Skyshade

Isla Crown faces a prophecy that links her choices to the world's fate. She could save it or bring about its ruin. Yet saving the kingdoms may mean stabbing someone she loves. She seeks a way to spare both men she loves, while facing the lasting cost of her choice.

Skyshade is a young adult fantasy novel by Alex Aster. It is the third book in the Lightlark series. Its story blends magic and secrets with love, betrayal, and the struggle against fate.

Isla must also find a traitor among her own subjects. To stop this threat, she needs to accept who she is. She must learn the full reach of her power, too. When an enemy traps her underground, she recalls a seer's words. They help her see that she already holds what she needs. Love has led her to acts she regrets. It has also given her the strength to do good. That tension shapes her fight to save her world.