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A review by pageturning578
Lightlark by Alex Aster
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
3.75 stars.
This book has been on my radar for a couple of years now. I saw the author appear on the Kelly Clarkson show and it peaked my interest...but I've waited until now because I had heard such mixed things regarding this book. A couple of the creators that I follow are also doing a buddy read of this series this week and I decided to loosely join them.
I literally read this book in 3 sittings...it was very fast paced but I also felt like it was a bit into dumpy at times and I'm not sure I fully understand everything that was discussed especially with the different rulers.
I am usually all in with books that are high stakes games with backstabbing and twists and turns...But I literally saw the big reveal with Celeste backstabbing Isla coming from chapter 1. Isla is way too trusting for someone who is in such a high stakes game / situation. I didn't predict the whole reveal with celeste actually being Aurora. I'm not sure I fully understand who Aurora is and what she did. I felt like this reveal was very info dumpy and literally so much was discussed I am left feeling very confused even hours later...
Also why the heck in there a love triangle...I understand Grim and that he took her memories and that he has some sort of alliance with Aurora. BUT Oro being in love with Isla makes literally no sense to me. They spent so much time together in this book and I didn't get one inkling of a hit that Oro had feelings for her on their journey. I just feel like this came out of left field is is so unnecessary. Maybe we will understand his motives more in future books...Idk this reveal just doesn't work for me at this point in time.
I do still plan on at least trying book 2 in this series and seeing where it goes. I know one of my friends did DNF this series this week...but I want to make my own choices so I am still going to at least try it when it comes in on libby.
This book has been on my radar for a couple of years now. I saw the author appear on the Kelly Clarkson show and it peaked my interest...but I've waited until now because I had heard such mixed things regarding this book. A couple of the creators that I follow are also doing a buddy read of this series this week and I decided to loosely join them.
I literally read this book in 3 sittings...it was very fast paced but I also felt like it was a bit into dumpy at times and I'm not sure I fully understand everything that was discussed especially with the different rulers.
I am usually all in with books that are high stakes games with backstabbing and twists and turns...But I
Also why the heck in there a love triangle...I understand Grim and that he took her memories and that he has some sort of alliance with Aurora. BUT Oro being in love with Isla makes literally no sense to me. They spent so much time together in this book and I didn't get one inkling of a hit that Oro had feelings for her on their journey. I just feel like this came out of left field is is so unnecessary. Maybe we will understand his motives more in future books...Idk this reveal just doesn't work for me at this point in time.
I do still plan on at least trying book 2 in this series and seeing where it goes. I know one of my friends did DNF this series this week...but I want to make my own choices so I am still going to at least try it when it comes in on libby.