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Lightlark
Lightlark | Alex Aster
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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.
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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! 1mo
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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! 12mo
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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 🌹 1y
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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!💙📖📚📚📚 1y
Andrew65 Looks a great read, well done 🥳 1y
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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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Mehso-so

Book was good. But book angers me. So I do not like the book. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️