This was such a wonderful book 3! I loved the writing and the story and I could not put it down! I cannot wait for the next book!

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for the eARC of Fate of the Sun King in exchange for an honest review. I was looking forward to this release SO much because I absolutely love and adore Nisha and all her writings. This book was a 3.5-4 star read for me though (usually all of her stuff is a 5/5 star). I had a difficult time staying engaged with the story, even though I love the characters. I will continue with the series and read Tale of the Heart Queen once it is released, especially after the cliffhanger ending.

Thank you so much to Forever and Netgalley for providing an advanced copy of this! All thoughts and opinions are still my own.

One of my most anticipated sequels of the year and it definitely didn't disappoint!

I started this series earlier this year and have completely fallen head over heels in love with it. This is a great twist on some classic fantasy romance themes and I'm wholly addicted.

I don't want to go into too much detail since this is so far into the series, but I love how the relationship, magic, and world is developing. This had so many twists and turns that I didn't see coming and I can't wait to see how it all wraps up in book 4!

I'm so glad we're getting books 3 and 4 so close together because I truly don't know how I'd wait a year for that conclusion 😅

I really enjoyed the character development, especially with Gabriel. And the declaration of love between Lor and Nadir was fantastic—I've been eagerly anticipating that moment. However, I find the series as a whole to be rather mild. Books 1 and 2 were just okay for me, so I wasn't sure what to expect from book 3. Given its title, "Fate of the Sun King," I was hoping for more focus on Atlas, but he doesn't appear much until the very end.

The biggest issue for me was the plot—it felt scattered and left some plot holes. Hopefully, these will be resolved in Book 4.

Thank you NetGalley for providing this ARC!

I think I died after reading this one. I need the next book like NOW. This plot line is 🔥 and the moment I was waiting for FINALLY happened! IYKYK. 😏

My heart had all the emotions while reading and I loved seeing the stories of the other characters more. The twists and turns of this story kept me wondering what the hell else could happen!

The imagery was astounding, the multiple POVs were so good, and seeing the backstory of the first rulers of Ouranos was my favorite part! I love how Nisha brought each character to life and they all hold a special place in my heart (except for a certain Sun King 🤦🏻‍♀️ )

If you haven’t started this series, you NEED to. It’s got all the best elements of popular fantasy series but put into its own little world. Really can’t explain how perfect these books are without spoiling everything!

Thank you, NetGalley for this eARC in exchange for my honest review. I love Nisha Tuli's writing and this series even more. This was an incredible third installment of this series. The tension, the banter, ugh. SO GOOD! She always leaves you with questions that you just NEED to be answered. I can't wait for book four!

Fate of the Sun King by Nisha J. Tuli is an enthralling third installment in the Artefacts of Ouranos series, following Lor as she navigates the perilous journey of an heir on the run. With the Heart Crown in her possession, she must unlock her magic, reclaim her family's legacy, and confront her feelings for the Aurora Prince, Nadir. The story beautifully explores the resilience and deep bonds of Lor, her siblings, and their allies as they uncover ancestral secrets and face relentless enemies. The book ends on a heart-wrenching cliffhanger, setting the stage for an epic showdown. Tuli's masterful storytelling, complex characters, and diverse representation make this a must-read fantasy romance.

This series truly gets better and better with every release! I enjoyed the first two books plenty and gave them a solid 4 stars, but THIS hit in every way I wanted to and felt like it brought the entire story up to its true potential for me.

We pick up right where we left off from book two, and Lor is in the thick of learning about her powers and her mysterious family history. We also jumped around a lot in terms not only POVs but also time periods, going back further than we ever have before to an age that was largely a mystery. I LOVED this so much, it made Ouranos all the more richer of a world, with more complex characters and variable motivations. There are some villains that have firmly remained power-hungry villains who you can do nothing but hate, but we also learned about some of the more human sides of our adversaries in some moments. In that same vein, Lor learns about the less-than-admirable sides of her ancestors, and has to grapple with how these past events will color every decision she makes from here on out.

And we MUST talk about the romance: I'm trying my hardest to avoid spoilers but let me tell you, this love story between Lor & Nadir has been the slooooooowwwwesst of slow burns... But the PAYOFF, the payoff was so incredibly worthwhile. These two have grappled with so many difficult feelings, so much hurt and trauma, and so many political barriers to feeling the way they know they feel. I loved loved LOVED how well Nisha J. Tuli explored all of these difficult facets of their relationship and their past, and I think it made a ton of sense (given Lor's life thus far) that they took as long as they did to reconcile with their feelings. These two were absolutely swoon-worthy in this book, both in terms of spice/tension but ALSO in the way of love and devotion. It just struck the most, most perfect balance.

Lastly, I have a bone to pick about THIS FREAKING CLIFFHANGER. I saw the % creeping up on my kindle and just thought "there is no way she will leave us here," but oh man.... she did. She did that. And I'm going to be frantically searching for answers until the next release drops!

Thank you so, so very much to the author, Forever, and NetGalley for this eArc. I cannot WAIT to get my hands on the sequel!

This series has me in a complete chokehold and I absolutely LOVED this third installment. I saw great improvements in the mysterious POV choices when compared to Rule of the Aurora King as I wasn't bored during each alternate POV. I think Nadir and Lor's romance unfolded brilliantly and I can't wait for book 4!

This series just keeps amping up the intrigue and drama… I love it! Definitely keeps me coming back for more! And that cliffhanger….. dang woman why you have to go ripping out our hearts like that! Can’t wait for the conclusion in November!

Wow what a way to end on a cliffhanger! I like how the spice picks up in this third book. The character development is growing more complex and I had to really take my time to read and process exactly who all the characters were and what part they play in the different worlds. That aside, the storyline is captivating and creative. I thoroughly enjoyed my time reading this one and look forward to the finale in book four!

This book!!!! I have loved Nisha J. Tuli's writing since I first read Night of Heart and Fire, and that love has only grown as I worked my way through her titles. Fate of the Sun King solidified her as a favorite author of mine for SURE.

Nisha writes with such an easy pacing and diction that defines each character's voice so clearly. It's impossible not to slip away into the worlds she creates. As Lore and Nadir's story progresses and their found family grows and becomes more complex in its weaving, the plot for The Artefacts of Ouranos becomes ever more captivating. There is tension, banter, joy, and utter devastation on these pages and the ending is *chef's kiss*. I hated and loved it in equal measure.

This is an easy five stars for me and I cannot wait to find out what happens next- my only regret is having devoured it in a single day.

I need book 4 and I need it now. I freaking loved this return to Ouranos. I wanted to savor it and then read the last half in a day! Getting Gabe’s POV was everything. Nadir and Lor, you can do no wrong. And you will continue to do no wrong from now until the evanescence claims you. Right? RIGHT?! Anyways. November needs to be here yesterday.

Absolutely loved this book. Semi-spoilers ahead!

I just did a reread of the first 2, so I would be fully prepared for this book and it did not disappoint. We learned SO much in this book, but got just as many questions. The pacing was perfect and I loved the character development as well. I enjoyed seeing Willow start to come into her own and Lor finally allow herself to open up. I KNEW there was more to Gabriel and I’m so glad we got more of his story as well. I really enjoyed his POV. The Sun King’s secret was definitely unexpected. I knew he was up to something, but it wasn’t that. Made me hate him all over again.

Can’t wait for book 4! Thank you to NetGalley and Forever for the ARC.

(Very minor, baby spoilers already mentioned on the book jacket)

Fate of the Sun King is the 3rd book in the Artefacts of Ouranos quartet and my favorite book yet in the whole series! Each book had been immensely different in overall storyline and this one broke the mold. Nadir and Lor return as the main characters in their quest to take revenge on the Aurora King and help Lor get her magic back and discover what her true purpose is within the Heart Kingdom. They get to travel all over Ouranos in this noble and it was so fun going on this journey!

I am very excited to read the fourth and final book coming out in November! I don’t want to leave this interesting world though!

What Fate of the Sun King did *so* right -
💋The sexual tension was palpable in this and a massive improvement to the cringe of book 2
💋The world was expanded and there were POVs that time traveled to the past and taught the reader about so much of the history of Ouranos
💋The multiple POVs grew and changed with the story! Gabriel is my favorite character now (as I knew he would be with more screen time) and I would love a prequel now thanks to the many jumps to the past
💋Gabriel is the funniest and most complex character - forced into servitude with so many secrets and tense feelings - I just want to have him in plushie form and go on adventures together tbh.
💋Getting to meet and discover the wonderful side characters this book including Willow, Tristan, and Mael was such a delight! Nisha Tuli can write a side character that makes you want to invest 300 pages into their own backgrounds and eccentricities

What I wanted more (or less) of -
💔Chapters of the past and beginnings of Ouranos. I left this book a bit unfinished here.
💔Mentions of food and lifestyle of the citizens - I didn’t connect to the plight of the plebeians without some more day to day lifestyle builds.
💔Less steam that was not necessary
💔Less grammatical errors

What a great third book in the series! I love how the plot developed in this book, especially towards the end as the climax is hitting its highest point with secrets coming out, troubling decisions, and revenge and distrust amongst the group! I know the fourth book is gonna be so much fun as everything plays out!

I also love the growth of Lor and Gabriel, both of them have changed and grown into who they are meant to be, that you can’t help but root for them to have it all work out and be with their loves! Lor and Nadir have a great relationship that is still developing and I can’t wait to see how it all plays out!

Ahhhh this book! I don’t know what to say that wouldn’t be a spoiler at this point but I think everyone should read this series. It continues to be a 5-star series in my books. I’m dying for the fourth book now 😭!

Thanks so much to Forever Pub, NetGalley and Nisha J Tuli for the arc! 🥰

Fate of the Sun King was breathtaking, mind-blowing, baffling, and absolutely well worth the wait! As the third installment of the Artefacts of Ouranos series, there were extremely high expectations for this release and I was admittedly a bit nervous to see how FOTSK would measure up. If I’m honest, I don’t think Nisha could ever write a book that I won’t absolutely devour, but I truly can’t express the voracity with which I read this book - it’s that good.

Similar to Rule of the Aurora King (Book 2), FOTSK introduces the reader to new POVs that span across a multitude of timeline masterfully interwoven. Gabriel is the first additional POV that the reader encounters. Each chapter told from his point of view allows the reader to delve deeper into the raw and honest history of the Sun King’s court and its prominent players, unraveling mysteries that were laid out in Trial of the Sun Queen (Book 1). Tuli does a magnificent job of layering each new POV onto of the current day storyline, building upon the ancient lore and history of Ouranos that we had previously learned.

With the amount of character development and world building that occurs throughout FOTSK, it’s truly impressive that the pacing of the plot was not hindered in any way. There was not a single chapter or page that read as unnecessary or slow. Learning about each new character introduced as well as the deeper exploration of some of our favorite characters from the series was so refreshing. Often times the penultimate installation of a series reads a bit like a training montage where little to no action occurs aside from the preparation for the upcoming battle - this just wasn’t the case.

To be quite honest, I like to pride myself of being able to pick up on the thoughtfully laid out crumbs of foreshadowing an author gives us, but that was not the case with FOTSK. I had so many theories and notes written down about what I *knew* was going to happen, and every single one was wrong. It was amazing to constantly be surprised by the outcome and I’m not sure how I’ll be able to wait for the release of Tale of the Heart Queen.

🧚‍♀️ Who doesn’t love a bingeable romantansy series? ⚔️

The Fate of the Sun King is the third installment in the Artefacts of Ouranos—for the sake of keeping the bulk of the series unspoiled, please feel free to scroll down to my original review of book one for the run down. Romantasy readers who enjoyed Throne of Glass and A Dawn of Onyx will devour this book. But truly, at the end of the day, it was the character driven writing (and the characters themselves) that constantly held my attention (or made me want to chuck the book across the room…in a loving, most compelling way).

Let me try and set the scene for you without giving spoilers:
☀️ Pointy, thorny FMC
☀️ He falls…(and falls again) first
☀️ The slowest of slow burns
☀️ A new POV that will wrench your heart out
☀️ Fae politics, underlying *upper chaos* lore
☀️ Pining :)

Gently put, I loved this book. Feral-put, I’m dying for the next book—the ending?

Thank you @NetGalley and @ReadForeverPub for the ARC! I did the happiest of happy dances opening the acceptance email.

Thank you so much to NetGalley for sending me an advanced copy for review!

No, because that ending was truly CRIMINAL!!! I don't know how I will be able to wait for book 4. I have SO MANY questions and so many theories, and I just know none of them are correct, lol. This is by far the best one in the series so far. You can really tell the difference between the writing and the world-building, even from book 2, and I enjoyed this one so much more. I won't lie; I struggled with all the information dumping, but I think it's worth it to get to that ending!