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Lightlark

By: Alex Aster
Narrated by: Suzy Jackson
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#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.©2022 Alex Aster (P)2022 Recorded Books, Inc Fantasy Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Romance Romantic Suspense Science Fiction & Fantasy Thrillers & Suspense Fiction Exciting Suspense
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I loved the plot and character development. Unfortunately I could not get over the fact that the narrator does not know how to pronounce the name Isla, so struggled every time she said it!

Fantastic story!

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I loved this book, the performance was excellent by the narrator also, I liked the certain inflections and emphasis she put on certain words, it really added to the protagonists personality. The dialogue was really great and you could follow who was who very easily. I found myself completely immersed in the story rather quickly, as most fantasy books, the dreaded world building took a fair few chapters but Aster did this effortlessly and in all honesty, it was done better in my opinion than some other fantasy books that are more readily known/common. I felt like nothing was ‘filler’, Aster built her world and her characterisation rather quickly and effectively; I wasn’t left wondering or thinking that xyz chapter could’ve been shorter or was a bit much like I have with similar fantasy novels (I’m looking at you Crescent City). If you like magic and intrigue, with a splash of romance and betrayal you in one regard sort of see coming (hence the dropped star) but on the other you definitely DON’T see coming - then get lost in Aster’s world of Lightlark and fall in love with her dynamic characters and story as I have. Can’t wait for book 2!

Suspense-Fuelled, Unique Fantasy YA Read

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Firstly I will say, this book isn’t expertly written. The writer has a way to come with her writing skills.

However, the story she has created, is incredible. It is gripping, twisting, incredibly planned out, and has the potential to be the next great movie series. I can honestly say I did not see some of the major twists coming, and the end had me jaw dropped.

I believe Alex Aster has created a masterpiece, that is unfortunately being undermined because she needs to fine tune her writing. As long as you can see past that this is an author who is still growing and learning, you will not regret this read.

The book that broke my reading slump

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Such a well written story and brilliant ending. I can’t wait for a second book.

Awesome

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A dazzling, nail biting, hold your breath adventure that drove me to tears and laughter. A wonderful listen.

Lightlark - dazzling

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