The irresistible and action-packed sequel to the immediate #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, Lightlark—now in paperback! Isla Crown has secured the love of two powerful leaders and has broken the curses that plagued the six realms for centuries, but few know the true roots of her powers. Now, after a devastating betrayal, Isla is trying to earn the respect as the newly established leader of two separate kingdoms. Worse, her fellow leaders did not easily admit their defeat, and there are others around Isla who do not believe her rise to power was justified. As certain death approaches 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 following the thrilling conclusion of the Centennial games, delving deeper into Isla's memories from the past as her future races toward two possible destinies.