Lightlark by Alex Aster

Lightlark

Lightlark #1

Alex Aster

432 pages • first pub 2022 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy romance young adult adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

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...

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Moods

adventurous 92%
mysterious 68%
tense 41%
emotional 35%
dark 30%
challenging 19%
hopeful 11%
funny 7%
sad 7%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
reflective 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 29%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 33% | Character: 9% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.46

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