New Releases by Alex Aster

Two brand-new romantasy novellas bound into one deluxe, novel-length volume written from the perspectives of Grim and Oro, from #1 New York Times-bestselling author and #BookTok sensation Alex Aster True love knows no bounds. This premium, dual-sided volume includes two complete novellas bound together to create one can’t-miss collector’s item. The first novella—told from Grim’s perspective—gives readers insight into his past: the motivations and events that cemented his fate as Isla’s eventual love interest. The second is narrated by Oro and offers a window into his complex identity: that of a king torn between desire for justice and passion for the woman he loves more than anything. Grim and Oro: Dueling Crowns Edition includes key moments from the rulers’ love stories with Isla, expanded upon in their own voices. This gorgeous dual-sided Lightlark companion book from #1 New York Times bestselling author Alex Aster contains two full novellas bound together in one breathtaking package that boasts a suite of premium features: Dual-sided slipcase with two unique cover designs Die cuts and foil stamping in two colors on both sides of slipcase Full-color case with illustrations on both sides Full-color, stenciled edges Full-color endpapers with never-before-seen illustrations Grim and Oro is certain to thrill readers and test allegiances, leaving new and longtime fans second-guessing who they’re rooting for in the breathtaking battle for Isla’s heart.

Un chico de su pasado. Una pared que los separa. Una ciudad donde todo es posible. Un irresistible romance ambientado en Nueva York de Alex Aster, autora número 1 de The New York Times. Elle es guionista y tiene ventisiete años. Cuando le ofrecen la oportunidad de escribir el guion de una gran película en Nueva York, solo tiene un problema: odia Nueva York, está bloqueadísima con el guion y tiene que entregarlo al final del verano y, por si fuera poco, su nuevo vecino es Parker Warren: el soltero multimillonario con el que se enrolló hace dos años y que ahora es, simultáneamente, la inspiración de sus guiones y su archienemigo. Él tiene que fingir mantener una relación estable durante un momento delicado para su empresa tecnológica. Ella tiene que escribir un guion ambientado en ocho localizaciones newyorkinas a las que solo él tiene acceso exclusivo. Elle está a punto de vivir un verano de película. Aunque tal vez no sea la que ella esperaba...

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Alex Aster comes her adult debut novel Summer in the City—a swoony, fast-paced rom-com set in New York City in which a screenwriter and a sexy tech CEO go from lovers to enemies and back to lovers again… Twenty-seven-year-old screenwriter Elle has the chance of a lifetime to write a big-budget movie set in New York City. The only problem? She’s had writer’s block for months, and her screenplay is due at the end of the summer. In a desperate attempt at inspiration, Elle ends up back in the city she swore she would never return to, in an apartment she could never afford (floor-to-ceiling windows, skyline views, and a new coffee shop to haunt included). It’s the perfect place to write her screenplay…until she realizes her new neighbor is tech “Billionaire Bachelor” Parker Warren, her stairwell hookup from two years ago. It’s been a lovers-to-enemies situation ever since. When seeing him again turns into a full night of hate-fueled writing, Elle realizes her enemy/twisted muse might just be the key to finishing her screenplay... if she can stand being around her polar opposite. She writes anonymously, and he’s on the cover of every business magazine. He frequents fancy red carpeted events, and she doesn’t like leaving her emotional support five block radius. One summer. One wall apart. He needs to fake a buzzy relationship during his company’s precarious acquisition. She needs to write a movie around a list of NYC locations. Both need a break from their unrelenting schedules, and a chance to rediscover the skyscraper glimmering, pizza crusted, sunlit charms of the city. Summers always end, and so will this agreement. It’s all pretend. Promise. Until it isn’t.

Pre-order now to receive the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION--only available on the first printing while supplies last! This collector''s hardcover features gorgeous sprayed edges with stenciled artwork, illustrated color endpapers, and special design features on the case. From #1 New York Times bestselling author Alex Aster comes her adult debut novel Summer in the City--a swoony, fast-paced rom-com set in New York City in which a screenwriter and a sexy tech CEO go from lovers to enemies and back to lovers again... Twenty-seven-year-old screenwriter Elle has the chance of a lifetime to write a big-budget movie set in New York City. The only problem? She''s had writer''s block for months, and her screenplay is due at the end of the summer. In a desperate attempt at inspiration, Elle ends up back in the city she swore she would never return to, in an apartment she could never afford (floor-to-ceiling windows, skyline views, and a new coffee shop to haunt included). It''s the perfect place to write her screenplay...until she realizes her new neighbor is tech "Billionaire Bachelor" Parker Warren, her stairwell hookup from two years ago. It''s been a lovers-to-enemies situation ever since. When seeing him again turns into a full night of hate-fueled writing, Elle realizes her enemy/twisted muse might just be the key to finishing her screenplay... if she can stand being around her polar opposite. She writes anonymously, and he''s on the cover of every business magazine. He frequents fancy red carpeted events, and she doesn''t like leaving her emotional support five block radius. One summer. One wall apart. He needs to fake a buzzy relationship during his company''s precarious acquisition. She needs to write a movie around a list of NYC locations. Both need a break from their unrelenting schedules, and a chance to rediscover the skyscraper glimmering, pizza crusted, sunlit charms of the city. Summers always end, and so will this agreement. It''s all pretend. Promise. Until it isn''t.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Alex Aster comes her adult debut novel Summer in the City--a swoony, fast-paced rom-com set in New York City in which a screenwriter and a sexy tech CEO go from lovers to enemies and back to lovers again... Twenty-seven-year-old screenwriter Elle has the chance of a lifetime to write a big-budget movie set in New York City. The only problem? She''s had writer''s block for months, and her screenplay is due at the end of the summer. In a desperate attempt at inspiration, Elle ends up back in the city she swore she would never return to, in an apartment she could never afford (floor-to-ceiling windows, skyline views, and a new coffee shop to haunt included). It''s the perfect place to write her screenplay...until she realizes her new neighbor is tech "Billionaire Bachelor" Parker Warren, her stairwell hookup from two years ago. It''s been a lovers-to-enemies situation ever since. When seeing him again turns into a full night of hate-fueled writing, Elle realizes her enemy/twisted muse might just be the key to finishing her screenplay... if she can stand being around her polar opposite. She writes anonymously, and he''s on the cover of every business magazine. He frequents fancy red carpeted events, and she doesn''t like leaving her emotional support five block radius. One summer. One wall apart. He needs to fake a buzzy relationship during his company''s precarious acquisition. She needs to write a movie around a list of NYC locations. Both need a break from their unrelenting schedules, and a chance to rediscover the skyscraper glimmering, pizza crusted, sunlit charms of the city. Summers always end, and so will this agreement. It''s all pretend. Promise. Until it isn''t.

Ein Geheimnis bedroht ihr Reich und jeden, den sie liebt Lightlark Isla Crown ist die junge Herrscherin über das Wildfolk, ein Volk atemberaubend schöner Verführer. Doch ein jahrhundertealter Fluch hat sie dazu verdammt, jeden, in den sie sich verliebt, zu töten. Isla ist entschlossen, diesem grausamen Schicksal ein Ende zu bereiten, und reist dafür in das Königreich Lightlark. Dort wird alle hundert Jahre das Centennial ausgetragen – ein Wettkampf zwischen den sechs Herrschern, deren Reiche unter dem Bann leiden. Die Prophezeiung besagt: Einer von ihnen muss sterben, damit der Fluch endgültig gebrochen wird. Ein tödliches Spiel beginnt ... Um zu überleben, muss Isla lügen, betrügen – und entscheiden, ob sie ihrem geheimnisvollen Mitstreiter Grim und ihren Gefühlen für ihn tatsächlich trauen kann. Nightbane Isla ist am Boden zerstört, zutiefst verletzt und sucht in ihrer Verzweiflung nach Ablenkung – von ihren neuen Aufgaben, vor allem jedoch von ihren Gefühlen, die hin- und hergerissen sind zwischen dem Herrscher von Nightshade und dem König von Lightlark. Als dann noch lang gehegte Geheimnisse ans Licht kommen und eine tödliche Gefahr das Reich bedroht, muss Isla sich entscheiden: Stellt sie sich ihrer Verantwortung als Herrscherin oder hört sie auf den größten Verräter von allen – ihr eigenes Herz? - Die düster-betörende Bestsellerreihe aus den USA - Großartiges Worldbuilding, spannende Twists und vielschichtige Figuren - Eine Fantasy, die ihre Leser bis zuletzt in Atem hält

The pulse-pounding third novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series The Lightlark Saga, by acclaimed author and #BookTok sensation Alex Aster Love kills kingdoms… Back in Grim’s castle on Nightshade, Isla is reeling in the wake of a brutal battle and the devastating truths it exposed. Her future—and the fate of the world—now hinge on a heart split in two. Past Isla, who fell in love with the ruler of Nightshade, fights to resist feelings she considers treasonous. The Isla of the present, who has seen the ruin her powers can cause, will do anything to save Lightlark and its king. As the line between enemy and friend is tested, Isla is more desperate than ever to understand the oracle’s final prophecy and change her heartrending fate. But a storm is coming. And with it, a long-buried evil greater than anything the realms have faced before. With the clock ticking on her destiny and the survival of two warring kingdoms hinging on her own shattered heart, Isla Crown will either save the world—or destroy it.

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--now in paperback! 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 struggling to win respect 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.

Elle est le remède et le poison... Pour les sauver, elle devra faire un choix. Voilà près de cinq siècles que personne n''avait réussi à remporter le Centennal... Et pourtant, après d''âpres épreuves, Isla Calys en est devenue la grande vainqueur. Mais la compétition meurtrière a laissé des traces. La jeune monarque se remet à peine d''une terrible trahison qu''elle doit déjà apprendre à maîtriser ses tout nouveaux pouvoirs. Sans compter qu''il lui faut désormais régner non pas sur un, mais sur deux royaumes. Or, la rébellion gronde sur l''île de Lightlark. Alors que de nouveaux dangers se profilent et qu''une mort certaine menace l''archipel tout entier, d''aucuns mettent en doute la légitimité de la Sauvage à assurer leur survie. Les secrets du passé commencent à refaire surface et le temps presse. Isla va devoir trouver un équilibre entre ses responsabilités de souveraine et les caprices du plus dangereux des traîtres : son cœur. Duplicité, mensonges, conspirations et coups de théâtre qui rebattent sans cesse les cartes de cette série de dark fantasy... La Saga Lightlark, phénomène mondial qui s''est hissé jusqu''au sommet des listes de best-sellers du New York Times, est un incontournable pour les fans de Marie Lu, Marissa Meyer ou Leigh Bardugo. Traduit par Sarah Dali

Wenn dein Wunsch zum tödlichen Fluch wird Eigentlich kennt der zwölfjährige Tor von Beginn an sein Schicksal. Ein Emblem auf seinem Arm zeigt, dass er zum Anführer geboren ist. Beim jährlichen Neujahrsfest äußert er jedoch seinen innigsten Wunsch – eine andere Bestimmung. Das hat fatale Folgen: Auf seiner Haut erscheint statt seines Anführer-Emblems nun ein düsteres Auge. Es ist der Fluch der Nachthexe, der Tors sicheren und nahen Tod bedeutet! Nur die berüchtigte Hexe selbst kann Tor von dem Fluch befreien. Also macht er sich mit seinen Freunden Engle und Melda auf die Suche nach ihr. Aber auf der abenteuerlichen Reise warten noch ganz andere gruselige Kreaturen auf die Kinder ... »Ein temporeiches Inselabenteuer mit wundersamen Kreaturen« School Library Journal Eine rasant erzählte Abenteuerreise durch eine Inselwelt voller Magie und herrlich unheimlicher Wesen Fantasyfans, aufgepasst: Diese Serie hat alles, was das Herz junger Abenteuer- und Fantasyfans höher schlagen lässt – gespickt mit originellen und witzigen Details

Súmate a la ola #Lightlark, el éxito bestseller que ha revolucionado #BookTok. Una reina superviviente. Un origen desconocido. Un futuro incierto. Enamórate en Lightlark. Isla Crown ha ganado el amor de dos poderosos gobernantes y ha roto las maldiciones que plagaron los seis reinos durante siglos, pero los verdaderos orígenes de sus poderes son desconocidos. Ahora, a raíz de una terrible traición, Isla a menudo se distrae con las seductoras atracciones de Lightlark en vez de cumplir con su deber como líder de sus reinos. Peor aún, los otros gobernantes no han aceptado su victoria, o no creen que se haya ganado su ascenso al poder. Mientras la muerte camina hacia Lightlark y los secretos del pasado comienzan a desentrañarse, Isla deberá decidir entre su pueblo y los caprichos del traidor más peligroso de todos: su corazón.

Le Centennal commence... Pour rompre la malédiction, l''un d''entre eux doit mourir. Tous les cent ans, l''île maudite de Lightlark réapparaît pour accueillir le Centennal, une compétition meurtrière à laquelle les souverains des six royaumes voisins sont invités à participer. Invités, ou plutôt contraints, car c''est là leur seule et unique chance de briser la malédiction qui s''est abattue sur leurs peuples respectifs depuis près de cinq siècles, corrompant irrémédiablement leurs pouvoirs. Chacun des six adversaires a quelque chose à cacher – d''autant que pour dissiper le sortilège, tous le savent, l''un d''entre eux doit forcément mourir. Isla Calys règne sur les Sauvages, un peuple de tentateurs condamnés à tuer celui ou celle dont ils tombent amoureux. Craints et méprisés, tous comptent sur leur souveraine pour mettre fin à leur calvaire en remportant le Centennal. Mais la jeune reine dissimule un terrible secret. Pour survivre, il va lui falloir tricher, tromper et trahir... y compris quand l''amour finit par entrer dans la danse. Duplicité, mensonges, conspirations centenaires et coups de théâtre qui rebattent sans cesse les cartes de cette saga de dark fantasy... Lightlark, phénomène mondial qui s''est hissé jusqu''au sommet de la liste de best-sellers du New York Times, est un incontournable pour les fans de Marie Lu, Marissa Meyer ou Leigh Bardugo.

Tous les cent ans, l''île maudite de Lightlark réapparaît pour accueillir le Centennal, une compétition meurtrière à laquelle les souverains des six royaumes voisins sont invités à participer. Invités, ou plutôt contraints, car c''est là leur seule et unique chance de briser la malédiction qui s''est abattue sur leurs peuples respectifs depuis près de cinq siècles, corrompant irrémédiablement leurs pouvoirs. Chacun des six adversaires a quelque chose à cacher - d''autant que pour dissiper le sortilège, tous le savent, l''un d''entre eux doit forcément mourir. Isla Calys règne sur les Sauvages, un peuple de tentateurs condamnés à tuer celui ou celle dont ils tombent amoureux. Craints et méprisés, tous comptent sur leur souveraine pour mettre fin à leur calvaire en remportant le Centennal. Mais la jeune reine dissimule un terrible secret. Pour survivre, il va lui falloir tricher, tromper et trahir... [payot]

Súmate a la ola #Lightlark, el éxito bestseller que ha revolucionado #BookTok. Seis reinos malditos. Una vez cada cien años, sus líderes compiten a muerte para liberar a su pueblo. Isla Crown es la joven soberana de Wilding, un reino de mujeres guerreras que no conocen el amor y que confían en ella para ganar el Centenario. Para sobrevivir, Isla está preparada para mentir y traicionar. Aunque no cuenta con algunos lazos que la unirán a sus rivales, ni tampoco con enamorarse de quien puede ser su peor enemigo... Críticas: «Un soplo de aire fresco. Repleta de secretos y de magia fascinante, Lightlark te hechizará y te dejará con la boca abierta con estos audaces líderes luchando por romper sus maldiciones». Chloe Gong, autora de Placeres violentos, bestseller del New York Times. «Lightlark es el tipo de fantasía que mima los sentidos: primero te seduce y luego te sorprende con sus giros. No querrás dejarlo». Marie Lu, autora de Los jóvenes de la élite. «Si Los juegos del hambre fuera un oscuro cuento de hadas, tendrías la adictiva y encantadora Lightlark. Prepárate para adentrarte en un mundo deslumbrante dondeel amor es una sentencia de muerte». Adam Silvera, autor de Al final mueren los dos, número 1 del New York Times. «Una fantasía ágil y efervescente, con un mundo querebosa intriga, romance y tensión. No podía pasar las páginas más rápido». Sabaa Tahir, autora de Una llama entre cenizas, número 1 del New York Times.

Začátek fantasy série plné magie, napětí, nebezpečných her i romantiky. Vítejte na Storočí. Jednou za sto let se na souostroví Světlozory konají smrtelně nebezpečné hry. Vládci šesti říší jsou pozváni, aby proti sobě bojovali a dostali tak šanci zlomit kletbu, která po staletí sužuje jejich kraj. Každou z říší sužuje jiné, zcela jedinečné prokletí. Každý z vladařů něco skrývá. A každá kletba je zlomyslně krutá. Aby je mohli zlomit, musí jeden z vladařů zemřít. Isla je mladou vládkyní. Aby přežila, bude muset podvádět, lhát a zradit. I když jí cestu zkomplikuje láska. Nakladatelská anotace.

#BookTok phenomenon and award-winning author Alex Aster delivers readers a masterfully written, utterly gripping YA fantasy novelWelcome to the Centennial.Every 100 years, the island of Lightlark appears to host the Centennial, a deadly game that only the rulers of six realms are invited to play. The invitation is a summons--a call to embrace victory and ruin, baubles and blood. The Centennial offers the six rulers one final chance to break the curses that have plagued their realms for centuries. Each ruler has something to hide. Each realm''s curse is uniquely wicked. To destroy the curses, one ruler must die.Isla Crown is the young ruler of Wildling--a realm of temptresses cursed to kill anyone they fall in love with. They are feared and despised, and are counting on Isla to end their suffering by succeeding at the Centennial.To survive, Isla must lie, cheat, and betray...even as love complicates everything.Filled with secrets, deception, romance, and twists worthy of the darkest thrillers, Lightlark is a must-read for fans of legendary fantasy writers Marie Lu, Marissa Meyer, and Leigh Bardugo.

From #BookTok phenomenon and New York Times bestselling author of the YA fantasy novel, Lightlark, the second book in this fast-paced middle grade series steeped in Colombian mythology and full of adventure, perfect for fans of Aru Shah and the End of Time and Percy Jackson. In this tale Tor, Engle, and Melda must stop a band of cursed pirates from taking over their home. Tor is adjusting to life with the Night Witch''s powers, with his best friends Engle and Melda by his side. But when a mysterious girl named Vesper washes ashore claiming a band of cursed pirates is on their way to Emblem Island, life changes fast. Vesper is from an underwater city that was destroyed by the terrible Calavera pirates and she warns Tor that his village is next. To stop the pirates, Tor, Engle, and Melda join Vesper on the hunt for the famed Pirate''s Pearl, an ancient relic that would give them complete control of the high seas. But the journey is perilous, filled with legendary sea creatures that are determined to see them fail. To save his village and everyone he loves, Tor must accept his new abilities—and use them—in the race to find the pearl. You''ll love Curse of the Forgotten City if you''re looking for: Summer reading for tweens and teens ages 11-14 Multicultural books for children (especially Latinx books) Stories based on fascinating mythology Your next favorite fantasy series for girls ages 9-12 Praise for Curse of the Night Witch: A Seventeen.com Most Anticipated Book of Summer! A Zibby Owens Summer Reading Pick on Good Morning America! "Debut author Aster takes inspiration from Colombian folklore to craft a rousing series opener that''s both fast-paced and thrilling. As her protagonists face off against a host of horrors, they learn the value of friendship and explore the possibility of changing one''s fate in a world where destiny is predetermined."—Publishers Weekly, STARRED review "Worthy of every magical ounce."—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review

From #BookTok phenomenon and New York Times bestselling author of the YA fantasy novel, Lightlark, this fast-paced middle grade series starter is steeped in Colombian mythology and full of adventure. Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson, Curse of the Night Witch is filled with fantasy, action, adventure, and an unforgettable trio of friends. A Seventeen.com Most Anticipated Book of Summer! A Zibby Owens Summer Reading Pick on Good Morning America! On Emblem Island all are born knowing their fate. Their lifelines show the course of their life and an emblem dictates how they will spend it. Tor Luna was born with a leadership emblem, just like his mother. But he hates his mark and is determined to choose a different path for himself. So, on the annual New Year''s Eve celebration, where Emblemites throw their wishes into a bonfire in the hopes of having them granted, Tor wishes for a different power. The next morning Tor wakes up to discover a new marking on his skin...the symbol of a curse that has shortened his lifeline, giving him only a week before an untimely death. There is only one way to break the curse, and it requires a trip to the notorious Night Witch. With only his village''s terrifying, ancient stories as a guide, and his two friends Engle and Melda by his side, Tor must travel across unpredictable Emblem Island, filled with wicked creatures he only knows through myths, in a race against his dwindling lifeline. You''ll love Curse of the Night Witch if you''re looking for: Multicultural books for children (especially Latinx books) Stories based on fascinating mythology Your next favorite fantasy series "Debut author Aster takes inspiration from Colombian folklore to craft a rousing series opener that''s both fast-paced and thrilling. As her protagonists face off against a host of horrors, they learn the value of friendship and explore the possibility of changing one''s fate in a world where destiny is predetermined."—Publishers Weekly, STARRED review "Worthy of every magical ounce."—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review