First off, thank you to NetGalley for this digital ARC of Fate of the Sun King by Nisha J. Tuli for an honest review!

Being a bookseller, this is the type of book I would recommend to the adult casual reader, especially if they like attaching themselves to MCs in a series! It is a great combination of Fantasy/Romance, self-discovery, enemies-to-lovers, is easy to read, and has a simplistic plot. It can be read during any season of the year, so with summer approaching keep this book ready but don’t expect it to stay unread for long!
Fate of the Sun King is the third book in the Artefacts of Ouranous series. Mostly from the dual POV of the MFC Lor and the MMC Nadir, Tuli also throws in a couple of other POV chapters from other characters enhancing the depth of the story. The book continues on in Lor’s life as she struggles to unlock her magic and bring back her family’s legacy. But to do that she’ll face dangers from two kings hunting her, discover lost family, fight for the ones she loves, and be set down a path she never saw coming.

This series is my first experience with Tuli and I have quickly become a fan! With this book, she did a fantastic job continuing the story where the second book left off. The mystical/magical elements are bigger and better than ever and I was rooting for Lor the entire way through. I was excited to have Lor develop into a more complex character. By the end of the Fate of the Sun King, my jaw dropped with what I hope is coming in the next book! If you haven’t read this series then you are missing out. Go get started now and be ready for the ride!

Final Rating: 4 stars

Third part in the series. Sometimes the third book in a series can feel like fluff but this one really moved the story forward and gave us the backstory of the gods/past rulers as well. I don’t know if I’ll ever get over that cliffhanger and can’t wait to see how it all comes together in the last book! I love Nisha’s writing and this world that she has built.

Wow!!! So much was uncovered in this book that I have been waiting for!! While I still have a few questions a ton were answered!

The writing and the way the whole story tied together is perfection! The world building is beautiful but not so complex where you get lost. It is just the right amount so that the writing creates a beautiful picture in your mind with a clear detailed story. This is true for the whole series!

Lor’s personal growth throughout the series was slow, she had so much trauma burdening her. I feel like we really see her start to unpack her trauma and really flourish in this book, and I am absolutely here for her healing journey❤️‍🩹

The.ENDING!!!! I… No, nope, nuh uh, I do NOT accept that ending!!! I just met Nisha this past weekend at Apollycon and told her I was currently ARC reading this book and was 70% through. You know what she said? I’m sorry… yeah I knew it was going to be bad but not this bad!!!😭😭😭 I will be emotionally distressed until I have the next book in my hands.

Bright side? Release date for the next book is November 26!! At least I won’t have to wait too long to have Nisha mend my broken heart 💔

Fate of the Sun King is a great follow up to book one and two. It blends answering questions the reader has while still leaving us more new questions to keep us reading. If you enjoy multi-book slow burn, world building, and found family this series is for you. It was also great to go into different timelines and learn more about this history of Ouranos.

Honestly, I think I may rebel if I don’t get my hands on the next one soon! It’s just rude to leave us hanging right here! I’m not sure if I can wait until November! I loved diving back into the world of Lor and Nadir. I think my favorite part is the addition of hearing from Gabriel! I loved getting inside his mind.
I feel like the past wasn’t as clearly laid out. I still have a lot of questions about Zerra and the other kings and queens and they might be answered in the next book. There were just parts in that storyline that didn’t seem cohesive and well explained.
That being said, I cannot wait to find out what happens next!

Thanks so much to NetGalley and Forever Publishing for an eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I love this series so much! I recommend this to everyone. I loved this third installment although I did feel like it was a bit slower than the other two books. After waiting two books for answers, I wanted a little more of the plot to take off in the beginning/middle of this one!

Where do I begin!? I can't put my thoughts into words after those last couple of chapters 😥🫠

This series has very quickly become one of my absolute favourites, it hooked me in right in the beginning, so when I was lucky enough to receive FOTSK from Nisha's team as an ARC I was very quick to have a re-read and eagerly begin book 3! I may have delegated my mother duties to my husband for the past couple of days, but reading what was to transpire between Lor and those she holds closest became a priority 🙊

I couldn't love our Lightning Bug more after finishing, but now my heart has been split in 2 needing to know what happens next for our lovable Lor and Nadir! Book 4 cannot come quick enough!

Nisha, you have smashed it out of the park once again, I never had any doubt! 🫶🏼

Fate of the Sun King starts up right where Rule of the Aurora King ends. We follow Lor and Nadir as they discover more about Lor's past and who they are to each other. The ending had several twists that I fully was not expecting and now I will remain unwell until I can get my hands on book 4! What is really going on?!

I loved the return of Gabriel and his POV, as well as his backstory. The flashbacks to various important figures in Ouranos helped provide context to the larger picture. I'm also pretty obsessed with Nadir. Yup, obsessed.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher/author for an eARC of this book for an honest review.

I was super pumped for this, but once I got into it I felt like it kind of dragged. It felt like there was a lot of political scheming/planning without a lot or excitement. I did really love Gabriel's character art, and the chapters from his POV were interesting. I found the back and forth between current time and the first age of Ouranos to be a little disjointed, but I'm hoping it all comes together in the next book.

The cliffhanger ending though, goddamn. Prepare to be shook at the end of this book.

🚨ARC Review🚨
Okay lightning bugs, I am NOT well! This book was everything I wanted it to be and more. From the dedication page, I knew I was in for a ride I wouldn’t regret, and somehow regret because it had to come to an end. I’m not sure how I will last until November to find out what happens.

Similar to the Rule of the Aurora King, it goes back in time, but this time even further than Serce. When first reading those chapters you’re confused because they happen at cliffhanger moments and you want to get back to the present day. However, hang tight because those chapters do come together to tell a bigger, more important story.

Nisha does it again with Fate of the Sun King! This book answers SO MANY questions I’ve had the whole series and sets up perfectly for the finale. The ending of this book is jaw dropping!! I will never get over it. Thank you for this ARC, Nisha!

Massive thank you to the author and publisher for an ARC copy of this book!

Secondly, KDOSUIDHBVNOAHNO. If Nisha J Tuli has one fan, it's me. If she has no fans, I'm dead, quite in the same way this book left me.

I've said this in every NJT review, and I'll keep saying it: the writing and storytelling is BEYOND phenomenal. The banter, the action, the angst, the one offs, literally everything about this book is perfection. I've long anticipated this sequel, and I am once again dying for the final installment.

Lor's growth is phenomenal to witness, and the way she navigates the changing environment of royals she has no experience with is beautiful. She's not your typical heroine that needs someone to step in. She is *still* her own fucking castle.

If it was possible for Nadir to get even more broody and angsty, NJT delivered him wrapped with a satin bow. This man is categorically a simp and I am here for it.

In this novel, we get Gabriel's POV and let me tell you, that man goes THROUGH it. No spoilers, but it tugged my heartstrings for him.

The only reason I put this book down was to feed my kids, and then it was right back to devouring it as fast as I could. I cannot scream into the Void enough about this book and author in general. Absolutely breathtaking work, as usual.

My fave nonspoilery quotes:
"He makes me feel things I never expected to feel. Safe. Wanted. Beautiful. Like my flaws aren't a series of mistakes but rather the essential pieces that make me who I am."
"When you've been treated like nothing for most of your life, it's easy to forget that you're something."
"I've always wanted to be the sort of woman who makes monsters kneel. Who brings down empires. Who holds the world in her hand. And for the first time in my life, it feels like it's within reach."

Happy reading to all who participate, I'll get some tissues

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It felt so good to be back with our favorite characters in Ouranos. This being the third book in the series came with so many life altering realizations and clues into the past. Being back with Nadir and Lor and finally having their relationship come to a head was something we have been waiting for, for what feels like a very long time!

There are so many revelations in this book. It gives us a glimpse further into the past and what really happened with their ancestors. Some of which are extremely heartbreaking for Lor and her family.

We meet some new very lovable characters and get to know our favorites even further. We also get a further glimpse into how rotten Atlas really is. God he's the worst. (Besides the Aurora King of course).

This one ends with a TERRIBLE HEART WRENCHING cliffhanger. I mean come on Nisha?! Are you trying to kill us!! Will be patiently waiting for the next book and PRAYING I get the arc for that one also 😰🙏🏻

Thank you so much for the chance to read this ARC. I thoroughly enjoyed it!!

This book! It was awesome! It took me on a roller coaster of emotion and left me begging for the next book in the series! Tuli always delivers! I highly recommend this book.

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

This third installment in Tuli’s Artefacts of Ouranos series was HIGHLY anticipated for me, and it did not disappoint. I’m obsessed with everything about her writing, from the three-dimensional setting to the unique magic systems. And don’t even get me started on the characters, who are each fully realized and add so much to the overall complexity of this series.

With each new book, she adds a new layer, making this a great series for beginners to fantasies looking to dip their toes in, or seasoned vets like me who love the fresh world holding of a high fantasy.

As it is the third book in the series, pretty much everything about it is a spoiler, so I’ll try to keep this as vague as possible.

Lor is a badass as always. Daddy Nadir was absolutely GIVING in this book. I loved the addition of some new POVs and the flashbacks in this one as much, if not more than, the ones from Rule. The stakes were higher than ever, but what this group is fighting for is worth it all.

Oh and don’t even get me STARTED on that ending. I’m going to need until book four releases to recover.

I absolutely love the Artifacts of Ouranos series! This one was just as amazing as the first two! In this story we learn more about the artifacts, the magic system, and how the world was created.

I just love the characters and the plot of this series, and everyone should read it!

The author has created a very unique story that kept me hooked but something about the writing just didn't hook me.

This is book three of a series, which is impossible to review without spoilers from book one. But I will say this is probably my favorite of the series so far!

What You’ll Find:
💞 Fated Mates
💀 Touch her and die
🪄 Magic
🏠 Found family
🗝️ Uncovering secrets
🔥 Fae Prince

If you like romance fantasy and books such as ACOTAR, you need this one in your life. I’m always here to go feral over fae princes. 😂

I was so excited to hang out with Lor and Nadir and their quest for… well everything. Loved the way all the characters were fleshed out a lot more and I really enjoyed the various “side quests” of all the people besides the FMC and MMC.

It was bit hard for me to keep the momentum of reading this book going, as there was a lot of lore building and flashbacks and interestingly new POVs, which did halt the flow of the story for me.
Though, things started gearing up in the second half of the book, and in the last quarter, I could not keep up!! So good.

The slow burn finally ignited and gosh I am so grateful for the delayed gratification. Chef’s kiss.

What was ABSOLUTELY no chef’s kiss was the cliffhanger. Evil!!! I flipped the page, saw the acknowledgements, and then had to actively restrain myself from throwing my poor ereader across the room. Gah! Now the wait for book four is going to be even longer.

4.5 stars rounded down.
Fab read!
Will be even better during my reread when all the four books are out.

I received an ARC of this book (thanks!) and these are my own opinions.
Thank you Nisha for this ARC and thank you Dana at Forever for getting it to me! You made me very very happy.

Summary: After finding the Heart Crown at the end of Rule of the Aurora King, Lor must now navigate being on the run with more than one power-hungry ruler after her. She returns to Aphelion to hopefully unlock her magic, Lor discovers more going on in this court than she originally realized. In addition to battling her feelings for the Aurora Prince, Lor figures out the truth about the Artefacts and their role in shaping her future. With her future hanging in the balance, will she be closer to getting everything she's ever wanted, or will she lose it all forever?

Dani's Thoughts: Nisha brought it with this book!! It has now become my favorite book in this series, even with that ending. I loved the addition of Gabriel's POV, since I really enjoyed his character in Trial of the Sun Queen. It was nice to be able to see different aspects in Aphelion that Nadir and Lor were not there to experience. The banter between Lor and Nadir was top-notch in this book and really picked up where it left off at the end of Rule of the Aurora King. I love the two of them so it was fun to watch their feelings for each other grow, even when they tried to fight them. This book had so many twists and turns that kept me up way too late most nights. I even delayed the ending just because I was not ready for my heart to be destroyed by the events that transpire. Is it November yet?! Be sure to read this series, it is one of my absolute favorites.

Thank you to Netgalley and Forever for the #gifted copy of the eArc!