‘Lightlark’ By Alex Aster To Be Adapted By Universal

Universal has picked up Alex Aster’s fantasy novel, Lightlark for a live-action film adaptation. According to THR, the film doesn’t have a director attached to it as of yet, but it will be made in association with Temple Hill. We can’t say that the book is a best seller as of yet, because it isn’t set for release until August 23rd. With that said, the deal is for multiple films to be made from both the first book and the second, which has yet to be written.

Here’s the synopsis of the book via Amazon:

#BookTok phenomenon and award-winning author Alex Aster delivers listeners a masterfully written, utterly gripping YA fantasy novel Welcome to the Centennial. 

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. Filled with secrets, deception, romance, and twists worthy of the darkest thrillers, Lightlark is a must-hear for fans of legendary fantasy writers Marie Lu, Marissa Meyer, and Leigh Bardugo.