Thank you, Netgalley, the author, and RB Media for the gifted audio-book! ❤️ #gifted. My review is comprised of my honest thoughts.

This was good. I liked the previous ones more, but still enjoyed it. Love triangles aren't my favorite. If they are yours then you will love this. The characters didn't develop as much as I expected.

The first book in this series was one of the best fantasy books I’ve read in a while. Lightlark had it all! However as the series continued and I got to Skyshade, it felt like I was loosing interest. The story was repetitive and I didn’t feel the same sense of fulfillment. Hoping the next two books that finish the series wrap it all together and pick up some of the slack from this book. There is hope.

I love this book bc it’s like a why chose. You love both of the characters and can’t pick which one you want her to fall in love with and we don’t really have to chose. I usually don’t like love triangles but this book does it perfectly it makes you fall in love with both male characters

Thank you NetGalley and RBMedia for the ARC

Unfortunately this series it just going downhill for me. I liked Lightlark well enough and kept reading for the cliffhanger. I feel the authir does cliffhangers well, but fail to follow them up with an interesting story. The love story has run dry and is just annoying at this point.

I didn't enjoy this the way I initially thought I would. To the the point that I DNF'ed at 60 percent . As per my late review. I hope the next installment is better since I really enjoyed the first two books.

Thank you netgally for the audio arc.

I was so excited to read this one... especially after the ending of book 2. However, I was a little not into this one as much as sad as I am to say.

However, I also went into this thinking it was the last book... so I am sooo curious to see where this is going!!

While the audio narration continues to be well done in this series, and I have zero complaints there, I don’t think I’ll be continuing the series. So much is going on in this story, it’s full of the ingredients that usually make up an addictive romantasy, yet I continue to not feel invested or connected enough to the characters. I hoped that something would click, but I think it’s not for me.

That cliff hanger!!! Omg. But sadly this was a disappointed to me and by far not my favorite in the series. But not enough to dnf the series so take that how you will.

Love this book. Can’t wait till the next one. The cliffhanger was INSANE. I just knew this series wasn’t over. There are so many unanswered questions that I need to know!!!

Very much enjoyed!! Was not expecting the plot twist. Loved the journey from start to finish and picked up a hardcover for my bookshelf after.

I was able to listen to the audiobook pre-release. Overall, I really enjoyed the book. It was hard getting back into the world for the first 25% of the book. But I was pleasantly surprised with the twists and turns! And I hate to say, as a Grim girly, I can see how people are Team Oro. But alas, another cliff hanger. Until the next one...

Thank you to NetGalley, Alex Aster, and publisher for an advanced copy of this audiobook. The narrator was very good, and I enjoyed listening to it. The story got a little lost for me somewhere in the second book and I feel is somewhat dragging on and could have been wrapped up in a duology. I am anxious to read the rest of the series to see how it all comes together though.

Skyshade by Alex Aster is a fast-paced and immersive fantasy that blends high stakes, dark magic, and a fierce heroine determined to uncover the truth. Set in a world where secrets lurk in the shadows, the story follows a protagonist who must navigate deception, power struggles, and a growing threat that could change everything.

Aster’s writing is vivid and engaging, pulling you into a richly built world filled with intrigue and danger. With strong character dynamics, unexpected twists, and a touch of romance, Skyshade is perfect for fans of dark fantasy and gripping adventure. A compelling read that keeps you hooked until the final page!

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

Third book in the lightlark series. I loved this read. The narration was great. Kept me engaged. The story itself was great!

I have genuinely enjoyed this entire series and could not wait to see how it continues in Skyshade. The narrator did a fantastic job relaying the story. The world building, character depth, and story arc were good and it left me wanting more. It kept me entertained and wanting more. I can't wait to find out even more from Oro, Isla, and Grim in the next two books.

I genuinely have enjoyed this entire series.
The story is unique and interesting, although I do feel the third book is lacking. It feels as if it was put together in a rush.
Isla felt like such a strong female lead in the first two books, loyal to a fault, then in this one she just shatters all that. I’m going to read the last book for sure but I do feel like this one wasn’t my favorite.

I wanted to love this book since I've enjoyed the others in this series but it was just okay for me. The narrator did amazing job. I'll be waiting for the next book still.

I really enjoyed this book for what it was I didn’t love it but I’d give it 3.5. The narrator did a great job and I still can’t wait for the next book in the series to come out

I really wanted to love Skyshade, but it ended up being a bit of a mixed bag for me. The world-building and the concept were both really intriguing, and there were moments where I found myself hooked. The characters were interesting, but I felt like I didn’t always connect with them as much as I wanted to. The pacing was a bit uneven too—there were some parts that felt slow or dragged on, while others felt rushed. It’s not a bad book by any means, but I was hoping for a bit more, especially given this is the 3rd book in the series.