I have been waiting for this final book in the series. I needed to know what was going to happen because the second book ending had me in disbelief. I literally didn’t know how Hannah could bring the series to an end when there were so many things happening towards the end of book two. And now, I'm just amazed at how Hannah put everything together when it seemed a bit impossible at first.

If you are a bit confused, then you need to read this series in order or reread it. It’s meant to be read in a series, not as a standalone.

For a brief catch-up, everyone is separate from each other. They will be reunited again; it’s going to be a rough struggle. I won’t get into too many details. I will say that every chapter is important because each little detail connects in the end. It’s just a bit slow-paced at first, so you may be a bit bored. Just trust the process and keep reading it. Everyone's action brings it together. And the way that does it is completely mind-blowing. I am still amazed at how it connected together. Truly love reading gothic fantasy stories.

The Nightshade God is the final book in the Nightshade Crown trilogy. Full of action and heartbreak, and a thrilling end to this captivating series.

Lore has been banished to the Burning Isles. Gabe has fled to the continent to Caldien. And Bastian is lost in his own mind as Apollius'd grip over him strengthens. The three seek out the scattered pieces of the Fount, in hopes that by making it whole again, they can banish the gods for good. But the gods powers begin to strengthen, and it becomes harder for Lore to see the path forward.

Overall, I enjoyed this book. This was a great conclusion to this fantasy series steeped in magic and meddlesome gods. It has a lot of action to move the plot forward, and lots of character development from Gabe, Bastian, and especially Lore. The story is beautifully woven and I was engaged with throughout. I loved the love story of this trio - and it is absolutely a trio, not a love triangle. I wish they were reunited earlier in the book, as I wanted more time spent with the characters together. We also get a lot of the gods' stories in here as well, which I thought was an interesting way to balance the events in the present. I will say, the ending was shocking, but also not totally surprising. I was a bit disappointed in how everything played out, but it absolutely made sense for the story, and it does end on a happier note. It is truly haunting, and heartbreaking, but also beautiful and full of love.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Orbit Books for the advanced copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

It's so hard to review the end of a trilogy without spoiling the experience for everyone else! I will say that I loved this book, even though all our main characters are scattered instead of being together. The theme of the entire trilogy becomes so much clearer (especially after reading the author's note at the end), and even though I don't come from the same place, I loved the reading experience. Lore, Bastian, and Gabe just broke my heart as they kept fighting against impossible circumstances. I highly recommend this trilogy to my fellow fantasy readers

Thank you NetGalley and Orbit for the e-arc!
So excited to have finished this series! I have been dying for this last book to release, and I ended up enjoying the conclusion. This book picks up following Lore and her allies as they attempt to handle their newfound powers and identities. Overall, I was pretty happy with the ending. Like some others, I did feel the spacing was great; it was slower and focused a bit more sporadically. I would have liked to see more from the established perspectives as this felt a bit late to be introducing so many new elements but overall I really liked it and I'm glad I decided to finish this up.

♡ Thank you for the free ARC, Orbit.

Book three in The Nightshade Crown series provided a satisfying conclusion to this popular romantasy story. The world-building was superb, the vibes were everything I wanted, the love was hot, and the action was riveting. I thought Whitten did a good job of tying everything up in the end. Will I be completing my special edition set? Yes.

The Nightshade God brings Hannah Whitten’s trilogy to a close with a finale that, while not quite what I expected, still delivers a solid conclusion to an ambitious and atmospheric story.

I’m a bit torn about the ending—it felt somewhat anticlimactic after the long buildup, and I found myself wishing for more payoff in the final chapters. Much of the book moved slowly, and I felt that not much truly happened until the last quarter. Whether that was a pacing issue or a mismatch between my expectations and the book’s goals, I’m not sure. As the final book in a trilogy, I had hoped for a faster pace, more resolutions, and deeper dives into some of the bigger questions.

That said, the world Whitten has built remains one of my favorite aspects of this series. The exploration of gods, faith, and flawed belief systems was thought-provoking, and I loved the themes woven throughout. I especially appreciated the commentary on the fallacies of religion and how power is wielded through belief. The reveal of the “true god” could have used a bit more buildup, but the concept itself was compelling.

The political structures and rulers introduced were intriguing, and I wish we had spent more time exploring their dynamics. There was so much potential for deeper political intrigue. As for the characters, they were consistently strong throughout, and I only wish we had gotten to see them use their magic more frequently or in more meaningful ways—it felt like there was still so much untapped there.

Despite a few disappointments, The Nightshade God offers a satisfying end to a unique and thoughtful fantasy trilogy. It may not have been the explosive finale I was hoping for, but it stayed true to the world and themes Whitten has carefully developed. 4 stars, definitely still recommend this trilogy.

Thank you to NetGalley and Orbit Books for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I loved the first two books in this trilogy, and I think this finale did a good job plot-wise giving a satisfying conclusion that tied up all the loose ends and had lots of drama and action. I did feel like the character development from Bastian, Lore, and Gabe and their throuple situation was a bit disappointing, especially since we never really got to see all three of them together in the whole book. Bastian basically wasn't in the book. I just would have really liked more from that aspect since I think it was my favorite part of the other two books. I also kind of missed all the court drama, though we got a small bit of that from Alie's perspective. Overall, it didn't quite live up to the first two books for me, but it was still fairly enjoyable.

I’ve been along with Lor since the beginning. But honestly each book I got less and less invested in the story. I was hoping it was a middle book hump for me. But unfortunately, I couldn’t get into this one at all. They were all apart for most of the book. And just didn’t feel the romantic relationships.

Thank you Netgalley for providing me a copy of this book early. The ever anticipated conclusion to the Nightshade Trilogy has finally been released and it did not disappoint. This was an impressive conclusion to the trilogy. The book tied up all the knots of the book and left nothing unanswered. I will definitely recommend this trilogy to other readers,

In The Nightshade God, Lore has lost everything. Bastian is gone, her friends are scattered across the continent, and the city she fought to protect now rots beneath the weight of a god’s corruption. Banished to the Burnt Isles—part prison, part graveyard of hope—Lore must claw her way back from despair and discover if the power to restore the broken world lies within the island, her unlikely allies, and the shattered remnants of the Fount itself.

This third installment is everything a final act should be: bold, harrowing, and beautifully tragic. Hannah Whitten masterfully brings the threads of this dark and richly built world together, never flinching from the devastation that has shaped these characters. Lore’s arc—full of grit, grief, and defiance—continues to unravel with devastating intensity, and each moment on the Burnt Isles is laced with dread, revelation, and raw emotional stakes. The prose is haunting, the stakes are mythic, and the descent into god-touched madness is as mesmerizing as ever.

This book is perfect for readers who love gothic fantasy, morally complex heroines, and stories where gods are more curse than blessing. Fans of The Witcher, Priory of the Orange Tree, or The Broken Earth trilogy will find a familiar sense of epic scale and psychological depth here. If you’ve followed Lore this far, The Nightshade God will leave you breathless—and utterly changed.

What a great conclusion to the series. The tears that were shed during this book were real and I fell deeply for the characters. I enjoyed the different POVs and it really let me get to know each character even better. I am at a loss of words with how I feel after completing this. I didn’t want the book to be over and feel a book hangover coming on because I’m still stuck in Lore’s world. The magic system intensifies and you learn so much more during this book about each different type of magic and what it is capable of. This is a series I recommend and would definitely read again.

I’d like to thank Orbit Books and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

The Nightshade God is such a fitting end to this trilogy. It’s slower and more introspective than I expected, but in a way that really worked. Lore, Gabe, and Bastian are all dealing with so much - grief, power, regret - and the way their stories came together felt thoughtful and emotional. I loved how character-focused it was, with some really beautiful writing woven throughout.

A few of the plot points wrapped up a little too easily, but overall, I was really satisfied with how things ended. I appreciated that the romance stayed grounded and never took away from the heavier themes. If you’re into dark fantasy with a strong emotional core and characters you can really sit with, this is a great one to pick up!

This trilogy as a whole had some really strong moments from beginning to end that I really liked and appreciated. It had some dark magic and a darker tone, hints of matter-of-fact goriness here and there, religious intrigue, and romantic entanglements that were all very interesting.

Let me start with the things I definitely liked about this one. I think the ending and the epilogue provided something unique and interesting that still matched the tone of this trilogy. Actually, I think out of the entire book, the epilogue is the part I read most closely. In my opinion, it was a fairly bold choice that worked. It broke the mold that many romantic fantasy books have fallen into.

And yet, despite thinking this conclusion is pretty solid overall, I feel a little conflicted. I consistently picked this up to read, so I never felt like it lost my attention, but at the same time, some pacing issues seemed to nag at me.

I think my main critiques with this finale are threefold: one, this installment felt a lot more quest-like than the first two (which already isn’t my favorite), the quest elements also felt a bit repetitive since the entire story is built around it, and the characters were isolated from each other for the majority of the story. All of which meant that, while this book matched the first two in tone, it still felt markedly different.

But still. An interesting finale to follow an interesting trilogy.

Thanks to Orbit and Netgalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

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What a fun way to end out this series! I loved having all the POV and the epilogue was so sad. My only complaint, and mostly for the series overall, is that that the pacing felt a little rushed with book 3. Otherwise I really enjoyed it all!

I really liked how this magic system worked, and I liked learning more about it in the final book. I wish we had more time with some of the gods outside of the main trio, especially since there were aspects described as working differently than everyone thought but no explanation of why. Most of the story lines wrapped up well and the pacing was excellent. Overall, this was a great final book and the entire trilogy is worth reading.

I thought this book was going to go in a different direction—that’s on me.
I really liked the first one, and the second was even more interesting. But the ending of this one felt way off. I just wish it had been more concise. Honestly, I was bored most of the time and had to force myself to keep reading. A lot of chapters felt unnecessary.

The story took a turn and focused more on the gods than our beloved love triangle—why choose, which threw me off. And when Lore drank from the fountain? I literally rolled my eyes. I couldn’t stand her in this book—I was shocked. The ending became all about her atoning for her decisions, and it just didn’t land for me. If you’re going to turn the hero into the villain, then commit to it. The flip-flopping made everything feel messy and indecisive.

Overall… yeah, this one just wasn’t for me.

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4.5 stars rounded up

This conclusion to the Nightshade Crown trilogy begins with the main players separated by distance. In order to save the world from the reign of Apollius, they must restore the Fount. We see each of their points of view (POV) as they are reconnected while enacting this plan. And while the first bit was a bit slow for me because of the switching POVs, the last two-thirds became hard to put down. These alternate POVs gave more substance and personality to the gods within each character as well as their relationships with each other.

Overall, this series has so many good elements - magical god powers, politics and action, religious aspects, and of course the relationships. I like the way Hannah Whitten writes - the style and vocabulary used, the world building, the character development and their interactions. The sacrifices each character makes through this conclusion were so well done and aided in tying the story up.

Thank you Orbit Books for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley.

I read this whole trilogy in a weekend and my main thought and desperation of reading this book was trying to figure out if this is a true love triangle or if it’s leading up to all of the, being together. The love triangle feels so much like the Hunger games in book 1 of this trilogy but moves towards the love triangle of The Infernal Devices, it brought back that feeling that no other series has done since for me, so I am obsessed with this one. Bastian, Gabe, and Lore are absolutely so beautiful their love is messy, fun, and just so perfect that I couldn’t pick a man to choose so much so that I was texting my friend sad that she can’t read it at this moment.

However, narrowing this down to a love triangle does so much disservice to this series, is a beautiful and complex critique and discussion about religion and politics, so many lines and scripture and quotes apply directly to out current American administration and it’s a reminder that most fantasy and dystopian books should be discussing something similar. The cost of power, the way people can change or bring out the best in someone, how religion is a brutal way to run a government, and using it as a tool to hurt others is never good. I don’t know how to entirely phrase my thoughts around this, but as someone who hates organized religion, I will say I loved this book.

Finally, I can’t say much in this book review, as I don’t want to spoil anything. But I think this series is a very relevant book politically but also has a beautiful love story and what else does someone want?

I’ll post my review on social media and retail sites on release day!

The final book in a trilogy! A gothic story about the cruelty of gods and cycles! The promise of a delicious why-choose love triangle! The end in sight!

I've loved this darkly lush series from the beginning, and am a massive fan of Hannah Whitten's atmospheric prose filled with wonderful banter and a very dry wit. So knowing this story was coming to a close—and that these characters would likely be put through the ringer on the way there—made me feel both terrified and exciting to dive in.

And while I think this book ended the way that Hannah intended it to from the beginning, I have to say that it wasn't always particularly enjoyable as a reader. Lore, Bastian, and Gabe were separated for the vast majority of the book, so the palpable chemistry, tension, and dialogue that gave this story so much heart is barely featured. And though a resolution where the three of them are happy and thriving together, in a future that they fought so hard for is where we end up, it comes at an incredibly steep (and deeply heart-wrenching) price. After all of that, it would have been nice to revel in their life together (not to mention an, ahem, steamier situation with all three of them), but alas, it does not really materialize.

In a way, this feels right—at no point was this story one of happiness and love, but rather of the horrible lengths people will do for power and the consequences that must be borne because of it (and there is a truly fantastic subplot about this, too.). Still, the resolution, despite being beautiful and tragic and poetic, felt a bit unsatisfying. And perhaps that is the point. We aren't owed the happiness of fictional characters, or a story that an author doesn't want to tell. But it would have been nice to have it, for a moment.

The Nightshade God by Hannah Whitten
Rating: 5 stars
Pub date: 7/15

Thank you so much to Orbit Books for my advanced copy!

*Spoilers ahead for The Nightshade Crown series*

This final installment of The Nightshade Crown series is exactly what I hoped it would be! Lore is stranded on the Burnt Isles, separated from her friends and haunted by everything that went wrong. She needs to claw her way back from despair and find a way to defeat the corrupted god holding the Nightshade Crown.

The multiple POVs are done really well, and even with the characters scattered across the map, it never felt confusing or disjointed. Their paths are different, but they’re all connected, and seeing it all come together was super satisfying.

Whitten’s writing is gorgeous. It’s poetic without being too much, and packed with lines that just hit you right in the heart. The worldbuilding is rich, but never overshadows the characters, who are honestly the soul of the story.

The ending is perfect. It’s bittersweet, heartbreaking, and exactly what it needed to be. If you haven’t started this series yet, now’s the time! You won’t regret it.