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Fantasy. Suspense. Thriller. Young Adult Fiction. HTML:#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… (more)
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Everything gets tied up nicely during that second to last chapter then you turn the page to the last chapter and you're reminded that THIS IS A SERIES! Fuck.
Why do you do us like that?
But anyway...
Lightlark is a wildly enchanting ride!
I was quickly swept
Typically, I hate when characters are very back and forth with their choices or intentions in a story, but somehow Alex Aster pulled it off without frustrating the crap out of me...these characters are like damn boomerangs so prepare yourself for a bit of whiplash :) Not everything is as it seems.
I absolutely loved every single minute I spent reading this book. I am thrilled it exists as I will be reading it over and over again. I think everyone needs to give it a read at some point, you won't be disappointed!
HUGE thank you to Amulet Books for the ARC to read and honestly review!
The Island of Lightlark appers every onehundred years for the Centenial. The rulers of the six realms must fight to break the Curse and save their realms.
Each Curse is different, dangerous and created from all things evil. One ruler must die in order to save
Isla is one of the youngest rulers of all the realms and one of the most hated. She will fight with all of her might, lie and cheat if she must. Not knowing who is friend or foe makes this a challenge, as secrets are kept and loyalties tested.
The story moves at a steady pace with well developed (unique) characters. Attention to details, pulls you in deep. Suspesne, action, thrills, a splash of romance and didn't-see-that-coming moments. I was hooked from the first page.
Overall I found Lightlark enjoyable. I highly recommend to those who enjoy a great fantasy. I look forward to the next book in the series Nightbane.
Another Hunger Games-like romantasy with a love triangle and some fun twists. Formulaic, sure, but a hoot nonetheless. It ends on a cliffhanger, so I’ll definitely be continuing with the series.
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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.
Exclusive bonus chapter told from the POV of the protagonist's love interest and an alternate cover design.