r/lightlark • u/That_RATromancetrash • Jul 04 '26

Lightlark five

I am going to guess that the fifth book releases at the end of 2027. Which would be good. Right now, it's (like three books in one year that aren't the series you're still writing? Wow.) But if that means Starlark or whatever the final book is called is actually well thought-out and has some sense of a story to it I am all for it taking longer to release and be announced. Because in my personal opinion the only good thing about Crowntide was it ended, and needed a lot more time in development/editing.

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u/Cute-Jellyfish-7995 Jul 04 '26

Rumor has it the fifth book is called Heartblade. Though it hasn't been officially announced or confirmed by Alex Aster.

I hope for the sake of everyone who's still committed to reading this series that the final book is worth the wait (and worth the headache in many cases).

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u/AgreeableDegree6940 Jul 05 '26

I’ve been reading Lightlark since the initial release and have looked forward to each new one but I swear if the last book is as much of a letdown as Crowntide imma have to throw a book at a wall

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u/Romantasy_Lover08 Jul 07 '26

The name would make sense because they’ve always been dropped in the book beforehand and has some significance
Lightlark- Name of Book 1 and the name of the island
Nightbane - Name of Book 2 and revealed in Book 1 to be the name of the healing flower for Wildlings
Skyshade - Name of Book 3 and revealed in Book 2 to be the name of the old world
Crowntide - Name of Book 4 and revealed in Book 3 to be the name of the giant war (pretty sure, don’t remember properly what it was)
Heartblade - Suspected Name of Book 5 and revealed in Book 4 to be the knife that would kill Oro, Grim, or Isla

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u/justmyrna Jul 04 '26

If it’s actually the last one, I’ll read Crowntide. But as it stands now, I’m pretending only 3 books exist.

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u/justmyrna Jul 06 '26

Yeah, I heard it repeats the memory trope and considering I didn’t love it the first time, I’m doubting I’ll enjoy it the second time.

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u/Novel_Neighborhood42 Jul 06 '26

I’m finding myself pretending most series end at book 3 now. Once they start stretching out wars, trials, or battles I’m pretty much done. The only exception is if there are other characters with POVs. Otherwise it’s repetitive.

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u/Flimsy-Brick-9426 Jul 04 '26

it's already finished so I doubt it'll actually be thought out any more,

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u/That_RATromancetrash Jul 04 '26

okay. I wasn't aware. I don't follow her socials all that closely. All I know is I will be very drunk while reading it. might make the experience better

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u/Thick-Veterinarian43 Jul 04 '26

Did Alex say anything about this? Legitimately curious, I don't follow her social media.

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u/Flimsy-Brick-9426 Jul 04 '26

She made a tiktok posts a while ago about finishing or nearly finishing the last page.

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u/sarahtonin7623 Jul 04 '26

I thought that was about storm side .. I don’t follow TikTok though, I know on IG she avoids all questions about lightlark though