Alex Aster

b. 1995

2 series 8 books in order

Alex Aster is the pen name of Alexandra Pierson, a Colombian-American young adult author. She is best known for the young adult fantasy romance series Lightlark and the middle grade fantasy series Emblem Island. She is credited here with the Lightlark series, including Lightlark, Nightbane, and Skyshade. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

Born
1995
Known for
Lightlark, Starside

Series by Alex Aster

Lightlark

6 books in order

Starside

2 books in order · 2026

  1. Cover of Starside

    Starside

    2026 · Alex Aster

    A war split a land into Starside, home to immortals and magic, and Stormside, where mortals fight for scraps. Every fifty years, challengers cross…

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  2. Stormside

    2026 · Alex Aster

    Stormside is a 2026 book by Alex Aster. It is book 2 of the series Starside.

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Alex Aster written?

We list 8 books by Alex Aster across 2 series, published in 2026 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Alex Aster's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Crowntide.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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