Nightbane (The Lightlark Saga, Book 2) By Alex Aster (2023)

Lightlark: The Aftermath is the seductive and action-packed sequel to Alex Aster’s instant #1 New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, and internationally bestselling novel, Lightlark. Isla Crown, having secured the love of two powerful rulers and broken the centuries-old curses of the six realms, now faces a new set of challenges. While few know the true origins of her powers, a crushing betrayal leaves Isla seeking solace in Lightlark’s seductive haunts, avoiding her duties as the ruler of two realms.

Her ascent to power is met with resistance from fellow rulers who have not ceded victory quietly, and many question whether her rise was truly earned. As death looms over Lightlark and secrets from Isla’s past begin to surface, she must navigate treacherous waters. Her heart, the most dangerous traitor of all, battles against her responsibility to her people.

Alex Aster's intricate world-building continues to expand, revealing deeper layers of Isla’s memories and past as her future teeters on the edge of two possible fates. Lightlark: The Aftermath offers readers a thrilling continuation of Isla's journey, filled with suspense, romance, and unexpected twists.