!!SPOILERS AHEAD!! I was so excited to dive into Skyshade, the third book in the Lightlark series, and it did not disappoint! I finished it in less than 24 hours!! This installment takes us back to Grim’s castle on Nightshade, where Isla is slowly regaining her lost memories—and with them, a complex love-hate relationship with Grim. She’s trying to come to terms with the fact that she’s his wife, a revelation that feels even more complicated because she had fallen for Oro. The emotional tension is intense as she navigates her feelings for both Grim and Oro, making the romance feel both thrilling and bittersweet. The story starts with a slower build, but once it hits the halfway point, the stakes rise dramatically. Isla discovers that a long-lost family member, once thought dead, has returned with a vengeance, threatening everything and everyone she cares about. This revelation leads to an epic buildup toward a battle against an army of undead, and Isla proves herself to be a fierce and resilient heroine, keeping secrets and making tough choices to protect her world. The romantic tension here was unexpectedly spicy, with a solid 3/5 on the spice scale, adding an intensity that kept me hooked. The romance balances well with the plot, enhancing Isla’s character without overshadowing the action. While the beginning was a bit slow, the action-packed second half made up for it, and the ending left me both surprised and excited. I guessed the cliffhanger twist a few chapters before it happened, but it was still satisfying. Isla’s journey into a portal leading to another universe sets up for a new direction, and I can’t wait to see where this twist takes her next. Overall, Skyshade is a thrilling continuation of the Lightlark series, with romance, high-stakes battles, and a cliffhanger that promises even more. I’m giving this one a strong 4.5 out of 5 stars.

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG. ok so for most of this book I just kept repeating stfu isla. The ending saved this for me soooo much!! OMG I was on edge for the last 100 or so pages omg. Literally couldn’t put this down today!!!

This has all of what I feel readers were missing with the start of the series. Angst. Love. Betrayal. SLLOOOOWWWW burn. Enemies to lovers. redemption. Lines crossed. All the things. I’ve been a #TeamGrim fan since Lightlark but this book cemented it for me. There were some annoying parts that kind of simmer on the “why choose” tripe that I really don’t like. Homegirl Isla just needs to choose one and then we’ll get our closure…though she is at least leaning towards one so that’s a plus. Things I liked: revisiting old characters, high stakes, Grim, Isla’s reconciliation with her past and realizing a lot about her family, learning more lore of Lightlark and how it was created.

This book was delivered on its release date. I accidentally ordered two. I will be reading it and then updating my review with the quality of the content.

THIS BOOK IS AMAZING! Chefs kiss :D I highly recommend it!

Spoilers! Don’t go into this thinking it was suppose to be a trilogy and things will be resolved/wrapped up. I honestly wish I’d never picked this series up. I should have DNF’d it. I can’t stand Isla. I’m team Grim and Oro both finding someone else. I’m also team don’t tell people you’re writing a trilogy and then on the day the third book is released you say oops they’ll be two more.

This book has so many parallels to Sarah Mass books..... Its disappointing. The ending absolutely sucks. I would unread it if I could.