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Nightbane

The Lightlark Saga, Book 2

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Nightbane

By: Alex Aster
Narrated by: Suzy Jackson
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The seductive and action-packed follow-up to Alex Aster's instant #1 New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, and internationally bestselling novel, Lightlark

Isla Crown has secured the love of two powerful rulers and broken the curses that plagued the six realms for centuries, but few know the true origins of her powers. Now, in the wake of a crushing betrayal, Isla finds herself hungry for distraction, preferring to frequent Lightlark's seductive haunts instead of embracing her duties as the newly crowned leader of two separate realms. Worse, her fellow rulers haven't ceded victory quietly, and there are others in Isla's midst who don't believe her ascent to power was earned. As certain death races toward Lightlark and secrets from the past begin to unravel, Isla must weigh her responsibility to her people against the whims of the most dangerous traitor of all: her heart.

Alex Aster's intricate world expands after the riveting culmination of the Centennial games, delving more deeply into Isla's memories of her past, as her future hurtles toward two possible fates.

©2023 Alex Aster (P)2023 W. F. Howes Ltd Action & Adventure Fiction Literature & Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Fantasy Heartfelt

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Aw man. So good. Was sure to start but brill. Can’t wait for the next one.

Awesome follow up

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I thoroughly enjoyed this audio book. The story is great and has many twists and turns. can't wait for the 3rd book!

loved the story.

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I enjoyed Lightlark, but this took time to get into. By the end, though, I was fully invested. I'm looking forward to the next book now, although I'm not sure my heart can take it.

Brilliant narration

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3.5 stars
I started Nightbane straight after Lightlark (see my comments in that review about suitability for 13 plus) after we left of Lightlark on a cliff-hanger.

Isla now finds herself with the love of two men, betrayed by one and secrets hidden within her just screaming to come out. On top she in ruler of two realms, has enemies she does not know (and some she does) and powers she is unsure of.

Book two was a little slow in parts but all in all was another easy read with some twists and turns along the way. I did get a little frustrated at times with Isla, I found it a little childish her not wanting to remember! You would think a person would want all the facts and clarity but eventually she does start to unravel it all begrudgingly.

I really enjoyed the memories and seeing into the past and what was hidden. I must say I am just not an Oro fan and the entire time was hoping things would speed up to get back to Grim HOWEVER.....

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So I enjoyed the book, the ending for me was disappointing due to the spoiler above as well as the reason for the whole attacks (revealed at the end) and I am going into book three with less urgency. Its been out a month now and I have still not read it.

Yes and No...

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a fantastic sequel to the first book, towards the end I was absolutely glued and couldn't stop.
the performance by the narrator was absolutely stellar as with the first book, and genuinely I am now chomping at the bit for the third book for the story to continue!
I need more! 😭

a brilliant sequel

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This book seemed so much longer than it was. The last 3 chapters were good but so much filler

A little waffle

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What a way to kick off 2025!!! This was one of my anticipated reads of the year. I really enjoyed the book and the now, then' timeline as it added more to the war side of the plot. The ending did feel abit rushed as it all sort of went down in the last four-ish chapters. Really annoyed by the cliffhanger as I won't buy Skyshade until it's out in paperback and idk when that is!
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Amazing

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The book was a perfect continuation from the 1st book, and I felt it added to the story and it didn’t feel like it had been pumped out. Surprisingly, I was equally as torn between the 2 love interests as Isla, which is rare for me in romance novels, and made the book much more interesting.

Great sequel

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The Lightlark series is unbelievable and it needs more hype, both books are going to be my top reads for this year and I can’t wait till November to read the next instalment

You need to read this

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I loved it , couldn't stop listening. surprising twists . some moments of so much love ...

surprising twists

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