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. Sophie Foster wants answers. But after a lifetime of lies, sometimes the truth is the most dangerous discovery. Even the smallest secret comes with terrifying new responsibilities. And Sophie’s not the only one … responsibilities.
And Sophie’s not the only one with blank spots in her past, or mysteries surrounding her family. She and her friends are part of something much bigger than they imagined–and their roles have already been chosen for them.
Every clue drags them deeper into the conspiracy. Every memory forces them to question everything–especially one another. And the harder they fight, the more the lines blur between friend and enemy.
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This book opens nine days after the previous book ends. Sophie is finally able to talk to Mr. Forkle, one of the leaders of the Black Swan. However, he is most interested in discussing the most likely target for the Neverseen’s next attack instead of answering Sophie’s questions. His theory makes sense, but can Sophie and her friends figure out a way to stop them? Meanwhile, the Council has a surprising and game changing offer for Sophie. Will she take it?
Naturally, that just scratches the surface of this book since it is almost 800 pages. But it is worth it to watch the plots and sub-plots unfold. Sophie is on quite a journey, and this is another large step forward since we get some twists and revelations in this book. Obviously, I don’t recommend starting here. There’s been a lot of world building in the previous seven books, and that’s always important in a fantasy series. Plus, because the books build on each other, there are major spoilers for events in the earlier books. The characters and their relationships continue to grow, and I loved watching that. Plus there’s plenty of humor and alicorn cuteness. The target middle grade audience will love it, as will anyone who enjoys fantasy. The pages flew by as I got lost in the story. Just be ready for that cliffhanger.
awesome
Legacy was a pretty good book, but honestly, I was a little bit disappointed. Normally , after a Keeper of the Lost Cities book, I can’t wait to read the next book. However, I had been waiting two years for Legacy to come out, and when it did, I feel like the information was on the surface, it didn’t go down deep like some of Shannon Messenger’s other books. After action packed, thrilling Flashback, I was like, “I can not wait to read her next book!” Then when I read Legacy, I feel like it let me down. A little disappointing, but I still love this series and it is a decent book.
Keeper of the Lost Cities has been my life since I was introduced to the book by some good friends. And this. . . Has defiantly changed my thoughts on Sophitz lol
I love this book it is amazing, it keeps you on you toes and keeps you turning the pages. 😀
This isn’t an easy review to write. I really didn’t enjoy the 7th book, but this one seemed right back on track with everything I enjoy about the series–and yet it stuck with what I find annoying.
I appreciate the fact that the stakes are getting higher and that it’s easy to root for the underdog and probably half a dozen more arguments I could give for consistently bringing your characters to their knees.
But if they aren’t going to succeed until the last book, I’m ready for the last book. Are there successes in this book? Absolutely. Anything on par with the failures? Not to my way of thinking.
So I laughed. I skimmed. I made it to the (cliffhanger) ending. And it might not even take me a whole year to convince myself to read the next book when it comes out, because as annoying as cliffhangers are, at least the story made more progress than (I felt like) it did in book #7.
My favorite book series. Definitely recommend it!
This is the best book ever!!! Reading this series has become my life! It is SSOOOOO amazing. This is book 8.
#1:Keeper of the lost cities
#2:Exile
#3:Everblaze
#4:Neverseen
#5:Lodestar
#6:Nightfall
#7:Flashback
#8:Legacy (This book)
More coming soon. So exciting!
I suspect my rating for this would have been higher had I not read the last four books in the series back to back to back to back. The formulaic nature and repetitiveness and almost complete lack of action has becoming glaringly obvious, and even the ending of this one could be seen from afar. I am only mildly curious to see how things turn out, probably only because of how much time I’ve invested. I sure hope the author manages to pull the series out of mediocrity as she brings it to a close.
This book was an eye-opener this book got me into fantasy this is what made me want to read more and find more in the world of books.
I haven’t read it yet because mt mother won’t let me buy it- but I LOVE all the previous books (: