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Nightbane follows Isla Crown, the newly crowned ruler of two separate realms, as she navigates the aftermath of a crushing betrayal. In pursuit of distraction, Isla turns to the seductive haunts of Lightlark, putting her duties and the trust of her people at risk. As death approaches Lightlark and long‑hidden secrets unravel, Isla is forced to weigh her responsibilities against the pull of a dangerous traitor—her own heart—and the threat that her ascent to power may not be as unearned as she believed.
First publish date: 2022
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Fantasy
Authors: Alex Aster
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