Keeper of the Lost Cities Series Review (Books 1-4)

Written by Kate Marie

Keeper of the Lost Cities (Book 1) by Shannon Messenger

Pages: 504 Stars: 4.5/5 Ages: 8+

Synopsis: a 12-year-old girl finds out that she is an elf. But elves aren’t what we think they are; instead, they have special abilities! Between going to a new school, meeting new friends, and saving the world, Sophie has some crazy (and dangerous) adventures!

Parents: I am warning you that kidnapping is in this book. It is not severe, but readers are given complete insight into Sophie Foster’s emotions during a chapter of the book, and this issue may scare sensitive children. Consider reading aloud to younger children who have trouble with long words. The book contains immaculate content. Nothing is inappropriate. Kids won’t want to put it down! 

Exile (Book 2) by Shannon Messenger

Pages: 568 Stars: ⅘ Ages: 8+

Synopsis: Sophie's adventures continue in this enthralling 2nd installment. Sophie begins training in her new abilities and discovers that she can transmit to animals. Between hard lessons with Counselor Bronte, Playing with Silveny (a horse), and almost dying; you'll be begging for the next installment!

Parents: be advised that painful imagery is involved in this book. It is not severe, though readers are given complete insight into Sophie Foster’s emotions during a chapter of the book, and this issue may scare sensitive children. Consider reading aloud to younger children who have trouble with long words. The book contains immaculate content. Nothing is inappropriate.

Everblaze (Book 3) by Shannon Messenger

Pages: 609 Stars: 5/5 Ages 8+

Synopsis: Sophie's adventures continue in this enthralling 3rd installment. At the start, Sophie has to teleport to the sanctuary to find out what's wrong with Silveny. Between Silveny's issues and Sophie's impending punishment, you'll wonder where the time went!

Parents: be advised that disobedience to wrongful authority is encouraged in this book. Also, in a very gruesome and brutal moment, an enemy loses a hand. Consider reading aloud to younger children who have trouble with long words. The book contains immaculate content. Nothing is inappropriate.

Neverseen (Book 4) by Shannon Messenger

Pages: 672 Stars: ⅘ Ages: 8+

Synopsis: Sophie's adventures continue in this thrilling 4th installment. At the start, Sophie has to sneak away from the Council because of dangerous circumstances. Between the Ogres' threats, the plague, and Exillium, Sophie leaves you wanting for more at every page turn.

Parents: be advised that some chapters may contain mild violence. Consider reading aloud to younger children who have trouble with long words. The book contains immaculate content. Nothing is inappropriate.

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