Skyshade
The Lightlark Saga, Book 3
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Narrated by:
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Suzy Jackson
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By:
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Alex Aster
About this listen
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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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-01-25
The third installment picks back up after the disappointing second
I enjoyed Skyshade a lot more than Nightbane. I still think this series should be a trilogy and would be better for it, but at least the story has become interesting again.
If she doesn't end up with Grimm... we riot!
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- Roxit
- 02-03-25
Love this series and the narrator!
Another great book in the series, hope we don’t have to wait too long for the next one! Also the narrator is brilliant.
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-12-24
Made me a little mad
Prefer a love story where there is a definite partnership. I had ti watch it the book down and come back to it after feeling like Isla had a crossed a line.
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- Amazon Customer
- 26-03-25
Erm. what… I wanted so much more from the ending of this book.
I’m hoping there is a 4th on its way… will be terribly disappointed in this series if there isn’t another book with a better ending than this.
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- Casey
- 27-03-25
A love triangle with potential, but a plot that needs more depth.
After finishing the Throne of Glass series, I wanted something easy to follow while still staying within the fantasy genre. Lightlark felt like a natural pick, especially with its love triangle element—something I personally enjoy, even if it’s not everyone’s cup of tea.
From the start, I found myself drawn to Grim as the better match for Isla. Unlike Oro, who seems to love an idealized version of Isla, Grim embraces both her strengths and flaws. A true relationship requires accepting the whole person, and that’s where Oro’s love feels somewhat conditional. While there’s clear chemistry, Oro’s perception of Isla leans toward only seeing the “good,” which makes it harder to believe in a lasting relationship between them.
That being said, while I enjoyed the direction of the story, I did feel the plot was a bit thin. The foundation is there, but the next book really needs to expand on it to keep the momentum going. Without a stronger storyline, it risks feeling unfulfilling.
The last 30% of the book also had some chapters that didn’t quite hit the mark for me. The dynamic between Isla and Oro in those moments felt a little shallow, and I wish we had seen more depth—especially regarding why Isla is struggling to choose between the two love interests. There was an opportunity to explore Oro’s determination and what he’s willing to do to keep Isla, but it fell short. Hopefully, the sequel will dive deeper into this and bring more complexity to their relationships.
While this wasn’t my favorite installment compared to the previous books, I still enjoyed aspects of it and am curious to see where it goes next. If the plot strengthens and the love triangle becomes more layered, it has the potential to be a great continuation.
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- amr
- 12-03-25
Skyshade
I don't know what I'm more annoyed about - the fact I thought this was a trilogy or the fact it isn't a trilogy.
I'll preface the following saying that I'm still giving the book 4 stars because despite the frustrations I wanted to keep reading and wanted to see what happened. I liked the concept, the overall plot. I even liked the love triangle to begin with.
To begin with.
Now, after three books, it just feels like a shoe-horned tragedy. Isla needs to choose and grow up. Oro needs to find someone who deserves him. Isla is obviously matched to Grim. He is the one that matches her, warts and all.
Isla's lack of growth is annoying as. Everytime I thought she was getting somewhere, she dug her heels in and learnt nothing. Then, magically, everything comes together for her but it seemed more convenient than truly acquired skill. A little communication and a little less selfishness would have seen her win faster.
The ending... wow. That sooo could have been good. Another chapter or two and the entire story could have been wrapped up. Instead, the final battle felt rushed and the story cuts off on a cliffhanger that left me feeling flat. I do not want another whole book. I just wanted an ending. A proper one.
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- Anonymous User
- 21-11-24
Boomer
The story should have ended in this book and same goes for love triangle. Now its stretched out
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- Anonymous User
- 01-02-25
Fantastic
Ligthlark and nightbane was my top reads of 24 and happy to say skyshade will be the top of 25, I can’t wait for the next one
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- Megan
- 26-11-24
Plot holes
I loved lightlark liked nightbane and hate skyshade. My main problem is the pacing in this book. Long draw out scenes of I love you love you not to chapters where in a span of 30 seconds everything has happened and you have no idea what is going on. The plot holes contradict what has been said in previous books to the point where you wonder if Alex just forgot what she wrote. I am 70% of the way through the book and I am trying to find information online about what I must have missed but everyone else is in agreement that it is poorly written and turned into a money grab. I dont mind that she has changed it from a trilogy to 5 books but I can’t keep trying to justify reasons for things to make sense when they just don’t!
Voice actor is great.
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- Stella
- 07-12-24
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I dnfed the book after page 280.. couldn't deal with Isla dumb decision making and how she basically chose Oro the moment Grim was not around her.... disappointed is an understatement
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