Skyshade (The Lightlark Saga Book 3) (Volume 3) Hardcover – November 12, 2024

I am 100% enthralled in this world. There is so much world building and character development in this story. We follow Isla as she makes the sacrifice to leave Oro on Lightlark and build a life with Grim on Nightbane so she can protect the world. She learns more about herself and where she comes from. The truth of how her parents died and just how much her guardians truly did decide to protect her throughout her whole life. The battle to save the world they all cherish continues while Isla fights her own inner demons. The twist that story takes you on are truly heart breaking and beautiful. I can not wait to see where this story continues to go.

I was so nervous to finish this book. Isla was losing herself and I honestly was worried on who she would become. The twist and turns were phenomenal. I’m split just like she is. I understand her emotions and I’m so glad she found herself again. Yes of course the cliff hanger hurt but this was beautifully written. I’m looking forward to the last one. Everyone who is mad at how this book went truly didn’t get the vision

So I’m rating this a 3. I did enjoy the book but honestly something was missing for me. I think this book was definitely more fantasy driven than romance, also way more spicy than the other two. But even the fantasy was a bit messy. I feel like we were introduced to new things all at once and if I’m wrong then that doesn’t bode well for the series because I either forgot or I completely missed it.Personally I was one of the Oro girlies at first just because Grim pissed me off so much but this book did change my opinion on him quite a bit since the majority of it was his story with Isla. Grim did THE MOST for her.My favorite character is definitely lynx. Lmao but I think that’s my issue with this book because the minor characters made me feel so much more than the mains did. I can’t fully explain why because there was spice with both MMCs but honestly I’m a bit over the love triangle after that conclusion. It’s becoming a little grating for me and idk how it happened but I no longer care for either men 💀 she doesn’t deserve either.The beginning I liked. The back and forth and isla helping with the little town and feeding into her darkness def got me interested. I like seeing her as a bad ass and not whining 🤣 but the flip flopping like good god girl. I wouldn’t be surprised if the author is planning to make this series like a throuple. Which considering how much they hate each other idk it may be interesting but idk how she’d pull that off.The scenes with grim in the town I get was supposed to make me feel like they were getting to know each other better like it was supposed to be cute but it just felt awkward? And a bit boring.Oro coming in through the window had me HOWLING omg I loved that scene but I feel like that sped things up with her and Grim which did not make sense to me because it felt forced? Her being like oh yes everything will be good again w grim especially after seeing oro. I will admit her chemistry with grim is way more than with oro, especially after this book but I just don’t feel the love connection between any of them anymore.Basically the character development I felt in the other books with these men, kind of fell short in this one. Which sucks because it makes me feel like they are becoming more forgettable and they were big reasons why I was so intrigued in this series.Now I DID ENJOY the ending. The plot twists are good and the battle scenes are cool. I predicted the last part with the portal as soon as she got the armor but the way it went down and lynx bringing her to her family’s home for the letter filled my soul back up. I loved that, and I’m really interested to see how the future thing plays out, but I feel like I would have enjoyed hints or tidbits to some of the twists more along the way bc I had to reread parts due to a bit of an info dump.These books are entertainment. I hate saying this but it’s pretty much exactly what I normally expect from a “booktok” book and don’t get me wrong I do not mean that in a bad way, just more in a fun way. I will most likely read the next installment in the series and continue with it but it’s something entertaining, not necessarily something I’d reread and analyze a million times because of its depth. On the other hand - if it takes a while to come out, me reading the next book may end up not happening depending on how much u retain from these books bc I can’t see myself rereading at all.Alex Aster is writing good books and I am happy to be able to experience them, I just don’t know that I would gush over them either. I just feel like meh. Which is a bummer. Hopefully with the next books things come together more and we get more of the romance and better explanations in the skyres or whatever for the magic. I’m assuming she put everything in at the end to set up for book 4 so ya. We shall seeeeee

📚 Book Review: Skyshade by Alex Aster⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)“There are books that take you places, and then there are books that drag you by the soul.”Skyshade is absolutely mind-blowing. Alex Aster delivers a deliciously dark, addictive fantasy that flips everything you thought you knew about her worlds upside down. It’s rich with betrayal, survival, morally gray characters, and plot twists that hit like a freight train—especially THAT ENDING. I had to physically close the book and stare at the wall for a full five minutes.At first, you think you know where it’s going. You don’t. You never do. Every chapter peels back another layer, and just when you start to breathe—bam, chaos. It’s fantasy with teeth, heartbreak with wings, and a main character you’ll want to scream at and root for in the same breath.Perfect for fans of twisted destinies, court politics, and morally complicated love interests who make you question your standards.Final thoughts:This is not a light read. It’s a recovery-needed, ruin-you-for-other-books kind of experience. I loved every second.Goodreads tags: #FantasyRomance #MoralGrayCharacters #DarkFantasy #PlotTwist #Skyshade #AlexAster #BookHangover

One of my favorite book series. This is the 3rd book in the collection. The order is 1: Lightlark, 2: Nightbane and 3: Skyshade. If you like mystery, magic, love triangles, fantasy, and a series that is going to keep you on your toes, this is the series for you! The book came in great condition. I am so excited to read this book! Enjoy your time in the Lightlark World!