The book had some gorgeous inside cover art:Īnyway, I’m going to get into my review. She even recognized me from MMGM! (One of the best days of my life) This time that I met her, I had like two minutes to meet her (which is also awesome, because it means so many other people have come to love and support the series, which is why it’s been allowed to go on for so long!) The story, character, and tone from the first couple books have changed drastically and the fan base has grown so large! The first time I met Shannon, I was the only one in line to sign with her and we were able to talk for like ten to twenty minutes! It was amazing. I think this is my sixth review of a book from this series? I first started the series wayyy back in 2014, and boy has so much changed. And the harder they fight, the more the lines blur between friend and enemy. Every memory forces them to question everything-especially one another. She and her friends are part of something much bigger than they imagined-and their roles have already been chosen for them.Įvery clue drags them deeper into the conspiracy. Even the smallest secret comes with terrifying new responsibilities.Īnd Sophie’s not the only one with blank spots in her past, or mysteries surrounding her family. But after a lifetime of lies, sometimes the truth is the most dangerous discovery. Illusions shatter-and Sophie and her friends face impossible choices-in this astonishing eighth book in the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series. On the contrary, I was pleasantly surprised.Title: Legacy (Keeper of the Lost Cities #8) As I had approached this book with low expectations, I was not disappointed. This is a useful recap for readers like me, who have lost track of the many characters and key points in the series. I expect the next book will reveal more.īecause I finished the story much quicker that before, I was inclined to look at the earlier pages. Even if the ‘resolution’ of this book seemed too easy, I did not feel cheated as the story was only 200 skimmed pages long. Nonetheless, I was glad to see some progress was made in the second half of the book. After eight thick books, the banter was no longer fresh and the characters predictable. I was able to spot long sections of dialogue not going anywhere and skimmed through them. By now, I was familiar with the author’s style. Nevertheless, I was not holding out any hope for this book to make any major milestones towards the end. Having been with this series since its early days, I want to read it for the sake of completion. However, when I learnt that the story part in fact was only a quarter of the book, I felt more inclined to give my time to it. I had been disappointed with this series’ plot development in the last few books, so I was not sure if I wanted to read this ~800-page book, especially when it is only 0.5 increment from the previous one. Unlocked also includes a comprehensive guide to the world of the Lost Cities, featuring new character and world details that have never been revealed before-plus fun bonuses like Keeper-themed recipes, a detailed map of the Lost Cities, gorgeous full-color illustrations, and so much more! And all of your favorite characters will find themselves tested in ways they never imagined. Hard truths from the past will come to light. But chapters alternate between Sophie and Keefe’s perspectives to give readers deeper insights into both beloved characters. In this extra special installment of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series, the story picks up right from Legacy’s particularly devastating cliffhanger. Middle-grade book review of Unlocked by Shannon Messengerīook 8.5 in the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series delivers what fans of the series have been begging for! Told in an exciting new way, the saga continues with plenty of huge reveals and shocking new twists-plus a complete series guide with beautiful color and black-and-white illustrations and other awesome bonuses!
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