Shannon Messenger’s Keeper of the Lost Cities series has enchanted readers for a decade. Those readers cannot wait for the ninth book of the bestselling middle grade fantasy Stellarlune. We’re excited to reveal the cover exclusively here on Nerdist. Stellarlune continues the story of Sophie, a young telepath. Growing up, her stranger powers have impacted her life. But that all changes when she discovers a world where she belongs and finds others like her. Show The colorful Stellarlune cover showcases characters Sophie, Maruca, and Marella. Illustrated gorgeously by Jason Chan, this fantastical vision will likely enthrall new and old readers alike. While we don’t want to spoil anything, the book picks up directly from the last entry into the series, Unlocked. That installment saw Sophie and Keefe uncover new powers and dark secrets. Simon & SchusterAuthor Shannon Messenger is a huge fan of the cover. “Every time we start a cover discussion, there’s a tiny part of me that wonders how Jason Chan can possibly top his previous illustrations for the series,” Messenger told Nerdist. “And every time, he seriously blows me away! This cover might even be my all time favorite! (Look at those colors!) It’s particularly exciting because there’s such incredible girl power on display. Sadly, I can’t share what’s happening in the scene (no spoilers!) but I will say that it’s a moment I’ve been building toward from the very beginning. My readers have waited so patiently for this book, I’m so excited for them to finally see what happens next. HUGE surprises ahead!” Deadline recently reported Ben Affleck is attached to direct Disney’s live-action film based on the Keeper of the Lost Cities series. Affleck will also produce through his Pearl Street Films company. He’ll adapt the script with Kate Gritmon. So if you’ve always wanted to see the books come to life then you’re in luck! Until then enjoy this beautiful cover. You can check out Stellarlune when it hits shelves on November 8. In this stunning ninth book in the New York Times bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series, Sophie and her friends discover the true meaning of power – and evil. Sophie Foster changed the game. Now she's facing impossible choices: When to act. Her friends are divided and scattered, and the Black Swan wants Sophie to focus on their projects. But her instincts are leading her somewhere else. Stellarlune – and the mysterious Elysian – might be the key to everything. But finding truth in the Lost Cities always requires sacrifice. And as the Neverseen's plans sharpen into terrifying focus, it appears that everyone has miscalculated. The Lost Cities' greatest lie could destroy everything. And in the battle that follows, only one thing is certain: nothing will ever be the same. Books in the Keeper of the Lost Cities
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Nov 06, 2019 Mariam marked it as to-read I did not have the privilege of growing up with Harry Potter, but I did have the privilege of growing up with Sophie Elizabeth Foster. I have no one to thank but Shannon Messenger for this opportunity. This series is no way near perfect, but the cast of brilliant, loveable characters and the rollercoaster ride of a plot will be something I won't be forgetting in a long, long time. I did not have the privilege of growing up with Harry Potter, but I did have the privilege of growing up with Sophie Elizabeth Foster. I have no one to thank but Shannon Messenger for this opportunity. This series is no way near perfect, but the cast of brilliant, loveable characters and the rollercoaster ride of a plot will be something I won't be forgetting in a long, long time. ...more
Jun 10, 2019 Nicole rated it really liked it I started this series from the publication of book 1 when I was an
ignorant, pre-pubescent middle-schooler. 7 years. I've been following this series for 7 years, I've analysed every book religiously and waited painstakingly for the next book. There was a year when I considered giving up on the series since it is no longer exactly age appropriate for me. I am now almost graduating high school. I'm now almost an adult. This series carries so many memories and so many emotions. I am strangely attach This series carries so many memories and so many emotions. I am strangely attached to
the characters. Thank you for giving me this experience, Shannon Messenger. But I also beg of you to make this the book that ends the series. It has been dragging on for too long and it is an appropriate and necessary time for the fans to say goodbye to this series. From a fan that has been with you since the beginning.
Seriously? When, oh when's it gonna be out there? 2021??????!!!!! WTH is taking so loooong??? This better be a masterpiece and not the last one in this series at that!!! PS Jan 22. Looks like the fandom needs to ramp up congratulations to Shannon! I'm gonna enjoy this so much! 2021??????!!!!! WTH is taking so loooong??? This better be a masterpiece and not the last one in this series at that!!! PS Jan 22. Looks like the fandom needs to ramp up congratulations to Shannon! I'm gonna enjoy this so much! ...more
Nov 25, 2018 The Bookwyrm rated it really liked it
Edit 11/30/20: Now that I read most of Unlocked I figured I’d write a review since there really isn’t much that’s significant other than the novella at the end. Now, if for some reason you haven’t read it yet and you’re browsing reviews for the very book you haven’t read, read this at your own risk. I won’t name what the spoilers are until later when I’ll have another spoiler warning, but still...be warned. If you’re wondering why I rated
it 4 stars here’s why: It’s a KOTLC book and hasn’t proven Now that I read most of Unlocked I figured I’d write a review since there really isn’t much that’s significant other than the novella at the end. Now, if for some reason you haven’t read it yet and you’re browsing reviews for the very book you haven’t read, read this at your own risk. I won’t name what the spoilers are until later when I’ll have another spoiler
warning, but still...be warned. If you’re wondering why I rated it 4 stars here’s why: It’s a KOTLC book and hasn’t proven itself to be bad—automatic ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Then I read it and 60% of it is filler like usual, but this time it’s not even passed off as story—⭐️⭐️⭐️ The art and Keefe’s commentary is pretty cool though—⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The “series guide”, the Registry files and medical records, offer almost nothing new to the series and literally does not have a purpose to
exist, and is basically the wiki fandom page IN THE BOOK, although the authors notes did clear up a couple of questions about the world building. *to be continued*
Please make Team Foster-Keefe a thing pls. I beg of you
May 01, 2021 Pug marked it as to-read Ok literally I just realized that if you mix the letters up in Tiergan you get granite
Dec 01, 2020 Troy_Reads marked it as to-read I'm not ready 😳 Shannon this is your opportunity to make this more epic than all of the others you got this! 🤩📚✨ I'm not ready 😳 Shannon this is your opportunity to make this more epic than all of the others you got this! 🤩📚✨ ...more
May 12, 2020 Beth marked it as to-read
Wow. That cover is amazing, also intrigued by the name! ————— I’m also very very curious about the parent situation. Super worried for Keefe, and I also have a feeling someone is going to die. WAHHHHHHH ———— I’m STILL rooting for Team
Foster-Keefe! How can I wait for this book. I need to know if people are okay, and what’s happened an ————— I’m also very very curious about the parent situation. Super worried for Keefe, and I also have a
feeling someone is going to die. WAHHHHHHH ———— I’m STILL rooting for Team Foster-Keefe! How can I wait for this book. I need to know if people are okay, and what’s happened and just I need answers. I genuinely didn’t think I’d be this excited for the next (final?) book, but after legacy and how AMAZING that was I have high hopes! Pretty sure we’re going to be in for a rollercoaster of a ride!
Aug 08, 2021 stu marked it as to-read ⋆ ✦ . •| February/19/2022 My friend just emailed me that the cover of this out. I'M SO HAPPY SHE DID. -ˋˏ✄┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ omg there is finally a title for this Stellarlune. . . . . . interesting 👀 -ˋˏ✄┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ My friend just emailed me that the cover of this out. I'M SO HAPPY SHE DID. -ˋˏ✄┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ omg there is finally a title for this Stellarlune. . . . . . interesting 👀 -ˋˏ✄┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ ALSO
HOPEFULLY SOKEEFE WILL HAPPEN IF NOT 🔪
Jul 04, 2019 AnnaGrace rated it it was amazing I just finished Legacy Keeper 8 and I can't wait to read
Keeper 9. I met the Author and she said she hadn't even started writing it😭😭
Jun 03, 2021 arwyn_d marked it as to-read if i dont get a cover reveal soon im going to cry also (view spoiler)[KEEFE BETTER COME BACK QUICK BC I WILL MOST DEF NOT BE FORCING MY WAY THROUGH FITZY CONTENT (hide spoiler)] edit: GUYS GUESS
WHO JUST FOUND OUT THAT THIS BOOK IS NOW POSTPONED TO 2022 also (view spoiler)[KEEFE BETTER COME BACK QUICK BC I WILL MOST DEF NOT BE FORCING MY WAY THROUGH FITZY CONTENT (hide spoiler)] edit: GUYS GUESS WHO JUST FOUND OUT THAT THIS BOOK IS NOW
POSTPONED TO 2022
Jan 05, 2020 Zoe Wynns marked it as to-read BE BRAVE, SHANNON MESSENGER.
Theories: We figure out Lady Giselas secret ability, I think it’s something like a Mesmer or beguiler, but I honestly don’t know Sophie figures out that
she likes keefe, maybe? I know there will definitely be some sokeefe bc I mean, sodex is over and sofitz is done as well so... sokeefe? Maybe 🤔 I’m not 💯 percent sure tho. I HOPE alvar comes back and maybe? Dies saving fitz! Keefe comes back, obvi. We find out wh We figure out Lady Giselas secret ability, I think it’s
something like a Mesmer or beguiler, but I honestly don’t know Sophie figures out that she likes keefe, maybe? I know there will definitely be some sokeefe bc I mean, sodex is over and sofitz is done as well so... sokeefe? Maybe 🤔 I’m not 💯 percent sure tho. I HOPE alvar comes back and maybe? Dies saving fitz! Keefe comes back, obvi. We find out who blur or wraith is, I think
blur is jensi’s older brother, I forget his name 😅but idk who wraith is but since we aren’t given any other vanishers in the series other than biana della and alvar, maybe councillor Ramira, but I think it would be weird to have a councillor in something like the Black Swan, especially since we barely hear about them in the series The cliffhanger will be BRUTAL bc the tenth book is supposed to be the series finale soooo... AHHHHH! GLIMMER!!! I love her! And I hope that she will be
coming back into this book bc she is just so quIrKy and funny! AND I saw a Theory that she is a secret triplet of tam and linh. Bc it was said that she had black hair, and can’t u see the song parents not wanting to face the scorn of twins let alone TRIPLETS, so just hid her. I think it’s possible! I think, I HOPE someone dies, I’m not an evil psychopath! I just think that these books aren’t really realistic bc Sophie’s been through a lot and NO ONE has died. Even the ppl who DID die came back soooo. Ships I want to happen: That’s all I’ve got for now, tell me some of your theories!!!! Ps. Am I the only person who never shipped sofitz? Even in the first book and flashback? Tell me if u never either cause I feel like I’m the only one lol -yet another edit -ANOTHER EDIT THIS COVER IS HEAVENLY also does anyone know who the redhead is? Bc idk ...more
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Mar 28, 2022 tappkalina marked it as to-read Are you kidding me? This cover is GORGEOUS !!!! And finally, after 8 books I'll be able to differentiate Maruca and Marella. I still don't understand what was the point of giving them almost the same name, but if I
decide to reread the whole series in the future, now at least I know they are two different person and I can picture them properly. This cover is GORGEOUS !!!! And finally, after 8 books I'll be able to differentiate Maruca and Marella. I still don't understand what was the point of giving them almost the same name, but if I decide to reread the whole series in the future, now at least I know they are two different person
and I can picture them properly.
Dec 01, 2019 Charlie rated it it was amazing People tell Shannon to slow down, take her time, and I agree. But the people that say the books after nightfall keep getting worse? I completely disagree. I loved this series from the start and I cant wait for #9. Take as long as you want and write as many books as you want.
PLEASE be the end.
59 Days Left and The Cover is beautiful. I will protective Keefe with my life 🗡
con: once again, dex dizznee is
not on the cover and my soul hurts pro: AFTER 8 AND A HALF BOOKS MY GIRL, MY SWEET BABY MARELLA IS GETTING HER CHANCE TO SHINE
Crying because this cover looks GORGEOUS and oh my gosh I cannot wait until November. Yeah, definitely my favorite cover yet. I KNEW Marella was going to be on it!! Love it so much it's just so pretty and Jason Chan is so wildly talented Literally cannot wait for this though... my childhood is
palpable I bet this book is going to be called something like: Yeah, definitely my favorite cover yet. I KNEW Marella was going to be on it!! Love it so much it's just so pretty and Jason Chan is so wildly talented Literally cannot wait for this though... my childhood is palpable I bet this book is going to be called something like: The worldbuilding in this series as well as all of the mystery and conspiracy that adds to the worldbuilding is so completely fascinating and I just
KNOW that this book is going to be incredible. I can't wait to find out what Elysian is, how Stellarlune relates to it, etc. Everything's coming together, slowly but surely, and I have a few far-fetches theories on how that might happen. Anyway. SO EXCITED!! By now I am 100% invested in everything about this series. I am SO GLAD I could grow up with these characters <3 she's worked so hard on these books and I'm
glad she can finally have a break, especially with her new son <3 <3 <3 still, I am incredibly excited to see how this series ends. That being said, these characters feel so much like family that I'll be devastated to see them go. Tentatively awaiting November of 2022 <3 ...more
AHHHHHHHHH MARELLA STOP IT’S GORGEOUS 😵💫😵💫😵💫
Nov 11, 2019 sophie marked it as to-read Okay, so I’ve read book eight, and this book couldn’t come out sooner! Like seriously. Come out pleaseeeeeee. Keefoster still better work out ;)
*sob* KEEFE MUST BE FOUND. CANT WAIT. EEEEEEEE
august 8, 2022: okay so i read the first three chapters and i am unbelievably excited. like the lil sokeefe moment? i died. and
the reaction was honestly what i figured it was gonna be. plus ro slayed like always. that's abt it, 92 days til the whole book comes out! (i have it preordered lol) may 31, 2022: the synopsis scares me 😭 february 16, 2022: COVER COVER COVER COVER COVER OMG SO PRETTY AAAAA may 31, 2022: the synopsis scares me 😭 february 16, 2022: COVER COVER COVER COVER COVER OMG SO PRETTY AAAAA
Jan 26, 2020 Annalise rated it it was amazing I already know its going to be amazing. I LOVE these books.
READ THEM NOW! **spoiler alert**
Jul 05, 2021 starrynight17 rated it did not like it A book that's going to be filled with too many pages, a drawn out plot, and no answers. A book that's going to be filled with too many pages, a drawn out plot, and no answers. ...more
Just gonna put out a prayer to the book gods (and the author Shannon messenger) please let precious keefe be ok and team foster-keefe be endgame <3 Hi! I'm the NYT and USA today bestselling author of the KEEPER OF THE LOST CITIES series and the SKY FALL series! And yes, I DO accept friend requests here--BUT! Please note: I *never* check my private messages here, so if you send me one, you won't get a reply. My real contact information is on my website: shannonmessenger.com Hi! I'm the NYT and USA today bestselling author of the KEEPER OF THE LOST CITIES series and the SKY FALL series! And yes, I DO accept friend requests here--BUT! Please note: I *never* check my private messages here, so if you send me one, you won't get a reply. My real contact information is on my website: shannonmessenger.com ...more Other books in the seriesRelated ArticlesThe genre known as urban fantasy can get pretty blurry. And that’s a good thing. Generally speaking, the designation refers to fantasy books... Welcome back. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Will there be a Keeper of the Lost Cities book 10?The ninth book will be released on November 8, 2022, and the series will conclude with a tenth book in 2023. Unlocked is book number 8.5 in the series and is a departure from the writing style of the previous books, with chapters alternating between multiple characters' perspectives.
Who is on the cover of the new Kotlc book?The colorful Stellarlune cover showcases characters Sophie, Maruca, and Marella. Illustrated gorgeously by Jason Chan, this fantastical vision will likely enthrall new and old readers alike. While we don't want to spoil anything, the book picks up directly from the last entry into the series, Unlocked.
What will Keeper of the Lost Cities book 9 be called?Stellarlune (9) (Keeper of the Lost Cities) Hardcover – November 8, 2022. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. In this stunning ninth book in the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series, Sophie and her friends discover the true meaning of power—and evil.
Who was on the cover page of Keeper of the Lost Cities?Jason Chan has illustrated all of the covers for the Keeper of the Lost Cities series and many other books as well. It is expected for him to illustrate Keeper of the Lost Cities book 10, as well.
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