BookBingeLightlark Books in Order
Six rulers cursed generations ago are summoned back to a shape-shifting island for a deadly game where breaking their curses could cost everyone else's lives.
Here is the complete Lightlark reading order — all 4 books by Alex Aster, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- Lightlark(2022)
- Nightbane(2023)
- Skyshade(2024)
- Crowntide(2025)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many books are in the Lightlark series?
There are 4 books in the Lightlark series by Alex Aster, beginning with Lightlark (2022) and most recently Crowntide (2025).
What is the first Lightlark book?
The first book is Lightlark, published in 2022. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read Lightlark in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.