Alex Aster

Isla Crown has survived the deadly Centennial games, broken the ancient curses that plagued the six realms, and secured the affections of two incredibly powerful rulers. But her hard-won victory is quickly unraveling. Reeling from a crushing betrayal, Isla now faces the impossible task of leading two entirely separate realms. Her fellow rulers have not accepted her ascent to power quietly, and dangerous whispers echo through the halls of Lightlark. Many doubt she truly earned her crown, and hidden enemies are waiting for the perfect moment to strike. As a terrifying new threat races toward the island and dark secrets from her forgotten past begin to surface, Isla realizes that her magic alone cannot save her people. She must make an agonizing choice between her heavy responsibilities as a queen and the dangerous, unpredictable desires of her own heart. This pulse-pounding sequel plunges you deeper into a glittering world of deception, shifting alliances, and deadly romance. You will be on the edge of your seat as Isla fights to control her destiny before her kingdom shatters completely.

The devastating truths of a brutal battle have left Isla reeling in the halls of Grim's castle on Nightshade. Now, her future and the fate of the entire world rest on a heart completely torn in two. Caught in a desperate internal war, the Isla of the past fights to resist her treasonous feelings for the ruler of Nightshade. Meanwhile, the Isla of the present has witnessed the terrifying ruin her own powers can unleash, and she is determined to do whatever it takes to protect Lightlark and its king. As the fragile line between friend and enemy begins to blur, Isla races to decipher the oracle's final prophecy before it is too late. But a massive storm is brewing on the horizon, bringing with it an ancient, long-buried evil far deadlier than anything the realms have ever encountered. With the clock rapidly ticking down on her destiny, the survival of two warring kingdoms depends entirely on her shattered heart. In this thrilling continuation of the Lightlark Saga, you will watch Isla Crown face the ultimate choice: save the world, or be the one to destroy it.

On Emblem Island, everyone is born already knowing their destiny. Your lifeline reveals the exact course of your future, and a special emblem dictates exactly how you will spend it. Twelve-year-old Tor Luna was born with a leadership emblem, just like his mother, but he desperately wants to forge his own path. During the annual New Year's Eve celebration, Tor throws his wish into the bonfire, hoping for a different power. But the next morning, he wakes up to a terrifying discovery: a new marking on his skin. It is the dark symbol of a curse, one that has drastically shortened his lifeline and leaves him with only a single week to live. The only way to break this deadly magic is to track down the notorious Night Witch. Armed with nothing but his village's ancient, terrifying folktales as a guide, Tor sets off into the unknown. With his best friends Engle and Melda by his side, he must navigate the unpredictable dangers of Emblem Island. Together, you will face wicked creatures straight out of Colombian mythology in a desperate, thrilling race against time to save Tor's life.

Tor Luna is finally adjusting to his strange new reality. Armed with the Night Witch's powerful magic and supported by his best friends, Engle and Melda, he hopes life on Emblem Island will return to normal. But everything changes the moment a mysterious girl named Vesper washes ashore with a terrifying warning. Vesper comes from a ruined underwater city, recently destroyed by the ruthless Calavera pirates, and she claims Tor's village is their next target. To stop this cursed band of pirates from taking over their home, the trio must join forces with Vesper on a dangerous hunt for the legendary Pirate's Pearl. This ancient relic grants its wielder complete control over the high seas, making it their only hope for survival. The journey ahead is incredibly perilous, plunging you into deep waters filled with legendary sea creatures determined to drag them down. To protect his village and everyone he cares about, Tor must fully embrace his unpredictable new abilities. Dive into this thrilling, Colombian mythology-inspired adventure as Tor races against the pirates to claim the pearl before Emblem Island is lost forever.

Every one hundred years, the mysterious island of Lightlark appears, hosting a deadly, high-stakes competition known as the Centennial. The rulers of six magical realms are invited to fight for ultimate power, but the price of breaking their ancient curses is incredibly steep: one ruler must die. Isla Crown, the young leader of the Wildling realm, enters the treacherous games desperate to save her decaying kingdom and her people. But surviving the Centennial is only the beginning of her epic journey. This thrilling collection brings together Isla's complete battle for the realms, following her from a desperate competitor to a newly crowned leader fighting to maintain her fragile power. Surrounded by deceit, deadly prophecies, and rival rulers who refuse to cede victory quietly, Isla must constantly prove herself against impossible odds. Along the way, she faces an even more dangerous opponent: her own heart, torn between duty and forbidden love. Packed with breathtaking magic, shocking betrayals, and pulse-pounding romance, this sweeping fantasy saga will keep you completely mesmerized from the first deadly challenge to the final, world-altering decision.

Every one hundred years, the mysterious island of Lightlark appears to host the Centennial, a deadly and glamorous game played by the rulers of six cursed realms. The invitation is a summons to a world of blood, beauty, and betrayal, offering the leaders one final chance to break the wicked curses that have plagued their people for centuries. But the price of freedom is steep: to destroy the curses, one ruler must die. You will step into the shoes of Isla Crown, the young and untested ruler of Wildling, a realm of temptresses cursed to kill anyone they fall in love with. Feared and despised by the other realms, Isla carries the desperate hopes of her people on her shoulders. To survive the Centennial and save her home, she must lie, cheat, and outsmart her powerful rivals. But as the deadly competition unfolds, Isla finds herself drawn into a web of secrets and unexpected romance that complicates her mission. In a game where everyone has something to hide, trusting the wrong person could cost Isla her life. Prepare for a gripping journey filled with dark magic, shocking twists, and a fight for survival.