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Skyshade (The Lightlark Saga Book 3) Kindle Edition

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The pulse-pounding third novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series The Lightlark Saga, by acclaimed author and #BookTok sensation Alex Aster
 
Love kills kingdoms…
 
Back in Grim’s castle on Nightshade, Isla is reeling in the wake of a brutal battle and the devastating truths it exposed. Her future—and the fate of the world—now hinge on a heart split in two.
 
Past Isla, who fell in love with the ruler of Nightshade, fights to resist feelings she considers treasonous. The Isla of the present, who has seen the ruin her powers can cause, will do anything to save Lightlark and its king.
 
As the line between enemy and friend is tested, Isla is more desperate than ever to understand the oracle’s final prophecy and change her heartrending fate. But a storm is coming. And with it, a long-buried evil greater than anything the realms have faced before.
 
With the clock ticking on her destiny and the survival of two warring kingdoms hinging on her own shattered heart, Isla Crown will either save the world—or destroy it.
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The pulse-pounding third novel in the Lightlark Saga
Love Kills Kingdoms. The future hinges on a heart split in two
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"The love triangle’s intense sparks give the wholesale slaughter a run for its money...fans will be pleased by the continuing saga of conflicted love amid devastation."―Kirkus Reviews

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Alex Aster is a #1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author as well as an internationally bestselling author and one of the most followed novelists on social media. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania, where she studied creative writing, and is also the author of the critically acclaimed Emblem Island series. Explore the world of Lightlark at asterverse.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amulet Books (November 12, 2024)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 12, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.0 MB
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Alex Aster is the #1 New York Times bestselling, #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling, #1 Publishers Weekly Bestselling and USA Today Bestselling author of the Lightlark series (soon to be a major motion picture) and the Emblem Island series, inspired by her Colombian heritage. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania, where she studied English. Explore her books at www.asterverse.com.

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Customers praise the writing quality and world-building of the book. They find the series entertaining and appreciate the great characters and resilient heroine. The design is described as beautiful and vibrant. However, some feel the pacing is too rushed or scattered at times. There are mixed opinions on the plot twists, with some finding them enjoyable and others disappointed.

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32 customers mention "Writing quality"24 positive8 negative

Customers enjoy the writing quality of the book. They find the world-building enjoyable, and the plot well-done. The pace is good and the story easy to read and understand. Readers describe the author as a great storyteller, though some felt the last 100 pages were very SJM.

"...I thought the story was easy to read/understand and I was able to imagine the settings and everything that was happening….up until the last 100ish..." Read more

"...Alex Aster is writing good books and I am happy to be able to experience them, I just don’t know that I would gush over them either...." Read more

"...I enjoyed the author’s world building. Mature Content: R for on page sex. Language: PG for 7 swears, no f-words...." Read more

"...Writing and thoughts were not italicized which was often confusing. There were no page breaks in between large chunks of time...." Read more

29 customers mention "Love of series"29 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the series. They find the book entertaining and a great addition to the series. The world is fantastic, with romance and high-stakes battles. Readers enjoyed the return to Lightlark and the ending.

"...Overall, Skyshade is a thrilling continuation of the Lightlark series, with romance, high-stakes battles, and a cliffhanger that promises even more...." Read more

"...Let me start off by saying that I really enjoyed reading this book. I was sucked in and ended up reading the whole book in about seven hours...." Read more

"...These books are entertainment...." Read more

"...All that being said, I did enjoy the return to Lightlark and I felt the ending was finally what I was looking for to redeem Isla’s lack of maturing...." Read more

6 customers mention "Sturdiness"6 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the book's sturdiness. They say it arrived in perfect condition with amazing quality.

"Great book. Amazing quality too." Read more

"...this book from Amazon and it showed up with next day shipping in prestige condition...." Read more

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"They came in absolute perfect condition there was no issue with it at all no bumps no tears nothing" Read more

5 customers mention "Character development"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's characters. They find the heroine fierce and resilient, and the love triangle engaging.

"...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...." Read more

"...soooo you know its good when you can actually connect and love characters enough to cry. I seriously recommend this series." Read more

"...I will continue the series because I DO love the characters and world, but this book was really just frustrating for me." Read more

"...Dont know if I can wait a year or so. Great book, great characters! And the love triangle... So good!" Read more

5 customers mention "Design"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's design. They find the colors vibrant and like the series.

"...It’s a hardcover and it’s so beautiful and the colors are vibrant. If you like to read please start the Lightlark series!! ❤️" Read more

"The book is great and the design of the cover is really pretty...." Read more

"So beautiful and I love this series and the amazing author!!!" Read more

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38 customers mention "Plot twists"26 positive12 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the plot twists. Some find the storyline exciting and creative, with an epic adventure and drama. Others feel the plot is too quick, convoluted, and the scenes shift abruptly, making the book feel slow.

"...The emotional tension is intense as she navigates her feelings for both Grim and Oro, making the romance feel both thrilling and bittersweet...." Read more

"...I think this book was definitely more fantasy driven than romance, also way more spicy than the other two. But even the fantasy was a bit messy...." Read more

"...Likes/dislikes: I like the mystery surrounding the unknown traitor who’s wreaking havoc...." Read more

"...This did seem to have a rocky start (the scenes tended to switch abruptly, making the story feel very choppy at times)..." Read more

20 customers mention "Pacing"4 positive16 negative

Customers find the pacing of the book inconsistent. They mention that the plot feels slow at times, rushed, and scattered. The pacing is off at the beginning, with holes in the plot and mistakes. Some readers feel that the book lacks planning and thought, and that Isla is annoying throughout.

"...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...." Read more

"...It felt rushed and muddled in many sections...." Read more

"...The plot moved so quickly that I felt rushed, that development could have been drawn out to create a more full story line...." Read more

"...Bravo to the narrator as well. It was a great performance that brought the story to life!..." Read more

10 customers mention "Boredom"0 positive10 negative

Customers dislike the book. They find it boring, disappointing, and their least favorite of the series. They mention it's predictable and the execution is poor.

"...And a bit boring...." Read more

"...So, unfortunately, this was my least favorite book of the series and I'm disappointed because I wanted to love it...." Read more

"...POOR. GRIM. He pours his heart and soul out for this woman and he deserves better than her too. He has no idea that she’s repeatedly cheating on him...." Read more

"...It seemed rushed and sloppy which is something I didn’t feel when reading the first two books...." Read more

WOAH!! Great continuation to the Lightlark story!!
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WOAH!! Great continuation to the Lightlark story!!
!!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.
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  • Mayra Ahumada
    5.0 out of 5 stars WOAH!! Great continuation to the Lightlark story!!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2024
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    !!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.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    WOAH!! Great continuation to the Lightlark story!!

    Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2024
    !!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.
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  • Rebecca
    4.0 out of 5 stars Lightlark and Nightbane were better but still really enjoyed!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2025
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    4.25 (I may end up changing my rating because I’m a bit on the fence)

    Let me start off by saying that I really enjoyed reading this book. I was sucked in and ended up reading the whole book in about seven hours. I’m excited to see how everything plays out and that there are two more books in the series.

    That being said, the FMC, Isla, was a tad more annoying than usual in the constant back and forth with her feelings and decisions. I totally understand the confliction she had and while I myself share some of those same feelings, the way it came off was just a little much.
    I thought the story was easy to read/understand and I was able to imagine the settings and everything that was happening….up until the last 100ish pages when I found myself a bit confused on what exactly was going on and why some decisions where being made. I’m not sure if this is due to how it was written or if it’s a me thing.

    Side note: I think it would be cool if Alex Aster wrote a novella about the story of Isla’s mom and dad.
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  • M Alexander
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good, worth the read if you’re in the series already but not my fav
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2025
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    So I’m rating this a 3. I did enjoy the book but honestly something was missing for me. I think this book was definitely more fantasy driven than romance, also way more spicy than the other two. But even the fantasy was a bit messy. I feel like we were introduced to new things all at once and if I’m wrong then that doesn’t bode well for the series because I either forgot or I completely missed it.

    Personally I was one of the Oro girlies at first just because Grim pissed me off so much but this book did change my opinion on him quite a bit since the majority of it was his story with Isla. Grim did THE MOST for her.

    My favorite character is definitely lynx. Lmao but I think that’s my issue with this book because the minor characters made me feel so much more than the mains did. I can’t fully explain why because there was spice with both MMCs but honestly I’m a bit over the love triangle after that conclusion. It’s becoming a little grating for me and idk how it happened but I no longer care for either men 💀 she doesn’t deserve either.

    The beginning I liked. The back and forth and isla helping with the little town and feeding into her darkness def got me interested. I like seeing her as a bad ass and not whining 🤣 but the flip flopping like good god girl. I wouldn’t be surprised if the author is planning to make this series like a throuple. Which considering how much they hate each other idk it may be interesting but idk how she’d pull that off.

    The scenes with grim in the town I get was supposed to make me feel like they were getting to know each other better like it was supposed to be cute but it just felt awkward? And a bit boring.

    Oro coming in through the window had me HOWLING omg I loved that scene but I feel like that sped things up with her and Grim which did not make sense to me because it felt forced? Her being like oh yes everything will be good again w grim especially after seeing oro. I will admit her chemistry with grim is way more than with oro, especially after this book but I just don’t feel the love connection between any of them anymore.

    Basically the character development I felt in the other books with these men, kind of fell short in this one. Which sucks because it makes me feel like they are becoming more forgettable and they were big reasons why I was so intrigued in this series.

    Now I DID ENJOY the ending. The plot twists are good and the battle scenes are cool. I predicted the last part with the portal as soon as she got the armor but the way it went down and lynx bringing her to her family’s home for the letter filled my soul back up. I loved that, and I’m really interested to see how the future thing plays out, but I feel like I would have enjoyed hints or tidbits to some of the twists more along the way bc I had to reread parts due to a bit of an info dump.

    These books are entertainment. I hate saying this but it’s pretty much exactly what I normally expect from a “booktok” book and don’t get me wrong I do not mean that in a bad way, just more in a fun way. I will most likely read the next installment in the series and continue with it but it’s something entertaining, not necessarily something I’d reread and analyze a million times because of its depth. On the other hand - if it takes a while to come out, me reading the next book may end up not happening depending on how much u retain from these books bc I can’t see myself rereading at all.

    Alex Aster is writing good books and I am happy to be able to experience them, I just don’t know that I would gush over them either. I just feel like meh. Which is a bummer. Hopefully with the next books things come together more and we get more of the romance and better explanations in the skyres or whatever for the magic. I’m assuming she put everything in at the end to set up for book 4 so ya. We shall seeeeee
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  • Delta High School Library
    5.0 out of 5 stars More to come in this series!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2025
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    Isla struggles with leaving Oro behind but knows it's best for the sake of Lightlark. She’s still angry with Grim for erasing her memories but odd and destructive incidents help them work together to save the realms. Isla discovers a feather that writes on its own leading her to learn about skyres, items that hold soul pieces. Zealots are disguised and Isla begins trusting them. She also starts to think that she’s the person causing destruction. Is Isla the traitor?

    Likes/dislikes: I like the mystery surrounding the unknown traitor who’s wreaking havoc. I don’t really feel that Isla loves Oro as she loves Grim, who seems to be her soulmate. I enjoyed the author’s world building.
    Mature Content: R for on page sex.
    Language: PG for 7 swears, no f-words.
    Violence: PG-13 for bloody deaths.
    Ethnicity: Isla has tanned skin, Oro is golden and Azul is dark brown. Others have light brown skin and white skin. Remlar is blue skinned.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great series
    Reviewed in Canada on December 19, 2024
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    Love this series. This book starts off slow but picks up!
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  • Angie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
    Reviewed in Germany on January 26, 2025
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    Super prettyy! Really love it, great story as well!
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  • Carly
    5.0 out of 5 stars Addictive and non-stop page turner
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 19, 2025
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    Skyshade is the third book in the LightLark series by Alex Aster, and where to start with this book!

    It has been a long time since I have been completely obsessed with a series as much as I have been with these books, and this instalment did not disappoint and was on another level.

    The book is a continuation on from the aftermath of the centennial, and Isla is not only grappling with how to break the curse thrust upon them all, but she is also battling her feelings between an old and new love.

    With a prophecy which states she will either save the realms or destroy them, as a reader you have absolutely no idea how it may end. The incredible writing and well/thought out plot, makes it a non-stop guessing game, and always expect the unexpected!

    The one thing I am absolutely certain of, is that nothing could make me ever hate Grim. I’m always a sucker for the bad ones in books, and Grim has some lines which absolutely wrecked me, and shows 100 percent that his love has no bounds.

    I am impatiently waiting for the next books in this series to be released, and hope I’m not waiting too long, as I NEED to know what happens after one epic cliffhanger!

    This book is perfect for romantasy lovers, and I would recommend reading as part of the series rather than a standalone. The series is targeted as YA fantasy, but the spice was amped up in this book! 🔥

    Perfect for those who love books with non-stop twists, are looking for an addictive page-turner and love romance and fantasy. You will not be disappointed by this fictional realm.
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  • Habiba
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bra leverans!
    Reviewed in Sweden on January 14, 2025
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    Den kom hem till mig i perfekt skick! Jätte fin! Snabb leverans
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  • Gioggina
    5.0 out of 5 stars SKYSHADE
    Reviewed in France on December 4, 2024
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    L'article est arrivé en bon état et dans les temps. L'édition est celle qu'on trouve en librairie, le prix correct. J'avais précommandé l'article.
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