Lightlark (the Lightlark Saga Book 1)
Alex Aster
Readers rate it 3.6 (285 on Hardcover)
Released Sep 12, 2023 · Amulet Books
Content report card
What's inside
Violence
Fighting, weapons, death
Language
Swearing, crude humor
Sexual content
Romance intensity, nudity
LGBTQ+ themes
Presence of characters or themes
Scary or mature
Horror, trauma, heavy themes
Substance use
Alcohol, drugs, smoking
What it offers
Positive messages
Kindness, courage, honesty, resilience
Positive role models
Characters who model good judgment and growth
Educational value
History, science, culture, how the world works
A note for parents
Lightlark is a YA romantasy with a competition that involves death and curses, creating moderate tension and some darker themes, though not graphically depicted. The plot centers on deception, betrayal, and moral compromise as characters fight for survival, which may resonate with older teens but could feel intense for younger readers. Romance is present with emotional stakes but appears to be the slow-burn variety without explicit sexual content. The book celebrates resilience and strategic thinking, though the morally gray protagonist prioritizes survival over conventional heroism.
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From the publisher
A gripping, propulsive YA fantasy novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author and social media superstar Alex Aster--now in paperback and with a special sneak peek at book 2 Welcome to the Centennial. Every hundred years, the island of Lightlark appears for only 100 days to host a deadly game, where the rulers of s... A gripping, propulsive YA fantasy novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author and social media superstar Alex Aster--now in paperback and with a special sneak peek at book 2 Welcome to the Centennial. Every hundred years, the island of Lightlark appears for only 100 days to host a deadly game, where the rulers of six realms fight to break their curses and win unparalleled power. Each ruler has something to hide. Each curse is uniquely wicked. To break them--and save themselves and their realms--one ruler must die. To survive, Isla Crown must lie, cheat, and betray. Even as love complicates everything . . . This paperback edition will include a teaser chapter of the upcoming second book in the Lightlark Saga.
Shelved under
- A mix driven
- Strong Character Development
- Diverse Characters
- Loveable Characters
- Weak Character Development
- Unloveable Characters
- Not Diverse Characters
- Plot driven
- slow burn
- enemies to lovers
- Adventurous
- mysterious
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ISBN 9781419760877 · Amulet Books