Fantasy
Ages 9–16
Middle grade reading level
512 pages
Keeper of the Lost Cities
Keeper of the Lost Cities
by Shannon Messenger
4.8
Reviewed by Jae MelwaniSpoiler-free summary
12 year old Sophie Foster can read minds and it sucks. Everything is too loud. She's also a genius. Naturally, she's always felt out of place. Then everything changes. She meets another boy with the same powers, and leaves the human world behind to enter the Lost Cities, a fully hidden world on Earth full of magical beings and creatures. As she learns more and more she discovers she is in grave danger...
Why we loved this book
- The reason I love the first book in particular so much is because of how it just draws you in. I first started reading this series back in 2018, when there were only 7 books. I recently heard that there were now 5 more books, so I knew I had to reread it. I enjoyed this book so much more because I found it on a shelf in a bookstore, right before a long drive. I remember not touching any technology the whole drive, and 3 hours later, the book was done, and I was already on my way to the library to pick up the second one.
Favorite character
Keefe
Favorite quote
He's like a giant, sparkly puppy." - Sophie Foster "Did you just call me a sparkly puppy?" - Sandor
Final recommendation
Definitely recommend this to anyone who enjoys otherworldly fantasy!