The realm of Moonling, is the luckiest out of the six. Therefore, never being able to feel free.Ĭleo is the ruler of Moonling. Now, they live their days strapped to the ground. His people were once able to sore through the air and never stop. Her and her people, cannot live past the age twenty-five.Īzul is the ruler of Skyling. Not only is she the youngest ruler, but the one with a life sentence. The stars supply her realm with the ability to manipulate energy. His people were condemned to never stepping a foot into the sunlight again.Ĭeleste is the ruler of Starling. Since Lightlark is his source, his powers are endless. Oro is the ruler of Sunling, and the King of Lightlark. In addition to eating hearts to stay alive, they must kill the on they love. Instead of being viewed as people, they are seen as monsters. Like the other rulers, their curse changed them forever. Her people were once accepted in Lightlark, with their ability to control nature. The story follows Isla Crown, the ruler of Wilding. Can the young ruler, Isla Crown, succeed and save her people? Or will love come in the way? Who are the six rulers: If one does succeed, they will not only get unimaginable powers, but they will also get to choose which realm dies. In doing so, they are indulging in a wicked game of lying, cheating, and betraying. They have a deadline of one hundred days in order to break their realms’ curse. Every hundred years, the six rulers compete in a deadly tournament.

Centuries ago, the six realms that formed the island of Lightlark became cursed. It takes place in a time where no one is happy nor safe.

“Lightlark”, is a young adult fantasy/romance novel. On the multiple shows, Aster had an advantage to promote her book further due to the many viewers watching. With all the excitement surrounding her book, Good Morning America, ABC New s, and the Kelly Clarkson Show, reached out and asked for her to join them. She will be able to put her input into the film, as Aster will be an executive producer. To show her gratitude to her supporters, Aster let them choose the book cover.Īnd you can now preorder Lightlark!!!! /Kb0wsOQoMwĪster sealed a deal with the producers of “Twilight,” before “Lightlark” was released on Aug. From there, Aster used her platform to promote the book further by sharing snippets of certain scenes. In the year 2021, Aster promoted her book on TikTok after receiving over 16 publishing rejections. Who is Alex Aster?Īster is a 27-year old Colombian-American, who graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. “Lightlark” by Alex Aster, is a New York Times best seller that tells a story of six rulers who would do anything to free their realm from their curses.

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