: Possess shadow-based powers like teleportation and manipulation.
Lightlark: Collector’s Edition (The Lightlark Saga Book 1) (Hardcover) Lightlark by Alex Aster
: A deluxe version featuring a metallic slipcase, stained edges, and bonus scenes, published by Abrams . The story centers on the Centennial , a
Lightlark is a young adult fantasy novel by Alex Aster that follows Isla Crown , the 19-year-old ruler of the Wildling realm. The story centers on the Centennial , a deadly game held every 100 years on the magical island of Lightlark. Rulers from six cursed realms compete in a tournament to break the ancient curses plaguing their lands; however, the stakes are high, as the prophecy dictates that one ruler must die for the others to succeed. Setting & The Six Realms She secretly competes without the magical powers typical
: The protagonist and Wildling ruler. She secretly competes without the magical powers typical of her realm, relying on her wits and training from her guardians, Terra and Poppy .
: Rulers of nature who are cursed to eat human hearts and kill anyone they fall in love with.
: Rulers must balance their personal desires against the heavy responsibility of saving their dying realms.