‘Keeper of the Lost Cities’ is a book series by Shannon Messenger.
Sophie Foster, a twelve-year-old telepath who finds a new world and must figure out why she is the key to it, is the protagonist of the series.
I have handpicked the best quotes from Keeper of the Lost Cities novel.
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Keeper of the Lost Cities Quotes by Shannon Messenger
“I would rather be punished for making the right decision than live with the guilt of making the wrong one for the rest of my life.” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“Am I supposed to help Frodo destroy the ring and save Middle Earth? Or do I have to make toys in the North Pole?” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“There’s no reason to worry.” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“Fitz pulled her forward, and the warm tingling in her hand shot through her body–like a million feathers swelling underneath her skin, tickling her from the inside out.” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“That’s impossible […] You need infinite energy for light travel. Haven’t you heard of the theory of relativity?” She thought she had him stumped with that one, but he just laughed again. “That’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard.” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“This is…magic?” Fitz laughed – a full body laugh, like it was the funniest thing he’d ever heard […] “No,” he said when he’d regained control. “Magic is a stupid idea humans came up with to try to explain things they couldn’t understand.” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“Across the river, a row of crystal castles glittered in the sunlight in a way that would make Walt Disney want to throw rocks at his “Magic Kingdom.” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“I have a feeling you can do whatever you put your mind to. Now go prove me right. You know, so I can brag about it.” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
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Quotes from Keeper of the Lost Cities
“Okay,” she agreed. If he refused to be serious, then so would she. “Fine, Im an elf. Am I suppose to help Frodo destroy the ring and save Middle-Earth? Or do I have to make toys in the North Pole?” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“Sophie froze. “My name’s Fitz,” he added, stepping closer still. Fitz? What kind of name was Fitz?” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“I’d rather be punished for making the right decision than live with the guilt of making the wrong one the rest of my life.” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“He grabbed her arms to steady her. “It’s ok, Sophie. I’m here to help you. We’ve been looking for you for twelve years.” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“The drug lulled her toward a dreamless oblivion, but she fought back—clinging to the one memory that could shine a tiny spot of light in the thick, inky haze. A pair of beautiful aquamarine eyes. Fitz’s eyes. Her first friend in her new life. Her first friend ever.” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“He turned away and his hands grabbed something. A tiny purple Albertosaurus, and the note she’d given him with it. If she could’ve felt her chest, her heart would’ve skipped a beat.” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“Fitz? What kind of name was Fitz?” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“Scattered, disconnected pieces of thoughts broadcast straight into Sophie’s brain- like being in a room with hundreds of TV’s blaring different shows at the same time. They sliced into her consciousness, leaving sharp pains in their wake. She was a freak.” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“She wasn’t sure who cheered louder, Grady and Edaline – or Dex.” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“Mallowmelt turned out to be a gooey cake that tasted like fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies soaked in ice cream and covered in frosting and butterscotch” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
Best Keeper of the Lost Cities Quotes
“Sophie Foster was going home.” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“Sophie tugged out a loose eyelash-a nervous habit-and started at her feet.” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“Humans do the best they can—but their minds can’t begin to comprehend the complexities of reality.” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“Everblaze: the unstoppable flame” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“She” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“light seeping” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“Unpacking made everything real. She lived here now, in this strange, slightly too perfect world where everything she knew was wrong” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“Mallowmelt turned out to be a gooey” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“At nine years old, Amy already had the annoying little sister role mastered.” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“I’d rather be punished for doing the right thing than live with the guilt of doing the wrong one.” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“I’m Keefe.” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“Eh, that’s what they all say. But deep down girls always have one guy they can’t take their eyes off–isn’t that right, Fitz?” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“Sometimes you have to be brave.” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“Not?” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
Famous Keeper of the Lost Cities Quotes
“I would rather be punished for making the right decision than live with the quilt of making the wrong one for the rest of my life.” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“So she didn’t have to listen to Amy sing off-key all the time.” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“What does that mean?” Quinlin asked quietly. “It means she’ll be the greatest Keeper we’ve ever known, once she’s older,” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“Decided sleep was overrated.” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“Mallowmelt turned out to be a gooey cake that tasted like fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies soaked in ice cream and covered in frosting and butterscotch.” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“At nine years old, Amy already had the annoying little sister role mastered.” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“I’d rather be punished for doing the right thing than live with the guilt of doing the wrong one.” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“I’m Keefe.” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“Six-week vacation” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“She finished her answer, and Mr. Sweeney grumbled something that sounded like “know-it-all” as he stalked off to the exhibit in the next room over.” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“You must be lost.” Keefe Sencen to Sophie, Keeper of the Lost Cities” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
Top Keeper of the Lost Cities Quotes
“Council” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“Yeah. You need infinite energy for light travel. Haven’t you heard of the theory of relativity?” She thought she had him stumped with that one, but he just laughed again. “That’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard. Who” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“Tried to grab her as his partner,” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“No reason to worry. – Alden” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“I’m always serious, Foster. Especially when you think I am teasing. ~Keefe, aka Lord Hunkyhair” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“Dude, this guy’s got more hair products then I do! ~Tam Song” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“Pretty sure they would be chanting KEEFE! KEEFE! KEEFE! As everyone should when they see me. ~Keefe, aka Lord Hunkyhair” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“Across the museum, Sophie caught sight of a tall, dark-haired boy reading yesterday’s newspaper with the embarrassing black-and-white photo of her on the front.” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“Especially Bronte.” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“I brought you some E.L. Fudges.” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
“Oh, and uh, nice to meet you, Deck,” he added with a hasty nod as he walked away. “It’s Dex,” he growled.” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities). Illustrated & Annotated Edition: Book One
“Keefe looked ready to explode when Fitz tagged him out the second time, and he spent the rest of the night grumbling about conspiracies.” ~ Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities).
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