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This article is about Book 2: Exile. You may be looking for Exile, the underground prison.


Keeper of the Lost Cities: Exile is the second book in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series written by Shannon Messenger. The release date was October 1, 2013.

Cover[]

The cover shows Sophie (right) and Keefe (left) standing before Silveny the alicorn in one of the Black Swan's hideouts, right before Sophie gets her powers fixed. Keefe is wearing a midnight blue Dracula-looking cape with the silver Sencen crest, maroon-red long-sleeved jerkin with black buttons as well as leaf-shaped fanning to his legs, black pants, and black boots. Sophie is wearing a teal cape with shiny gold lining as well as her shiny Ruewen crest, Fitz’s & Biana’s nexuses on one arm, her allergy remedy necklace, white poufy sleeved tunic, white braided belt connecting the next part to this, a white tulle over her mint scrunched skirt, black leggings, black boots and her hair loose and blowing in the wind. She is holding what appears to be a glowing rock, but exactly what it is is yet to be confirmed.

Synopsis[]

A New York Times bestselling series
A USA TODAY bestselling series
A California Young Reader Medal–winning series

Sophie befriends the mythical Alicorn and puts her mysterious powers to the test in this enchanting second book in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series.

Sophie is settling in nicely to her new home and her new life in the world of the Lost Cities. And it helps that living at Havenfield means getting to spend time with rare, precious species—including the first female alicorn, who shows herself to Sophie and trusts no one but her.

Sophie is tasked with helping to train the magical creature so that the Alicorn can be revealed to the citizens of the Lost Cities as a sign of hope, and Sophie wants to believe that the recent drama and anguish are gone for good.

But the secrets buried deep in Sophie’s memories remain, and long before she’s back in incredible danger, risking everything to find the answers to questions that could save not only her life but the life of someone close to her...[1]

Plot[]

The events of Exile are primarily focused around three things: Alden's mind break, Sophie's malfunctioning abilities, and Silveny, the first female alicorn to ever be found in the Lost Cities.

Mr. Forkle heals her abilities by having her drink an ounce of limbium, which would have killed her because of her allergy. However, Mr Forkle then gave her a shot of human medicine. The process was not perfect and now there is a remnant of this event, in the form of a star-shaped scar.

Silveny is discovered in the opening chapters of the book, and Sophie is responsible for preparing her to enter the Sanctuary. It's discovered that Silveny can transmit to Sophie even when she tries to block her, and she helps her sleep by sending her soothing memories. Later in the book, Silveny is flown on to where Sophie's mind is healed by Mr Forkle. After the healing, members of the Neverseen attack and leave all of them injured, including Silveny. She comes out from the attack with a broken wing, and the Councillors are worried it will not heal. Many blame Sophie. Most worry that she may never fly again, but she does at the Celestial Festival, where she enters the Sanctuary.

The book closes after the Celestial Festival; Alden's and Sophie's minds are healed and Silveny has been successfully rehabilitated.

Quotes[]

  • “He was quiet for a few seconds, and Sophie thought he was going to ignore her. But then he leaned closer—close enough that she could feel his breath on her cheek. " I crack a lot of jokes, Sophie, but that's just because it's easier, you know? It's how I deal. But that doesn't mean I don't care. I do, a lot.” ― Shannon Messenger, Exile
  • “It was a dangerous world for a sparkly flying horse” ― Shannon Messenger, Exile
  • “You'd be surprised at how powerful hope can be.” ― Shannon Messenger, Exile
  • “Sing swan, spring swan, then let‘s fly. — Shannon Messenger, Exile
  • “Follow the pretty bird across the sky. Call swan, fall swan, then let‘s rest. Tucked in the branches of your quiet nest.”― Shannon Messenger, Exile
  • “It was easier not to know―at least for right now.” ― Shannon Messenger, Exile
  • “I think we could all use a little more weird in our lives.” ― Shannon Messenger, Exile
  • “Sparkles make everything better.” ― Shannon Messenger, Exile
  • “She’d figured out how to steer Silveny by teaching her simple commands like left and right and if you dump me into another pile of sparkly manure, I will clobber you.” ― Shannon Messenger, Exile
  • “In fact, most of the great human innovations of the last few centuries happened under elvin tutelage. Electricity. Penicillin. Chocolate cake.” ― Shannon Messenger, Exile
  • “She wasn’t the Black Swan’s puppet anymore.“ — Shannon Messenger, Exile
  • "She was broken. All she had left was trust.” ― Shannon Messenger, Exile
  • “If it‘s not a big deal, why wouldn’t you tell me?”
  • “Well, you‘re cute when you worry.” ― Shannon Messenger, Exile
  • “She was amazed Silveny had even let them get close enough to attach the reins. Clearly, she needed to teach the glittering horse how to recognize pure evil.” ― Shannon Messenger, Exile
  • “How about we play without special abilities?” she suggested. “That’ll make it fair for everyone.” Fitz shrugged. “I’m up for the challenge if you are.”
  • “Lame. I vote for The Unstoppable Team Keefe! Or Team Foster-Keefe if you’re one of those egomaniacs who needs your name in there. I can share some credit.” ― Shannon Messenger, Exile



About the Series
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Books
Released Books
Keeper of the Lost CitiesExileEverblazeNeverseenLodestarNightfallFlashbackLegacyUnlockedStellarlune

Unreleased Books
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Short Stories
Keefe Short Story (Nightfall)Keefe Short Story (Flashback)Fitz Short StoryTam Short StoryLinh Short StoryMarella Short Story

People/Artists
Shannon MessengerJason ChanLaura HollingsworthCourtney GodbeyFelia HanakataKarin Paprocki

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