This story dives even more from than just Langoureth's story and has multiple POV's and takes place in multiple locations and introduces us to more terrific characters. The story gives us a great look at Artur's path and how he becomes such a leader and accomplished warrior. Langoureth may not be center stage any more she still is a force to be reckoned with, and she has to confront the secret that she has long held and its effect on those around her.

This series just continues to blow my mind. For some reason, I went into this book thinking it was the conclusion and boy was I SHOOK when I got to the ending. Thank god it's not over! I would read absolutely anything Signe Pike writes - I find myself pausing to admire sentences throughout her novels. And her character development is just incredible. Everyone has such a distinctive voice & personality - you really find yourself understanding their thought processes and POVs. I've recommended this series to everyone I know that loves to read, and have yet to hear anything back but "holy crap this is amazing".

This whole series is a delight and a really different take on telling the Arthurian story. This story focuses on a Scottish queen who crosses Arthur's path several times. She has to contend with the religious divides in her kingdom between christians and the people, including herself, of the Old Way. Her daughter studies with a sorcerer and becomes quite powerful during this book. Anyway, highly recommend the whole series...this is not the kind of thing you'd want to read out of order.

Thanks to Atria Books and Netgalley for the ARC.

I love reading about this time period and The Shadowed Land continues a deep dive into the peoples of this era and the major events and I am so here for it. Like many people, I was assuming this was going to be a trilogy and thus this was going to be the final book, but then I happened to see a story on Signe's Instagram about starting book 4!! Definitely happy that we will be getting more of these characters and the turbulent times they are living through. This story diverges even more from just Langoureth's story and has multiple POV's, including Angharad, Artur, Lailoken, and Gladys and takes place in multiple locations and introduces us to more terrific characters. Geographically it covers from the Picts in the far north down to Stirling and the continuing conflicts with the Angles. I very much liked learning so much about the Picts and Angharads's journey is my favorite thread in this story. The tale also spends a lot of time on Artur's path and how he becomes such a leader and accomplished warrior, and I am certainly looking forward to more of both of these characters in the next book. And while Langoureth may not be center stage any more she still is a force to be reckoned with, and she has to confront the secret that she has long held and its effect on those around her. The only thing I wished for as I got to the end was that I just wanted MORE......it felt like there were places where storylines could have been expanded and deepened and I would have been all for it, but overall, this was a very satisfying installment in the series.

I live a good historical novel by Signe Pike. This is the retelling of King Arthur with real historical figures. Atmospheric, carefully executed and so well-written. Not to be missed.

I received this advance readers copy from NetGalley in exchange for a fair review. An interesting novel, the 3rd in a series -- and one I was eager to read. Slower moving than the first two books in the series, but the exceptional writing quality keeps your attention throughout. Strongly recommend this novel and all of the series!

What. A. Book!!!! I adore Signe Pike’s writing and storytelling to no end!!! While this book was definitely more of a “set up” book for the final installment in the series, it still kept me captivated and engaged the entire time. I love these characters so much!

Thank you Atria Books and Netgalley for the eARC

I had been waiting years for this book, so that is a lot of expectation to live up to!! I read book 1 three times and book 2 twice in the wait for book 3, so I think I had strong ideas of where I saw this story going and I can't say it really panned out how I expected.

In books one and two, I felt intensely connected to the characters (both primary and secondary) and their journeys. I'm not sure if it's the fact that we go from 1 to 3 to 5 POV's by book 3, but I felt less connected to each individual story with this book than I have in the past books and it therefore didn't have the heft of emotion for me. I also felt like certain character interactions that were being set up in book 2 didn't really pan out in this book as they primarily spread out.

I started this on ebook and started the audio on pub day, but didn't like the two new narrators, which was a disappointment as I loved the other narrators.

This may sound like a negative review, but this was still 5 stars for me, it just didn't leave the impression that the first two books did. I plan to revisit this in the future and see if I feel differently about it.

Incredible. Thank you to NetGalley, the publishers, and Signe Pike for the chance to read the third book in one of my all time favorite series.

I have waited years for this book. Years. I read The Lost Queen when it first came out and fell in love with the characters. I love Arthurian legends. I still remember how it made me feel. I cried such tears of sadness for Languoreth. She truly made this story. At how she chose duty over her true love. I understood but hated it. I was heartbroken right alongside her. That book changed my whole world. I recommend it to everyone. I scoured the internet for a signed copy. It has a place on the top of my bookshelf, right alone with the Lord of the Rings, Narnia, and Harry Potter. A truly incredible masterpiece of a book.
Then I waited impatiently for the second book, which broke my heart all over again. But in such a great way. I loved it. Scoured the internet again for a signed copy, but no luck. I love this story with all my heart.
Again, I waited years for the third book to bring back my favorite characters, so I could what happened to them and how they survived. And I was not let down. I have no problem waiting this long for a book to be sure the quality of the writing, research, and feelings are top tier. Which they are, as I never doubted.
Languoreth remains one of my all time favorite literally character. She in an incredible pillar of strength, love, motherhood, and warrior. I love her deeply.

If you want a book to break you and put you back together and touch your soul, pick up this series. Signe Pike is one of the most incredible authors I’ve ever encountered. She brings such feeling to her books, I have no idea how she does it. It’s truly amazing. I would give this book 10 stars if it were possible. Thank you, thank you for letting me read ak ARC of it!!

This is tough. I was so excited for this book, I waited years for this book. I fully expected to be drawn in immediately, but instead I found myself struggling.
This book is rich in detail and I can really appreciate the research that went into this book, but it felt like just that. All research no story.

The other two books felt like a love story to my childhood. There was something nostalgic and magical about them, but I did not get that same feeling with The Shadowed Land.

This is the 3rd book in The Lost Queen series and I’d suggest you read them in order. It is a combination of historical/mythical/fantasy, based on the legend of King Arthur. The book takes place in 580 AD in England, Scotland and Wales. Full of characters, battles, revenge, love and tragedy, it’s an epic series.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Publishing for an ARC in exchange for my review!

I was so excited to get an ARC of this novel! I have been a fan of the previous two books in The Lost Queen series since they came out and have anxiously been waiting to read this novel. This was a great continuation of this series.

I will forever be blown away by the use of landscape in these novels. Signe Pike writes very atmospherical and at times it feels as if the land becomes a character in its own way. We have the familiar Cazdow forests that feel like coming home but also the introduction to new lands as Anagharad continues her journey to become the priestess that she has always dreamed of becoming. I think that Anagharad's chapters were some of the more interesting parts of the book and I am excited to see where the story takes her as she grows into her role. It's interesting to reimagine the setting of Camelot and the legend of King Arthur in Scotland but after reading these novels I don't think that I could picture it any other way.

While this was still a great book and continuation of the series it was definitely not my favorite in this series. Some of the scenes felt a little repetitive from the first two books and the pacing was a bit slower. This seemed to be more of a filler book that could not have been split between The Forgotten Kingdom and the next book in the series. My biggest complaint of the novel were that there were a few scenes that should have been told from a different characters view and actually shown to the reader instead of summarized and glossed over in a few paragraphs or less. I think that it took away some of the satisfaction of reading the novel. I hope that it doesn't continue as the series goes on.

Overall I cannot wait to read the next book in the series and will go back to stalking the author's website for the release date of the next book. I am really interested to see what is going to come next to make this trilogy now a series.

Signe Pike's "The Shadowed Land" weaves an enchanting tale of power, destiny, and ancient Celtic traditions in 6th-century Scotland. This historical fantasy follows multiple compelling storylines: Queen Languoreth navigating political tensions, the warrior Artúr answering his father's mysterious call, and the young priestess Angharad pursuing ancient druidic arts.

Pike skillfully balances political intrigue with mystical elements, particularly in her portrayal of the conflict between Christianity and the Old Ways. The rich historical detail and atmospheric writing bring Dark Ages Scotland vividly to life. The multiple perspectives add depth to the narrative, though occasionally this can make the pacing uneven.

While the story excels in world-building and character development, some plot threads feel less resolved than others. However, Pike's evident research and thoughtful exploration of faith, duty, and personal destiny make this a satisfying read for fans of historical fantasy.

As always, Signe Pike’s books are so lush and evocative I’m instantly transported to the world she’s built.
This, her third book in The Lost Queen series, follows Languoreth, her children, and her brother Lailoken, but also focuses on the POV of Artur, whose life seems interwoven with Angharad’s, Languoreth’s daughter. As the battles between warring kingdoms continue, so do the battles between the new faith (Christianity) and the Old Way. And this rift is not only felt between kingdoms, but also between families.
I can’t wait to see where this story goes next, this series is one of my absolute favorites and I eagerly await each new chapter!

Unfortunately I grabbed this arc not realizing it was the 3rd in a series. I have not read the first two books and although I attempted to read this one, was completely lost in the storyline. I’ll grab a physical copy of this book once I be read the first two. I love this author and look forward to reading her again!

Amazing! Queen Languoreth is a pillar of strength and grace. Her continues to face struggles and difficult decisions, and she is able to meet each one with dignity. Her daughter Angharad experiences so much hardship and heart-break, it’s a miracle she is still sensible and kind. I am so excited for the next installment, to see Artur’s story evolve.

Delve back into the world of Languoreth and Lailoken in this immersive series following the real life figures that are the basis of the Arthur legend.

I was happy to return to the beautiful world Signe Pike has created around the historical figures living in the land of myths and mist in 580 AD Scotland. It has been a while since I read the second book so it took a beat to get back into the world but I was soon pulled in by Pike's signature flowing prose and heavily researched descriptions of life back in 580 AD. I rejoiced at the reunion of Languoreth with her missing daughter Angharad, and saddened when their paths diverged from each other one again.

In this volume we follow the perspective of multiple characters as the tale unfolds, and although I loved seeing what was in store for Angharad, Lailoken and Artur, I confess I wanted more from Languoreth's perspective than what we got, probably because the series has been from her perspective from the beginning. At times the pacing seemed slow, and I wonder if that's because this has turned from a 3 book series to 4.

Still, I loved seeing the story unfold and can't wait for the next in the series. I also really hope this series does get developed for TV because it would make such a perfect show.

4.5 stars out of 5.
Thank you to Netgalley and Atria books for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

After thoroughly enjoying the start of this series from Signe Pike, I was equally pleased with the opportunity to read this follow-up to the Artur and Langoureth characters and their fight for independence both from Romans and their fellow countrymen. A satisfying story that was built on a strong foundation from the earlier novels in the series.

The third installment of The Lost Queen series did not disappoint and was worth the wait!!

We continue to follow the lives of Langoureth, Lailoken, and Angharad, and Pike adds in the story of Artur to the mix. This is a story of self-discovery and growth as we see these characters learn and rise to new challenges before them. Langoureth and Lailoken fight to preserve their way of life, Angharad continues in her studies as a Wisdom Keeper, and Artur must decide the kind of man he will become. I will say, I fell in love with this series because of Langoureth and Maelgwyn and I do wish there was a lot more of their story, but I understand the path the author took. I continue to be in awe of this story and the research that went into bringing these historical figures to life. Please do not skip on the author's note - it's as good as the story itself.

I initially thought this was the final book, but it ended rather abruptly so I think there will be at least one more (please, please, please!!)

Unfortunately I did not finish this one as I didn’t realize it was part of a series. I was very confused at first! However, I do want to go back and read the first two so I can enjoy this one. From what I could tell it is going to be an interesting read when I get to it!