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thank you netgalley & publisher, forever, for gifting me an e-arc in exchange for a review.

some spoilers ahead, read at your own risk!

wow, what an amazing series! tale of the heart queen wrapped up the series so well! all of our questions were (finally) answered!

i loved the storyline/plot of this book, and adored the characters & side characters! as much as i dislike the aurora king, i’m happy he came to his senses (a little too late) at the end, and nadir had gotten some sort of closure. i’m also so happy that tor volunteered to go into the evanescence in replace of lor, which i kind of suspected would happen.

i did find the story a little slower paced during some parts, but overall i enjoyed it!

what to expect:
- strong fmc
- morally grey mmc
- touch her/him & die
- fated mates
- enemies to lovers
- found family

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I couldn’t wait for this release and it did not disappoint. Im so thankful to have gotten an arc. This whole series was so fun and I really enjoyed it

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What a great conclusion to the Artefacts of Ouranos series! Each book in this series got better and better, and I had a great time with it.

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The most perfect ending for one of my new favorite romantasy series!

I loved all the new POVs in this, and getting to read about Lor and crew getting to interact with other rulers & Gods.

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I absolutely love this fantasy romance series! The characters are like a second family to me now. This is the third book in this amazing series! Highly recommend everybody read this. It is so addictive! The world building is top-tier.

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The perfect ending. I will say halfway through this book I was wishing it wasn’t so long! I liked getting Gabriel’s POV but also could have done without it. Especially since we weren’t getting any from the other kingdoms.

I was also shocked to know you could just walk into the underworld… figured it would be harder to get in like it is to see Zerra.

I’m so happy Tyr got to redeem himself, I could not imagine the pain he must have went through. And that Gabriel can visit him often.

Lor and Nadir finally get to be free and for that there is no better ending.

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This book was a stunning conclusion to a series. It wrapped up all the storylines and characters development and left off with a feeling of satisfaction. Lor and Nadir have solidified themselves as one of the best fantasy romance couples and they deserve every drop of happiness they achieve. This story really took me on an emotional journey and I wondered how it would all come together and I was so satisfying when it did.

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What a finale to quite possibly my favorite series of 2024 😍 I love Nisha and love how she gave us little gems from book 1 that tied it all together. I was so sad this adventure was over but looking forward to anything Nisha writes in the future!

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Absolutely amazing! This series has had a chokehold on me since the beginning. I’m so sad that this is over 😭😭😭

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I don’t know how to feel about this book. Like I definitely should have read 1-3 but going into just 4 I felt it dragged on for to long. I mean it took me so long to read and I had to skim most of it to even get through it. I’m just happy it had a good solid ending

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This book and series blew me away I am still thinking about it and won't forget. It is such a fun series and the worldbuilding really grew through out the series. I always hesitate to be super excited by a final in a series because the wrap up is never perfect. But Nisha did an absolutely wonderful job tying threads, wrapping up stories, and giving an ending that was true to the characters. I even teared up. I loved it.

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Nisha J. Tuli delivers a breathtaking and emotionally charged finale in Tale of the Heart Queen, the fourth installment in the Artefacts of Ouranos series. This book is an absolute triumph—blending heart-pounding action, swoon-worthy romance, and high-stakes magic into a mesmerizing read that fans won’t be able to put down.

Lor’s journey has been nothing short of epic, and in this installment, she faces her most daunting challenges yet. Her raw, untamed Heart magic is both her greatest weapon and her biggest curse, and watching her struggle to control it while protecting those she loves makes for an emotionally gripping ride. The tension between her and the Aurora King crackles with intensity, and the complex web of alliances and betrayals keeps the stakes impossibly high.

Tuli’s worldbuilding remains lush and immersive, pulling readers deeper into the magic and politics of Ouranos. Every page brims with vivid descriptions, compelling character dynamics, and perfectly timed twists that keep the momentum strong. And of course, the romance is everything—intense, passionate, and deeply satisfying.

With unforgettable characters, thrilling action, and an ending that feels both heartbreaking and triumphant, Tale of the Heart Queen is the perfect conclusion to this spellbinding series. Fans of fantasy romance will be utterly enchanted!

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An incredible conclusion to one of the most captivating romantasy series ever. I love these books, these characters, and this world so much. Nisha wrapped up this series perfectly, and I am so excited to see what she has in store for us in the future.

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This was honestly so sad for me. I finished the first 3 books in this series in less than 48 hours each. I loved the first 3 books. I don't know what happened with this one but it was completely different than the other books. It felt like a different author. I wanted to DNF but textually just skimmed the rest of the book because I have been trying to read it for 6 months.

I won't be submitting links as I won't be making content for this one.

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This one is a difficult review for me to write. I love Nisha J. Tuli as a person. I loved both books 1 and 2 in this series a lot. I recommend this series to everyone I know. Book 3 was a little slow for me but I saw it as a set up for the final book. Which really didn't bother me at all. But I do not know where we went wrong with this one. I am being generous giving this book a 2 star rating. This book is nearly 700 pages. And now having finished the series, I truly believe this should have been a trilogy. Books 3 and 4 could have easily been combined. Tale of the Heart Queen suffers from quite a few things: 1) Lor just travels back and forth and back and forth across the lands pretty aimlessly. 2) The big bad we were promised through 3 books suddenly has the weirdest redemption arc I've ever seen that was honestly one of the cringiest things I've ever read. 3) Suddenly in the back half of this book we are given a whole new villain that has barely been mentioned. 4) Lor and Nadir are forced to compete in the most useless of trials right at the very end of the book that does nothing to further the plot. Attacked by bears? Really? Bears? And quicksand? QUICKSAND! 5) The most HEA in all of HEAs that has been written. Making all the turmoil of the last 4 books seem almost pointless if everyone just ends up so damn happy at the end.

I was so relieved to finish this gigantic book. But I truly would have DNFed it if it wasn't the final book of the series. I will still read Nisha's stuff and hope this is just a one off of bad writing. But to say I'm disappointed would be a huge understatement.

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This book is so good! It’s everything I want and love from Nisha! Adventure, intrigue, trials, romance, and the spice is so good! My heart was wrenched from my chest at the end of the last book! It was squeezed, and patched up, and so full by the end of this book! I’m sad that this series is over but this was the best ending! I absolutely love Lor and Nadir! They are so bada$$ and perfect for each other.
I love the found family in this series. We meet more of the rulers of Ouranos and we also get to know Rion with some chapters in his point of view!
I have loved every book from Nisha J Tuli. She is an auto-buy author!

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What a great ending to a phenomenal series! This was probably my favorite book out of all 4. I loved each character's resolutions, and as always the magic and world building was top notch. I can't wait to see where Nisha J. Tuli takes us next!

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I read Tale of the Heart Queen as my 37th book for 2024. Such a beautiful ending to the series and I can’t believe it’s really over. 🥹 Thank you to Nisha, Forever, and NetGalley for the eARC.

Y’all have heard me rave about Nisha’s stories before, but she really outdid herself with this ending. Favorite characters get glow-ups, evil ones learn what FAFO means, and our MCs (finally) get their HEA.

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Rating: 3.5/5 stars

I finished the final book of the Artefacts of Ouranos series with mixed emotions. On one hand, I was satisfied with the conclusion, as the evil characters received their just desserts, and loose ends were tied up. However, the journey felt somewhat anticlimactic.

While the conclusion was satisfying, I couldn't help but feel it could have been more impactful. Overall, I'm glad I completed Lor's journey, and Nisha J. Tuli remains an expert in crafting complex characters.

Recommendation: If you're invested in the series, you'll want to read the final book for closure. However, if you're new to the series, start from the beginning to fully appreciate the characters' journeys.

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Review: Tale of the Heart Queen

What an absolutely epic conclusion to an incredible series! From start to finish, this book had me hooked, and it’s easily my favorite of the four.

I adored the rich lore and history woven into the story, especially uncovering the origins of Ouranos through the past POVs. Learning how the land and its legacy came to be was nothing short of fascinating.

Nadir and Lor truly stole the show in this installment—watching them come into their own as leaders and seeing their relationship bloom was so satisfying. Their bond felt organic, powerful, and deeply emotional.

The side characters added so much depth to the story, especially Lor’s siblings. I was constantly on edge, stressed about their fates, and rooting for them all the way.

At its heart, this book is a celebration of perseverance, authenticity, and unwavering love and support for those closest to you. It delivered on every level, tying up the series beautifully while leaving me emotional, inspired, and completely in awe.

A brilliant, heartfelt finale—I’ll be thinking about this one for a long time!

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