Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger captivates with its imaginative world-building and endearing characters, making it a hit among young readers. Critics appreciate the fast-paced plot and intriguing mysteries. However, some note that character development is at times thin and the prose can be simplistic. Overall, it's an engaging start to a promising series.

Fans of the Harry Potter series and Percy Jackson and the Olympians will relish Shannon Messenger's Keeper of the Lost Cities. Ideal for middle-grade readers, it captivates with its magical realms, complex characters, and a relatable protagonist discovering her unique abilities in a richly-imagined world.

In Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger, twelve-year-old telepath Sophie Foster discovers she is an elf and must leave the human world to attend an advanced academy for elf prodigies, uncovering secrets about her origins and the memories that haunt her. The book includes concepts of adoption, memory wiping, and brief depictions of abduction and physical danger.

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