"A few conversations with you and I was ready to make the most disadvantageous trade. All of me in exchange for any part of you you'd be willing to spare."
I've been sitting here wondering how I am going to write this review to do this debut novel justice. And I feel I just need to dive in...
First off thank you NetGalley and RB Media for honoring me with an Audiobook ARC. I am forever grateful.
Isla Crown (our FMC)- Strong, resilient, stubborn, beautiful, smart, cunning, loving, adventurous, witty, loyal, trusting, and a little naive sometimes.. ruler of Wildling. You are forever printed onto my heart. She is a female character that is a part of my soul now. I connected with her on so many levels. She will be a part of my personality FOREVER and I guarantee it will be the same for you when you read.
Oro (our first MMC)- insufferable, loyal, leader, strong, wise, powerful, non-trusting, distant, gorgeous, golden ruler of Lightlark and Sunling!!!! Let me tell you I'm such a SIMP for this man. He has me in a chokehold, respectfully, and I'm glad to be there. His character development was sheer perfection throughout the book.
Grimshaw aka Grim (our second MMC)- morally grey, dark haired, powerful, snarky, flirty, broody, strong, and cunning ruler of Nightshade! He is another character I am absolutely obsessed with. His character is so complex and I couldn't get enough of him.
The side characters were very much needed to the story. Even when they infuriated and upset me so much. They just made everything click into place.
Alex is a pure goddess with her writing in Lightlark. It is a dark YA Fantasy, and when I mean YA it's because Isla and a few other characters are younger.. the remainder of the characters are not. Lightlark is reminiscent of The Hunger Games; but again not really the only reason they are alike is because of the games and trials. But all of Alex's ideas are original. I've never read a novel like this. It is beautiful and poetic. There is no information dumping which is a huge plus. Because so many fantasy novels do this. Everything came out organically and what can I say Lightlark is a MASTERPIECE. I literally don't want to say anymore because I don't want to spoil anything. I want you to read and feel and discover everything I did. Please, just go read it and be lost to this world like I am.
Suzy Jackson narrated the book. She was so soothing and calming. And the inflection her voice would go up at the right times. The guys voice I wish was a little deeper but it doesn't deter you from listening.
What To Expect:
•YA Dark Fantasy
•Adventure
•Forced Proximity
•Love
•Romantic Tension (the spice was very much what you would expect for YA and it was perfect to be honest)
•Betrayal
•Found Family
•Loss
•Who Did This To You!?! (Which is one of the GOAT tropes we all know it)
•Heartbreak
•Morally grey dark hair character
•LGBTQ+ Representation
•Banter
•Magic
•Curses
•Lies and Liars Everywhere 😉
Again to reiterate this book is a masterpiece and it must be read by the world. This story deserved to be told and I am so thankful Alex told it. It has made my life richer!!!!
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Lightlark by Alex Aster
This book had been on my TBR for a while and I am so glad I finally was able to read it.The world and magic system of Lightlark was so captivating! I enjoyed learning about all the different rulers and their curses. And I thought the concept of the storyline was very unique.There were tons of twists and turns throughout the book that I was not expecting as well and the fact I never could really anticipate what was going to happen next kept the book very interesting. And the ending was VERY surprising. I was not expecting it to play out like it did!!I really loved Isla’s character. She was strong, witty, sarcastic and I was able to really picture her well as I was reading the book. I also really enjoyed both Grim and Oro’s characters. I feel like they each had very different relationships with Isla and I am interested to see how both of their relationships with her develop in Nightbane; which I am looking forward to reading soon!
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This book had been on my TBR for a while and I am so glad I finally was able to read it.
The world and magic system of Lightlark was so captivating! I enjoyed learning about all the different rulers and their curses. And I thought the concept of the storyline was very unique.
There were tons of twists and turns throughout the book that I was not expecting as well and the fact I never could really anticipate what was going to happen next kept the book very interesting. And the ending was VERY surprising. I was not expecting it to play out like it did!!
I really loved Isla’s character. She was strong, witty, sarcastic and I was able to really picture her well as I was reading the book. I also really enjoyed both Grim and Oro’s characters. I feel like they each had very different relationships with Isla and I am interested to see how both of their relationships with her develop in Nightbane; which I am looking forward to reading soon!
The world and magic system of Lightlark was so captivating! I enjoyed learning about all the different rulers and their curses. And I thought the concept of the storyline was very unique.
There were tons of twists and turns throughout the book that I was not expecting as well and the fact I never could really anticipate what was going to happen next kept the book very interesting. And the ending was VERY surprising. I was not expecting it to play out like it did!!
I really loved Isla’s character. She was strong, witty, sarcastic and I was able to really picture her well as I was reading the book. I also really enjoyed both Grim and Oro’s characters. I feel like they each had very different relationships with Isla and I am interested to see how both of their relationships with her develop in Nightbane; which I am looking forward to reading soon!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2023
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