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Drowned Gods #3
Infinite Shores
Not yet published
Expected 7 Apr 26
Ninth House
meets The Hazel Wood in this spellbinding conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Drowned Gods Trilogy, a gorgeous dark academia fantasy following a teen mage and her friends on their desperate quest through worlds and time!
Fate cannot be broken—not even by the gods who serve it.
Emory refuses to lose Romie again. Her friend’s fate hangs in the balance as the monstrous Clover plans to use her as a sacrifice to steal power from the deity Atheia—and make himself into a proper god. To stop Clover, Emory needs the help of Atheia’s dark counterpart, Sidraeus. Yet this enigmatic deity cannot be trusted, and if Emory is to ally with him, she must invoke an ancient magic to keep him tethered to her side.
Meanwhile, in the divine workshop of the god of balance, Baz learns he has a role to play in the coming fight to save the crumbling worlds and their weakening magics. Yet all he can think of is Kai and the gruesome fate that awaits him at Clover’s side—a fate, the god tells him, that is beyond even his reach. But Baz is determined to save Kai, even if he has to rewrite time itself.
As chaos reigns and the tides of a corrupted magic threaten to consume all, Emory and Baz must contend with mercurial gods, vengeful deities, and those hell-bent on eradicating Eclipse magic to save the people they love—and write an ending to their stories that defies fate itself.
Fate cannot be broken—not even by the gods who serve it.
Emory refuses to lose Romie again. Her friend’s fate hangs in the balance as the monstrous Clover plans to use her as a sacrifice to steal power from the deity Atheia—and make himself into a proper god. To stop Clover, Emory needs the help of Atheia’s dark counterpart, Sidraeus. Yet this enigmatic deity cannot be trusted, and if Emory is to ally with him, she must invoke an ancient magic to keep him tethered to her side.
Meanwhile, in the divine workshop of the god of balance, Baz learns he has a role to play in the coming fight to save the crumbling worlds and their weakening magics. Yet all he can think of is Kai and the gruesome fate that awaits him at Clover’s side—a fate, the god tells him, that is beyond even his reach. But Baz is determined to save Kai, even if he has to rewrite time itself.
As chaos reigns and the tides of a corrupted magic threaten to consume all, Emory and Baz must contend with mercurial gods, vengeful deities, and those hell-bent on eradicating Eclipse magic to save the people they love—and write an ending to their stories that defies fate itself.
592 pages, Hardcover
Expected publication April 7, 2026
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About the author
Pascale Lacelle
6 books898 followersPascale Lacelle is the New York Times bestselling author of Curious Tides and Stranger Skies. A longtime devourer of books, she started writing her own at the age of thirteen and quickly became enthralled by the magic of words in both French and English. She lives in Ottawa, Canada with her loving dog and an ever-growing library of books waiting to be read. You can find her online at PascaleLacelle.com or on Instagram.
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Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
NetGalley and Simon & Schuster Canada - you have no idea how happy you made this girl by giving her this arc 😭 thank you so much!
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You know a series has gotten to you when you’re 5% in the final book and already crying. This whole trilogy was a solid masterpiece for me. I rarely rate every books of a series 5 stars… so this is definitely telling.
Pascale Lacelle has some of the most compelling and addictive writing I’ve ever read. The world building is done in a way that makes you feel you are a part of the story.
The plot, storyline and magical system were sincerely so unique that every time I’d finish one of the books of this trilogy - I was left thinking about it nonstop. The magic system was just so vast and interesting.
Now as for the characters… what can I say, I loved them so much. Baz was a shining star for me - I found myself rooting for this character the second he was introduced in Curious Tides. He had the most character development and I was eager to get to his POV every step of the way. And Kai - oh my nightmare angel. They both deserve all the happiness in the world. Emory had it rough in this trilogy and I just really wanted to hug her. I wasn’t too fond of Romie in the sequel but she had such amazing character development in Infinite Shores. The side characters were also so very lovable and important to the storyline. The characters were true to themselves the whole trilogy.
The ending was very bittersweet for me and I found myself tearing up. I can’t even imagine a better conclusion to this perfect trilogy and I *highly highly highly* recommend this. I will be looking forward to everything Pascale Lacelle writes in the future.
I will be back on publication day with my quotes.
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You know a series has gotten to you when you’re 5% in the final book and already crying. This whole trilogy was a solid masterpiece for me. I rarely rate every books of a series 5 stars… so this is definitely telling.
Pascale Lacelle has some of the most compelling and addictive writing I’ve ever read. The world building is done in a way that makes you feel you are a part of the story.
The plot, storyline and magical system were sincerely so unique that every time I’d finish one of the books of this trilogy - I was left thinking about it nonstop. The magic system was just so vast and interesting.
Now as for the characters… what can I say, I loved them so much. Baz was a shining star for me - I found myself rooting for this character the second he was introduced in Curious Tides. He had the most character development and I was eager to get to his POV every step of the way. And Kai - oh my nightmare angel. They both deserve all the happiness in the world. Emory had it rough in this trilogy and I just really wanted to hug her. I wasn’t too fond of Romie in the sequel but she had such amazing character development in Infinite Shores. The side characters were also so very lovable and important to the storyline. The characters were true to themselves the whole trilogy.
The ending was very bittersweet for me and I found myself tearing up. I can’t even imagine a better conclusion to this perfect trilogy and I *highly highly highly* recommend this. I will be looking forward to everything Pascale Lacelle writes in the future.
I will be back on publication day with my quotes.
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May 28, 2025OH MY GODDDD YESSS I CANT WAIT FOR BAZ BAZ BAZ BAZ MORE BAZ
anticipating-release
August 29, 2025If Baz and Kai don't get a happy ending I WILL crash out and probably throw the book out the window 😡
May 23, 2025
If only I had infinite patience... Can't wait!!!🌕
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July 23, 2025If they separate Kai and Baz for more than half the book I might crash out
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May 26, 2025i have so much faith in this
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you NetGalley and Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing for providing me this ARC.
From the very first volume of this series, I had trouble growing fond of the main characters. Mostly because from the start they were complex and rather far removed from the kinds of protagonists we so often read about nowadays. To be honest, Curious Tides was the first book in which a lack of stronger sympathy for the main heroine (whom I now deeply respect) did not prevent me from enjoying the story. The characters in this book, despite possessing extraordinary powers, are at the same time ordinary people, full of flaws. They are tempted by the promise of great power and the chance to go down in history—the vision of being exceptional and unique. We are dealing here with people who are often selfish and hurt those close to them. Reading about such characters can be difficult.
Fortunately, just like in real life, time allows people to change, which is clearly visible over the course of the story. Emory, insecure and afraid of others’ opinions in the first book, by the end becomes a brave heroine, fully aware of the consequences of her actions—and she brought me to tears.
I’ll need some time to recover after this book. The ending was so emotional that not only did I cry like a baby (and I could count the books that have made me shed tears on the fingers of one hand), but I even ended up with a headache afterward. I genuinely got a migraine, lol. Everything about this book is beautiful—from the cover, through the fairy-tale world, to the author’s unique prose.
The conclusion of this series feels to me both unfair and absolutely fitting at the same time. It is as uplifting as it is heartbreaking. I didn’t expect to experience it so intensely, nor did I expect the author to dare such a resolution.
PS. Even though everyone has forgiven Romie, I never will.
Od pierwszego tomu miałam problem z polubieniem głównych bohaterów, bo od początku były to postaci skomplikowane i raczej dalekie od takich, o których często obecnie czytamy. Szczerze mówiąc Wody Tajemne były pierwszą książką, w której brak większej sympatii do głównej bohaterki (którą teraz bardzo szanuję), nie przeszkodził mi w cieszeniu się lekturą. Bohaterowie w tej książce mimo posiadania niezwykłych mocy, są jednocześnie zwykłymi ludźmi, pełnymi wad. Kusi ich obietnica wielkiej mocy i możliwość przejścia do historii. Wizja bycia w czymś wyjątkowymi i jedynymi. Mamy tu do czynienia z ludźmi, którzy często są samolubni i ranią bliskich. Czytanie o takich osobach potrafi być trudne.
Na szczęście tak, jak w prawdziwym życiu, czas pozwala bohaterom na zmianę, co zdecydowanie widać na przestrzeni tomów. Zakompleksiona i bojąca się opinii innych w pierwszym tomie Emory, pod koniec staje się odważną i świadomą konsekwencji swoich czynów bohaterką, która doprowadziła mnie do łez.
Będę potrzebowała czasu, żeby dojść do siebie po tej książce. Końcówka była tak emocjonalna, że nie dość, że płakałam jak bóbr (a książki, na których uroniłam łzy mogłabym policzyć na palcach jednej ręki), to jeszcze rozbolała mnie po tym wszystkim głowa. Naprawdę dostałam migreny xD Wszystko w tej książce jest piękne, od okładki, po baśniowy świat i wyjątkowe pióro autorki.
Zakończenie tej serii jest dla mnie jednocześnie niesprawiedliwe i bardzo na miejscu. Jest równie budujące, co rozdzierając serce. Nie spodziewałam się, że przeżyje je tak mocno i że autorka odważy się na takie rozwiązanie.
Dodam tylko, że fabuła tego tomu jest złożona i wymagająca skupienia. Jeśli pierwszy/drugi tom powodował, że momentami czuliście zagubienie, w tej części będzie jeszcze gorzej. Nie zmienia to jednak faktu, że cała historia jest fenomenalna, a ja przez cały tom siedziałam jak na szpilkach. Zarówno przed sięgnięciem po drugi jak i trzeci tom zachęcam do rereadu wcześniejszych części.
From the very first volume of this series, I had trouble growing fond of the main characters. Mostly because from the start they were complex and rather far removed from the kinds of protagonists we so often read about nowadays. To be honest, Curious Tides was the first book in which a lack of stronger sympathy for the main heroine (whom I now deeply respect) did not prevent me from enjoying the story. The characters in this book, despite possessing extraordinary powers, are at the same time ordinary people, full of flaws. They are tempted by the promise of great power and the chance to go down in history—the vision of being exceptional and unique. We are dealing here with people who are often selfish and hurt those close to them. Reading about such characters can be difficult.
Fortunately, just like in real life, time allows people to change, which is clearly visible over the course of the story. Emory, insecure and afraid of others’ opinions in the first book, by the end becomes a brave heroine, fully aware of the consequences of her actions—and she brought me to tears.
I’ll need some time to recover after this book. The ending was so emotional that not only did I cry like a baby (and I could count the books that have made me shed tears on the fingers of one hand), but I even ended up with a headache afterward. I genuinely got a migraine, lol. Everything about this book is beautiful—from the cover, through the fairy-tale world, to the author’s unique prose.
The conclusion of this series feels to me both unfair and absolutely fitting at the same time. It is as uplifting as it is heartbreaking. I didn’t expect to experience it so intensely, nor did I expect the author to dare such a resolution.
PS. Even though everyone has forgiven Romie, I never will.
Od pierwszego tomu miałam problem z polubieniem głównych bohaterów, bo od początku były to postaci skomplikowane i raczej dalekie od takich, o których często obecnie czytamy. Szczerze mówiąc Wody Tajemne były pierwszą książką, w której brak większej sympatii do głównej bohaterki (którą teraz bardzo szanuję), nie przeszkodził mi w cieszeniu się lekturą. Bohaterowie w tej książce mimo posiadania niezwykłych mocy, są jednocześnie zwykłymi ludźmi, pełnymi wad. Kusi ich obietnica wielkiej mocy i możliwość przejścia do historii. Wizja bycia w czymś wyjątkowymi i jedynymi. Mamy tu do czynienia z ludźmi, którzy często są samolubni i ranią bliskich. Czytanie o takich osobach potrafi być trudne.
Na szczęście tak, jak w prawdziwym życiu, czas pozwala bohaterom na zmianę, co zdecydowanie widać na przestrzeni tomów. Zakompleksiona i bojąca się opinii innych w pierwszym tomie Emory, pod koniec staje się odważną i świadomą konsekwencji swoich czynów bohaterką, która doprowadziła mnie do łez.
Będę potrzebowała czasu, żeby dojść do siebie po tej książce. Końcówka była tak emocjonalna, że nie dość, że płakałam jak bóbr (a książki, na których uroniłam łzy mogłabym policzyć na palcach jednej ręki), to jeszcze rozbolała mnie po tym wszystkim głowa. Naprawdę dostałam migreny xD Wszystko w tej książce jest piękne, od okładki, po baśniowy świat i wyjątkowe pióro autorki.
Zakończenie tej serii jest dla mnie jednocześnie niesprawiedliwe i bardzo na miejscu. Jest równie budujące, co rozdzierając serce. Nie spodziewałam się, że przeżyje je tak mocno i że autorka odważy się na takie rozwiązanie.
Dodam tylko, że fabuła tego tomu jest złożona i wymagająca skupienia. Jeśli pierwszy/drugi tom powodował, że momentami czuliście zagubienie, w tej części będzie jeszcze gorzej. Nie zmienia to jednak faktu, że cała historia jest fenomenalna, a ja przez cały tom siedziałam jak na szpilkach. Zarówno przed sięgnięciem po drugi jak i trzeci tom zachęcam do rereadu wcześniejszych części.
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July 10, 2025OH MY FREAKING GOODNESS THIS COVER??
February 6, 2026
Thank you to Simon & Schuster Canada for the advanced copy of this book!
Infinite stars. This was such a beautifully heart-wrenching ending and has solidified this series as one of my all-time faves. Pascale took us on such an emotional rollercoaster, and I loved seeing such full-circle growth for all of our characters.
I loved every moment of this read and will be recommending this series forever.
Infinite stars. This was such a beautifully heart-wrenching ending and has solidified this series as one of my all-time faves. Pascale took us on such an emotional rollercoaster, and I loved seeing such full-circle growth for all of our characters.
I loved every moment of this read and will be recommending this series forever.
January 25, 2026
Thank you NetGalley and Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing for providing me with an ARC.
This was a long one, but ultimately a beautiful conclusion to a trilogy I’m so fond of. I really enjoyed how earned this conclusion felt -- for myself as the reader, for all the characters, and for this series. Infinite Shores was pulsing with life and rarely, if at all, had a dull moment. I went into this expecting the story to build to one main climax, but was so pleasantly surprised at how wrong I was! This conclusion was full of challenges, breakthroughs, and failures for these characters in a way that mirrors life so well. The journey isn't always linear, and this book captured that fact in such a satisfying way. Nothing ever felt too easy or too simple. Coupled with this action, Infinite Shores also really prioritized the characters and their growth so beautifully. I immensely appreciated how thoughtfully it expanded on and breathed new life into these characters. I finished this book with a new understanding and appreciation for characters I've loved since book one (hi Baz and Kai) and also for those that took me longer to warm up to (I'm looking at you Emory and Romie). Amidst all the action, characters were able to have really beautiful moments together, allowing each character's arc to feel so well-earned.
Infinite Shores concludes this series with a beautiful message about the power in taking ownership of your own story and the beauty in embracing new beginnings. A message that sometimes seems so obvious, but everyone always needs reminding of. Seeing all characters grapple with and embrace this message was incredibly satisfying as a reader. The Drowned Gods Trilogy remains one of my all-time favorite YA fantasy trilogies, and I am ecstatic to get my hands on a physical copy once it releases.
This was a long one, but ultimately a beautiful conclusion to a trilogy I’m so fond of. I really enjoyed how earned this conclusion felt -- for myself as the reader, for all the characters, and for this series. Infinite Shores was pulsing with life and rarely, if at all, had a dull moment. I went into this expecting the story to build to one main climax, but was so pleasantly surprised at how wrong I was! This conclusion was full of challenges, breakthroughs, and failures for these characters in a way that mirrors life so well. The journey isn't always linear, and this book captured that fact in such a satisfying way. Nothing ever felt too easy or too simple. Coupled with this action, Infinite Shores also really prioritized the characters and their growth so beautifully. I immensely appreciated how thoughtfully it expanded on and breathed new life into these characters. I finished this book with a new understanding and appreciation for characters I've loved since book one (hi Baz and Kai) and also for those that took me longer to warm up to (I'm looking at you Emory and Romie). Amidst all the action, characters were able to have really beautiful moments together, allowing each character's arc to feel so well-earned.
Infinite Shores concludes this series with a beautiful message about the power in taking ownership of your own story and the beauty in embracing new beginnings. A message that sometimes seems so obvious, but everyone always needs reminding of. Seeing all characters grapple with and embrace this message was incredibly satisfying as a reader. The Drowned Gods Trilogy remains one of my all-time favorite YA fantasy trilogies, and I am ecstatic to get my hands on a physical copy once it releases.
March 2, 2026
4.5⭐️
thank you so much Simon & Schuster Canada for the netgalley arc!!🫶🏼
a fantastic end to the most beautiful YA trilogy ever written! I absolutely adore the characters in this story, and the journey they go through in this book is truly magical. this book had SO many twists and turns and had so much action from start to finish. I’m always a bit apprehensive when reading the final book in a series I love; however, the author did a truly perfect job at wrapping up this tale. the ending ripped my heart right out of my chest, it was epic and I’ll never get over it
if you love:
🌙 unique magic systems
🌙 time travel & fate
🌙 epic romance
🌙 beautiful character development
then give this trilogy a read. it’s beautiful from start to finish, and has characters that you will love for the rest of your lifetime (Baz forever🫶🏼)
thank you so much Simon & Schuster Canada for the netgalley arc!!🫶🏼
a fantastic end to the most beautiful YA trilogy ever written! I absolutely adore the characters in this story, and the journey they go through in this book is truly magical. this book had SO many twists and turns and had so much action from start to finish. I’m always a bit apprehensive when reading the final book in a series I love; however, the author did a truly perfect job at wrapping up this tale. the ending ripped my heart right out of my chest, it was epic and I’ll never get over it
if you love:
🌙 unique magic systems
🌙 time travel & fate
🌙 epic romance
🌙 beautiful character development
then give this trilogy a read. it’s beautiful from start to finish, and has characters that you will love for the rest of your lifetime (Baz forever🫶🏼)
January 25, 2026
What a tragically beautiful end to this series. So much happened in this book it’s hard to focus on just one thing. I truly enjoyed how much growth the characters had not just throughout the series but in this book alone. The impossible choices and sacrifices? The companionship?? This was such a beautiful story and I’m sad to see it’s over but so glad I got to experience it.
Emory my girl you will be missed
Thanks to netgalley for the e-arc
Emory my girl you will be missed
Thanks to netgalley for the e-arc
February 20, 2026
WOW WHAT A RIDE!!!!
This book starts off right as the last ended, and WOW it is one crazy fun trip!!
The world building that Pascalle has done and the intricate story telling was insanely satisfying! The maturity of the writing also took me by surprise because all of the characters that we’ve grown to love all are written so beautifully.
I feel like for most of this book, I could hear a steady “going to war” sound track playing in my head and I never wanted this book to end. This has been by far one of my favorite trilogies I’ve read in a long time, and Infinite Shores definitely lived up to the hype!
I love how all of the Eclipse born came together, the time traveling aspect, the gods worlds, and how everything came together like some beautifully woven tapestry (see what I do there? ;) )
I absolutely LOVEDDDD and devoured this story. I think this might be Pascalle Lasalle’s best, in my opinion. Satisfying end to an amazing series. She really just put the cherry on top of all the characters and the words that she built. Baz might be one of my favorite characters written… his growth through the series has been so incredible. Baz & Kai foreverrrrr!
An absolutely DESERVED 10/10
Thanks to NetGalley for allowing me the ARC!
This book starts off right as the last ended, and WOW it is one crazy fun trip!!
The world building that Pascalle has done and the intricate story telling was insanely satisfying! The maturity of the writing also took me by surprise because all of the characters that we’ve grown to love all are written so beautifully.
I feel like for most of this book, I could hear a steady “going to war” sound track playing in my head and I never wanted this book to end. This has been by far one of my favorite trilogies I’ve read in a long time, and Infinite Shores definitely lived up to the hype!
I love how all of the Eclipse born came together, the time traveling aspect, the gods worlds, and how everything came together like some beautifully woven tapestry (see what I do there? ;) )
I absolutely LOVEDDDD and devoured this story. I think this might be Pascalle Lasalle’s best, in my opinion. Satisfying end to an amazing series. She really just put the cherry on top of all the characters and the words that she built. Baz might be one of my favorite characters written… his growth through the series has been so incredible. Baz & Kai foreverrrrr!
An absolutely DESERVED 10/10
Thanks to NetGalley for allowing me the ARC!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 20, 2026
I cannot effectively express how much I love this book and this whole series, but I will try. This was the *perfect* ending to the series. It was emotional, impactful, made sense for the characters and provided a good amount of closure. It felt like coming home to dive back into the world and to be with the characters again. Each character is so well written and developed, and the world is rich and beautifully crafted. I tried so hard to pace myself so that I could savour this third and final book in the series. If you love unique and interesting magic systems, a rich and multilayered story, and a dark academic setting with interconnected worlds, this series is for you, and Infinite Shores is the perfect final instalment.
Thank you so much to Pascale Lacelle and Simon & Schuster for the eGalley.
Thank you so much to Pascale Lacelle and Simon & Schuster for the eGalley.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I don't know where to begin—if there is something this series taught me, it's that an ending is a beginning. So should I begin by the ending? I guess so.
So let's begin with the ending, then. Trust me—you won't regret reading this. And before you start scrolling again to avoid spoilers, don't worry: there'll be none. So let's dig into what I can actually say without being a total creep AND a crying mess.
I loved it. Are we even surprised? No. Even if I wasn't expecting this, it surpassed my expectations. This book was so epic, and trust me (again, please) I didn't know I could survive it. Who can tell I did survive it? I'm as dead as a corpse inside. (I even took almost 2 weeks to write that tides-damned review because I can't get it out of my head, not even on Goodreads lol)
So am I going to review the entire series to get to my point? Sure thing.
The Drowned Gods Trilogy was a story of resilience, of people who wants to live and to love and be loved, of people fighting for their rights, their lives, and their world. They wanted power, yet they found themselves and those whom they love so dearly along the way. And I was so here for that.
It was a story of kinship, friendship, family, desire, appartenance, acceptance. Of trying to become better for themselves and for the people they love. Of making up for the mistakes they've done. Of sacrificing things for others. Of making their world a better place. A story of love and chaos.
And I think that it was my favorite one... A love story so beautiful I cried.
Did I already mention how incredible the characters of this story were? Even if I absolutely HATE some of them, they did get a tear from me for their tragedies. Each one of them actually got one-tragedy I mean-, personal or much bigger than them, and they sure got some from me-tears, I mean. They grew so much, right in front of my eyes, so much that I was internally screaming EACH page, yeah.
Talk about a simp for Baz and Kai, I feel like a proud mom, really. I love them so bad, get some help for me please, I can't let them go. (You can totally read this with a straight face.)
Those are not the same characters I met with a thousand pages before, two years ago. They are the results of a story, events, relationships, desasters, but also of hope. And I think I like them more than ever before… even if I love Baz since the very beginning, and (I'm going to say it again, but trust me, HE more than anyone merits)
The caracters were full of flaws, human. And even though I’ve hated some of them with my whole bein, I loved hating them because, damn, they're unnerving but they're kinda valid tho, as much unfair it might be.
The writing hit so hard. I have so many things to say about it, but I’ll try to keep it the shortest possible. Each character was written in its own way. They had their own voice, their own choice of words, their own general vibe that came from the core of the book itself. We’re used to the snatching-wig way of writing of the author since book 1. But book 3 surprised me even more. (KAI.) There was such emotion, such rightness in the descriptions, actions, feelings ...
Here I come with the epicness: there were so many details (just enough), great pacing, and a story flowing like a tides-damned river that it didn’t felt like reading but watching a movie. Even little scenes were so much greater because of the wording; because of the way it was told.
That fact alone made them touching. Anyone had a reason to do what they’ve done.
By the way, Can I talk about intimacy ? Even if it's just briefly, I have something to say to one character (made me scream so bad). The way the intimacy and longing (and yearning, yearning, SO MUCH YEARNING BOY STOP MY HEART CAN'T TAKE THIS MUCH) is written, as friends, acquaintance, lovers or even ennemies was so charming, I need more of that, please, where can I get it?
But you know what I love more than the characters (understand Baz and Kai here, again) and the morally grey choices (we're coming to it)? The plot. Yes, I'm also here for that, sorry if I made you believe otherwise. That plot is multi-layered, and each people or group of people is the bad guy to at least one of the character.
It makes the story so deep (and believable!) with so much meaningful acts and informations, but it (here we are) also screams morally grey choices and characters. And I’m so here for that. They’re always like "did I make the right choice ?" But they keep going anyway, even if They're broken inside. That resilience got me wild!
(I am broken, I have to say. Even though I loved it, I'm not forgiving anyone for this.)
I will not say again (forget that I actually will) that this magic system is absolutely incredible. It was so well mastered by Pascale Lacelle, who did an awesome job at keeping it logical and understandable, yet still so powerful. It shift forms and strength.
So now, let's get to the very plot (still hazily, with no spoils) of this book: logic. Well, the plot wasn't about logic for sure (or was it?) but it WAS logical. It was the last journey with them, unraveled by the consequences of the first two books (and of certain choices of certain characters in book 3) The universe was complete, so complete it hurted. I kept craving for more, even though it was so deep and familiar and lovely to begin with.
Each volume has its part of the story and a vibe so different, and the same but not same characters evolving through them that it seems not the same series, but you can tell it’s the same story because of a eerie sense of déjà vu that I loved because once everything clicks into place, I knew I would never leave this book. Understanding came, yet I still have to grasp what misses to fully understand the lore. It comes to me in daydreaming (or in waking nightmares if I trust a sneaky little nightmare boy I love more than anything), replaying the events in my head and all.
I’ve never read a story that complete. Not a question you have left, even the more insignificant ones, will stay unanswered.
Even though House Eclipse is feared, I never felt that much at home than in Obscura hall.
I’m an eclipse child at heart, don't you think? (Did I pass the test?)
Again, many many thanks to Pascale Lacelle for this incredible story that will stay with me for a very long time.
So let's begin with the ending, then. Trust me—you won't regret reading this. And before you start scrolling again to avoid spoilers, don't worry: there'll be none. So let's dig into what I can actually say without being a total creep AND a crying mess.
I loved it. Are we even surprised? No. Even if I wasn't expecting this, it surpassed my expectations. This book was so epic, and trust me (again, please) I didn't know I could survive it. Who can tell I did survive it? I'm as dead as a corpse inside. (I even took almost 2 weeks to write that tides-damned review because I can't get it out of my head, not even on Goodreads lol)
So am I going to review the entire series to get to my point? Sure thing.
The Drowned Gods Trilogy was a story of resilience, of people who wants to live and to love and be loved, of people fighting for their rights, their lives, and their world. They wanted power, yet they found themselves and those whom they love so dearly along the way. And I was so here for that.
It was a story of kinship, friendship, family, desire, appartenance, acceptance. Of trying to become better for themselves and for the people they love. Of making up for the mistakes they've done. Of sacrificing things for others. Of making their world a better place. A story of love and chaos.
And I think that it was my favorite one... A love story so beautiful I cried.
Did I already mention how incredible the characters of this story were? Even if I absolutely HATE some of them, they did get a tear from me for their tragedies. Each one of them actually got one-tragedy I mean-, personal or much bigger than them, and they sure got some from me-tears, I mean. They grew so much, right in front of my eyes, so much that I was internally screaming EACH page, yeah.
Talk about a simp for Baz and Kai, I feel like a proud mom, really. I love them so bad, get some help for me please, I can't let them go. (You can totally read this with a straight face.)
Those are not the same characters I met with a thousand pages before, two years ago. They are the results of a story, events, relationships, desasters, but also of hope. And I think I like them more than ever before… even if I love Baz since the very beginning, and (I'm going to say it again, but trust me, HE more than anyone merits)
The caracters were full of flaws, human. And even though I’ve hated some of them with my whole bein, I loved hating them because, damn, they're unnerving but they're kinda valid tho, as much unfair it might be.
The writing hit so hard. I have so many things to say about it, but I’ll try to keep it the shortest possible. Each character was written in its own way. They had their own voice, their own choice of words, their own general vibe that came from the core of the book itself. We’re used to the snatching-wig way of writing of the author since book 1. But book 3 surprised me even more. (KAI.) There was such emotion, such rightness in the descriptions, actions, feelings ...
Here I come with the epicness: there were so many details (just enough), great pacing, and a story flowing like a tides-damned river that it didn’t felt like reading but watching a movie. Even little scenes were so much greater because of the wording; because of the way it was told.
That fact alone made them touching. Anyone had a reason to do what they’ve done.
By the way, Can I talk about intimacy ? Even if it's just briefly, I have something to say to one character (made me scream so bad). The way the intimacy and longing (and yearning, yearning, SO MUCH YEARNING BOY STOP MY HEART CAN'T TAKE THIS MUCH) is written, as friends, acquaintance, lovers or even ennemies was so charming, I need more of that, please, where can I get it?
But you know what I love more than the characters (understand Baz and Kai here, again) and the morally grey choices (we're coming to it)? The plot. Yes, I'm also here for that, sorry if I made you believe otherwise. That plot is multi-layered, and each people or group of people is the bad guy to at least one of the character.
It makes the story so deep (and believable!) with so much meaningful acts and informations, but it (here we are) also screams morally grey choices and characters. And I’m so here for that. They’re always like "did I make the right choice ?" But they keep going anyway, even if They're broken inside. That resilience got me wild!
(I am broken, I have to say. Even though I loved it, I'm not forgiving anyone for this.)
I will not say again (forget that I actually will) that this magic system is absolutely incredible. It was so well mastered by Pascale Lacelle, who did an awesome job at keeping it logical and understandable, yet still so powerful. It shift forms and strength.
So now, let's get to the very plot (still hazily, with no spoils) of this book: logic. Well, the plot wasn't about logic for sure (or was it?) but it WAS logical. It was the last journey with them, unraveled by the consequences of the first two books (and of certain choices of certain characters in book 3) The universe was complete, so complete it hurted. I kept craving for more, even though it was so deep and familiar and lovely to begin with.
Each volume has its part of the story and a vibe so different, and the same but not same characters evolving through them that it seems not the same series, but you can tell it’s the same story because of a eerie sense of déjà vu that I loved because once everything clicks into place, I knew I would never leave this book. Understanding came, yet I still have to grasp what misses to fully understand the lore. It comes to me in daydreaming (or in waking nightmares if I trust a sneaky little nightmare boy I love more than anything), replaying the events in my head and all.
I’ve never read a story that complete. Not a question you have left, even the more insignificant ones, will stay unanswered.
Even though House Eclipse is feared, I never felt that much at home than in Obscura hall.
I’m an eclipse child at heart, don't you think? (Did I pass the test?)
Again, many many thanks to Pascale Lacelle for this incredible story that will stay with me for a very long time.
January 17, 2026
I was an ARC reader for this book and boy let me tell you…
I have followed Pascale’s series from the very beginning and it has always had me in a chokehold. For the characters, to the world building, to the way you can see yourself in the actual world.
‘Infinite Shores’ was probably the best book I will have read this year and one that will sit with me. As someone who saw not only Emory but Romie in theirselves…reading how both would give up so much for the other brought me to tears. Emory sacrificing herself so that finally Romie can live the life she was meant to had me sobbing. They truly are two sides of the same coin and I can only hope that this author understands the importance of both of them to someone like me.
From day one I have wanted Baz and Kai together just as much as I wanted Sid and Emory so seeing that at least one of the pairs got their happy ending made me happy.
Truly this book is so powerful and heartbreaking that when my actual copy I ordered comes in I will be sitting down to re-read it all over again.
Thank you Net Gallery and Pascale for letting me be an ARC reader for a series I have grown to love more and more with each book.
I have followed Pascale’s series from the very beginning and it has always had me in a chokehold. For the characters, to the world building, to the way you can see yourself in the actual world.
‘Infinite Shores’ was probably the best book I will have read this year and one that will sit with me. As someone who saw not only Emory but Romie in theirselves…reading how both would give up so much for the other brought me to tears. Emory sacrificing herself so that finally Romie can live the life she was meant to had me sobbing. They truly are two sides of the same coin and I can only hope that this author understands the importance of both of them to someone like me.
From day one I have wanted Baz and Kai together just as much as I wanted Sid and Emory so seeing that at least one of the pairs got their happy ending made me happy.
Truly this book is so powerful and heartbreaking that when my actual copy I ordered comes in I will be sitting down to re-read it all over again.
Thank you Net Gallery and Pascale for letting me be an ARC reader for a series I have grown to love more and more with each book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 23, 2025
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Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
📚 Infinite Shores by Pascale Lacelle
Series: Drowned Gods book three
Genre: YA dark academia fantasy
Vibes: mercurial gods, fate versus free will, time bending magic, doomed love, bittersweet finale
Emory will not lose Romie again. Baz will not give up on Kai. And the gods are not done meddling.
This finale takes everything the series built and pushes it to the brink. Corrupted magic. Crumbling worlds. Deities who cannot be trusted. And characters willing to defy fate itself.
What makes this trilogy level:
🌊 A vast, intricate magic system that feels completely original
🕯️ Lush dark academia atmosphere threaded with divine politics
⏳ Time bending stakes that feel impossible and personal
💔 Character arcs that actually transform across all three books
✨ An ending that is devastating and earned
Pascale Lacelle’s writing is immersive in a way that makes you feel swallowed by the world. Every book left me thinking about the magic and the mythology long after I closed it.
Baz has been a standout since Curious Tides. His development across this series is incredible. I was rooting for him from the moment he appeared, and every chapter in his point of view felt urgent and emotional. And Kai? My nightmare angel. Their story wrecked me in the best way.
Emory carries so much weight throughout this trilogy. You feel every sacrifice. Every impossible choice. And Romie’s growth in this final installment completely won me over.
The side characters matter. The magic matters. The choices matter. Everyone stays true to themselves even as the world fractures around them.
The ending is bittersweet in a way that lingers. I cannot imagine a more fitting conclusion to this story about fate, love, and the audacity to try to rewrite both.
If you love dark academia with gods, morally complex magic, and characters who fight against destiny, this trilogy deserves your entire heart.
💬 Do you like when fantasy finales break your heart a little, or do you need a completely happy ending?
#PascaleLacelle #InfiniteShores #MargaretKMcElderryBooks #DarkAcademia #YAFantasy
Series: Drowned Gods book three
Genre: YA dark academia fantasy
Vibes: mercurial gods, fate versus free will, time bending magic, doomed love, bittersweet finale
Emory will not lose Romie again. Baz will not give up on Kai. And the gods are not done meddling.
This finale takes everything the series built and pushes it to the brink. Corrupted magic. Crumbling worlds. Deities who cannot be trusted. And characters willing to defy fate itself.
What makes this trilogy level:
🌊 A vast, intricate magic system that feels completely original
🕯️ Lush dark academia atmosphere threaded with divine politics
⏳ Time bending stakes that feel impossible and personal
💔 Character arcs that actually transform across all three books
✨ An ending that is devastating and earned
Pascale Lacelle’s writing is immersive in a way that makes you feel swallowed by the world. Every book left me thinking about the magic and the mythology long after I closed it.
Baz has been a standout since Curious Tides. His development across this series is incredible. I was rooting for him from the moment he appeared, and every chapter in his point of view felt urgent and emotional. And Kai? My nightmare angel. Their story wrecked me in the best way.
Emory carries so much weight throughout this trilogy. You feel every sacrifice. Every impossible choice. And Romie’s growth in this final installment completely won me over.
The side characters matter. The magic matters. The choices matter. Everyone stays true to themselves even as the world fractures around them.
The ending is bittersweet in a way that lingers. I cannot imagine a more fitting conclusion to this story about fate, love, and the audacity to try to rewrite both.
If you love dark academia with gods, morally complex magic, and characters who fight against destiny, this trilogy deserves your entire heart.
💬 Do you like when fantasy finales break your heart a little, or do you need a completely happy ending?
#PascaleLacelle #InfiniteShores #MargaretKMcElderryBooks #DarkAcademia #YAFantasy
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
“Their story began with a dream and ended in a nightmare.”
Curious Tides was one of my favourite reads of 2023, and Stranger Skies in 2025 took the story in a completely different direction than I anticipated. Personally, I think I haven’t really ever fully come back from that for this conclusion to emotionally hit the way I had hoped - but it was still a great ride!
Series Overall: 4 Stars
Curious Tides: 5 Stars
Perfection. I had no notes. Loved the dark, eerie underbelly of the world, school, and secret society.
Stranger Skies: 3.75 Stars
I personally found it too long, BUT if you stick with it, the ending and all the pieces coming together was everything I loved from Curious Tides. But I can’t lie in my feelings that I wish this had been condensed and been the planned duology originally advertised. *Note that I did read an advanced copy, and perhaps more editing was done in the final published copy.
Infinite Shores: 4 Stars
The story stuck the landing and provided a stunning conclusion to the series. I personally lost the emotional attachment I had developed to the characters from Book 1, so the ending didn’t give me the same emotional hit that I am sure it will others, but it was still satisfying.
Overall, I enjoyed the series - though I think at times it attempted to do too much. I enjoyed the (in comparison) simplicity of structure of Curious Tides. Throughout both Stranger Skies and Infinite Shores it felt like infinite plot-lines are continuously introduced to drive the story forward. Which for me at least, became a bit daunting and tiring.
It is a very clever series, but it is A LOT to get through and maintain those emotional connections in my opinion. It can be challenging with so many moving pieces to maintain the showing without just straight telling. That said, I am very curious to see what the author will create next.
“But there was a peace to be found in endings, beauty in imagining where they might lead next.”
Thank you to Simon & Schuster Canada and NetGalley for an advanced electronic copy in exchange for an honest review.
Curious Tides was one of my favourite reads of 2023, and Stranger Skies in 2025 took the story in a completely different direction than I anticipated. Personally, I think I haven’t really ever fully come back from that for this conclusion to emotionally hit the way I had hoped - but it was still a great ride!
Series Overall: 4 Stars
Curious Tides: 5 Stars
Perfection. I had no notes. Loved the dark, eerie underbelly of the world, school, and secret society.
Stranger Skies: 3.75 Stars
I personally found it too long, BUT if you stick with it, the ending and all the pieces coming together was everything I loved from Curious Tides. But I can’t lie in my feelings that I wish this had been condensed and been the planned duology originally advertised. *Note that I did read an advanced copy, and perhaps more editing was done in the final published copy.
Infinite Shores: 4 Stars
The story stuck the landing and provided a stunning conclusion to the series. I personally lost the emotional attachment I had developed to the characters from Book 1, so the ending didn’t give me the same emotional hit that I am sure it will others, but it was still satisfying.
Overall, I enjoyed the series - though I think at times it attempted to do too much. I enjoyed the (in comparison) simplicity of structure of Curious Tides. Throughout both Stranger Skies and Infinite Shores it felt like infinite plot-lines are continuously introduced to drive the story forward. Which for me at least, became a bit daunting and tiring.
It is a very clever series, but it is A LOT to get through and maintain those emotional connections in my opinion. It can be challenging with so many moving pieces to maintain the showing without just straight telling. That said, I am very curious to see what the author will create next.
“But there was a peace to be found in endings, beauty in imagining where they might lead next.”
Thank you to Simon & Schuster Canada and NetGalley for an advanced electronic copy in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
When I first read Curious Tides, I was absolutely swept away by these characters and this world. I devoured that book and swiftly moved on to Stranger Skies, and then sat in my grief that I couldn’t know how the story ended until the third book came out.
It is here now, and it is beautiful. And my only regret is not having reread the first two books before starting the third.
So much happened in all three of these books, and in the fourteen months between finishing book 2 and starting book 3, I forgot so much. I wish I’d had the time to go back and refresh my memory as to what happened and who some of the characters were. As it was, I pushed through with vague memories and enjoyed the final book anyway.
I left Stranger Skies feeling conflicted about Emory and Romey, and I wanted nothing more than for Baz and Kai to have the time together they needed as a new couple. Those feelings came back without the need to reread. I struggled with both girls’ stories, the choices they made and what they did to the friends and family they left behind. They were destined by fate, but I still wanted to shake them and ask them what the heck they thought they were doing. Baz and Kai, on the other hand, stepped up in a way I never thought Baz could way back in book 1. These characters grew so much in this books, and though the ending wasn’t all sunshine and roses, it brought tears to my eyes all the same.
Someday, I will make time to reread this trilogy without so many months between, and I will hunt for all the things I missed and enjoy, yet again, these wonderful characters and this magical, chaotic world. I loved these books and I can’t wait to reread them all live in this world once again.
It is here now, and it is beautiful. And my only regret is not having reread the first two books before starting the third.
So much happened in all three of these books, and in the fourteen months between finishing book 2 and starting book 3, I forgot so much. I wish I’d had the time to go back and refresh my memory as to what happened and who some of the characters were. As it was, I pushed through with vague memories and enjoyed the final book anyway.
I left Stranger Skies feeling conflicted about Emory and Romey, and I wanted nothing more than for Baz and Kai to have the time together they needed as a new couple. Those feelings came back without the need to reread. I struggled with both girls’ stories, the choices they made and what they did to the friends and family they left behind. They were destined by fate, but I still wanted to shake them and ask them what the heck they thought they were doing. Baz and Kai, on the other hand, stepped up in a way I never thought Baz could way back in book 1. These characters grew so much in this books, and though the ending wasn’t all sunshine and roses, it brought tears to my eyes all the same.
Someday, I will make time to reread this trilogy without so many months between, and I will hunt for all the things I missed and enjoy, yet again, these wonderful characters and this magical, chaotic world. I loved these books and I can’t wait to reread them all live in this world once again.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Rating: 4.5⭐️
I opened this book thinking I was about to have a cozy little reading session with one of my most anticipated releases of the year. Instead… I ended up SOBBING. Brutally. Emotionally wrecked on my couch. Super fun.
The previous two books already had such a complex and intricate world-building and magic system, but this one feels like the leveled-up version. The lore expands so much here. There were so many new layers, discoveries, and revelations that I genuinely felt like the world just kept unfolding in front of me. Every time I thought I understood something, the book would go: oh… you REALLY thought.
Another thing I absolutely loved was the writing style. There’s something so poetic and mesmerizing about it. The prose has this hypnotic quality to it that just pulls me deeper and deeper into the story. I was genuinely spellbound at times.
The amount of plot twists here is unhinged. Every time I thought I had figured something out, another twist would drop out of nowhere like a narrative jump scare. It left me flabbergasted. Constantly.
And I really loved the multi-POVs! Emory. Baz. Romie. Kai. Each chapter adds something new emotionally and narratively. I can feel how much they’ve grown since book one, and also how much they’ve suffered along the way.
And then… the ending. I was absolutely devastated. Yes, I understand that it was the perfect conclusion to this series. It wrapped everything together in such an emotional, meaningful way. It was heartbreaking in the most beautiful way possible. I genuinely don’t think I came out of this book the same person I was when I started it.
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Thank you to Simon & Schuster and NetGalley for the ARC!
I opened this book thinking I was about to have a cozy little reading session with one of my most anticipated releases of the year. Instead… I ended up SOBBING. Brutally. Emotionally wrecked on my couch. Super fun.
The previous two books already had such a complex and intricate world-building and magic system, but this one feels like the leveled-up version. The lore expands so much here. There were so many new layers, discoveries, and revelations that I genuinely felt like the world just kept unfolding in front of me. Every time I thought I understood something, the book would go: oh… you REALLY thought.
Another thing I absolutely loved was the writing style. There’s something so poetic and mesmerizing about it. The prose has this hypnotic quality to it that just pulls me deeper and deeper into the story. I was genuinely spellbound at times.
The amount of plot twists here is unhinged. Every time I thought I had figured something out, another twist would drop out of nowhere like a narrative jump scare. It left me flabbergasted. Constantly.
And I really loved the multi-POVs! Emory. Baz. Romie. Kai. Each chapter adds something new emotionally and narratively. I can feel how much they’ve grown since book one, and also how much they’ve suffered along the way.
And then… the ending. I was absolutely devastated. Yes, I understand that it was the perfect conclusion to this series. It wrapped everything together in such an emotional, meaningful way. It was heartbreaking in the most beautiful way possible. I genuinely don’t think I came out of this book the same person I was when I started it.
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Thank you to Simon & Schuster and NetGalley for the ARC!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
4.5 rounded up (review contains spoilers for Books 1 and 2)
I want this to be 5 stars because it’s so good and it’s one of my favorite series but it’s not without a few flaws. Still an excellent conclusion to this series.
I did a reread of book 2 before this since it was more than a year since I read it, but I think you could get away without rereading; the story picks up right after book 2 and the ‘previously on’ portions are woven into the first few pages.
This book continues with our 4 main POVs and the journeys they have to go on now that they’re separated. I really like that for a YA series this does not pull any punches, these characters are going through it. There’s no kid gloves; there’s real emotion, real growth, and real tragedies. Very satisfied with this ending, even if some of the characters needed a slap lol.
My only barely there criticisms are the telling portions are so frequent. This is definitely YA and I know that’s kind of a staple due to younger readers but this is very complex for a YA series. I found there was a decent amount of lore dumping for a final book in a series. All necessary but some of the reveals felt a little late.
When I read the second book (that in the beginning referred to this series as a duology) I was disappointed to find out there was yet another book but I am actually forever grateful that it turned out this way. The series would have been wildly rushed as just 2 books.
This is definitely going to put me in a reading slump lol
Thank you to Netgalley and the author/publisher for an early copy of this book in exhange for an honest review.
I want this to be 5 stars because it’s so good and it’s one of my favorite series but it’s not without a few flaws. Still an excellent conclusion to this series.
I did a reread of book 2 before this since it was more than a year since I read it, but I think you could get away without rereading; the story picks up right after book 2 and the ‘previously on’ portions are woven into the first few pages.
This book continues with our 4 main POVs and the journeys they have to go on now that they’re separated. I really like that for a YA series this does not pull any punches, these characters are going through it. There’s no kid gloves; there’s real emotion, real growth, and real tragedies. Very satisfied with this ending, even if some of the characters needed a slap lol.
My only barely there criticisms are the telling portions are so frequent. This is definitely YA and I know that’s kind of a staple due to younger readers but this is very complex for a YA series. I found there was a decent amount of lore dumping for a final book in a series. All necessary but some of the reveals felt a little late.
When I read the second book (that in the beginning referred to this series as a duology) I was disappointed to find out there was yet another book but I am actually forever grateful that it turned out this way. The series would have been wildly rushed as just 2 books.
This is definitely going to put me in a reading slump lol
Thank you to Netgalley and the author/publisher for an early copy of this book in exhange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Infinite Shores is the final book in the Drowned Gods trilogy, and coming back to Baz, Emory, and Kai genuinely felt like reuniting with friends that I had been worrying about since the last book. The story once again spans multiple worlds and times — and even steps outside of time for a couple of our friends, in a god’s workshop — which somehow makes everything feel bigger and more chaotic than ever, while still staying focused on the characters.
This book puts its characters through some serious emotional (and very literal) chaos, but it also delivers on the relationships that have been building throughout the series. If you love found family, a unique lunar-based magic system, and high-stakes battles that make you whisper “please don’t do that” to fictional people, this book absolutely understands the assignment. The tension is high, and I was fully invested in everyone making it out alive.
From the very beginning, I was locked in, and by the final stretch I was openly emotional about it (no shame). The character arcs felt incredibly earned, and the emotional payoff hit exactly where it was supposed to. I’ll be thinking about Baz, Kai, Emory, and Romie for a long time, and this series has easily become one of my favorite YA fantasy trilogies. Infinite Shores is a satisfying, heartfelt conclusion that gave me emotional outburts, stress, and closure — which is really all I can ask for from a fantasy finale.
This book puts its characters through some serious emotional (and very literal) chaos, but it also delivers on the relationships that have been building throughout the series. If you love found family, a unique lunar-based magic system, and high-stakes battles that make you whisper “please don’t do that” to fictional people, this book absolutely understands the assignment. The tension is high, and I was fully invested in everyone making it out alive.
From the very beginning, I was locked in, and by the final stretch I was openly emotional about it (no shame). The character arcs felt incredibly earned, and the emotional payoff hit exactly where it was supposed to. I’ll be thinking about Baz, Kai, Emory, and Romie for a long time, and this series has easily become one of my favorite YA fantasy trilogies. Infinite Shores is a satisfying, heartfelt conclusion that gave me emotional outburts, stress, and closure — which is really all I can ask for from a fantasy finale.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you to Simon and Schuster Children's and Netgalley for sending me an early copy of this book! All opinions are my own!
I...
Just....
What...
I have no words for this series. It was so beautiful in so many ways. From the depth of these characters and their love for one another, to the beauty of humanity and what it means to have a soul, everything about this series is so stunning. Even the magic and the world(s?) itself are breathtaking on so many levels.
I have been made so unwell by the ending of this series, but it was worth every second and every word. The hope that was sewn into this book in particular was something that was so needed in today's world. The darkness of humanity fighting to smother the light was such a pervasive theme, but even at the end, there was always the twinkle of a star.
I will hold this series with me forever, and I really hope I can convince so many people to read it because if you haven't gotten your hands on it yet, you're missing out!
I...
Just....
What...
I have no words for this series. It was so beautiful in so many ways. From the depth of these characters and their love for one another, to the beauty of humanity and what it means to have a soul, everything about this series is so stunning. Even the magic and the world(s?) itself are breathtaking on so many levels.
I have been made so unwell by the ending of this series, but it was worth every second and every word. The hope that was sewn into this book in particular was something that was so needed in today's world. The darkness of humanity fighting to smother the light was such a pervasive theme, but even at the end, there was always the twinkle of a star.
I will hold this series with me forever, and I really hope I can convince so many people to read it because if you haven't gotten your hands on it yet, you're missing out!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Pascale Lacelle once again writes such a mesmerizing story for the conclusion of this trilogy. In a book about fate… everything matters. I was literally biting at my nails waiting to see how everything turned out. Every character, even the ones you don’t necessarily like, are important and get great development. It’s sad to see the end of this story but I’m glad to have gotten the chance to read it.
February 27, 2026
I haven’t read any of the other books in this series but had an enjoyable time with this book. The characters were so lovely and had wonderful character development.
The world was immersive. This story was filled with emotion, heartfelt but also heartbreaking at times. The ending was so good and I am tempted to read the first two books in this trilogy now.
(Note: I received this copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the publisher/author for the opportunity.)
POV: Multiple, Third Person
Spice Level: 🌶️
Sad Level: 💧💧
Would I Recommend? Yes
Favorite Character(s): Kai
Emojis Based on Vibes: ⏳⭐️🔮
⚠️ CONTENT WARNINGS
Moderate: Cursing, Violence
The world was immersive. This story was filled with emotion, heartfelt but also heartbreaking at times. The ending was so good and I am tempted to read the first two books in this trilogy now.
(Note: I received this copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the publisher/author for the opportunity.)
POV: Multiple, Third Person
Spice Level: 🌶️
Sad Level: 💧💧
Would I Recommend? Yes
Favorite Character(s): Kai
Emojis Based on Vibes: ⏳⭐️🔮
⚠️ CONTENT WARNINGS
Moderate: Cursing, Violence
March 9, 2026
I have loved this series since the first book came out a couple of years ago and I am so grateful for the chance to read an early E-galley of this finale. While I really enjoyed finishing off this trilogy, I really felt that the pacing was way more sporadic and fast than the first two and it made it really hard to sit with the characters as we said goodbye.
Review of advance copy received from Author
What a conclusion!
I have all the feelings while reading from start to finish aaaaa literally biting my nails. Love all the character developments, all the YEARNING and angst, sprinkled humor and sweet moments... everything! The ending was bittersweet and somewhat fitting, and I loved it sm.
I have all the feelings while reading from start to finish aaaaa literally biting my nails. Love all the character developments, all the YEARNING and angst, sprinkled humor and sweet moments... everything! The ending was bittersweet and somewhat fitting, and I loved it sm.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Oh, what a perfect ending to an amazing series; I can't believe it's over.
Thank you NetGalley and Simon and Schuster Children's publishing for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you NetGalley and Simon and Schuster Children's publishing for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
March 11, 2026
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley.
This book deserves infinite stars. Actually, this SERIES does. Baz and Kai have had me in a chokehold since the beginning, but along the way each and every character weaseled their way into my heart. And can we talk about growth?! Some of them aren’t the people we met in book one. They’re resilient, and bold, and faced with impossible choices at every turn. Experiencing Emory’s character arc was particularly satisfying but also devastating (trust me, you’ll understand).
Also, Sidraeus is everything to me. I just wish we had more time with *Them(TM)* — iykyk.
I’m reluctant to let go of this beautiful world,
these stunning characters, and Pascale Lacelle’s gorgeous writing. We’re left with a fitting, yet bittersweet ending that’s heartbreaking and unfair in the best way. This story is about fate, either embracing it, escaping it, or trying to rewrite it. But ultimately, the choices that matter most all come down to love.
Thank you Simon & Schuster Children’s and NetGalley for the early copy of this book!
This book deserves infinite stars. Actually, this SERIES does. Baz and Kai have had me in a chokehold since the beginning, but along the way each and every character weaseled their way into my heart. And can we talk about growth?! Some of them aren’t the people we met in book one. They’re resilient, and bold, and faced with impossible choices at every turn. Experiencing Emory’s character arc was particularly satisfying but also devastating (trust me, you’ll understand).
Also, Sidraeus is everything to me. I just wish we had more time with *Them(TM)* — iykyk.
I’m reluctant to let go of this beautiful world,
these stunning characters, and Pascale Lacelle’s gorgeous writing. We’re left with a fitting, yet bittersweet ending that’s heartbreaking and unfair in the best way. This story is about fate, either embracing it, escaping it, or trying to rewrite it. But ultimately, the choices that matter most all come down to love.
Thank you Simon & Schuster Children’s and NetGalley for the early copy of this book!
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