Lightlark (The Lightlark Saga Book 1) (Volume 1)

Name: Lightlark (The Lightlark Saga Book 1) (Volume 1)
Rating: 7.27 (525 reviews)
ISBN: 9781419760877

By Alex Aster

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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, The Lightlark Sagais a must-read for fans of legendary fantasy writers Marie Lu, Marissa Meyer, and Leigh Bardugo.

Includes Select Exclusive Excerpts from Nightbane, the Second Book in the Lightlark Saga

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Published Sep 26, 2023

448 pages

Average rating: 7.27

525 RATINGS

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Readers say *Lightlark* delivers an engaging, fast-paced fantasy filled with thrilling trials, mysteries, and high-stakes adventure that keeps readers...

K.P.BookDragon

Jan 24, 2025

8/10 stars

I absolutely love the plot of this book. The characters are well written. The beginning was a bit to get through but it makes sense, considering the thorough world building. So excited that a movie will be coming out!

Jessicabarnett

Jun 16, 2026

5/10 stars

Enjoyed this alot was hooked

HappyDaph

Jun 08, 2026

10/10 stars

I am so torn right now it’s not even funny. I called a few things and got them right, but I absolutely did not predict the rest. I finished this book gobsmacked, frustrated, conflicted, confused, and honestly a little betrayed. I am such a sucker for trials, mysteries, adventure, high stakes, secrets, and of course a love story, so this book had me hooked. The competition, the twists, the betrayals, the atmosphere, the curses, the tension… all of it kept me turning pages. I loved trying to figure out who was lying, who could be trusted, and what was actually going on. But also… excuse me??? Do not give me a love triangle with so few interactions and then somehow make it make sense. I’m pissed. I’m invested. I’m confused. I’m annoyed that it worked on me. And do not try to Sarah J. Maas my ass into thinking I like Tamlin when Rhysand is clearly standing right there. IYKYK. This book twisted a knife into my heart at the end and then had the audacity to leave me wanting the next one immediately. So yes, I’m mad. Yes, I’m emotionally wounded. Yes, I had a great time. 5 stars, but I’m saying that with my arms crossed.

gigimags12

Jun 01, 2026

9/10 stars

We loved this book. it was a great book club read and we got super hyped about oro and grim. i dont like oro bc i like grim better but my friend likes oro bc she thinks grim used isla.

TerezzzaReadzzz

May 25, 2026

8/10 stars

Celeste was an obvious villain pull, and the Grim/Oro/Isla triangle was your average golden vs bad boy love triangle. kinda slow in the beginning, but it speeds up pretty quick.