Let's Read Lightlark: (too) many good book ideas

The critique group no one asked for is back with Alex Aster’s
booktok famous novel Lightlark! Is this book really that bad, or
is it a misunderstood work of art (over)stuffed with good ideas?
Join us as we discuss worldbuilding, romance, Gus Dapperton,
Tarot readings, Elden Ring, and more! ABOUT THE BOOK: Every 100
years, the island of Lightlark appears to host the Centennial, a
deadly game that only the rulers of six realms are invited to
play. The invitation is a summons—a call to embrace victory and
ruin, baubles and blood. The Centennial offers the six rulers one
final chance to break the curses that have plagued their realms
for centuries. Each ruler has something to hide. Each realm’s
curse is uniquely wicked. To destroy the curses, one ruler must
die. Isla Crown is the young ruler of Wildling—a realm of
temptresses cursed to kill anyone they fall in love with. They
are feared and despised, and are counting on Isla to end their
suffering by succeeding at the Centennial. To survive, Isla must
lie, cheat, and betray…even as love complicates everything.
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