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Books like Lightlark

Alex Aster's *Lightlark* captivated with its high-stakes magical competition, intricate world-building, and a compelling romantic entanglement. If you found yourself drawn to the allure of a cursed island, a heroine with a hidden past, and the delicious tension of enemies-to-lovers, these selections promise to transport you to similarly enchanting and perilous realms.

A Court of Thorns and Roses

by Sarah J. Maas

Enchanting fae romance with high stakes

If you loved the magical competition and the enemies-to-lovers dynamic in Lightlark, ACOTAR delivers a similar blend of intricate world-building, a strong heroine, and a captivating romance that blossoms amidst danger and ancient curses.

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From Blood and Ash

by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Addictive forbidden romance with vampires and gods

For fans of Lightlark's mysterious love interest and the sense of a hidden destiny, From Blood and Ash offers a fast-paced narrative with a powerful heroine, a brooding male lead, and secrets that unravel to reveal a much larger, epic fantasy world.

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The Witch Collector

by Charissa Weaks

Witch on a quest, dark magic, and unexpected allies

Fans of Lightlark's magical quests and the evolving relationships amidst danger will appreciate The Witch Collector. It features a determined heroine on a perilous journey, facing dark magic and forming an unlikely, compelling bond with a powerful, mysterious figure.

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