by Meru S.
Keeper of the Lost Cities is an exciting fantasy series by author Shannon Messenger. Book one is suitable for ages 10+.
Sophie Foster is a Telepath, and she has been keeping it a secret for years. One day while wandering in a museum in San Diego, Sophie meets a mysterious boy named Fitz. He reveals to her the reason she can read minds. She is an elf. He then tells her that she must leave behind her human family and move to where the elves live — the Lost Cities.
Soon after she arrives at the Lost Cities, Sophie begins to attend an Elvin school called Foxfire. There she develops her telepathic abilities and other skills under the guidance of her mentors.
But, amongst her memories are secrets about herself and why she was born within the human world. Secrets that even she does not know or remember. And the secrets contain information that some people would do anything to acquire.
As Sophie’s control over her ability grows, she makes new friends who each possess an ability of their own, discovers who her foes are, and learns more about her new home and where she truly and finally belongs.
Keeper of the Lost Cities is complete with memorable characters, complex strategies, and lots of humor! The story continues in the following seven books: Exile, Everblaze, Neverseen, Lodestar, Nightfall, Flashback, and Legacy. These should be available at your local library or bookstore.
This series also includes Book 8.5, titled Unlocked. It offers different perspectives, character profiles, quizzes, themed recipes, and more!
Stellarlune, the long-anticipated ninth book, is expected to be released on November 8th, 2022.
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