Nightbane (Lightlark Saga #2), by Alex Aster (softback, english edition)

🇬🇧 This Book Is In English

She broke the curses. Now she must survive what comes after.

Nightbane by Alex Aster
(Lightlark Saga, Book 2 of 6)

The seductive and action-packed follow-up to the instant #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller — now in softback.

Isla Crown has secured the love of two powerful rulers and broken the curses that plagued the six realms for centuries. But few know the true origins of her powers. Now, in the wake of a crushing betrayal, Isla finds herself struggling to win respect as the newly crowned leader of two separate realms — and her fellow rulers haven’t ceded victory quietly.

There are others in Isla’s midst who don’t believe her ascent to power was earned. As certain death races toward Lightlark and secrets from the past begin to unravel, Isla must weigh her responsibility to her people against the whims of the most dangerous traitor of all: her heart. Alex Aster’s intricate world expands after the riveting culmination of the Centennial games, delving deeper into Isla’s memories as her future hurtles toward two possible fates.

Why readers can’t put it down:

• 👑 A newly crowned queen fighting to prove she deserves her throne
• 🖤 Two powerful rulers, one devastating betrayal, and a heart that won’t choose wisely
• ✨ Intricate world-building that expands with every chapter
• 🔮 Secrets from the past unravelling into a future with only two possible fates
• 📚 Book 2 of 6 — the series that took BookTok by storm

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

She won the games.

She didn’t expect the real battle to start after.

🖤 A Queen Who Must Earn Her Crown Twice
🖤 Two Rulers Who Both Have Her Heart
🖤 A Betrayal That Changes Everything
🖤 Secrets Hidden in Her Own Past
🖤 Death Racing Toward Lightlark
🖤 A Heart That Is Its Own Kind of Traitor

At Dark Rose, we believe the most dangerous battles are never the ones fought with swords — they’re the ones fought inside a heart that refuses to choose.

👤 Recommended Age: 16+

⚠️ Content Notes:
Betrayal • Political intrigue • Violence • Love triangle • Dark fantasy elements • Morally grey characters

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

⚠️ Probably not for readers looking for:
Contemporary Settings • Single Love Interest • Light Reads • Simple World-Building

📚 Format & Details

• Format: Softback
• Pages: 416
• Genre: Dark Fantasy / Romantasy
• Series: Lightlark Saga, Book 2 of 6
• Publisher: Amulet Paperbacks
• Published: 22 October 2024

“As certain death races toward Lightlark, the most dangerous traitor of all is her own heart.”