I truly enjoyed this book. This book has such good world building and great ending to this series. I truly hope Alex will continue writing and create another world.

This definitely felt like a continuation of the series! I loved seeing Grim and Oro again. It also felt very much like a middle of the series book—not a lot of action until the end for a cliffhanger.

I got lots of Throne of Glass vibes from this book.

I wish the world was explained better and maybe I need to do a second read through to understand things better. There were some happy coincidences in solving problems.

There is too much spice to be considered YA—each book in the series has gotten spicier. I wish there was more of a focus on the actual relationships and chemistry vs banking on sexy scenes to sell the relationships.

The audio was great.. it pulled me in! Good differentiation between character voices.

First off, happy release day!
Secondly, UMMMMM…THAT ENDING IS CRIMINAL! I need the next book immediately.

Although this book wasn’t my favorite of the 3 so far, I do feel like it had some incredible revelations concerning Isla, her powers, and the fate of Lightlark.

I am a BIG Grim lover and am so glad we saw so much of him throughout the book, but I also hate that there is such a love triangle. I also wish Oro was more hateable, because his monologues are so good 😮‍💨

This book had the perfect amount of blood, war and spice! Although, is there ever really enough spice?? Grim forever 🖤

The audio was flawless as always!!!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC audiobook in exchange for my honey review

This series gets better with each book. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading Isla's story, and I'm excited to see where the story goes from here. Sky shade had the perfect mix of spice/romantic tension and action, and there was never a point of boredom throughout the story.

*First off thank you to netgalley and RBmedia for allowing me to receive an ARC of this book.*

I was so lucky to be approved for the audiobook because Suzy Jackson is the narrator who I LOVE! She has a way of creating a beautiful flow when she reads that sweeps the listener in. She makes every part of the story connect so beautifully; I was excited to see it was her narrating this series!

This book has been one of my most anticipated reads of the year and it did NOT disappoint. Alex Aster has a way of drawing you in and keeping you in a chokehold.

This story has been unique since the beginning and it’s one of my favorite series ever. This book was supposed to finish off the series but luckily we got the announcement today that it won’t be the last!

The dynamic between Oro and Isla and Isla and Grim is sooooooooo good. It’s so hard to know who she’s going to choose or who I even want her to choose! I am so excited for the fourth book and novella, can’t wait until next year!

Go dammit Alex!!! (I’m not sure if that’s with love or anger). She did it again! Skyshade is chock full of adventure, twists, and (plus our fan) lots of lust. I was born a Grim Stan and will die a Grim Stan.

The Lightlark series has had me captivated since reading the first book. Alex Asher is able to create YA feel/storyline that leans towards NA and she executes very well.

Skyshade is the 3rd book in the series that, like the other 2, has a lot going on. At some points, it was a little much, and I had to pause and think about what was going on.

I was waiting for a jaw dropping ending like the previous books. Alex Asher is great twists, turns, and jaw dropping endings, but I didn’t get that feeling as much with this one. I read a lot of fantasy, so it can be hard to surprise me but she always seems to do it. The infamous love triangle.. I love Grimm and Oro, I have no idea how Alex Asher will pick who her End Game is.. my heart will be broke either way.

Overall, the writing style creates a fun exciting experience.

I was provided an audiobook Arc. The Narrorator, Suzy Jackson, also narrorated Lightlark and Nightbane. I enjoy listening to her, she is engaging and keeps your attention.

Thank you to NetGalley, RB Media and Alex Asher for this free ARC copy. This is my voluntary review and all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Where are my Grim girlies at? The third book in the Lightlark series is for them. After Nightbane, this novel raises the stakes even higher, plunging Isla into a brutal conflict where her own divided heart could be the key to saving—or destroying—the world.
Back in the brooding depths of Grim’s castle on Nightshade, Isla, still shaken from the battle and the devastating truths it revealed, is more aware than ever of the destructive force of her powers and determined to protect Lightlark at all costs. Torn between duty and desire, where each choice could mean the difference between the salvation or ruin of entire realms.
Grim and his world are the central pieces around which the action pivots this time. They face together new dangers and did I mention there is a dragon?
The audiobook adds another dimension to Skyshade, with the narrator delivering an immersive experience that heightens the drama and suspense of each twist and revelation. The narrator captures Isla’s internal conflicts, shifting between moments of quiet vulnerability and fierce resolve, while distinct character voices make the allies and enemies around her even more memorable.
The only fact that I didn't like is that Isla is darker than ever. Troubled, her soul swallowed by guilt and anger, she hunts and kills without remorse and makes choices that feel wrong.
Alex Aster’s world of dangerous alliances, cursed love, and a heart-wrenching prophecy make this a pulse-pounding read, especially in audio format. Isla races against time and her fate. Today is the release day for this book, so hurry and get it; it's worth it.

I really enjoyed this book. I thought it really picked up and was even better than the second. It had a great cliff hanger but was a great stopping point. I loved that it gave a lot of back story on her parents and history about the founders.

I really enjoyed this story as well as the two previous books. Obviously there is more to come based off of the ending of this third installment, so I am eager to see where it will end. I found that I did not enjoy the love triangle in this book. I think Grim is the obvious choice for book one, and feel like Oro and Isla just do not feel believable. I think this one might be my least favorite of the three so far, but I think thought it was good. The audio production was fantastic. I love the narrator that was casted and the pacing was very nice!

This was good but I think it should have stayed a trilogy. Especially since that’s what it’s always been advertised as but since this book ended on a cliffhanger, it’s obviously going to have another. It’s entertaining enough to want to continue reading it though 😅 I do love Grim! Isla doesn’t deserve him or Oro at this point though🤣

Thank you to Netgalley the ARC!

I really love the story of Lightlark and this book picks up right after the ending of Nightbane. For me, it was a bit of a slow start but I enjoyed the adventure in this book a lot. There’s more world building and getting to know Isla’s power in this book as well. Grim was perfect as always, but there was shockingly very little of Oro. Since we’re continuing the love triangle trope I don’t understand why Oro is only in it for a tiny percentage of the book. I personally feel the love triangle should’ve been over with already but one of the biggest things I’m mad about is that we still don’t get a resolution at the end of this book. This would’ve been a great opportunity to wrap it and I’m a little confused as to how many books there will be in this series. I always get nervous that when a series takes too long it’ll lose its magic.

Nonetheless, I really enjoyed this book and the narration was great for the most part. I appreciated the way the narrator did the different voices but I will say I was not a fan of Grim’s voice. He sounded like he had a sore throat and smoked 10 packs of cigs a day. In a way that it almost took me away from the story because I focused so much on the voice. Thank God the plot was good and the twists and turns got me to stay engaged.

Thank you so much to RBmedia and NetGalley for the chance to listen to this audiobook early!

Skyshade definitely lived up to the rest of the series for me. I found myself very invested and obsessed with some parts, and completely unconcerned with others. Overall, I really do love these characters and the story was very enjoyable. I will definitely continue reading this series as it is good fun that I find entertaining! I really enjoy Isla, Oro, and Grim as characters and for me, that is why I keep coming back!

Skyshade by Alex Aster
Release Date: 11/12/24
Format: audio
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This series has been such a fun ride! I truly am here for the vibes and that is what Aster delivers. Do I think this series is groundbreaking or life changing? Not especially. But I do think it’s a good time despite not always understanding what exactly is going on.

Really excited to see Aster’s transition into contemporary romcom with her next release and stoked to see her grow! Narrators were fab on this book as well.

I think a reread of Nightbane is in order prior to reading Skyshade because the history, discovery, world building and relationships continue to build off of what you already know. I was enthralled by the adventure, enraged by the love triangle, in love with the story and infuriated by the ending! The last 100 pages were very SJM - they made me laugh, made me cry, made me not able to put the book down and then made me want to throw it across the room. But in the best kind of way.

This book was everything I wanted it to be and more!!!! I was back and forth between Team Oro and Team Grim but without saying too many details I am now Team Grim all the way!!!!! Also this book was a rollercoaster of emotions and that ending I honestly have no words!!! Fantastic series!

Ahhhhhhhh….this was so good. Isla need to choose between the two loves of her life Oro or Grim to help save her realm, prevent war. Oracle told Isla she must kill one or the other, she tries to find a way to prevent either from dying and breaking the prophecy.

I really struggled with this. I received an arc of the audiobook and I felt that book 3 fell flat. I was ify on book one and book two really stole the show, but book three…. I will probably not be reading book four. Isla was insufferable and the love triangle was NOT executed properly.
Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to have an early copy!

Skyshade delivers a thrilling adventure filled with unexpected twists which had me on the edge of my seat! It delves deeper into the complex love triangle between Isla, Grim, and Oro. Which I adored! Isla navigates her feelings, the Chosen One Prophecies, and grows into a fully-realized BA. The audiobook is brought to life by the talented narrator, Suzy Jackson, whose expressive voice perfectly captures the emotions and nuances of the characters.

Skyshade offers a satisfying conclusion to the series, filled with breathtaking action sequences and emotional moments. However, the cliffhanger ending leaves the door open for potential sequels, raising questions about the true nature of the ending. Personally, I will be continuing the saga if a fourth book is announced.

S K Y S H A D E .
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I am blown away that we still... in book 3 ... have this amazing tension frim this love triangle.

Shyshade was just as mysterious, gothic and suspenseful as Lightlark and Nightbane. With little hints of foreshadowing throughout.

The fact that Alex Aster has us at the edge of our seats and how heads on a swivel still is amazing. I honestly STILL didn't know who to trust!!.

We are introduced to a new foe to keep the plot going and another cliffhanger to keep us on edge for the next book.

If you're wondering.... I am still TEAM GRIM baby!

Are you team Grim or Oro ?!