Keeper of the Lost Cities Reading Order
Here's the correct Keeper of the Lost Cities reading order: every book in the right order, where to start, and answers to common questions.
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.
The Main Series
- Keeper of the Lost CitiesBuy NowAudible2012
- ExileBuy NowAudible2013
- EverblazeBuy NowAudible2014
- NeverseenBuy NowAudible2015
- LodestarBuy NowAudible2016
- NightfallBuy NowAudible2017
- FlashbackBuy NowAudible2018
- LegacyBuy NowAudible2019
- StellarluneBuy NowAudible2022
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
What is the correct Keeper of the Lost Cities reading order?
Publication Order. Read in publication order. This is one continuous, heavily serialized story — each book picks up close to where the last ended.
Is the Keeper of the Lost Cities series finished?
No. Book ten has been announced but has no release date yet. Stellarlune (2022) is the latest.
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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