Nightbane

Written by Alex Aster

Narrated by Suzy Jackson

You were once the bane of my existence … and now, you are the center of it.

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.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Nov 7, 2023
• ISBN: 9781705072004

Alex Aster

Alex Aster is a #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author whose books have sold millions of copies and have been translated into over twenty languages. She studied creative writing at the University of Pennsylvania, lives in New York, and is never too far from a coffee shop.

Reviews for Nightbane

[Adrianna Adkins · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Wow! I really enjoyed Lightlark but Nightbane… loved it. Reading chapter to chapter and seeing the before and after was crazy. Every chapter brought more surprises and twists. I’m confused. My heart pulls for Oro but also for Grimm. So much was unpacked in this book. The ending was shocking but also a cliff hanger. I can’t wait to read Skyshade!

[hannah.j.nack · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The last memory revealed made me scream!! I loved it!

[nestillia · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I'm dying at the end.. I need the next book.

[Molly Truax Uribe · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Loved these books!!! Hunger games with romance. It is a great story.

[Lucia Garcia · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Oh, it had suuuuch potential!
A lot of things are unfinished, so many others are unexplored, and that ending is as confusing as it is nonsensical (yet predictable).
I still enjoyed discovering some of their past and their motivations.

[amanda.k.drew19 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book was amazing, so many plot twists, especially at the end and I am hoping with my soul there will be a 3rd book!

[meandyou4ever · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Loved Lightlark and Nightbane took a little longer for me to get into but I ended up loving.Also,aaaahhhhhhhh to tbe cliff hanger that Alex left us with .

[Judy Chenoweth · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Again, from my view from the first book, it was like it was written by a teenager. This book was so hard to follow. All the past and present were frustrating. So much potential, but fell short.

[electrascaife · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The second book in the Lightlark series, this one picks up just where the first left us. The love triangle continues to be fraught, Isla continues to learn what her abilities can do, and secrets about their world abound. So, romantasy being romantasy. Are there some plot holes? Yes. Is the writing sometimes a little…silly? Most certainly. But the characters are great and the story is fun, so who cares that not everything makes perfect sense, and when the writing isn’t silver prose it’s still not the worst I’ve ever read by a lot shot. I’m declaring myself an Aster fan.

[sheriawilkinson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Nightbane (The Lightlark Saga, #2) by Alex Aster

The Centennial games are over and Isla is the leader of two realms. Not quite sure how she will handle her new responsibilities, she has a lot on her hands. Soon memories of her past creep upon her, as the past will collide with the present and affect the future.

Adding to her struggles she has two leaders in love with her. When the fate of those she cares about is in her hands, decisions won't come easy. Life is anything but simple as the saga continues.

Well developed complex characters, each with their own personalities, flaws and strengths. Descriptive narrative pulls you in and won't let (you) go. Moving at a steady pace with a mix of action, suspense, thrills and a splash of romance, I was hooked from the start.

Overall I found Nightbane enjoyable. I recommend to those 18+ who enjoy a fascinating fantasy.