Alex Aster

"“It’s the parts you don’t seem to like about yourself that I love the most.”"

Alex Aster is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lightlark, which was published by Abrams in August 2022 and sold into over a dozen foreign territories, and its sequel, Nightbane. She is also the author of the award-winning middle grade novels Curse of the Night Witch and Curse of the Forgotten City, inspired by Latinx myths from her childhood. Curse of the Night Witch was named one of the Best Books of 2020 by Kirkus and Amazon, was on Good Morning America, and received multiple starred reviews. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania, where she studied English, and now lives in New York.

What genres does Alex Aster write?

Alex Aster writes fantasy across age ranges: middle grade fantasy (e.g., Curse of the Night Witch and Curse of the Forgotten City), young-adult fantasy/romantasy (The Lightlark Saga), and adult romantasy (Starside).

What is the recommended reading order for The Lightlark Saga?

The Lightlark Saga reading order is Lightlark (Book 1), Nightbane (Book 2), Skyshade (Book 3), then Crowntide (Book 4). Collector's and box-set editions are also available for early volumes.

Where should I start if I'm new to Alex Aster?

For her best-known YA fantasy, start with Lightlark. If you prefer middle grade, begin with Curse of the Night Witch. If you want her adult romantasy work, try Starside.

Has Alex Aster received notable recognition or awards?

Yes. Alex Aster is the #1 New York Times bestselling author for Lightlark, which has been sold into multiple foreign territories. Curse of the Night Witch was named one of the Best Books of 2020 by Kirkus and Amazon, appeared on Good Morning America, and received multiple starred reviews.

Are there companion books or special editions for her series?

Yes. There are collector's editions of Lightlark and Nightbane, a deluxe companion Grim and Oro (Dueling Crowns edition), and a Lightlark Saga Ultimate Box Set collecting the early books.