Keeper of the Lost Cities book cover by Shannon Messenger

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Book 1 of Keeper of the Lost Cities. See all Keeper of the Lost Cities books in order
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The book after
Exile
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Last checked: September 24, 2026, against shannonmessenger.com
Place in the series
It is book 1 of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series. (shannonmessenger.com; read November 6, 2026)
Next book
Book 2 is Exile. (shannonmessenger.com; read November 6, 2026)

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The Library of Congress record found by this book's ISBN describes another edition: a 504-page hardcover from Aladdin, ISBN 9781534486751. (Library of Congress, its record of another edition; read November 6, 2026)

What Keeper of the Lost Cities is about

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  • Sophie, at twelve, finds out that the unusual abilities that always set her apart mean she is an elf. (Library of Congress; read November 6, 2026) abilities that have always caused her to stand out identify her as an elf
  • Brought to Eternalia to train her skills, she discovers hidden memories that some people would kill to get. (Library of Congress; read November 6, 2026) Eternalia to hone her skills ... secrets buried in her memory for which some would kill

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Genres

Topics

  • Elves
  • Foster parents
  • Identity
  • Memory
  • Psychic ability

Reading ages

  • Children's

Other books in Keeper of the Lost Cities

11 books listed so far

  1. Book 2: Exile
  2. Book 3: Everblaze
  3. Book 4: Neverseen
  4. Book 5: Lodestar
  5. Book 6: Nightfall
  6. Book 7: Flashback
  7. Book 8: Legacy
  8. Book 8.5: Unlocked
  9. Stellarlune
  10. Book 9.5: Unraveled

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