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.
This title will be released on August 23, 2022.
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Rating: 1 Star
My Review: So I decided to start this one last night and I only made it about 25% before I decided to call it quits. I did pick it back up today at work while on my break and just tried to get a little further. But I officially only made it to about 30%. I did skim the ending and I have to say that I was excepting more. For a book that was supposed to be THG and ACOTAR this should have been amazing. But that’s why I don’t read synopsis anymore because they just ruin things. I go in to books blind.
Overall I have the day the writing was very juvenile and started YA. I think if the main character would have been younger this could have worked out as a transition book for younger readers. Just getting into young adult.
The story was very confusing for a lot of it. And some things even at the start I had to go back and reread just to make sure I had a good grasp on what I just read. The magic was super weird and the stet wasn’t don’t know a way that really made me want to read more.
This wouldn’t be a title I could recommend to my readers as it just didn’t live up my standards and really just needs reworked.
Review
“Gorgeously lush and cinematic, Lightlark is the kind of fantasy that indulges all your senses, makes you swoon, and then knocks you sideways with twists. You won’t want to put this down.”―Marie Lu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Skyhunter
“Fantasy that reads like a breath of fresh air. Filled with secrets aplenty and enthralling magic, Lightlark will have you gasping then swooning while these valiant rulers fight to break their curses.”―Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights
“If The Hunger Games was a dark fairy tale, you’d get the vicious and enchanting Lightlark. Get ready to be transported into a dazzling world where love is a death sentence and the romances between competitors are even fiercer than the curses plaguing the islands.”―Adam Silvera, #1 New York Times bestselling author of They Both Die at the End
“Alex Aster's Lightlark is an ebullient, fast-paced fantasy, with a beautifully rendered world that seethes with intrigue, romance and tension. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough.” ―Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times bestselling author of An Ember in the Ashes
"Grim, one of Isla’s love interests, is a total scene-stealer. . .their steamy scenes are a definite highlight." ―Kirkus Reviews
“Fantasy that reads like a breath of fresh air. Filled with secrets aplenty and enthralling magic, Lightlark will have you gasping then swooning while these valiant rulers fight to break their curses.”―Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights
“If The Hunger Games was a dark fairy tale, you’d get the vicious and enchanting Lightlark. Get ready to be transported into a dazzling world where love is a death sentence and the romances between competitors are even fiercer than the curses plaguing the islands.”―Adam Silvera, #1 New York Times bestselling author of They Both Die at the End
“Alex Aster's Lightlark is an ebullient, fast-paced fantasy, with a beautifully rendered world that seethes with intrigue, romance and tension. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough.” ―Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times bestselling author of An Ember in the Ashes
"Grim, one of Isla’s love interests, is a total scene-stealer. . .their steamy scenes are a definite highlight." ―Kirkus Reviews
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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