Author
Alex Aster
4 books here
Lightlark
Young adult · ages 13–18 · 800L · 2022
A solidly plotted YA fantasy with genuine character growth, clever worldbuilding, and a protagonist who earns her power—refreshingly low on chosen-one tropes despite the setup.
Barbie: Dreamscape
Middle grade · ages 8–12 · 720L
Serviceable Barbie tie-in with a dream-world premise, but thin character work and predictable plotting make it feel more like extended toy marketing than a story that sticks.
Nightbane
Young adult · ages 13–18 · 820L · 2023
A tightly plotted YA fantasy with genuine stakes and a protagonist whose internal battle mirrors the external conflict; stronger on world-building and voice than on originality, but deeply felt.
Lightlark Saga
Middle grade · ages 9–12 · 780L
Fast-paced fantasy tournament with a curse-bearer protagonist who refuses to be defined by others' fear; the romance is warm but not the center, and the worldbuilding rewards attention.