by Alex Aster
First published 2022
Every century, the island nation of Lightlark opens its gates for the Centennial, a high-stakes competition that draws six rulers, each representing a mortal realm. Fierce and troubled Isla Crown must enter this deadly game to save her realm from a deadly curse. Navigating cunning rivals and her own inner demons, Isla battles through perilous trials, fighting for survival in this winner-take-all clash of wits and wills.
Genres: fiction, adventure, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers, survival
Setting: Lightlark
Period: Centennial
412 pages · Paperback · Amulet Books