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I always say it about Nisha’s books, but it bears repeating - this book was incredible.

I left this book with hugely different feelings towards certain characters than when I began the book; with both adoration and suspicion.

The growth seen in nearly every MC is painful and beautiful. There are SO many groundbreaking, earth shattering moments, but the book does not feel overloaded with it all. There is still a huge forward-moving plot line while getting a lot of extra history and information, the balance with those two things was perfect.

With every book, Nisha gets more and more skilled with taking us down a beautiful path and making us feel like we can rest easy in knowing where the story is going, and that it’s going where we want it to. Then she kicks your feet out from under you, throws sand in your eyes, and giggles while running away. And I am so impressed every time.

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Nisha, how dare you

(I’ll return to edit this later for an actual review lmao)

I love this series! And this book does not disappoint. Since this is the third book, I will keep my review vague to avoid spoilers.
The pace in the beginning is a little slow but once it gets going it doesn't slow down. There are still questions to be answered but there are a lot of reveals in this book! We get to see friendships forming and rekindled, romantic relationships taking shape and of course some spice!
In the second book, I felt the flashback scenes were too long and too frequent. It took me out of the present day story and slowed the pace. Not the case in this third book! We got little snippets of the past that I felt were perfectly placed to heIp the reader understand what was happening in the present.
I loved this third installment, I love this series and I CANNOT wait for the final book!
This series is great for people new to the fantasy genre. The world building is woven in without a big info dump at the beginning. The world is rich without being overly complicated. I cannot recommend it enough!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the copy of this eARC. My opinions are my own.

The excitement I got when I was approved for the ARC. OMG! So thanks so much to Nisha Tuli and her team and NetGalley for this ARC. I could not wait to read this I ate the last two books up. This one I decided to take my time and really enjoy it. This book answers so many questions that we had throughout the series. You literally get a question and answer session with Cloris herself. It was very interesting to read Gabriel's perspective and to also get more personality and development on Tristan and Willow. Love that we all got what we were waiting for with Lor and Nadir. Nadir switched into bf mode so effortlessly. How is every one feeling about the Empyrium? This book gave me some anxiety for Book 4 but I cannot wait to read that too.

Favorite Quote: "Never underestimate the enduring fragility of a man who suffers from a lack of confidence."

Favorite Scene In 1-3 Words: Gabriel at Ceremony

In this third installment of the Artefacts of Ouranos series, the story starts off right where we left it at the end of the second book. We left off where Lor has learned her magic may not be as lost as she thought, and she's becoming more and more drawn to Nadir (whether she likes it or not).

I want to start by saying OH MY GOD THAT ENDING!!!!!!! I literally don't know how I'm supposed to wait until the 4th book comes out. I need to know what happens next and I need to know it NOW!!!!

But back to the main story, I absolutely loved how we learn so much more about the history of Lor, her family, and all of Ouranos. As much as I love the tension between Lor and Nadir (which I DO), I loved being able to picture the different Ages of Ouranos. And I really enjoyed learning more about Zerra. I can honestly say there were so many points in the book that I stopped and thought "OHHHHHHH so that's why ____ is the way it is now". It explained so much and yet still left me with more questions than answers.

This is my favourite so far in this series and I will jump at the first chance to read the finale!

Thank you to NetGalley and a special thanks to Nisha for letting me read this ARC!!

This was my first ever ARC, and it did not disappoint - thank you, Nisha!

Books like this really make me realize how much I love a slow burn! When enemies finally become lovers, I sometimes miss the chase. That being said, I loved watching Lor and Nadir’s relationship evolve, and I didn’t miss internally screaming at Nadir for being so dense sometimes. There were times that I worried about the pacing of their relationship with another book to go but I was wrong … THAT ENDING! I also really enjoyed getting to learn more about other characters and their backstories, particularly Gabriel, and I’m hoping we get more Tristan in book four.

I love these characters and this world, and Nisha’s writing is so easy and enjoyable. The cover art for this series is some of my favorite, too. I was so lucky to get an advanced copy, even if it now makes the release of the fourth book feel impossibly far away!!

Love love LOVE NISHA ALL HAIL NISHA!!!!!
🧎‍♀️🧎‍♀️🧎‍♀️🧎‍♀️

Per usual this was fun, flirty, angsty, intense all great things Nisha typically involves in her writing. I have loved these characters for so long- it was so great to see them again and tag along on their journeys. This book definitely felt like more buildup than the others as I anticipate the fourth installment will be this book’s labored fruits. Thank you so much for this arc and I’m so excited for book 4! (The ending 😳?!)

I was beyond excited to get an ARC of this because I couldn’t put the first two down. This book did not disappoint whatsoever, I loved diving back into everything Lor and Nadir. I need book four already please!

In this installment, I felt the flow was definitely a little over the place compared to the other two. This could be just because the first 2 books followed the same relative setting all throughout and this one was just jumping around. I wish we would've seen a gradual increase in Nadir's inner thoughts because it felt like he found his profound love her a little jarring. It was sweet, and I am glad they are where they are by the end of the book, It just felt a little bit rushed.
Either way, these are small things I noticed because I still enjoyed the ride. I love all of the characters and cannot wait to see how everything ends.
ALSO... NISHA THAT ENDING???

I received an arc of this book and have loved the story Nisha has created. I can say I really didn’t see that cliff hanger coming and I cannot wait for book 4. I will say book 2 is probably still my favorite of the series but I enjoyed watching the various relationship develop and while I usually despise new character povs this far in a series, I found myself enjoying Gabriel’s chapters. Overall it was a wonderful continuation to the story and I can’t wait to see how it concludes

Thank you so much to Nisha J. Tuli and Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. I've never been so excited to win an ARC!

This book opened with a name glossary of all of the characters from the previous books and other authors should absolutely take notes. Although I only read the other books in this series a couple months ago, this section in the book was so helpful (and hilarious). This was a great setup for the book that was to come!

The Fate of the Sun King did such a great job world-building and there was so much happening that it reminded me a lot of the insane world building in Sarah J. Maas books. There was so much going on, but not in an overwhelming way. The multiple perspectives in this book worked so well and I never realized how badly I needed chapters from Gabriel's POV. The romance elements were great and many readers will be very satisfied with the spice. I got the sense part of the way through that my heart was going to be shattered because it felt like a lot of the storylines were getting a little too good to be true...and I was right. Holy crap the ending...that cliffhanger! As much as I'm mad that I have to wait until November to read the next book, I honestly really expect the ending this one had. I can't wait for the next one!

After reading the first two book in the Artefacts of Ouranos series, I couldn’t wait to read book three. So when I got the opportunity to read an ARC of ‘Fate of the Sun King’, I couldn’t pass up the chance and when the ARC arrived on my Kindle I started reading as soon as I could.

In ‘Fate of the Sun King’ we continue right where the second book ended. Lor now has the Heart Crown, but she still hasn’t been able to completely access her own magic. Now she not only has to hide from all her enemies, but she also has to work together with Nadir to get her magic back before it’s to late. There is danger around every corner, and in the midst from all the danger she learns the truth about her own family’s legacy. Nahir is by her side every time, but Lor still has trouble trusting him after being wronged so many times. And when they finally get closer to learning the truth, there also seem to be more secrets.

‘Fate of the Sun King’ was from the start as good as I hoped it would be. I loved reading about Lor and Nahir again, but also about some of the side characters we got to know in the previous books. There is a lot going on, and I’m glad I only read the first two books in the last couple of months, because while we got some answers we also got a lot more questions. There where some twists I didn’t see coming at all and I definitely kept sitting on the edge of my seat.

The romance was yet again slow burning, but definitely steamy and swoon worthy. I really loved how the author gave us what we wanted, but at the same time made me want so much more. Reading this book through different point of views was a lot of fun. And although I loved Lor, I can’t help myself but love Nahir even more. There is still so much about him we don’t seem to know, and I can’t wait to read more.

This book ended on a major cliffhanger, and I’m not okay. Well, I am.. but I’m not! Sigh.. Book four can’t come fast enough. We got some great thrilling moments that kept me on the edge of my seat. And I really can’t wait for the next book. I need answers!!

If you haven’t started this series yet, trust me, you should start right away.

The slow burn was well worth the wait for this one!! I couldn't put it down ❤️

I love everything Nisha writes, but this series really has my heart!

Thank you to Nisha J Tuli and Netgalley, I received an ARC of this third installment and boy am I glad I did. If you like badass, Feisty but Loveable FMCs and touch her and die MMCs. This is for you. It’s got action, intrigue, found family, fated mates, broody characters with wings, great banter and a great story line. Lor, overcomes so much and Nadir is right beside her never trying to dull her shine. The last few chapters will get your heart pumping and that cliffhanger left me devastated and greatly anticipating book 4.

Holy Hera.

Nisha... Your writing is some of my favorite ever and this book was no exception.

- Snarky FMC
- MMC who would walk through hell for her
- New magic, old magic, hidden magic
- Fated Mates
- Lies, Deceit, Trickery
And most importantly 🤌🏼🤌🏼
- 🌶️🌶️🌶️

Amazing. What an explosive follow up to Aurora King. Nadir and Lor are still working through...whatever they are to each other, while still trying to get to the bottom of her locked magic.

I loved everything about this book... The beginning - hopeful. The middle - 🌶️❤️🌶️❤️🌶️. The ending - soul crushing.

While I am so glad I was able to get an ARC and read early, thank you NetGalley and Nisha, that 9 month wait for the finale is gonna be brutal!!!

* I received an eARC and I am leaving this review voluntarily*

Thank you a #NetGalley and Nisha for this book! I was BEYOND excited to read this book since I loved the first 2.

This is the 3rd book in the Artefacts of Ouranos series and it picks up where book 2 (Rule of the Aurora King) left off. This books is book both equal parts mystery and answered questions. As we dive deeper into Lor and Nadirs quest to take down his father and restore peace to Ouranos, we also get a look at the past generations and things that brought them to this post.

The multiple POV’s are always something I love, and getting a deeper look into Gabriel was probably my favorite. As with any Nisha Tuli novel the spice was hot, but also deeply emotional!!

The true star of this books is and will always be our girl Lor! We have been on a journey with her since the first books and I think she really came into her own in this book. The discoveries about herself and her family were phenomenal and I was in tears many times throughout this books.

That ending though! 🤯🤯🤯 November is way too far away to find out what happens!!! I need books 4 now!

I absolutely loved this book and this series.

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever for the ARC in exchange for an honest review

This is the third book in the series and the two books prior must be read first

I would recommend if you're looking for (SPOILERS)

-m/f fantasy romance
-fated mates
-multi pov
-multi timelines
-he fell first
-twists and turns

I love this series so much, each book is so different from the previous yet weaves the story together. I loved that we got soft moments between Lor and Nadir yet with so much adventure. The ending had me on the edge of my seat and I have no idea how I'm gong to be able to wait for the next book in the series. Also a massive shoutout to the glossary which was hilarious and helpful since it's been a minute since I finished book 2. Though all of this just makes me want to go back and reread. This book really dances the fine line of giving answers yet revealing more questions so well.

This is the third book in the series and starts off directly where the last left off, with Lor, Nadir, and company having to return to Aphelion to infiltrate the sun palace to regain Lors power and take back her birthright, which proves to be anything but easy. Not when they are still being hunted by not one, but two power hungry kings and a third mystery party who is directly responsible for Lors imprisonment in Nostraza. Lor must try to balance her changing relationships with not only Nadir but with her siblings while also finding out hard truths about the past and trying to parce out truth from fiction to figure out where her place is and where her true destiny lies.
I enjoyed following Lor and Nadir as they decide what each of them wants out of this thing growing between them. Their relationship changes once again from enemies to reluctant allies, and finally into lovers over the course of this story. but let me tell you, when they finally choose each other its magnificent ❤️ The wait was completely worth it and Nadir definitely surprised me with all the sweetness and his conviction to do right by Lor. Their love story gives me hope and a deep longing for a connection half as deep as theirs runs.

"She's not just my mate. Not just the woman I've fallen in love with. She is every star in the sky and every wish I've ever wanted."

We get a lot of Gabriel in this one which I am extremely grateful for because I love me a hot broody warrior fae with an attitude problem. We get to read about his backstory and also some really juicy secrets he's keeping for Atlas as well as some more spicy times involving him. Also, a lot more of Lors siblings, it was really nice to get know Tris and Willow better and see where their story is heading.
My favorite part of this book was exploring how Lor heals from her past and learns to stand on her own two feet again after being abused by men her entire life. We see a good amount of feminine rage and defiance where there was once defeat.

"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 its within my reach."

"Never underestimate the enduring fragility of a man who suffers from a lack of confidence."

Thank you to Netgalley and Nisha for providing arc opportunities.

First, thank you so much Nisha for my ARC copy!

This third installment of the Artefacts of Ouranos series answered so many of my questions but also left me with so many more 😅 I love the dual POV that allows us to feel all the history leading up to this point in the story - and that in this book the layers of that history manage to get even more complex. Every time I think I know what’s coming next, there’s a new twist or detail that keeps me guessing and I can’t wait for the final book!


But beware, the ending will leave you in pieces 😅

Screaming. Crying. Throwing UP.

WHAT DID I JUST READ! I have so many thoughts yet none at all. I just… I need a minute to process. Full review coming when my brain can form coherent thoughts.

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Update: my brain still can’t form coherent thoughts about this book, but here I am. Everything about this book was so well done! From the glossary of characters at the beginning to remind us who’s who, the impeccable storytelling, and most importantly all the twists along the way (almost none of which I predicted) especially the one at the end. Nisha… ma’am how dare you leave me like this until November 😵‍💫

If you haven’t read this series yet, what are you waiting for? Go run to read Trial of the Sun Queen and Rule of the Aurora King then snatch this up when it publishes on June 4!

Big thank you to NetGalley, the alarm I set so I could snag this while it was “read now”, Nisha, and Orbit for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

*Received as an ARC but will be providing my honest thoughts and opinions.

I was thrilled to wake up one morning to see an eARC of Fate of the Sun King in my email! I adored the first two books in this series and couldn't wait to see where Lor's story continued.

Unfortunately, this book really fell flat compared to Trial of the Sun Queen and Rule of the Aurora King. It provided a lot of context and world building that I think would've been more digestible if it had been sprinkled throughout the first two installments, as this book felt like one giant info dump.
The plot itself was slow moving and dragged during the middle, only really picking up in the last 15% of the story. I really enjoyed the ending and wished that we'd seen that same energy, passion, and speed the entire time.

I still plan on reading the final installment to see how Lor's story ends, and hopefully it'll round out this series on a positive note!