{"product_id":"lightlark-9781419760860","title":"Lightlark","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eIn the YA fantasy novel \"Lightlark,\" the young ruler of Wildling must embrace victory and ruin, baubles and blood, to break the curses that have plagued her realm for centuries. She must lie, cheat, and betray, even as love complicates everything. The book is filled with secrets, deception, romance, and twists worthy of the darkest thrillers. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 416 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 23 August 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Abrams\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWelcome to the Centennial, a captivating YA fantasy novel by award-winning author Alex Aster. Every 100 years, the island of Lightlark hosts a legendary event known as the Centennial, where the rulers of six realms gather to participate in a deadly game. This invitation is a summons, a call to embrace victory and destruction, luxury and blood. The Centennial presents the six rulers with a final opportunity to break the curses that have plagued their realms for centuries. Each ruler harbors secrets, and each realm's curse is uniquely wicked. To overcome these curses, one ruler must sacrifice themselves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIsla Crown, the young ruler of Wildling, a realm cursed with the ability to kill anyone they fall in love with, finds themselves at the center of this epic adventure. Filled with fear and contempt, the people of Wildling eagerly await Isla's success at the Centennial, believing that her victory will end their suffering. However, Isla knows that survival will require her to resort to deceit, manipulation, and even betrayal. As love complicates her already intricate web of lies, Isla must navigate through a treacherous world where nothing is as it seems, and every decision could have dire consequences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLightlark is a masterfully written novel that will captivate fans of legendary fantasy writers such as Marie Lu, Marissa Meyer, and Leigh Bardugo. It is a tale of secrets, deception, romance, and twists that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. With its vivid imagery, intricate world-building, and compelling characters, this book is a must-read for anyone who loves the genre of YA fantasy. So, immerse yourself in the world of Lightlark and prepare to be transported to a realm where nothing is as it seems, and where the cost of victory may be too high to bear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 528g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 150 x 220 x 37 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781419760860\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alex Aster","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44093364142330,"sku":"9781419760860","price":10.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1667566647725_book.jpg?v=1668083248","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/lightlark-9781419760860","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}