Legacy (Keeper of the Lost Cities Book 8)

I started this book series accidentally (saw it at Barnes & Nobles and decided to give it a try) and after about the first ten pages I basically threw myself down on my knees and begged my mom to buy it. I have been enthusiastically fangirling this series to everyone I meet ever since.The plot line is enticingly dangerous, with a hint of mystery. ( ok, scratch that, a lot of mystery) Shannon Messanger had me hanging on to every word, and although there’s the whole ‘ other world’ thing, the characters are highly relatable. I would say Sophie’s my favorite character, but unfortunately, that spots already taken. Keefe was by far the best, though the story doesn’t focus on him as much as it should. This series is fantastically exiting, and has amazing description. Sophie forms friendships that develop beautifully over the course of the series.I’ve basically forced a lot of my friends and family to read it, but for most of them, they didn’t have to be forced after they read the, oh, first page. Me, my brother and friends all recommend it for young readers who like fantasy adventure. It’s aimed at middle school readers but I would say it’s a good read for all ages. Sophie’s struggles aren’t hard to identify with, though obviously she lives an entirely different life than mine. I have to say once more that this series was SO. WELL. WRITTEN. I felt like I have lived through her adventures with Sophie and wait eagerly for the next book (Unlocked), which is supposed to have all sorts of things (recipes, illustrations, Etc.). Now I must stop this endless rambling about how amazing this book series is ... because SERIOUSLY. SO. AMAZING.Please read! It will change your life, I think. I mean, it did for me.Oh man, I’m sorry, I said I would stop there, but that’s impossible. This is such a good book. I mean, to be fair, at points I feel like screaming at Shannon Messanger for all the cliffhangers and Fitzphie “moments.” But at other times I’m laughing my head off, so... There were also a few parts that made me cry, because seriously WHY DID CALLA DIE?!? But it’s a great series and-Ok, sorry, stopping.For real this time. Nope, can’t do it. Have to rant some more. Sophie is also horribly oblivious, which is annoying, but also sorta sweet. I mean, I hate it, but not. I’m just saying that I hope Shannon fixes that, and I fully expect her to do so, given what I’ve heard about book 8.5. But anyway, once again: Read this! Ok, ok, I’m done.

Great book for all ages, would recommend to anyone looking for a good read definitely worth the money!

The whole series is fantastic! I was looking for a series that would match my preteens' advanced reading level without it being content inappropriate and this series fit the bill! In reading the series with my daughter, it totally drew me in, hooked me! The stories' progression from the first book to the latest is seamless! The details, the flow of story, the ease of read...you become part of the story from the outside. This book, the whole series is must read!

My daughter borrowed this series from the library and has been begging me to buy her the full series so she can have it at home and reread whenever she feels like it. Shannon is officially favorite author. She loves the way it’s written

Riveting and page turning as always. Looking forward to finishing the next book so I can stop being distracted by the need to keep reading them.

I think this book was the most interesting in comparison with the previous ones. It had lots of Sophie & Keefe scenes, which are for me the highest points of any Keeper books, interesting developments related with Sophie biological mother; very happy to find out about her identity, i liked the "upgrade" in Sophie abilities, Sophie's growth, concerning her attitude & decision about her relationship with Fitz (for me they are much better as friends than a coulple. They have more chemistry as friends than as a couple, in my opinion).However, as negative points, i insist in the Neverseen "invicibility". Even the Man of Steel has Kriptonite as a weakness, but the huge difference is C.K is a good guy, so he always wins. Keeper books have a very complex and interesting story, but the universe that was created is for me, 80% credible, because everyone has a weak stop, no one is unstoppable. Sooner or later, the good guys have to win and if book 9 is the last book, it's kind strange to see the bad guys only to be defeated in the final book. I would prefer to read "small victories" over no victories at all. But this book wasn't the worst of the keeper books. We have a "small" victory in the end, after all, concerning Tam and i'm happy that no one died. I like to read books with a "light at end of the tunnel " kinda stories. For the public for whom this books are directed, i think it has some darkness, some weight ( i have more than 20 years old and i think this books are pretty dark )Anyway, i really hope to see more scenes, diologues and more developments between Sophie & Keefe, because they are the main reason i'm still reading the books ( and i would hate to read Keefe as Sophie Nemesis, because that's been implied; i would hate if that happens. It would increase even further the story’s darkness, just a thought)Curious for book 9 :)

This was a hit for one of my nieces for Christmas.

This is a good book. It is probably one of my favorite books in the series, a close second to nightfall. It starts when Sophie enters Mr. Forkle's office and learns of a possibility that the Neverseen might be making their next target the dwarves. She later gets appointed as a cacophony regent. The council creates a team of reagents called Team Prodigious, later renamed Team Valiant, and appoints Sophie as the leader. Team Valiant travels to the dwarven capital city, Loamnore, and meets with King Enki, only to find Granite/Sir Tiregan already met with him the day before. Afterwards, Sophie almost dies (Keefe started calling it "fostering") while getting her inflicting and enhancing fixed. She later runs into Tam and Lady Gisela in London and inflicts on her. At the moment, I am too tired to remember what happened next. Eventually, Sophie searches Lord Cass's memories, learnes the identity of her mother, and learnes how to shut off her enhancing all in one day. Then the big showdown in Loamnore happens, and Shannon Messenger ends it with a cliffhanger, which, of course, NO ONE SAW COMMING, SHANNON MESSENGER! I recommend this for ages

It is a very good bok that keeps you on your toes . It was one of the many books i hae chossen to be as a inperation on how to rigt in my own book. It had the perfect amount of teen realationships , unique chracters , unsusspecting twists and really makes you feel ike your with sophie right there with all her tear and momments of joy I really would reccomamed it to any one looking for a good book.

This was my best favorite book in this series, every book is just amazing. But there was just something about this one. I loved it when Sophie decided to take Limbium again and how she blasted daylights out of Gisela.Tam returned and he commanded shadowflux and gave Gisela a nice bit of it. It was satisfying. And it was totally worth it, reading the SERIES.

Liked everything! I'm definitely a keeper of the lost cities number one fan! Although I kinda wish that Sophie would find out all of her biological parents. Not just her mom. 😁 Love it! five * from me!!

Beautiful cover, without any scratches or defects, and the story is just wonderful!

My daughter loves this book