A review by bbxkikix
Lightlark by Alex Aster

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

This was a fun easy read - love a book with games & trials and romance, but I didn't feel that connected to any of the characters. I also didn't get much tension or connection between the fmc and her love interests, which is basically my favorite part of a romance book 💔 The ending was satisfying (albeit a bit "explainy") and I'll probably read the next book but I'm not like jumping out of my seat excited.

Also it was young adult so no spice 💀 but it did have one of my favorite tropes a LOVE TRIANGLE so got some points there. 

Tropes: games & trials, love trial, magic, morally grey mmc
Spice: .5 (if you could call it that)