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Lightlark
Lightlark | Alex Aster
#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 (…more)
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451Degrees
Lightlark | Alex Aster
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Isla, the ruler of the Wildlings, has prepared her whole life to attend the Centennial, a gathering that happens every 100 years where the rulers of the six islands attempt to break their curses. Most have power and age on their side, however Isla is young and powerless with many lies and deceit around every corner. Book was just different enough to stand out in the Romantasy era that we are living in. Probably will continue with series.

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Shannon_McKinney
Lightlark | Alex Aster
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I didn‘t love it, and I didn‘t hate it. I feel like it was so SLOW. I think I was about 30% in and it was still setting the story up. It‘s a bit slow for my taste. I feel like I‘ll like book 2 better. 3.5 🌟

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Kar2b
Lightlark (Book 1) | Alex Aster
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I enjoyed this… stayed up late reading it, which is one of my main tells that I‘m invested in a story. It does embrace tropes and well known story arcs, but still managed to surprise me at times. I‘ll be continuing with this series, and I‘m predicting it will get darker before the end. We haven‘t visited the Nightshade realm yet, after all.

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Lollymya
Lightlark | Alex Aster
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I know it‘s been a minute but in the last few weeks my reading has finally picked up again…lol (I don‘t know what happened!!!! Lightlark has blown me away. Wow….is all I have to say right now!!!! Why did it take me so long to read it???? More of a review late when I get thoughts together. #litsylove #AMAZING #fantasyromance #fantasy #couldnotputdown #november #2024

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Sinnett_Blue
Lightlark | Alex Aster
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I absolutely looooooved #Lightlark & #Nightbane! I highly recommend. I can‘t wait for the third book! 📕 Oro 🤍 Isla 🩷 Grim 🖤

I‘m on book 204 for 2024

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Zigsreads
Lightlark | Alex Aster
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this is one of the best books i‘ve ever read 🥹

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ms.reagan
Lightlark | Alex Aster
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Overall, this book was very good and the plot as well! The love triangle is a little sprung on you at the end and there were so many plot twists in the last 50 pages it felt like whiplash. It‘s been a long time since a book has surprised me as much as this one has! Because of the more mature elements of this story, I don‘t think it belongs in a classroom, but definitely an extracurricular read for sure!

DanyYnad I love when a book throws you off in the most unexpected ways and it always makes reading even more exciting. I'll have to check it out for my own personal reading! 5mo
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ms.reagan
Lightlark | Alex Aster

Another thing this author does well is that she conveys her story simply. For some people, that can be a strike against the author, but I think the level of writing is very understandable for middle grades; even more so for high schoolers (it might be too easy for advanced readers). This story is accessible to all levels of readers, which makes the story more open and appreciated!

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monibookishnerd
Lightlark | Alex Aster
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I was flying through the pages. The chapters were short and the narrative was addictive. Information was revealed in pieces which made it more intriguing.
Downsides: FMC's behaviour not in line with her upbringing, a lot of telling, unclear magical rules.
There were some hints on the big twists at the end but the whole showdown was so beautifully done and it left me wanting for more, immediately looking for the next installment.

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ms.reagan
Lightlark | Alex Aster

One thing this book does very well is the building of suspense throughout ever character interaction. In a book where no character is supposed to trust the other (to do so would risk their life), Aster does a brilliant job of keep character dynamics intriguing and not repetitive or boring. She keeps the reader engaged and constantly wondering what actions/words they can trust, and what characters might have dubious intentions!

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ms.reagan
Lightlark | Alex Aster

Lightlark has been on my tbr for as long as I can remember, and I‘m thankful that this class has pushed me to read it! The start of the book is very typical of a fantasy novel, it‘s a lot of world building and explanations of the lore/mythology of the new land. I‘m thoroughly enjoying this novel so far, but the writing style is a little stunted in my opinion, so it takes a little bit to really get into it!

kristinsmoyer Writing style makes such a difference! I‘m also reading a book that feels “stunted” right now. While the world the story takes place in is interesting, the writing doesn‘t allow the story to flow in my mind. 5mo
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Author_Chelsea_Warren_PA
Lightlark | Alex Aster
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Doing a buddy read with one of my besties! It works out because I've been wanting to get into this series for a while, and now I have a reason to!

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kimmypete1
Lightlark | Alex Aster
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Really enjoyed this fantasy. Can‘t wait to read the next one!

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Drnkpnkprincess
Lightlark (Book 1) | Alex Aster
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4.5⭐️ pleasantly surprised. Ive seen a few people include it on lists, few talks shows etc etc and thought I‘d give it a try. It‘s all a game until someone dies. Not to mention there are lies and liars are everywhere. And of course forbidden love; or lust or is it just part of the game?

Drnkpnkprincess Nightbane (2nd book) is at the library so I‘ll grab that this week. I‘m really blown away by the twist in this one even though I knew not to trust anyone. The betrayal by Grimm on both accounts, Poppy and Terra, Celeste; Isla‘s interpretation of the riddle which saved them. The Moonlings are up to something, I know it- and I can‘t wait to find out how it all unfolds! 10mo
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Awk_Word_Smith
Lightlark | Alex Aster
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Mehso-so

Look, I am well aware that I am not the target audience for this novel. But I follow the author on social media, and I love her content and how much she loves her fans. The writing was good. The story was good. The plot twist at the end was excellent. I can understand why her fans love this book. I may even eventually pick up and read the second book in the series, but it‘s a beach read for me.

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Awk_Word_Smith
Lightlark | Alex Aster
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I follow the author on #bookstagram and #booktok. So I am finally going to grab it off my formidable TBR list.

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Lizwarnerpdx
Lightlark | Alex Aster
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I got this on a whim since I‘d seen some ads for it. I wasn‘t sure what to expect. But I quickly got into it & enjoyed the twists and turns, lies, love, deceit and more that comes from having rulers forced to unite, challenge, and kill each other.

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LittleBowBook
Lightlark | Alex Aster
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I LOVED this. The first amazing book after the #FourthWingHangover. It was beautiful and lovely and full of betrayal. For, you can‘t trust anyone in the Centennial.
#fantasy #booksof2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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LittleBowBook
Lightlark | Alex Aster
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A book friend to support my read 🐈‍⬛📖

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TLuvs
Lightlark | Alex Aster
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I've heard great things about this... please don't disappoint!

TLuvs This book totally didn't disappoint. Finished in two days, I obviously couldn't put it down. Great plot that continued and never really got stale, the cast of characters where written well, and a great imagination lead to a full exciting world I would love to visit. 4 stars for this YA Fantasy! 2y
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ladym30
Lightlark | Alex Aster
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Book mail!

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Skeeterisme
Lightlark | Alex Aster
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Love ❤️

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Pretty cover 🌹 2y
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Meshell1313
Lightlark | Alex Aster
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#SeriesLove2023 @TheSpineView @Andrew65 My first serial book of 2023 did not disappoint! I cannot wait for book 2. This felt like an exciting mix of hunger games and caravel which means I absolutely loved it! Lots of twists and turns, betrayals and lies. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 stars!

TheSpineView Sounds good!💙📖📚📚📚 2y
Andrew65 Looks a great read, well done 🥳 2y
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Bookish_Viking
Lightlark | Alex Aster
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My 2022 BOTY: Lightlark
Very close second: The Inheritance Games.

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sarahgreatlove
Lightlark | Alex Aster
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You know what? I loved it!!! (I‘m well aware of all the scandal)
I think this will make a fabulous movie. And while some books like this feel like they‘ll make a good movie but the writing isn‘t great, this is really well written. It had all the beats I wanted from a YA fantasy and none of the things that irritate me.
I listened on audio (fabulous) but will buy the book for my collection, for sure. Give me more. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Bookfan1414
Lightlark | Alex Aster
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Book was good. But book angers me. So I do not like the book. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️