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Lightlark

Written by: Alex Aster
Narrated by: Suzy Jackson
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#BookTok phenomenon and award-winning author Alex Aster delivers listeners 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-listen for fans of legendary fantasy writers Marie Lu, Marissa Meyer, and Leigh Bardugo.

©2022 Alex Aster (P)2022 Recorded Books, Inc
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Definitely recommend

Loved the book. It is actually really hard to put down. I am super impatient. I hate when the plot is dragged around. This book did the total opposite. Can’t wait for the second book.

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Wonderful book wish I could read it again for the first time

I enjoyed every minute of this book. The narrator pronounces the main characters name eyes-la, however in the book you learn that’s the way it’s supposed to be pronounced. It’s not a mistake. Once I learned that it was very enjoyable to listen to.

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Just alright

Not worth the online hype. Didn’t like the female character. I found her response annoying.

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Plot twist

Loved Oro and Isla always wanted them to be end game hope it stays like that

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Slow burn

Stick with it.

Why does this review need more words. I think I was quite clear.

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YA Novel, that is hyped but worth the listen

The reason I picked up this to listen to, is I read some of the reviews for book 2.
One review stated that the writing, world building and plot became better in the second book so I dove in. (I'm reviewing this after finishing book 2)

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-its a YA novel. it's the kind of book you pick up for fun to get you back into reading.
-The world is fun and unique
-there is a lot of plot driving that leaves you curious
-the whole light and dark theme is cute
-it has a challenge.. even if the challenge isn't really as fleshed out has you'd hope.
-almost closed door spice. nice level for a book that teenagers might read.

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-the teenage girl with 500 year old men trope
-the enemies part felt forced? (this kind of resolves itself into a clearer picture in book 2)
-the men are over a foot taller than her. why is she tiny? haha

overall, it's a fun read. can't wait for the 3rs book!

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Love!

Loved it. Couldn’t stop listening, binged it so fast. Great story, hopefully there will be more.

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Eyes-la 🤢🤮

Decent story other than the fact that Isla is weak and dumb. Makes reading her story insufferable.

The worst part of this is the narration. Every time I heart “eyes-la” I full body cringed. Did no one review this audio before it got published?

Also the narrators male voices are so cringey I can’t take the romance seriously.

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This book was interesting from the start. You should absolutely read it or listen to it!!!🔥🔥

I absolutely love this book!! It had no boring parts that you didn’t want to listen to. This book is just overall amazingly written. I put off reading it because I thought it was overhyped. I originally found it from TikTok, and now I finally listened to it and I absolutely love it!!!🩷

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loved it.

It took a few chapters to really understand and get into it since it was my first audiobook but once i was hooked, I finished it in 2 days.

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