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Lightlark (The Lightlark Saga Book 1)

By Alex Aster
Series: The Lightlark Saga
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Lightlark (The Lightlark Saga Book 1) by Alex Aster transports readers to a mythical island that emerges once a century, offering rulers of cursed realms a chance to break their deadly fates. The story follows Isla Crown, who hides a dangerous secret while navigating treacherous politics, forming alliances, and confronting powerful foes to survive the high-stakes competition. As intricate plot twists unfold, young readers are drawn into a world filled with magic, mystery, and courage.
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Lightlark (The Lightlark Saga Book 1)

A gripping, propulsive YA fantasy novel from award-winning author and social media superstar Alex Aster

A gripping, propulsive YA fantasy novel from award-winning author and social media superstar Alex Aster

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The BookTok phenomenon and award-winning author Alex Aster delivers readers a masterfully written, utterly gripping YA fantasy novel.

Welcome to the Centennial. Every 100 years, the island of Lightlark appears to host the Centennial, a deadly game that only the rulers of six realms are invited to play. The invitation is a summons—a call to embrace victory and ruin, baubles and blood. The Centennial offers the six rulers one final chance to break the curses that have plagued their realms for centuries.

Each ruler has something to hide. Each realm’s curse is uniquely wicked. To destroy the curses, one ruler must die.

Isla Crown is the young ruler of Wildling— a realm of temptresses cursed to kill anyone they fall in love with. They are feared and despised, and are counting on Isla to end their suffering by succeeding at the Centennial. To survive, Isla must lie, cheat, and betray… even as love complicates everything.

Filled with secrets, deception, romance, and twists worthy of the darkest thrillers, Lightlark is a must-read for fans of legendary fantasy writers Marie Lu, Marissa Meyer, and Leigh Bardugo.

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Lightlark by Alex Aster is lauded for its lush, cinematic style and engaging twists, making it hard to put down. Reviewers praise its refreshing fantasy elements, filled with secrets and magic that captivate readers. Its world is described as dazzling and vicious, with romantic and fierce dynamics between characters. The narrative is praised for being fast-paced and rich with intrigue, romance, and tension.

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ISBN: 9781419760860

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 August 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Amulet Books

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 416

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Alex Aster Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Series: The Lightlark Saga Young Adult

About the Author

Alex Aster is an author of YA fiction as well as award-winning middle grade fiction, including the Emblem Island series, which was published to critical acclaim. Alex graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania, where she studied creative writing. Find out more on TikTok (@alex.aster) or Instagram (@byalexaster).

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