I love this series so much.

The second I could request an early copy of this book I RAN to do so. This has been my most anticipated finale of the year and I desperately needed to know how Lore, Bastian, and Gabe’s story ended.

Hannah Whitten is a master of building atmosphere and character. The tension in this book and how the characters react and interact to the world is incredible. Our cast of characters is not perfect, far from it, and it makes their choices in this finale heartbreaking and beautiful at the same time.

You get to see the story from a few perspectives this time. Each of those characters make tough decisions, some that will make you gasp and cry, but the beautiful thing is, the reasoning makes sense. The bad decisions, the loss, the sometimes horrifying results all are so human!

The themes of this book though, are what made me cry the most. I’ve always been drawn to Hannah Witten’s writing myself as someone who has a complicated relationship with religion. This book handles religious complexity beautifully. There were a few lines that made me tear up and want nothing more than to pass this book along to my younger self.

For fans of the series, you’ll be happy with this conclusion. It’s a perfect blend of love, humor, introspection, horror, and magic.

Thank you for writing this series Hannah, it’s officially one of my favorites.

What an ending for this magnificent trilogy! It was suspenseful, emotional, hopeful, and full of love. I didn’t get everything I wanted but I got what I needed and what I didn’t know I needed from this book. Must read.

\The Nightshade God was an absolutely breathtaking finale! The complexities of religion and Godhood were masterfully woven throughout the plot, which made The Nightshade God thought-provoking in ways that surprised me.

For example, a divine being does not always possess divine desires, as Apollius’s quest for Godhood made clear. Despite grand, impassioned claims that He would reshape the world in His perfect image, Apollius acted in self-interest only. His pursuit of Godhood and immortality was never about bettering the world; it was about escaping the pitfalls and mortality of being human, and the fear felt deep within his bones of the unknown and of the dark. He was a human who desperately wanted to be a God so that he would have power over any and every thing, including fate itself. Lore, on the other hand, was a human with the powers of a Goddess and she spent her entire life wishing for normalcy; she wanted nothing to do with Godhood or the powers that surrounded it-- she just wanted to survive and to live her own life, free of the Gods' invisible strings.

I loved the insight into Alie's growth throughout this book and I was happy to see some other familiar characters return, especially Val and Mari. Surprisingly enough, though, I think the Fount became my favorite side character; I appreciated the lessons that were shared between it and Lore, and I loved the way things were wrapped up in those final 500 years.

The Nightshade God was perfect in a bitter-sweet kind of way, and I will be thinking about this epic conclusion for a long time to come.

Thank you NetGalley and Orbit books for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Hannah Whitten is queen. I adored this trilogy and The Nightshade God was such a satisfying conclusion. Thank you for the ARC, NerGalley and Orbit. Full review to come.

Finally, the wait is over, and the earth-shattering conclusion to the Nightshade Crown series is here! As the saying goes, "save the best for last"—and that couldn't be truer because this final book surpasses them all, leaving me clapping so hard my hands hurt. Honestly, I’ve read everything Hannah Whitten has written, and each book has been a five-star read, but this one? It belongs in a special category that deserves more than ten stars. I can't express just how much I loved it!

This book is a masterclass in storytelling—Whitten weaves an intricate, emotionally charged narrative that grips you from the start and refuses to let go. Lore’s journey in this finale is nothing short of breathtaking, balancing high-stakes action, raw vulnerability, and an ever-present sense of impending doom. Banished to the Burnt Isles, she must not only find a way to defeat the god who has stolen everything from her but also face the growing power within herself—one that might be just as dangerous. The stakes are higher than ever, the emotional turmoil cuts deep, and every twist and turn left me in awe.

What truly sets this book apart is its rich worldbuilding, the complexity of its characters, and the way it effortlessly balances dark, gothic beauty with moments of hope and resilience. The multiple POVs were handled brilliantly, each perspective adding layers to the narrative rather than distracting from it. The last stretch of the book? Pure, unrelenting intensity—I was on edge, heart pounding, as everything unraveled in the most spectacular way. And the epilogue? I’m still recovering. It broke me, healed me, and left me in stunned silence, cherishing every moment spent in this world.

I cannot recommend this book enough. If you’ve followed The Foxglove King and The Hemlock Queen, then brace yourself—because The Nightshade God will shatter your heart in the best way possible. Hannah Whitten has truly outdone herself, and I will be first in line for whatever she writes next.

A huge thank you to NetGalley and Orbit Books for sharing this brilliant fantasy book’s digital reviewer copy with me in exchange for my honest thoughts!

𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: The Nightshade god by Hannah Whitten
𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐞: NA Romantasy
𝐏𝐮𝐛 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: July 15, 2025
📖 480 pages

Thank you so, so much to @orbitbooks and NetGalley for the digital review copy! I absolutely devoured this amazing trilogy! 💜

Deathwitch
Love Triangle/Why Choose
Queen in Banishment
Evil Deities

The final installment in the The Nightshade Crown trilogy, and my favorite book of the series, The Nightshade god is riveting and beautiful and absolutely devastating. These characters grew so much, I sobbed and laughed out loud with them. I don't love throuples, but it felt minor in the scheme of things and it didn't bother me enough to take away from the overall story. I absolutely recommend this trilogy.

PG-16: ⚠️ SA, religious abuse, mild gore/horror elements

This series has been EVERYTHING! I am stuck in this perfect world and have been enjoying myself so so much. These characters and this world and this macabre storyline will stay with me forever.

I like to write my reviews as soon as I finish a book, fearing I’ll forget some details I want to discuss. But I had to sit with this one for a while. I thoroughly enjoyed The Foxglove King and The Hemlock Queen, so I was excited about the final installment. However, with The Nightshade God??? It shattered my heart and made me want to fight for these characters.

There are multiple POVs in this final installment, and Hannah did a fantastic job balancing them. I sometimes tend to favor one character’s POV over another, but with the overarching storyline, narrative drive, and emotional depth present in each of them, I couldn’t pick a favorite. They all serve the story in an effective way that also moves the reader.

The last 70% of the book is where the story picks up. The scenes grow action-packed, and this is where I became very worried for the characters. I finished one of the last chapters, closed the book, and let my sobs out, only to read the next chapter and proceed to close the book and cry my heart out again, except for an entirely different reason than the previous chapter. I was a tearful wreck at the end. The epilogue was so beautiful. It broke me, then mended me, putting me in a state of emotional paralysis. It’s going down as one of my all-time favorite epilogues.

Because of the differing POVs, so many themes and ideas are explored in various contexts. I was particularly fascinated with religion, religious belief systems, gods, love, and hope. It forced me to self-reflect, and that’s what I love most about books. I’m always changing as a person, and books help me figure out who I am. The Nightshade God just happened to reach several facets of my life.

I hope when this releases, it receives the love it deserves. If you enjoyed The Foxglove King and The Hemlock Queen, get ready for The Nightshade God. Hannah stepped it up with this one, and the dynamics between the characters touched my soul.

Thank you so much to Orbit for an e-arc of this book. I can’t wait to read what Hannah writes next.

This conclusion had all the feels. I was happy and sad and angry. Why did you have the do this to me. I loved this series so much. I want a little spin off diary of what happens now. Even just a chapter or two of some of the trouble that everyone gets into. I don't want this characters to end. I want more. All of the loose end were tied up nicely and I feel very satisfied with how it turns out. I definitely recommend this story. But read it all at once. Having a break between books is to hard.