Lightlark (Lightlark Saga #1), by Alex Aster (softback, english edition)

🇬🇧 This Book Is In English

Every hundred years, one ruler must die. This time, it might be her.

Lightlark by Alex Aster
(Lightlark Saga, Book 1 of 6)

The gripping #1 New York Times bestselling YA fantasy that took BookTok by storm — now in softback with a sneak peek at Book 2.

Every hundred years, the island of Lightlark appears for only 100 days to host a deadly game. Six rulers. Six realms. Six curses. To break them — and save themselves and their people — one ruler must die. Each has something to hide. Each curse is uniquely wicked. And each ruler will lie, cheat, and betray to survive.

Isla Crown is no different. To have any chance of breaking her curse and saving her realm, she must navigate a web of alliances, secrets, and impossible choices. But then love complicates everything — and in a game where only one can win, feelings are the most dangerous weapon of all.

Why readers can’t put it down:

• 🏙️ A deadly island game where six rulers fight for survival and power
• 🖤 Curses, betrayal, and alliances that shift with every chapter
• 🔥 A love story that makes everything more dangerous
• ✨ Intricate world-building across six unique realms
• 📚 Book 1 of 6 — includes a sneak peek at Nightbane

Perfect for readers who love:
dark fantasy · romantasy · enemies to lovers · deadly games · magic systems · political intrigue · BookTok favourites · Alex Aster

To survive, she must lie.

To win, she must betray.

🖤 Six Rulers. Six Curses. One Must Die.
🖤 A Game That Only Happens Every Hundred Years
🖤 An Island That Holds More Secrets Than Anyone Knows
🖤 Love That Arrives at the Worst Possible Moment
🖤 Alliances Built on Lies
🖤 A Heroine Who Will Do Whatever It Takes

At Dark Rose, we believe the most dangerous games are the ones where the rules keep changing — and the heart refuses to play along.

👤 Recommended Age: 16+

⚠️ Content Notes:
Violence • Deadly competition • Betrayal • Political intrigue • Curses • Morally grey characters

✨ Best for readers who love:
Dark Fantasy • Romantasy • Enemies to Lovers • Deadly Games • Magic Systems • Alex Aster

⚠️ Probably not for readers looking for:
Contemporary Settings • Light Reads • Simple World-Building • No Love Triangle

📚 Format & Details

• Format: Softback
• Pages: not specified
• Genre: Dark Fantasy / Romantasy
• Series: Lightlark Saga, Book 1 of 6
• Publisher: Abrams
• Published: 26 September 2023

“To survive, Isla Crown must lie, cheat, and betray. Even as love complicates everything.”