Description A gripping, propulsive YA fantasy novel from award-winning author and social media superstar Alex Aster, “Lightlark is an ebullient, fast-paced fantasy with a beautifully rendered world that seethes with intrigue, romance and tension. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough” (#1 New York Times bestselling author Sabaa Tahir) An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller Welcome to the Centennial. Every hundred years, the island of Lightlark appears for only 100 days to host a deadly game, where the rulers of six realms fight to break their curses and win unparalleled power. Each ruler has something to hide. Each curse is uniquely wicked. To break them—and save themselves and their realms—one ruler must die. To survive, Isla Crown must lie, cheat, and betray. Even as love complicates everything . . . Includes Select Exclusive Excerpts from Nightbane, the Second Book in the Lightlark Saga From the Publisher Publisher : Harry N. Abrams (September 26, 2023) Language : English Paperback : 448 pages ISBN-10 : 1419760874 ISBN-13 : 978-1419760877 Reading age : 16 years, from customers Grade level : 8 and up Item Weight : 1 pounds Dimensions : 5.5 x 1.4 x 8.3 inches Customers say Customers find the book’s plot twists amazing and appreciate it as an easy fantasy read. The world-building receives positive feedback for its captivating elements and brilliant imagery, while customers enjoy the good amount of action. The writing quality and character development receive mixed reviews – while some find it well-written with richly developed characters, others describe it as lackluster and shallow. The pacing is also mixed, with some finding it very fast-paced while others say it’s slow to start. AI-generated from the text of customer reviews