Keeper of the Lost Cities The Graphic Novel Part 2, by Celina Frenn, Shannon Messenger, Valeria Tenaga Romanazzi, Aladdin, Dec. 2, 2025, Hardcover, $27.99, Paperback, $17.99 (ages 8-12)
The epic first book in the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series is being reimagined into stunning graphic novels, and the story continues now with Part Two.
After learning she’s actually an elf, twelve-year-old Sophie Foster made the impossible decision to leave her human life—and family—behind and start over in the Lost Cities. And life with the elves has been unlike anything Sophie has ever known, filled with new friends, amazing creatures, and incredible powers. But it’s also had its share of challenges. Sophie had been an advanced student in the human world—but thanks to her struggles with alchemy, she’s not even sure if she will pass her Foxfire Academy midterms!
And then there are the bigger worries. Guardians who may or may not adopt her. Whispers of conspiracies. Mysterious fires. Memories in her brain that don’t feel like hers.
Could someone have hidden those secrets in Sophie’s head? Why would they do that? Is Sophie part of something much bigger than she imagined?
Something…deadly? —Synopsis provided by Aladdin
Two years after Part 1 was released, Keeper of the Lost Cities: The Graphic Novel Part 2 is now on bookshelves. And for fans like my 11-year-old, it’s been a long-anticipated wait.
As is the case with many graphic novels that have passed through our door, Keeper of the Lost Cities: The Graphic Novel Part 1 wet my daughter’s appetite, and she’s gone on to read the series. But she still loves the graphic novel version, and snatched the second volume out of my hands as fast as she could. The two books feature different illustrators, which is a bonus in my daughter’s eyes. She loves seeing the story through two artists’ eyes.
These full-color books are visually thrilling. They’re vibrant and full of emotion. The source material is strong, and the adaptation is great for more visual readers. And it features some fun bonus elements at the end.
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