4.5 rounded up. An excellent conclusion, as well written as its predecessors. My only criticism is the neat (although not easy) end. I will miss these characters

The Nightshade God was everything I could have hoped for—and more. This stunning conclusion to the trilogy completely consumed me, leaving me breathless and in awe of how perfectly everything came together. From the vivid worldbuilding to the unforgettable characters, this book delivered an intense, emotional, and heart-wrenching finale that I’ll be thinking about for a long time.

The stakes were higher than ever, and every decision carried weight. The emotional turmoil was raw and beautifully written, with Whitten’s prose balancing dark, gothic atmosphere with moments of resilience and hope. I was completely invested in every character, and watching their individual journeys—scattered across different places—seamlessly weave back together was so rewarding.

The multiple POVs were handled with such skill. Each perspective added depth and complexity to the story without ever feeling overwhelming or disjointed. Every twist and reveal hit hard, and just when I thought I knew where things were headed, everything would turn on its head. The pacing was relentless, and the final chapters had me on edge, heart pounding, completely lost in the story.

I can’t even begin to describe how much I love these characters. Their growth, their struggles, their bonds—I wanted to talk about them endlessly and their relationships are so layered and real.

The Nightshade God is the perfect, devastating, and beautiful conclusion to this trilogy. It’s one of those rare books that leaves you completely satisfied yet desperately craving more. I can’t wait to see what Hannah Whitten writes next.

OH MY. THIS ENDING. The last 25% of this book absolutely wrecked me and solidified my belief that this is the perfect conclusion to a truly remarkable trilogy.

The Nightshade God picks up exactly where the last book left off, keeping everything we loved from the previous installments – rich lore (expanded even further here), political intrigue – and adding new layers. One of the biggest changes is the introduction of multiple POVs. It works so well and feels like the only logical way to move the story forward, especially with the main characters being separated for most of the book.
Thanks to this structure, we get a chance to spend time with characters who didn’t play such prominent roles before. Alie, who gets her own POV, is a prominent example. But it was a real pleasure to get to know both familiar faces (Malcolm, Michal, Jax) and new ones (Finn, Raihan) through different perspectives.

That said, even with the many viewpoints, I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that at its core, this is still Lore’s story – even more so than in the previous books. It’s no secret that Gabe is my favorite character in the whole trilogy, and I was so ready for him to shine in this book. While he doesn’t take center stage like he did in the first installment, narratively it makes sense – and the same goes for Bastian, whose role is a bit more subdued compared to book two. But plot-wise, that’s honestly okay.

Some readers might feel the first part drags a bit – even though the pacing is solid and the characters are constantly in motion, there's not a ton of immediate excitement. This author has shown before that her stories tend to start slow, but here, the final act is so phenomenal it more than makes up for any quibbles you might have had along the way.

And we have to talk about the love triangle. I usually can’t stand them, and I know a lot of readers feel the same. But wow. Hannah Whitten nailed it. The relationship between Lore, Gabe, and Bastian is everything. It evolves in such an organic, natural way that you can’t help but fall in love with it. I think most of us have been waiting for what finally happens in this book since the very first one. And it delivers.

Then there’s the ending. I’m sure it’s going to defy a lot of readers’ expectations. Yet I have so much respect for the author for not taking the easy way out. There’s no cheap fan service here. She makes us feel the pain. And I think it’s brilliant. The emotional payoff is intense. I cried, and I almost never cry over fantasy books. At the end of the day, even though I had moments of doubt, wondering if this was really the best direction or if it could’ve been a bit more gripping from the start, I’m glad I trusted the author’s vision. The payoff is so, so worth it.

I can now confidently say this is one of my favorite romantasy trilogies. It’s smart, emotional, beautifully written – and it stands out in a genre full of tropes and sameness. I think a lot of readers are going to love it just as much as I did.

A superb sequel which carries the gothic mystery of its predecessor to new heights. An immersive, full throttle tale that will have you on the edge of your seat.

WOW! I devoured this in one sitting. What an incredible conclusion to The Nightshade Crown series! The Nightshade God absolutely blew me away. From the very first page, I was hooked, and the book didn’t let go until the very end.

Hannah Whitten’s storytelling is next-level. The plot is so intricate and full of twists, keeping me on the edge of my seat the entire time. Lore’s journey is nothing short of epic as she navigates a world of magic, betrayal, and heart-wrenching choices. The stakes are higher than ever, and it felt like every page had something new and exciting that made me gasp.

The character development in this book is phenomenal. Lore has grown so much since the first book, and her internal struggle, strength, and determination were so powerful. And the romance? Let’s just say Whitten knows how to write chemistry, but what really impressed me was how she handled the relationship dynamics. Without giving anything away, I was blown away by how it all came together in such a satisfying way.

I also have to talk about the world-building—it’s rich, immersive, and beautifully complex. From the Burnt Isles to the mysterious forces lurking beneath the city, every setting felt alive and filled with danger and magic. Whitten has created a world that is so easy to get lost in.
By the time I turned the last page, I was speechless. The Nightshade God is the perfect finale to a series that has kept me captivated from start to finish. It’s action-packed, emotional, and everything I wanted from a conclusion. If you’ve read the first two books, you won’t be disappointed—it’s worth the wait

.*thank you to netgalley and the publisher for an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

This was the perfect conclusion to this series. It was impossible to predict where it would go next, and yet everything felt like it fit together perfectly. I loved it so much.