Lightlark

Written by Alex Aster

Book #1 in the Lightlark series

A deadly game on Lightlark decides the fate of six cursed realms. One must die.

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416 pages· 116,703 words· Est. 11 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Every century, Lightlark hosts the Centennial, a lethal contest for six realm rulers. Isla Crown, Wildling's young leader, must navigate betrayal and forbidden love to break her realm's deadly curse. As secrets unravel, only one ruler's death can end the suffering. Will Isla's heart be her downfall?

From the publisher

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.

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