Thank you NetGalley and Orbit Books for allowing me to read this ARC.

An excellent conclusion to this trilogy. Hannah Whitten did the impossible and actually made me like Gabe by the end!! In a world full of flawed gods and humans we find the conclusion to the epic battle against Apollius and what that means for Lore, Gabe, and Bastian and their loved ones. Once again Hannah sets the stage for this battle throughout the first 3/4 of the book and at the 75% mark you have to hold on for dear life to get to the end. I loved this book, and whitten’s authors note at the end made me tear up because in today’s world her words of trying to remember kindness and empathy really hit hard. I laughed and cried at the end. I especially liked Alie’s character arc. Hell I loved all the characters, this was a vibrant rich world and I’m sad to leave it. I loved the addition of several points of view in this book and that each character got an ending that was satisfying and at times heart wrenching. It’s evident that Whitten had a plan for all the books and knew how she wanted to execute this story and that kind of story telling is rare but always appreciated. Bastian is a perfect angel baby and the way he FOUGHT in this book for his people made me love him even more, hell he made me like Gabe! What?! I will definitely purchase a copy when it comes out and will reread this entire series in the future.

I was so excited to read the final book of this trilogy, and The Nightshade God did not disappoint! This series has characters that are easy to love, a unique magic system, and thought-provoking religious ideology. It’s dark, unpredictable, and satisfying.
I don’t think that this trilogy could have been ended any more beautifully than it was with that Epilogue. Hannah Witten shattered my heart and then healed it in a completely new and unexpected way.
This book was epic and tragic, yet somehow also left me feeling euphoric. Thank you Orbit and NetGalley for an arc I truly enjoyed!

Wow just wow! What an amazing conclusion to this incredible series! Hannah Whitten did a wonderful job keeping us readers on suspense and building characters that I absolutely cherish. The different POV were really interesting in this book and it helped me better understand each characters inner turmoil and motivation. The ending was maybe not what I expected and wanted but I do believe that it made sense to the plot of the story and I respect what Hannah Whitten did. I would recommend this book and this overall series to anyone who is interested in Gods, magic, why choose romance, and political/religious conflict.

4.75 stars. Thank you to NetGalley for this review copy. I adored Hannah Whitten’s Wilderwood series and was anxiously awaiting this new series. The first 2 books set up so much and payoff was bittersweet and delicious. In true Hannah form, she ripped out my heart while I thanked her for it. I love Alie’s growth and journey and where she ended up at. Bastian, Gabe, and Lore. My babies. It was a rough road but dang it, you made it.

What an epic conclusion! I think this wrapped up perfectly, though it was an extremely emotional and anxiety inducing ride. I adore Lore, Gabe, and Bastian so much, and all equally. I couldn't help but cry, okay SOB, during the last few chapters & epilogue - but please don't let that sway you - it is SO worth it in the end. There are many moments that come full circle here, and Hannah Whitten truly knows how to weave a delightfully twisted tale. It is dark, entertaining, and utterly original. I can't recommend this trilogy enough! Thank you Netgalley and Orbit for access to this e-arc!!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this arc.

The Nightshade God starts off right where The Hemlock Queen left us. Apollius is still in control of Bastian’s body and is acting as king and god. The others are working against Him to try and get Bastian back and get the power back to the fount.

One of the things I loved about this book had that the characters make a lot of unexpected decisions, but ones that are in line with their characters. None of them are perfect, they are all flawed and complex and make decisions that flawed and imperfect people might make.

The story did drag in a couple of places, but the payoff at the end is worth the wait. I loved the ending.

The Nightshade God by Hannah Whitten is a breathtaking, emotional finale that delivers everything fans could want — lush writing, fierce stakes, heartbreaking choices, and a heroine whose journey is as raw as it is powerful. Lore’s battle for survival and redemption is gripping from the first page, and the desolate, haunting setting of the Burnt Isles adds even more intensity to the story’s emotional weight. Whitten beautifully explores power, corruption, and sacrifice, layering action and romance seamlessly throughout. With vivid worldbuilding, unforgettable characters, and twists that hit hard, this is a stunning conclusion to a series that’s both wildly imaginative and deeply human.

Well, this end to the trilogy is probably something that will take me many weeks to process and wrap my mind around. What beautiful character arcs and journeys this finale took us through. So much action, so well written, and so much pain, and love, and beauty. I really find myself sitting here at the end, clutching my Kindle, just relishing in the beauty that was this series. The beauty that is the love for Lore, and Gabe, and Bastian. What a beautiful end. Highly, highly recommend. Hannah Whitten is a must-read author for me.

Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for this ARC in exchange for a honest review.
Honestly I have been looking forward to this ending for a long time and I am a little bit disappointed in how the plot wrapped up. I love the characters and couldn't help but feel the political plot was getting in the way of the best part of this story - the romance!

An absolutely incredible end to The Nightshade Crown trilogy! This was everything I could have wanted and more for the epic conclusion and these wonderfully complex characters.

Things I am always wary of when reading the third book in a trilogy:
-Pacing, will the author be able to move the story along or will it either be dragged out or skip too fast to the finish line?
-Loose ends, will the story be wrapped up nicely or leave me unsatisfied?

I am so happy to say that I had nothing to worry about. Hannah Whitten was able to keep the story flowing smoothly; with all the characters spread out across the world I never felt the crushing annoyance of "wait no, go back to that POV!". The ending of this book was incredible, I couldn't have thought of a better resolution for these characters. It was equally heartbreaking and hopeful and I shed very real tears. The epilogue was EVERYTHING to me. Those loose ends I was worried about? Wrapped up SO nicely!

I'd highly recommend this trilogy and this book to readers who enjoy high stakes, political intrigue, and morally gray characters doing the very best they can. Thank you so much to NetGalley and Orbit Books for this e-ARC!

4.5 stars
I can't believe it's over. This story has been one of the most unique magic systems I've ever seen. The idea that gods can reincarnate into living avatars is intriguing and terrifying.

We pick up the story with Gabriel, now on the run from his former empire and discovering the newness of a god in his head. I loved that we got to see more of Gabe's mind during this, and his relationship with not only his friends, but with himself.

Lore of course is on the Burnt Isles, but that doesn't last long. I won't spoil anything, but her metamorphosis is nothing short of terrifying.

Bastian (poor little bean) is a prisoner inside his own head, watching in tiny bursts, as Apollius destroys his world, his friendships, and the people he loves.

I loved getting to see their poly relationship, and their reunion was heartbreaking to say the least. I'm so sad to let these characters go.

‘The Nightshade God’ is the final book in the Nightshade Crown trilogy and by far the best of the series!

‘The Hemlock Queen’ ended with our three main characters, Lore, Bastian, and Gabe being separated and the god Apollius taking control of Bastian and battling to regain the world as the god of everything.

‘The Nightshade God’ is a multiple POV story where we get to see how Lore, Bastian, Gabe, and even Alie are working hard to reunite with one another while formulating pans to take down Apollius.

The character growth amongst multiple characters is truly well done in this book and I really enjoyed seeing the characters become independent of one another while separated but fighting to come back to one another to reach the climax of the book.

I honestly was unsure of how the major conflicts of the book would get resolved and was surprised by some aspects of the plot towards the end of the book. I think it was a satisfying and fulfilling completion of the series and I would recommend this series, particularly this last book, to those who enjoy romantasy with a very interesting system.

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Thank you NetGalley for his eARC. I really didn’t know where this trilogy was going to go and how it would end. I enjoyed the pacing and the different POV’s, I like each character’s struggles and strength. I was super pissed off at one point in the book but after finishing it, I think it was a perfect ending. I really didn’t enjoy the epilogue. The only downfall is that I had to think back to different characters and world building aspects from the other two books. A simple recap at the beginning of the second and third book would have been helpful. I look forward to reading more from this author.

I JUST WANT ALL MY BABIES TO BE HAPPY AND TOGETHER AND HAPPY. IS THAT TOO MUCH TO ASK????????
Magic 8 ball: my sources say read the book

This was everything I wanted from the conclusion. There was kicking my feet giddy moments, there was crying so hard that there was snot moments, there were fights, and obviously there were corpses.

Apollius continues to be capital W the Worst.

Gabe, Lore, and Bastian are perfect angels who can do no wrong. (If you try to point out any wrongs, you're wrong, because they're perfect angels, no matter what is written on that page).

Thank you so, so, so much to Orbit and NetGalley for the arc. All thoughts (and tears and snot) are my own.

I finished this a few days ago but every time I sat down to write this review, I didn't really know how to put my thoughts into words. I am rating 3 stars because I feel like it would be an injustice to the author to go any lower, considering the writing was great and the concept was imaginative and very fleshed out.. but I also feel I can't go any higher because I can't say I enjoyed this read much.

This series is beautifully written. It's one of those books that the imagery of the world and depth of the characters really pulls you into the story. I love the representation in the story and the fact that we got to see different character's POV's.

However, I've honestly had a hard time pushing through this series. I think it was one of those unfortunate situations where the first book just didn't click with me, and it's made reading the rest of the series more of a homework assignment than something I looked forward to. I had to push myself through the second book, and I had high hopes that this one would pull me right back in, but I still struggled. I think for me, it just took more effort than it should have to remember some characters' names, locations, and storylines. I had to go back and remind myself of details from previous chapters (or even the previous books) several times. Though the writing was very well done, I felt like the pacing was slow at times and it just made it harder to push through.

Overall - I think that as a reader, we all have those books that just don't resonate with us from the beginning, but we try to push ourselves to love it. I think for me, this is that book. I wanted to love it, and I held onto hope that the spark would come back for me, but it just never did. Sometimes, I think we just pick up a book at the wrong time and it sets us up for failure, because other than some complicated worldbuilding and slow pacing (which are not a rare problem for fantasy), there's nothing I DISLIKED about this book. It just didn't click.

I received an advanced copy of this book via Netgalley and am voluntarily leaving this review. All thoughts & opinions are my own.

The Nightshade God is everything I love in a romantasy: atmospheric, emotional, and rich with mythology.

I was absolutely captivated by the dynamic between Lore, Gabriel, and Bastian. Their bond is so layered—with history, hurt, devotion, and longing—that I found myself craving more scenes with the three of them together. The few moments we do get are beautifully done, but I couldn’t help feeling like we were a bit cheated out of their happily ever after. Still, their connection carried so much emotional weight it made the ending hit even harder.

The pacing did drag a bit for me through the midsection—there were stretches where it felt like not much was happening, even though I loved the world and the characters. That said, the glimpses we get into the thoughts and personalities of the other gods and goddesses—especially through the people they possess—were fascinating.

And the ending? It wrecked me. I was not prepared. It was tender, heartbreaking, and so beautifully written it brought me to tears. Whitten knows how to twist the knife in the most poetic way.

**Thank you to NetGalley and Orbit Books for the eARC! All opinions are my own.**

Perfect ending to this series! Had twists I didn't see coming and was well paced, never wanted it to end

This was a fantastic ending to the NightShade Crown trilogy. While I found the second book to be a bit predictable, the final instalment had me on the edge of my seat with multiple twists I didn't see coming. It was nice to have POVs from other characters and each one was distinct and had its own voice. This book had the perfect blend of emotion and drama and I absolutely devoured it!

I would first like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC of the final installment in this wonderful series.

I really can’t say much without giving the ending away but what I will say is this is an excellent conclusion to the series! Lore, Bastian, Gabe and the rest have a heck of a time with the god’s in their heads! The sacrifices they all make throughout this installment just solidifies their connection and the depth they will go for each other! This is how a throuple should be written!

Again, Hannah Whitten blows me away with the final book in this trilogy!!

I came into this book, not remembering much from The Hemlock Queen, so it started a bit slow for me. I think it definitely would have been a more exciting start if I had re-read the previous two books in the serious. The beginning starts of pretty much right where the previous book left off, with gang broken up facing their own struggles. It was a bit difficult to feel as connected to the plot at the beginning because it was pretty slow, and individual -- lots of emotion from everyone involved. But past the 30% mark it really starts to pick up, and one the characters find their way I had so much fun. The ending left me with literal tears, and I just loved the way everything wrapped up. Such a lovely good, bittersweet conclusion. :)