Keeper of the Lost Cities Reading Order

Shannon Messenger's Keeper of the Lost Cities follows Sophie Foster, a twelve-year-old telepath who discovers she's an elf and moves to a hidden magical world. A huge middle-grade/YA fantasy series with a devoted fanbase and a movie adaptation in the works.

Our Recommendation: Publication Order Read in publication order. This is one continuous, heavily serialized story — each book picks up close to where the last ended.

The Main Series

Keeper of the Lost CitiesBuy Now Audible2012
ExileBuy Now Audible2013
EverblazeBuy Now Audible2014
NeverseenBuy Now Audible2015
LodestarBuy Now Audible2016
NightfallBuy Now Audible2017
FlashbackBuy Now Audible2018
LegacyBuy Now Audible2019
StellarluneBuy Now Audible2022

Own the Complete Series Buying the whole series at once is usually cheaper than individual books, and box sets make a great gift. See Keeper of the Lost Cities box set options on Amazon ›

Companion Books and What's Next

Two companion volumes fit into the timeline: Unlocked (8.5, 2020) and Unraveled (9.5, 2024), both packed with bonus material and guide content. Book 10 (titled Elysian) has been confirmed as likely the finale — check for its release when you reach the end.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Keeper of the Lost Cities books are there?

Nine main novels through Stellarlune (2022), plus two companion volumes (Unlocked and Unraveled). A tenth and likely final book, Elysian, has been confirmed.

Can I read Keeper of the Lost Cities out of order?

No — it's a tightly serialized story where each book continues directly from the last, so start with book one and read straight through.

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