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Keepers of the Lost Cities – Exiled

 Author: Shannon Messenger  Category: adventure, Coming-Of-Age, fantasy, Mystery, Science Fantasy  Publisher: Simon & Schuster  Published: October 22, 2013  ISBN: 978-1442445987 More Details
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After the dangerous events of book one, Sophie is still dealing with the consequences of her kidnapping and the damage done to her abilities. She struggles with trust—especially toward the Black Swan, the secretive group that created her. Sophie begins settling into life with her adoptive parents, Grady and Edaline. She learns more about their past, including the grief they still carry over the death of their daughter, Jolie. Their sorrow makes them protective, but as they spend more time with Sophie, they begin to open up and heal. While exploring with her friend Keefe, Sophie discovers a mythical alicorn (a winged unicorn) named Silveny, a creature long thought to be extinct. The Council assigns Sophie the responsibility of protecting and caring for Silveny. Over time, Sophie forms a powerful telepathic bond with the alicorn, which becomes one of the most important connections in her life. Meanwhile, the Lost Cities are plagued by a series of mysterious attacks. Suspicions rise about who is responsible, and because of her connection to the Black Swan, the Council begins to question Sophie’s involvement. Her friendships also grow more complicated. Fitz continues to be an important presence in her life, but Keefe’s humor, loyalty, and willingness to stand by her start to shine more brightly, deepening his role in Sophie’s journey. Desperate for answers about her past and the Black Swan’s true motives, Sophie clings to the vague messages they send her. She is torn between trusting them and fearing that they may have placed her in even greater danger. The climax of the story builds to a major confrontation with the Neverseen, the mysterious rebel group working against the Council. Sophie is forced to push her developing abilities in new and dangerous ways in order to survive. The book ends with unresolved tension. Silveny stands as a fragile but powerful symbol of hope, yet it is clear that a much larger war is only beginning.


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