The Keeper of the Lost Cities is a Fantasy / Children's Fiction series by Shannon Messenger, made up of 11 books published between 2012 and 2024. It begins with Keeper of the Lost Cities (2012), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Unraveled (2024), spanning 12 years of storytelling.
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | |||
| 1 | Keeper of the Lost Cities 🏆 California Young Readers Medal 2017Full award history → | 2012 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2 | Exile | 2013 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 3 | Everblaze | 2014 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 4 | Neverseen | 2015 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 5 | Lodestar | 2016 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 6 | Nightfall | 2017 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 7 | Flashback | 2018 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 8 | Legacy Goodreads Choice Award 2019Full award history → | 2019 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2020s | |||
| 9 | Unlocked (Short Story) | 2020 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 10 | Stellarlune | 2022 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 11 | UnraveledLatest | 2024 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Keeper of the Lost Cities series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Keeper of the Lost Cities series?
Start with Keeper of the Lost Cities (2012), the first book in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series by Shannon Messenger. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series?
There are 11 books in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series by Shannon Messenger, published between 2012 and 2024.
What is the first book in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series?
The first book in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series is Keeper of the Lost Cities, published in 2012 by Shannon Messenger.
What is the latest book in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series?
The most recent book in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series is Unraveled (2024) by Shannon Messenger.
About the Keeper of the Lost Cities series
Shannon Messenger's Keeper of the Lost Cities is a beloved middle-grade fantasy series with an enormous, devoted following. Twelve-year-old Sophie Foster discovers she is an elf — with a powerful, secret-laden mind — and is transported to the hidden elvish world of the Lost Cities, where conspiracies threaten everything.
The series blends boarding-school magic, a sprawling mystery, and a swoon-worthy cast of friends (and rivals) that keep young readers fiercely invested. Its intricate world-building and slow-burn relationships have inspired devotion comparable to Harry Potter.
This is one continuous story, so read in order from "Keeper of the Lost Cities." The mysteries and friendships deepen with every long volume.