her unique telepathic abilities to train Silveny – the first female alicorn ever seen in the Lost Cities – her life finally seems to be coming together. But Sophie’s kidnappers are still out there. And when Sophie discovers new messages and clues from the mysterious Black Swan group, she’s forced to take a terrifying risk – one that puts everyone in incredible danger.

BOOK 3: EVERBLAZE

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.

BOOK 4: NEVERSEEN

Sophie is on the run – but at least she’s not alone. Her closest friends from the Lost Cities have gone with her to join the Black Swan. They still have doubts about the shadowy organisation, 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 ever imagined. But their enemies are far from done and unleash a terrifying plague that threatens the safety of an entire species. Sophie and her friends fight with everything they have – with new allies joining them – but every choice has consequences. And trusting the wrong person could prove deadly.

BOOK 5: LODESTAR

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. And each new clue reveals how far the villains dark schemes spread. 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.

BOOK 6: NIGHTFALL

Sophie 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. Re-examine 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 had before.

BOOK 7: FLASHBACK

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.

BOOK 8: LEGACY

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.

BOOK 8.5: UNLOCKED

This extra special installment picks up right from Legacy’s particularly devastating cliffhanger. But chapters alternate between Sophie and Keefe’s perspectives to give readers deeper insight into both beloved characters. new powers will be discovered. Hard truths from the past will come to light. And all of your favourite characters will find themselves tested in ways they never imagined. Unlocked also includes a comprehensive guide to the world of the Lost Cities. It features new character and world details that have never been revealed before. There are also fun bonuses like Keeper-themed recipes, a detailed map of the Lost Cities, gorgeous full-colour illustrations, and so much more!

BOOK 9: STELLARLUNE

In this stunning ninth book in the New York Times bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series, Sophie and her friends discover the true meaning of power – and evil. 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. 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.