Lightlark (the Lightlark Saga Book 1) by Aster, Alex

An instant #1 national bestseller--soon to be a major motion picture. #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.

Author: Alex Aster
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 08/23/2022
Pages: 416
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 8.60h x 6.10w x 1.40d
ISBN: 9781419760860
Age Range: 13-17

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.1
Point Value: 18
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 522211 / Lightlark


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2022
Publishers Weekly 09/05/2022

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).