Skyshade (The Lightlark Saga Book 3) (The Lightlark Saga, 3) (Volume 3)

⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 Skyshade definitely felt like a shift from the energy of Lightlark and Nightbane—it’s slower, darker, and more focused on Isla’s internal struggle. There’s this sense of something looming over every scene, and while the pacing dragged at times, I liked the way it leaned into emotional tension. The stakes felt more personal than action-packed, and even though I wanted more twists, the buildup still had me invested. The world-building really stood out this time. Getting to explore the realm of Skyshade and learning about its magic and history added so much depth. I loved seeing Isla deal with the prophecy and how her power continues to evolve—it added a sense of urgency that kept me going. The addition of Wraith and Lynx was such a nice touch too. They brought warmth and loyalty that grounded Isla when everything else felt unstable. There’s still a lot of emotional weight between Isla, Grim, and Oro. The love triangle is definitely still happening, and even though it’s not the focus, it added just enough drama to keep the tension high. Overall, Skyshade was more of a setup book, but it gave me what I needed to stay excited for what’s next.

I am one of several who thought this was a trilogy, so I was pretty bummed about the major cliffhanger at the end.

With that being said, I did like the story a lot! I am so nervous for the true ending with the way book 3 twisted and turned. I can sense a heartbreak in my future and I am not ready!

I don't know if I can continue with another book after this one. Isla's back and forth love struggle between Grim and Oro drove me insane. She would just be getting on with Grim and then BAM! Oro is back in her head. I still feel the love between them is forced and just ... no. I was also hoping for more development from Isla. Rather than hiding from her powers, dealing with the pain and then finding a way to become a bad ass bitch with them. Very little character development with her. How can you expect someone to trust you blindly when you fail to give them the same courtesy?

Ended on a cliffhanger!!!!

I love this world! It’s got the romance, the action, the adventure! What’s not to love!