![]() A meeting with the enemy only reinforces that. But, lines are beginning to blur a bit between good and evil, when Sophie tries to understand hidden secrets from the ancient world the Council has hidden for a millennium. Readers will know that there will be retaliation at some point in the story. They retrieve valuable information, including the stolen “caches” of former Councillor Kenric and Fintan, an evil Pyrokinetic. It picks up from the previous book, where Sophie and a few friends return from blowing up a hidden Neverseen storage facility. But Keefe flees to the Lost Cities to hide from his evil mother, Lady Gisela, who is conducting experiments on him and triggering dangerous abilities he can’t control. And there is a little more romance in this story. ![]() So Sophie’s working hard on finetuning her leadership skills, to keep Team Valliant strong and one step ahead of the Neverseen. Her friends Fitz, Biana, Dex, Linh, Tam, Marilla, Maruca, and Wylie are upset with her lack of team work. Needless to say there is a lot of normal teen drama in this book. But she is a teenager, so there are times she is impulsive, over zealous, headstrong and reckless as she carries the elven world on her shoulders. Sophie is more mature, and has her abilities under control. Two standouts for me in this series are Messenger’s magnificent worldbuilding and her impressive cast of characters, who are growing up. ![]() But that cliff hangar is spectacular and will leave readers with gaping mouths and playing out many scenarios in their minds until the final novel is released and all is revealed. And yes Shannon, some readers will think your ending is “evil,” (your words, not mine). How will it all end, only Messenger knows. This story ties up loose ends as it prepares readers for what is to come in her final novel next year. Dedicated fans will find her story gripping, risky, and thought-provoking. Shannon Messenger is certainly setting the stage in Stellarlune for the fate of the Lost Cities. First of all, Karin Paorocki’s cover is stunning! Gorgeous and packed with action! so I am going to be careful and not spoil anything for readers. Many teens have been gifted Stellarlune over the holidays. In this stunning ninth book in the New York Times and USA T ODAY bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series, Sophie and her friends discover the true meaning of power-and evil. And in the battle that follows, only one thing is certain: nothing will ever be the same. The Lost Cities’ greatest lie could destroy everything. And as the Neverseen’s plans sharpen into terrifying focus, it appears that everyone has miscalculated. But finding truth in the Lost Cities always requires sacrifice. Stellarlune-and the mysterious Elysian-might be the key to everything. But her instincts are leading her somewhere else. Her friends are divided and scattered, and the Black Swan wants Sophie to focus on their projects. Now she’s facing impossible choices: when to act, when to trust, and when to let go. Come and mingle with Academy folks before the launch event! More info and registration here.Themes: Fantasy, Magic, Adventure, Magical creatures, Friendship, Villains *If you're affiliated with Albuquerque Academy, the Academy is hosting a reception just prior to the event, at 5:45 at the Flying Star just next to Bookworks. I'll talk a little about the book, answer questions, and sign books.Ĥ022 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107 ![]() Join me to celebrate the release of CONSPIRACY! Everyone is welcome at this event at the wonderful Bookworks bookstore, where I used to be the events coordinator myself. January 15, 2015, 7pm at Bookworks, Albuquerque, NM Shannon Messenger (KEEPER OF THE LOST CITIES and SKY FALL series, ) ![]() Stephanie Diaz (EXTRACTION and REBELLION, ) Kiersten White (ILLUSIONS OF FATE, CHAOS OF STARS, MIND GAMES, PERFECT LIES, and the PARANORMALCY trilogy, ) I'll be joining Susan Adrian on her Tunnel Tour for her debut TUNNEL VISION () ! This will be a great joint YA event with: February 17, 2015, 7:30pm at Mysterious Galaxy, San Diego, CA ![]()
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