Skyshade: The Lightlark Saga, Book 3
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Last update: 12-25-2024
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Love kills kingdoms …
Back in Grim’s castle on Nightshade, Isla is reeling in the wake of a brutal battle and the devastating truths it exposed. Her future—and the fate of the world—now hinge on a heart split in two.
Past Isla, who fell in love with the ruler of Nightshade, fights to resist feelings she considers treasonous. The Isla of the present, who has seen the ruin her powers can cause, will do anything to save Lightlark and its king.
As the line between enemy and friend is tested, Isla is more desperate than ever to understand the oracle’s final prophecy and change her heartrending fate. But a storm is coming. And with it, a long-buried evil greater than anything the realms have faced before.
With the clock ticking on her destiny and the survival of two warring kingdoms hinging on her own shattered heart, Isla Crown will either save the world—or destroy it.
Top reviews from the United States
5.0 out of 5 stars WOAH!! Great continuation to the Lightlark story!!
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2024
I was so excited to dive into Skyshade, the third book in the Lightlark series, and it did not disappoint! I finished it in less than 24 hours!! This installment takes us back to Grim’s castle on Nightshade, where Isla is slowly regaining her lost memories—and with them, a complex love-hate relationship with Grim. She’s trying to come to terms with the fact that she’s his wife, a revelation that feels even more complicated because she had fallen for Oro. The emotional tension is intense as she navigates her feelings for both Grim and Oro, making the romance feel both thrilling and bittersweet.
The story starts with a slower build, but once it hits the halfway point, the stakes rise dramatically. Isla discovers that a long-lost family member, once thought dead, has returned with a vengeance, threatening everything and everyone she cares about. This revelation leads to an epic buildup toward a battle against an army of undead, and Isla proves herself to be a fierce and resilient heroine, keeping secrets and making tough choices to protect her world.
The romantic tension here was unexpectedly spicy, with a solid 3/5 on the spice scale, adding an intensity that kept me hooked. The romance balances well with the plot, enhancing Isla’s character without overshadowing the action.
While the beginning was a bit slow, the action-packed second half made up for it, and the ending left me both surprised and excited. I guessed the cliffhanger twist a few chapters before it happened, but it was still satisfying. Isla’s journey into a portal leading to another universe sets up for a new direction, and I can’t wait to see where this twist takes her next.
Overall, Skyshade is a thrilling continuation of the Lightlark series, with romance, high-stakes battles, and a cliffhanger that promises even more. I’m giving this one a strong 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2024
I was so excited to dive into Skyshade, the third book in the Lightlark series, and it did not disappoint! I finished it in less than 24 hours!! This installment takes us back to Grim’s castle on Nightshade, where Isla is slowly regaining her lost memories—and with them, a complex love-hate relationship with Grim. She’s trying to come to terms with the fact that she’s his wife, a revelation that feels even more complicated because she had fallen for Oro. The emotional tension is intense as she navigates her feelings for both Grim and Oro, making the romance feel both thrilling and bittersweet.
The story starts with a slower build, but once it hits the halfway point, the stakes rise dramatically. Isla discovers that a long-lost family member, once thought dead, has returned with a vengeance, threatening everything and everyone she cares about. This revelation leads to an epic buildup toward a battle against an army of undead, and Isla proves herself to be a fierce and resilient heroine, keeping secrets and making tough choices to protect her world.
The romantic tension here was unexpectedly spicy, with a solid 3/5 on the spice scale, adding an intensity that kept me hooked. The romance balances well with the plot, enhancing Isla’s character without overshadowing the action.
While the beginning was a bit slow, the action-packed second half made up for it, and the ending left me both surprised and excited. I guessed the cliffhanger twist a few chapters before it happened, but it was still satisfying. Isla’s journey into a portal leading to another universe sets up for a new direction, and I can’t wait to see where this twist takes her next.
Overall, Skyshade is a thrilling continuation of the Lightlark series, with romance, high-stakes battles, and a cliffhanger that promises even more. I’m giving this one a strong 4.5 out of 5 stars.
4.0 out of 5 stars Bittersweet feelings about this book…
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2024
This story is fun as always, I have enjoyed Isla’s personal and romantic journey since book one of the series and I’m eager to see how her story will ultimately end.
The sexual content in this book has grown significantly less juvenile, to a point that I worry it extends beyond the reasonable limits of YA.