She is every star in the sky and every wish I've ever wanted.
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The quote I was going to use is spoilery, so you get this swoony one instead 🥰 This. Book. THE CLIFFHANGER NISHA I AM SO DISTRAUGHT! But guys seriously, this series just keeps on getting better and better, and Fate of the Sun King is no exception. I feel like for every answer I got from the questions in the first two books, a brand new question popped up, and I will be riding the high of these queen tons and theories until the final installment comes out in November. I adored getting to learn more about our side characters in this one as well as continuing to grow and heal with our main ones. And OH! The insight into the first ages of Ouranos, the gods, the artefacts? The new players presented onto the board? The puzzle pieces woven in and the red herrings and oh my god moments? This was truly chef’s kiss!

Fate of the Sun King is the third instalment in the Artefacts of Ouranos series - and fair warning - it is not the last!

If you’re a fan of the series, you will not be disappointed. And if you haven’t read the rest of the series yet? What are you waiting for?!? Go get them, read them, and then get back here!

Thank you to Forever (Grand Central Publishing) and NetGalley for an advanced electronic copy in exchange for an honest review.

FATE OF THE SUN KING
By @nishajtwrites
ARC thanks to @netgalley - Book Releases June 4th
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I was so happy I was approved for this ARC! The second I cracked open the first Artefacts of Ouranos book - I was hooked. I’ve reviewed both books 1 + 2 so be sure so head back to my profile for those.

Fate of the Sun King did not disappoint and I’m so happy that Lor and Nadir fans FINALLY get to see our favorite couple come together (ahem, pun intended ☺️). We also get a ton of backstory of Ouranos’ history and it adds such a complex layer to this story - I don’t know how she did it.

I am also heavily invested in our side characters - Gabe, Tyr, Atlas, Willow and Tristan. A certain white-winged Warder has wormed his way into my heart and I love the new side we get to see of him. I hope he finds his HEA in the 4th book.

Speaking of!! Tale of a Heart Queen! Scroll to see the GORGEOUS cover and release date for the fourth and final book of this series. It’s available to preorder! Do it now! I can guarantee- after you read the cliffhanger of Fate, you’ll do anything to get your hands on Tale.

This book kept me on the edge of my seat! I enjoyed the character development of Lor and Gabriel. I also loved the return of characters from Trials of the Sun Queen. I think this may be my favorite book of the series!

I.. I need the next book asap 😭😭 that cliffhanger ending about killed me. We finally get answers in this book and unveil new questions. More betrayals, secrets and juicy spice. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and felt heartbroken for these characters.

This series has such good world-building, I am sooo invested in this world, I know the next one says it's the final book, but I hope she writes more!!! I really enjoyed that Nisha added in even more POV's to this book. I loved finally getting to know Gabriel more and some of what's really happening at the sun court! I loved that are questions were answered and then we were left with even more questions and a cliffhanger that is actually killing me and I need the next book now!!!

OMG. I have been obsessed with each book and this was no exception. It does get a little cheesy with the pet name changes and MMC being gooey but I still enjoyed it. That cliffhanger killed me though.

Thank you to the publisher for the advanced copy of Fate of the Sun King!

This is the third book in the Artefacts of Ouranos series and I was really looking forward to reading this. Unfortunately, it didn't live up to my expectations. At first, it was a little difficult for me to get into as I don't remember much of what happened in the last two books. It did help jog my memory a little over 20% into the book. I really enjoyed seeing Nadir and Lor's relationship in this installment. My main gripe was with the political and magical drama. A lot of it didn't feel properly fleshed out with a lot of disjointedness in the scenes. The villains were painted as the oh so dangerous ones but that didn't really translate into their actions. A lot of the time their actions felt more like cartoonish villains which didn't help in conveying the tension. There is a lot of back and forth in the current and the past events. I was interested in the past and how it ties to what is happening in the current scenario. That being said a lot of the plot felt like it needed a thorough editing which is a shame because I was very excited to read it. While it may not have met my expectations, it still offers entertainment value for those looking for a light read.

I just love Lor & Nadir, and this third book was so well done. I liked how the author gave us flashback POVs from the original kings & queens to explain the history, as opposed to it just being a big info dump on our main characters. Also, reading things from Gabriel’s POV was not only insightful but a nice comical reprieve at times . The world building was great as we got to explore another kingdom, the spice was perfect, and that ending…y’alllll, I am unwell after that ending! This book hasn’t even officially been released yet and I am dying to get my hands on book four! This series is so good, highly recommend!

Fate of the Sun King to no one’s surprise was phenomenal. Tuli has such a great writing style. At this point, if she writes it, I’ll read it. The plot was superb full of mind blowing twists and jaw dropping revelations. The found family, though, may be my absolute favorite aspect of Fate of the Sun King. I loved the exploration of the relationship between Lor and Nadir in this installment. We’ve been dealing with a slow burn that’s payoff was more than worth it. I also loved the clues that Tuli wove through the previous books in addition to this one that hinted at where their relationship would ultimately go. What I wasn’t ready for, though, was the heartbreak this story would bring about. The backstory to the title alone is absolutely devastating. We’re not even going to touch on the ending of the book – I’m not sure I’m ready to forgive Tuli yet for that one or even begin processing it. One thing I’m all in for is more Gabriel especially out for revenge Gabriel. I was hoping he would get a truly impressive arc and boy did Tuli deliver on that front. I also appreciated getting to travel to more places and receive more backstory to Ouranos as a whole. Do yourself a favor and pick up this amazing story. Now I’m going to be impatiently waiting for the epic finale to the series, Tale of the Heart Queen.

I SOBBED basically through this entire book. Warning this book ends on a major cliffhanger!!!

There are a few chapters in Gabriel's POV and those were just incredible and heartbreaking at the same time. They honestly might have been my favorites.

And Lor and Nadir finallyyyyy get together as MATES. I also loved the little moments sprinkled in amongst family and friends, along with Lor's training sessions. Seeing her come into her full power was amazing.

We learn a lot of new information regarding the Artefacts, their origins and their purpose, along with the history of Ouranos. Everything is adding up.

Thank you to Negalley and Forever for the eARC in exchange for my honest review. Cannot wait for the next one!

If there is one thing you need to know about Nisha J Tuli, it is that she can concoct top-tier cliffhangers. If there is a second thing you need to know about Nisha J Tuli, it's that she's gonna be the reigning queen of fantasy romance. I don't think I have gotten into any fantasy romance books the way that I have gotten into The Artefacts of Ouranos books.

Fate of the Sun King is the third book in the series, and good grief, it delivers. The first book established the world and the characters, the second book raised the stakes and showed us what the big deal is, and this book dives into mystery, deception, betrayals, and revelations. Each book I like better and better. (Plus, there are Gabriel POV chapters. What more could you ask for?)

Maybe my favorite thing about this series and Tuli's writing is that the books cut off perfectly. I am always left wanting more, and not knowing what the heck is about to happen, I love that for me.

Thanks to Netgalley and Forever for the e-ARC!

What? WHAT!!? Staring into the void after those last few pages. I knew 50% in, it was all going to well...OMG that was so good. I am officially hooked on this series.
Fate of the Sun King starts off right where we left our main characters in Book 2. It continues with adventure, angst and tension, personal growth and acceptance. Plus there is an additional POV that you'll love and gives more understanding to that characters motives.
What more can I saw besides, if you love fantasy romance with all your favorite tropes and excellent world building.... read this series. Start with book 1, Trial of the Sun Queen.
And now patiently waiting for book 4.

I really enjoyed with installment of the series. The angst and character development between Lor and Nadir was chef’s kiss. I’m anxiously awaiting the last book in the series.

Definitely best book in series so far (in my opinion).

I really liked getting Lor’s background and more family history in this book. There is of course so much I still want to know about Lor and Nadir! But I really liked the aspects where we learned more about her.

I thought the pacing of this book was good and kept me interested the whole time, there weren’t any parts that seemed like they were dragging, something interesting and relevant was always happening.

I don’t have really too many negative thoughts on it. I would like to know more about Nadir’s history of course but I assume that’s coming in next book??? Also, some of the flashbacks seemed not completely necessary to storyline, some of it yes for sure, definitely interesting and relevant! But some flashbacks were slightly too long for me.

I would like to see more plot and story lines of the other characters such as Tristan and Amaya, those would be super interesting to read about so hoping to see more of that.

Overall, enjoyed a lot! Will definitely read next book!

🌟Angst
🌟Fated Mates
🌟Fae
🌟Unique Magic Systems
🌟God/Goddess
🌟Multi POV
🌟Secrets/Lies Revealed
🌟Possessive MMC
🌟Cliffhanger
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Fate of the Sun King completely swept me off my feet with its gripping and immersive storytelling. Lor, our resilient heroine, carries the heavy burden of a past filled with betrayal, loss, and torture. Despite these challenges, her determination to confront the darkness threatening her world shines through every page. I loved watching her reclaim what she had locked away.

Nadir, facing his own struggles of past loss, abuse and betrayal, has an intense attraction and connection with Lor that leaps off the pages with sizzling chemistry. I found myself swooning for Nadir's unwavering dedication and protectiveness towards Lor, and their realization of being fated mates brought a fiery and combustible energy to their relationship.

Their journey together, filled with trust issues and past wounds, while battling against formidable foes like Nadir’s father Rion, the Aurora King, and Atlas, The Sun King, kept me on the edge of my seat. Lor's occasional struggle to quiet the voice of uncertainty for Nadir in light of their shared past adds a layer of emotional angst that I could feel in my chest.

Gabriel, with his tortured soul and undeniable charm, stole my heart. I couldn't get enough of his character and would love an entire book devoted to him. The found family, including the endearing friends, Lor's siblings, and Nadir’s sister, brought warmth and humor, making the story even more engaging.

The plot unfolded beautifully, revealing layers of chaos, deception, and profound secrets that kept me hooked until the very end. The cliffhanger ending was painful and left me eagerly anticipating the final book in the series to see how Lor, Nadir, Gabriel, and the rest of the characters' journeys unfold and culminate. I highly recommend Fate of the Sun King.

4.75/5 ⭐️
Spiciness: 4/5

Thank you to NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing (@ReadForeverPub) for the opportunity to review this ARC ebook in exchange for an honest review.

General tropes/themes:
- Multiple first person POV
- Enemies to Lovers
- Angst/Banter with all of the tension
- Slow Burn
- Magical Powers

I have really enjoyed this whole series, but I think this book is my favorite to date. I have no idea what I am supposed to do with my life now that I have finished it. I absorbed all three books in the span of 3 days. I loved it. I like the characters and how they have developed. This book is the spiciest yet and I loved it.

The reason I am taking off 0.25 points despite loving this book, is that it felt so much like other books I have read. It is so similar to Throne of Glass in the overall flow of the story (the royal trials in book 1, female main character has powers but cannot access them, evil king who killed her parents trying to use her with some magical rock action, falling in love with an enemy, surly guard action, the gods entering into the chat, etc.). The similarities are just so overwhelming and distracting at times, which is a bummer because I really enjoyed the overall story. Again, I ate this story up but it didn’t have as much of an original flare as I wanted.

All of these notes aside, if you are like me and you like magical books with badass female characters, fun tension and banter, and spice, I would absolutely recommend it. If you are looking for a unique story that you haven’t read before, this is not going to be it.

Firstly, I am so thankful to Netgalley and Forever Grand Central Publishing for a copy of this ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts.

I was so excited to get a copy of this book, I had recently read the first two books in this series and I really enjoyed them, so when I saw this book available on Netgalley, I dove for it.

I did really enjoy watching our characters finalize the dance of tension that has been hovering between them since the start of the series. The hovering feelings of need, desire, Chemistry and lust between Lor and Nadir exploded into one of the most amazing crescendos. Their relationship and character development just kept growing and I loved their arcs.
I did enjoy the additional POV’s and glimpses from the past that gives you better understanding of the history of the world. I think that the previous books failed at giving decent world building but that’s made up for in some ways with this installment into the series. Getting out of the two Kingdoms that we’ve been stuck in and being able to explore Ouranos was one of the best parts of this book.
I will say that the cliffhanger was a bit... frustrating. We are introduced to information that counteracts what we have been given previously and it feels a little like a cop out. It just feels like it was given just as shock factor and not really as part of the characters that we have come to know and love. Granted, the person who delivered the information is a known liar so its most likely just a ploy, but I didn’t like the way that it was introduced.

Overall, this was a good continuation of the series and I will be reading book four as soon as it comes out

"Ask me, and I’ll slay anyone for you. Burn the world to ash if you desire.”

Finally! This is the book that we have been waiting for, since The Trials of the Sun Queen released. I flew through this in a day. Nisha does it again, and keeps us at the edge of our seats while revealing information that turns the story around and simply blows our minds. The chemistry between Lor and Nadir just gets better and better. That ending though is just pure torture. How we are supposed to wait until The Tale of the Heart Queen in November, I have no idea.

I love so many things about this book;
- The glossary is great and absolutely hilarious
- the growth of the characters and their relationships, I don't want to say too much here so as not to spoil it
- Gabriel's POV as it added so much to the story - that revelation is just.. wow
- Nadir - this needs no explanation - everything about him is perfect

Pick this up if you are a fan of:-
- excellent world building
- strong FMC
- the perfect morally grey MC
- fated mates
- slow burn and the perfect tension building

I simply can not wait for The Tale of the Heart Queen

Seriously Nisha?! You're gonna do me like that???!!!

The entire entourage is hiding in plain sight and I was anxious for them. Who would find them first — Nadir's dad or the equally awful Sun King? While I waited to find out, I learned so much more about the history of the realms, the diabolical schemes of those in power, and what must happen to make things right. I think I know, but I need more details to be sure. Book four needs to appear in my hands pronto.

I can't begin to tell you how much I enjoyed getting other perspectives for this story. I could finally root for these characters, understanding their motives and emotions. All I wanted was for Lor to finally see Nadir and when she finally did, when she finally accepted that her anger wasn't truly with him, when she recognized everything they could be together, I was delirious with hope and happiness. All I want is to see this couple triumph over it all, knowing they are end game.

This was my favourite book of the series so far, even though it practically killed me in the end. While I'm tired of the heroines of fantasy books being the 'greatest person of all time', I do believe Lor and her siblings deserve all of the blessings that seem to be in store for them. They've suffered more than anyone should have to, especially when their suffering was due to their ancestor's transgressions. But it seems that there is so much more to the story and I'm loving how complicated everything is getting.

Kudos to the author for keeping all of these facts straight, tempting me with juicy morsels, leaving me begging for more. I'm sitting here absolutely devastated and excited for the next book.