Skyshade

The pulse-pounding third novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series, The Lightlark Saga, by acclaimed author and #BookTok sensation Alex Aster. 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.

I waited for this book for so long and it was worth it. Isla's indecisive nature just pissed me off a bit. She got married to Grim, yet she still slept with Oro, that was just 50 shades of wrong. I heard so many times that this was the last book, but with that cliff hanger, Alex Aster, it better not be the last book girl. We need a better ending.

Rating: 3/5⭐️Review:Okay, so this was a total rollercoaster of romance, betrayal, and high-stakes magic—there’s so much drama. Isla’s whole struggle between what she should do and what she wants to do definitely had me hooked, but honestly, the love triangle kinda took over and made the bigger plot feel a bit lost sometimes. The world is still super lush and captivating, but I really wanted more depth when it came to the political intrigue and side characters. That said, it’s still a fun ride with plenty of twists to keep you flipping pages! Who Should Read This:Perfect for fans of The Selection and Throne of Glass who love angsty romance, powerful heroines, and worlds filled with secrets and betrayals.Favorite Quote:"Love conquers us. It is the true ruler. The true equalizer. The true weapon and scythe among men."