The Lightlark Saga (Series by Alex Aster)

The Lightlark Saga is a fantasy romance series set in a world where six cursed realms are bound to a deadly centennial event known as the Sundred Isles’ Centennial. Each realm suffers under a unique curse, and every hundred years their rulers must compete in lethal trials for a chance to break them.

The story follows Isla Crown, the young ruler of Lightlark, who enters the competition under impossible odds. As alliances form and betrayals surface, romance, deception, and political manipulation blur the line between survival and sacrifice. The series will appeal to readers who enjoy high-stakes trials, enemies-to-lovers books, and stories that touch on power struggles.

Age Recommendation: Young Adult Readers (15-16+)
This fantasy romance series is categorized as YA fantasy.

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The Lightlark Saga (Series by Alex Aster)

Series Name: The Lightlark Saga
Author: Alex Aster
Publisher: Amulet Books (Abrams)
Genre: Fantasy, Fiction, Epic Fantasy
Years of Publication: 2022–2025
Total Books: 4
Series Status: Ongoing

Audiobook Narrator: Suzy Jackson

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The Lightlark Saga (Books in Series by Alex Aster)

The Lightlark Saga (Series by Alex Aster) Order of Reading

Book 1: Lightlark (2022)

Lightlark is the first book in The Lightlark Saga. In the novel, the rulers of six cursed realms are forced to compete in deadly trials held once every hundred years. Each ruler competes with the hope of breaking the curse destroying their people. Isla Crown, the young ruler of Lightlark, enters the competition knowing she is the weakest and the most expendable of them all.

Book 2: Nightbane (2023)

Nightbane is the second installment in The Lightlark Saga. In Book 2, the aftermath of the Centennial reshapes the world as secrets are revealed, loyalties are tested, and Isla is forced to confront the consequences of love, betrayal, and the power she never meant to claim.

Book 3: Skyshade (2024)

Skyshade is the third book in The Lightlark Saga. In Book 3, the conflict expands beyond the original curses as war looms, alliances fracture, and Isla must decide what kind of ruler she is willing to become in order to protect the realms and the people she loves.

Book 4: Crowntide (2025)

Crowntide is the fourth book in The Lightlark Saga. It was released on December 2, 2025. This installment continues the fallout from Skyshade.. It takes the saga toward its next major turning point as power, crowns, and consequences collide.

The Lightlark Saga — Book Library Table