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Lightlark (Lightlark, #1)

Alex Aster

Start date: February 1, 2025

Finish date: February 28, 2025

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Sep 05, 2024 Jessica Campbell rated it really liked it

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Major spoilers read at own risk!!!!!!!!!

So to begin with I feel like I went into this series opener with extremely low expectations all round due to what I have heard from everyone across all platforms. At this point I’m not understanding the hate it gets. Ive personally found it an extremely easy book to pick up and start reading and even easier to then continue reading it for long lengths of time. I can admit here that I already know this is not going to be a 5 star read for me but the story l Major spoilers read at own risk!!!!!!!!!

So to begin with I feel like I went into this series opener with extremely low expectations all round due to what I have heard from everyone across all platforms. At this point I’m not understanding the hate it gets. Ive personally found it an extremely easy book to pick up and start reading and even easier to then continue reading it for long lengths of time. I can admit here that I already know this is not going to be a 5 star read for me but the story line is lacking that magic that leaves me going to bed thinking about it, but overall it is still enjoyable.

The plot definitely picked up towards the end with Isla breaking the curses and Celeste’s betrayal and on top of that grime betrayal. I will say I was kinda confused with the curse after hearing multiple different things about it from different characters. I also didn’t understand most of the motives for each character clearly like we didn’t really get to see Azul and cleo’s characters shine through and I think that would have added an extra layer to the storyline.

The plot twist of celeste betraying Isla I saw coming from a mile away she had this whole meek helpless girl vibe but you could also tell she was just manipulating Isla and lowkey gaslighting her.

Isla I feel like was under developed and needed some more personality to her she was just a copy and paste of every other heroine FMC nothing that stood out to me personally within her personality.

The love triangle was undercooked 100%, her story with oro was beautiful and you could see it slowly building into something without being forced but with grim it felt like the author just added it in there to get the word count up especially with the whole I erased your memories. Again personally I feel as though I would have enjoyed having more page time on Isla’s memories with grim come flashing back so we can see the relationship allowing us to feel more of a connection with grim otherwise at the moment he’s just kinda a character that was there for the ride.

Also side note why did I envision oro as a grumpy old man thing entire time so I got the ice for him for like 3/4 of the book.

I will definitely still be reading the next one

Peace and love until the next one. ...more

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Jan 23, 2024 Melissa rated it really liked it

Honestly didn't know what to expect with this book.. it has such mixed reviews. BUT I loved it! The concept of the book was captivating! I felt like I couldn't put it down and the ending... a good cliffhanger!!

My only complaint was there was a lack of detail in some areas. I wish there was just a little bit more character development on some of them. ...more

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Mar 24, 2025 Karalyn Collingwood rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

this was such a fun read!!! i can’t wait to see where this story goes

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Jul 02, 2024 Nikki rated it it was amazing

I absolutely devoured this book. Loved it, the twists... Although, I kind of guessed what the biggest twist would be but at the same time, I was still surprised and shocked because it wasn't exactly what I was anticipating. 💯 recommend. ♥ ...more

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Jun 08, 2025 Jennifer Aracely rated it really liked it

Shelves: adult-fantasy, own

It was pretty good. I felt that the story moved really fast and the chemistry between the characters was also pushed quickly. I’m excited for second book though let’s go.

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