The wait is over, and the earth-shattering conclusion to the Nightshade Crown series has arrived.

This book is a masterful tale of storytelling, with Lore's journey in this finale being nothing short of breathtaking. The stakes are higher than ever, the emotional turmoil is deeply felt, and every twist and turn is awe-inspiring.

The rich worldbuilding, complex characters, and delicate balance of dark, gothic beauty and hopeful resilience set this book apart. The epilogue is a poignant conclusion, leaving me stunned and grateful for the time spent in this world.

Thanks to NetGalley and Orbit Books for sharing an eARC for me.

e-arc provided by Netgalley

This was a great conclusion to the series - I got a little lost at times which has been happening to me lately with Fantasy so I don't think it's the books fault - but overall I really enjoyed this and especially the romance

absolutely spectacular finale to the Nightshade Crown trilogy. excellent characters and worldbuilding, I couldn't put it down once I started reading it.

🌿✨ A Spellbinding Conclusion to the Nightshade Crown Trilogy ✨🌿

I just finished The Nightshade God, and wow—what an exhilarating, emotional, and utterly satisfying conclusion to the trilogy! If you’re a fan of dark fantasy, morally complex characters, and epic stakes, this book is an absolute must-read. 💫📚

🔥 Lore’s Journey: From Survivor to Savior 🔥

Lore’s transformation throughout this series has been nothing short of remarkable. In this final installment, she’s banished to the Burnt Isles, a prison colony where survival is a daily battle. But Lore is no stranger to adversity. Her resilience, cunning, and unwavering determination shine as she navigates this harsh new world. As she gathers the scattered pieces of the broken Fount—the source of all the god’s powers—Lore grapples with her growing magic and the temptation of absolute power. Her internal struggle is portrayed with such depth and nuance, making her one of the most compelling protagonists I’ve encountered. ⚔️🖤

💔 Emotional Depth: Bonds That Transcend Time 💔

The relationships in this book are rich and multifaceted. The connection between Lore and her allies is tested by betrayal, sacrifice, and the weight of their shared history. Whitten delves into themes of trust, loyalty, and redemption, crafting moments that are both heart-wrenching and uplifting. I found myself deeply invested in these characters, rooting for them to overcome the odds and find peace amidst the chaos. 🤝💖

🌌 World-Building: A Dark and Enchanting Realm 🌌

Whitten’s world-building continues to impress. The Burnt Isles are vividly realized, with their own unique magic, politics, and dangers. The intricate details of the gods’ influence and the complex systems of power add layers of intrigue to the narrative. The atmosphere is thick with tension and mystery, drawing readers into a world where every corner holds secrets waiting to be uncovered. 🏝️🔮

⚡ Plot Twists and Pacing: A Thrilling Ride ⚡

The pacing in The Nightshade God is expertly crafted. The plot builds steadily, with each chapter adding depth and complexity to the story. The twists and turns kept me on the edge of my seat, and the final act was a whirlwind of action, emotion, and revelation. Whitten masterfully ties up loose ends while leaving just enough open to spark the imagination. 🎭📖

🌟 Final Thoughts: A Triumphant Finale 🌟

The Nightshade God is a triumphant finale that delivers on every front. It’s a story of growth, sacrifice, and the enduring power of hope. Whitten has crafted a world that is as dark as it is beautiful, and I’m grateful to have journeyed through it. If you haven’t started this series yet, do yourself a favor and dive in—you won’t regret it. 🌹📚

In this earth-shattering conclusion to the Nightshade Crown series, The Nightshade God is here! As the saying goes, "save the best for last"—couldn't be truer because this final book surpasses them all.

Whitten weaves an intricate, emotionally charged narrative that grips you from the start and refuses to let go.

Lore’s journey is nothing short of breathtaking; balancing high-stakes action, raw vulnerability, and an ever-present sense of impending doom. Banished to the Burnt Isles, she must not only find a way to defeat the god who has stolen everything from her but also face the growing power within herself, which may be just as dangerous. The stakes are higher than ever, the emotional turmoil cuts deep, and every twist and turn left me in awe.

What truly sets this book apart is its rich worldbuilding, the complexity of its characters, and the way it effortlessly balances dark, gothic beauty with moments of light heartfelt hope and resilience. The multiple POVs were handled brilliantly, each perspective adding layers to the narrative. With pure, unrelenting intensity—I was on edge, heart pounding, as everything unraveled in the most spectacular way in the conclusion of this book. After reading the epilogue....... I’m still recovering and left in stunned silence.

I cannot recommend this book enough. If you’ve liked The Foxglove King and The Hemlock Queen, then give The Nightshade God a try. It will shatter your heart in the best way possible.

Thanks to NetGalley and Orbit Books for sharing this eARC with me in exchange for my honest thoughts!

I was so happy to be granted early access to the final installment of the Nightshade Crown Series!!! The Nightshade God immediately picks up with Lore banished to the Burnt Isles - where she is treated poorly and tries to keep her head down and fit in. Before long she is working to find a way to outsmart and defeat the God who took everything from her and banished her - all while trying navigate her own strength (don't want to spoil too much).

All in all, a brilliant ending to such an amazingly written trilogy. I was on the edge of my chair from beginning to end and had such a hangover after reading this amazing story! Hats off to Hannah for giving us yet another brilliant masterpiece. I cannot wait to see what you do next!

This book was so good! This series has been an absolute blast to read. The story is filled with plot twist after plot twist and the romance is so addictive!

This series has had me in a chokehold from the very beginning! I'm so excited for all the new readers who will be able to binge it straight through. There are definitely some cliffhangers between books. It took me a few chapters and some internet searching to get back up to speed at the beginning of this installment. The series overall is dark. I love the unique fantasy world and inspired reflection on religion. I love how the love triangle was sorted in the most perfect way. The ending had me sobbing. This book and this series is so so good! Sorry I don't want to share more and risk any spoilers. Thanks to NetGalley and Orbit Books for this eARC!

THANK YOU ORBIT!

Screaming, crying, throwing up. This was the perfect ending. The perfect build. I cannot believe it’s over. Hannah Whitten did an absolutely amazing job at building Lore up from a nightshade runner to a true hero and I loved every minute of it.

11/10. Read them all. Buy them all!

I feel like I waited for book 3 for a while, and it gave me everything I wanted from an ending. The suspense was killing me, so I literally read it in one day (thank God, it was Easter, and I didn't have a lot of plans). The entire series was such a well crafted and exciting story. I loved all the twists and turns. I'm sad it's over. I want more. I loved every bit of this trilogy.

I read book 1 and 2 again before reading this and I'm thankful I did because it helped everything make sense as there's so many details. I think Hannah Whitten has such an amazing way with words. She creates a lot of complex images in the mind without dragging the story. gah! so good!

Thank you NetGalley for an early arc of this book.


I was so excited I got this! I havnt read the series but I’ve been wanting to for awhile and I thought mine as well now since I have an arc of the 3rd book. I feel bad not loving this series. I wanted to love it so badly. book 1 was just not for me.

This is a perfect conclusion the trilogy! Hannah Whitten really amped up the Religious Trauma™ in this one, with a brutal antagonist that honestly stressed the shite out of me. The pacing, I found was a little slow for the last in a series. There was still quite a bit of world-building, whereas I just wanted to dive into the action (which there is plenty of!).

I loved the character development, both the growth, and the others' fall from grace. We got to see a lot more of our side characters, which I greatly appreciated too!

BUT THE ENDING!! It did not end quite the way I wanted it to, but critically speaking, it is a spectacularly written finale (I am just butthurt lol). I am still a bit sour over it, but I applaud the author for how she wrapped it up!

A big thank you to NetGalley for this ARC!
What an epic conclusion to this trilogy. I loved that there were more flashbacks of the Gods showing their dynamic and similarities between our beloved trio. I’m normally not a fan of love triangles, but how Hannah sets hers up is so well done and you can’t help but love them all! I absolutely loved this read and appreciate the chance to have read an ARC for it.

I am surprised to say I really enjoyed The Nightshade God. After loving The Foxglove King and then being disappointed with The Hemlock Queen, I was pretty leery going into this finale of this series.

This started out fairly slow and after the second book I did struggle to get into it. I felt that it picked up and by 40ish percent I was interested to see what each character was up to. I loved getting the POVs of different characters, especially Alie.

I won’t speak much on the romance to avoid spoilers but I was satisfied with the direction it went. The ending was bittersweet but also pretty satisfying and the epilogue was lovely.

Thank you to NetGalley and Orbit for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

The Nightshade God is a wonderful wrap up to the Nightshade Crown series. It’s rare that a trilogy continues to be strong all the way until the end, and this third book was fantastic!

Thank you NetGalley and to the publishers for this ARC! Publishing July 15th, 2025!

I have been waiting for this book for over a year! I have read all the ARC's of this trilogy and this story was just so intricate. There was a slew of emotions that left me feeling sated for the characters but also hungry for more of this world. You can tell Whitten has grown so much as a writer through this story. I could feel the connection of what is happening in todays world, creating parts of the story in the Nightshade God. I have always felt a deep love for Lore but I really felt like Gabe shined in this story. After all, it was finally the time for him to admit his repressed emotions and feelings about love, religion, and the world. He became the person I had always hoped for in the series and just completed the love triangle. And what I love most about this story is there was no they have to pick one. It was three people who had different relationships with each other and stood on their own in different parts of the plot.
Bastian. He was half the time floating in his head and somehow Whitten made connections you would have never realized till you get to the end of the book. Everyone is saying Lore is the middle but lets be real Bastian brings out the best in Lore AND Gabe. And finally we get the romances that we have been pining for since book one! No spoilers but I think they were well worth the wait without taking away from the main plot. The book started out slow and maybe it was just trying to get back into the story after being our of it for so long. But as we inch closer to the fountain pieces each of the characters POVs and part become clear and concise.
I can't wait to read more from Whitten. Her stories have a hint of bittersweet while also giving that gothic era. This story proves she will continue to grow as an author and stay on the top shelf of my auto buy authors. Thank you for the chance to read the end to this epic journey.

Awesome conclusion to the series! I love that the 3 of them eventually got their HEA, although I’m not much for love triangles

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. (via Netgalley)

It started out a little slow for me but it really picked up in the second half. I loved seeing the various POVs. I am not 100% sure what I wanted going into this for an ending but I think the one that happened was a good one. And the epilogue! The only thing I do wish was this had more of Lore, Gabe, and Bastian but overall, solid end to the series.

This is the final book in the Nightshade Crown series and boy did Hannah Whitten save the best for last!!! This whole story, but specifically this book tugged at my heartstrings and would not let go. Whitten is a phenomenal storyteller, and my emotions are proof of that! This book had a looming sense of doom the entire time I was reading it. With that said, however, Whitten balances dark, gothic atmosphere with feelings of hope and resilience! The characters are so enmeshed in my brain that I haven't been able to stop thinking of them. Also, the world building is top notch, and it wasn't forced or dumped onto the reader. The only complaint I have is you may run out of tissues.

What a way to end a trilogy!!

The Nightshade God picks up right where The Hemlock Queen left off. Bastian is possessed, Lore is banished and Gabe is in hiding. The story follows multiple POVs so the story does jump around a bit. I had hoped the trio would reunite much sooner - it felt like there were three distinct stories being told as opposed to one until they came together near the end. And the ending? oof. Who knew it could hurt so much but also be so satisfying? The absolute heartbreak and yearning that I experienced was everything.

Thank you Orbit Books and Hannah Whitten for the advanced review copy.