“Just because someone has power doesn’t mean they have to use it”

This story evolved so much over the course of 4 books and became such a great story. I really liked this series and think it is a great completed Romantasy for anyone looking to continue to dabble in this genre.


Tyr 😭😭😭.

I appreciate knowing the backstory of why Rion was so evil but doesn’t make it any better for me. I did think his redemption arc was done well, and liked how his story ended.

Nadir + Lor forever . This was a great conclusion and I am so happy the story concluded this way. The author did a great job of tying up loose ends and rounding out some characters that may have otherwise been forgotten about.

This is a now complete Romantasy series that I rate a 4.5 overall, with action, intrigue, politics, magic, and fae. The series is well-written and has excellent world-building.

The first book follows Lor from the prisons of the Aurora Kingdom through the Sun King Trials, competing with 9 other girls in The Bachelor meets The Hunger Games type trials in order to gain her freedom and become Queen.

Some spice, romance, tension, friendship, and family. Loved this series!

I really enjoyed this series. The ending was what I wanted and needed. My only "thing" was the couple got so sappy. I know this is a me issue but turning MMC cinnamon rollie isn't for me. I could have done without the 274 nicknames he went through and wish he kept the prisoner one as an inside affectionate joke.

MY HEART. I'M DEVASTATED.

**"What we have is inescapable. Inevitable. As constant as the moon and stars."**

From the very first page of this series, I've been hooked, and Nisha's journey from indie author to absolute queen has been a REAL joy to witness. I was fortunate enough to receive an ARC of this book in fall 2022, and from that moment on, I was hooked. The end has come, and while I’m heartbroken, it’s a perfect ending to this tale.

(Spoilers ahead, proceed with caution!)

In this final installment, Lor faces impossible decisions that test her strength and heart—decisions about her people, her future, her mate, and those she holds dear. She’s been on a journey of power, yes, but what truly shines through is her unwavering commitment to those she loves. Even when she is tasked with making the ultimate choice for the future of her people, Lor’s heart always leads her to protect them first and foremost.

Nadir. Asides the fact that he's stupid hot. His love for Lor is unparalleled. The bond between them is pure and selfless. The sacrifices they make for each other are enough to break even the hardest of hearts. They are constantly showing up for one another, in the grandest of gestures. Their love is one for the books <3

There were so many jaw-dropping moments, with character arcs that left me speechless—Rion, Zerra, Gabriel, and others all had me absolutely reeling. The twists? Unbelievable. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. The last third of the book deserves an extra shout out, the games at the end paralleling the games in book 1, iconic.

The ending wrapped everything up beautifully, and Nisha truly delivered on her promise of closure. The gifted soap scene had me in stitches—what a brilliant little touch to wrap up the series.

Thank you so much to Nisha and Forever for the *screaming* physical ARC. I am forever grateful to have been part of Lor's journey, and I will carry this series with me always.

*Spoilers for books 1-3 only!**
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫/5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️.5/5, open door, explicit, 3 scenes
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Feelings after turning the last page: What a perfect way to end the series! I will miss my babies.
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10-second synopsis: In the final installment of the series, Lor must go on a series of quests to save her queendom and perhaps all of Ouranos. How will our friends fare in this series finale?!
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Review: Oh, what a bittersweet end to the series. I thought that every character got the ending they deserved, and though I wasn’t ready for the series to end, they’ve been through enough 😅. This book was action-packed and full of emotion, angst, acceptance, and growth. I absolutely loved it.
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Thank you nisha, foreverpub, and netgalley for my eARC.

After the way Fate of the Sun King ended, I was not ready for this series to end. I can even believe how far we’ve come in Lor’s growth and the story between her and Nadir. 🥹 I loved watching Lor take charge and be her confident bad-ass self. Not once did she back down from a challenge even when she was afraid.

The entire book was full of ups and downs and twists and turns. I also loved that we got to see so much of Ouranos and the different Kingdoms! That was so fun.

The entire series was an emotional roller coaster but seeing each character’s story wrapped up so beautifully in Tale of the Heart Queen made me sob. Those last few chapters were everything.

Fate of the Sun King had a mind-blowing ending that had me stunned. And then reading the beginning of Tale of the Heart Queen had me stunned again. I had to go back and try and figure out if I missed something and if I should have done a reread closer to. But, nope, Nisha wanted to surprise us again!

It's so real how Lor tries things but some things just don't work out for her. The wild and chaotic fight for her survival and protection of those she loves is always as messy as it should be. I love that she fails sometimes but still keeps going. Still does what she can. And, she is still very much a badass in my book.

And I love the way Nadir loves her. 😍 Their journey and the way they work together is everything. I can't get enough of them, so you know I'll be doing rereads of this series.

I'm so sad it's over 😭 I definitely milked this one as long as I could, not wanting it to be over. But it was wrapped up so perfectly. Everything came full circle. ❤️

“You and me. Forever. No matter what it takes.”

I'm not crying, you're crying! 😭 I started off Tale of the Heart Queen crying and ended it by crying. Gosh, the conclusion of this series couldn't be any more perfect! I mean you literally go through *IT* and back to get this incredibly satisfying feeling but oh my, what a ride! The tension, banter, and thrilling action had me clinging to the edge of my seat. I'm so sad that this series has ended, but maybe we'll get an extended epilogue novella or another book in this series (one can hope, right? lol)

Read this f you love romantasy with:
✨️Fierce FMC
✨️Multiple POV
✨️High stakes adventure
✨️Found family
✨️Burn the world

“Everyone has always underestimated me. But, * that mistake is about to cost you everything because. I. Am. The [effing] Heart Queen.” - quote modified for spoilers*

Stars: 4.25
This book took me through a wild ride. I was surprised to see this book be quite a bit longer than any book in the series. At parts I felt like the book took on too much, I felt like had some issues, and could have either been edited down or cut into two books. However, by the end of the book I was completely sucked into the story, tearing up, and amazed at how Nisha did an amazing job closing the series.

Nisha a great job pulling in so many details from throughout the series (even the infamous soap makes an appearance). I enjoyed the addition of Rion’s perspective and how it gave insights into why he is the way he is. I don’t forgive him, but I do better understand him.

Lastly, I absolutely love the relationship between Lor and Nor. The way they have each other’s backs, their deep connection, and it’s so clear how much they love each other in their actions and their words.

Thank you to Nisha J Tuli, Forever (Grand Central Publishing) | Forever, and to NetGalley for providing an ebook in exchange for an honest review.

i could not have imagined a more perfect ending to these characters + this world! i’m so sad it’s over but everything concluded in such a beautiful way, i feel so content being able to tuck it all away to reminisce (and revisit hehe)

the last 100 pages?!?! WOAH! so intense and high stakes, i think i was gasping for air just as much as the characters 😅

i could not recommend this series more for anyone seeking fantasy with representation (author & characters are SE asian with lots of well-woven nods to indian culture)!

thank you nisha & forever pub for an advanced finished copy of this book to read + review! it was such an honor to experience this series <333

Take of the Heart Queen by Nisha J Tuli
-Artefacts of Ouranos Book 4-

4.5/5⭐️
2/3🌶️ (spice)
2/3🦋 (swoon)

•My Thoughts•
What a finale!! I’ve loved this series from Nisha and despite the absolutely WILD ride this book took me on, my heart is full! This book was nonstop action from the very first page. I enjoyed the multiple points of view, the smaller side stories and how they all wove together. This series has been consistently great from start to finish! The world has slowly been built over each of the 4 books creating this rich history that feels real. I loved the curves and twists of the plot and how our characters grew. The magic was cool, the setting and descriptions were vivid. I definitely recommend this series for your next romantasy binge!!

Thank you to Nisha J Tuli, Forever and NetGalley for the early copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I’m so lucky I got to read the final book in 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘖𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘴 series early! The series was excellently done, and I am happy with the conclusion. Nothing feels better than a satisfying end to a series you’ve invested time into.
Excellent romantasy, faded mates, enemies to lovers, well done/intricate plot..

A deeply satisfying end to a phenomenal series...Nisha J. Tuli brings the emotion, heat, and tension that the Artefacts of Ouranos series deserved in its finale!


This book gave Lor, Nadir, Amya, Willow, and the other characters the arcs that they needed and deserved. Rion's backstory gives his character much-needed depth while never being presented as an excuse for his cruelty; instead, it serves as a point of contrast to Nadir and Lor's own love story in a way that was wonderful to read. Overall the author delivers a mix of spice, humor, and emotionality that builds on the tone of the series and delivers an ending that feels both good and earned by the characters.

Note: I received an advanced reader copy of this book as a fan. My review is not shaped by any requests or conditions of the author or publisher.

Thank you to NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to ARC read this amazing finale to 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘖𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘴 series.

4.5 stars, rounded up.

This series drew me in so completely, right from 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭, and Nisha did such an amazing job of tying together the threads of the different stories. This felt like a very satisfying finale.

After the way 𝘍𝘢𝘵𝘦 ended, I was extremely anxious to see how things were going to be resolved. There is so much stress and tension (in a good way) as Lor goes through her journey. I loved that we got to visit more of Ouranos, and that we got to spend time with more characters! We get more POVs in this book, including Rion, who is just the worst.

In some ways it would've been nice to get to know Willow and Tristan better, but I also understand that there's only so much that can be included in one book/series!

I always love getting to hear from Gabriel, who is one of my faves, and his banter with Lor is 10/10.
“𝘐 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶, 𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘵𝘦,” 𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘺𝘴. “𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘭𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘨𝘰 𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘥. 𝘐’𝘮 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘢 𝘭𝘰𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐’𝘥 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴 𝘢 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘵 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘯𝘰𝘸.”

𝒬𝓊𝒾𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓈𝓈𝑒𝓃𝓉𝒾𝒶𝓁 𝒬𝓊𝑜𝓉𝑒: 𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴𝘯’𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘵.

♥️ Burn the world for each other
🖤 Touch her/him and die
♥️ Fated mates
🖤 Found family
♥️ Political commentary

A satisfying conclusion to a whirlwind of a series! If you've read the previous three books and enjoyed them, you'll love this one. It has exhilarating action, humor, NUMEROUS open door romance scenes, and all the HEAs we're specifically after in reading this genre.

Everything is tied up nicely and nothing feels unfinished. I liked getting the additional POV for Rion, the origin story of the ozzillers, and seeing how even some of the side characters ended up (Apricia). Can't believe Artefacts of Ouranos is over!

Tale of the Heart Queen
By Nisha J Tuli
Publish date: November 26, 2024

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

When I found out I was selected to for an ARC I ran to read the first 3 books and devoured this whole series in a week!

This is the 4th and final book in the Artefacts of Ouranos series and by far my fave of the four.

“You and me. forever. No matter what is takes”

Lor and Nadir relationship and love continues to amaze me. Lor is the perfect strong, determined, sassy FMC. Nadir is just drool worthy.

This series was a roller coaster ride of emotions and Nisha did an amazing job of ending all the loose ends with this final book.

I highly recommend this series if you love romance and fantasy. Nisha your writing is so captivating and intriguing I cannot wait to read more books by you. Officially on my audio buy author list.

The final book in a popular romantasy series has arrived! Lor, on the run after a life-altering mistake, faces the Aurora King and a new enemy threatening her freedom. As rebellion spreads across Ouranos, Lor realizes she must embrace her destiny to save the land. To do so, she must uncover the remaining arks and face the Aurora King in the dangerous Underworld. Now, Lor fights not just for herself, but for the fate of everyone. Though she yearns for freedom, her destiny may lead her to another cage.

Concluding a series, particularly one as cherished as this, is no minor accomplishment. Yet, Nisha has excelled admirably in this endeavor. Her execution was masterful, providing a satisfying resolution while continually introducing new backstories to sustain my interest. While the final book in many series can often be a letdown, this particular installment defied that trend. Nisha’s storytelling elicited a wide spectrum of emotions—from tears and laughter to deep-seated shifts in my views of characters previously deemed irredeemable. The continued exploration and development of each character throughout the series was remarkable. The only lament is the conclusion of this exceptional journey.

Tale of the Heart Queen is a stunning and emotional conclusion to Nisha J. Tuli’s Artefacts of Ouranos series. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the advanced copy!

This book ties together the threads of Lor’s journey beautifully, delivering on the political intrigue, romance, and high-stakes tension that have made the series so gripping. Lor’s transformation into a true queen—fierce, selfless, and powerful—is both inspiring and heartbreaking. The relationships, especially the romance, are layered with depth and complexity, and the magical world of Ouranos is as captivating as ever.

While the first book thrived on deadly trials, this finale focuses on the price of power, the weight of choices, and the ultimate sacrifices required for love and loyalty. It’s a bittersweet, powerful ending that fans of the series will find immensely satisfying.

A must-read for anyone who loves strong heroines, intricate world-building, and emotionally charged storytelling.

I have really enjoyed this series. And this final book was such an emotional roller coaster. Lor always makes crazy mistakes but who is to say we wouldn’t in her situation. I probably would be a hot mess the whole time.
I received a ARC of this title, however I also bought my own copy to have as I do love this series so much.

This book was SO good! The Artefacts of Ouranos series was my favorite series I’ve read so far this year! The love interest, the action, the plot, EVERYTHING was written to perfection!

What a great end to an incredible series! Lor’s backstory was heartbreaking, but her growth was so inspiring throughout these books. Nadir will go down as one of the best book boyfriends out there and I loved every second of him and Lor together. There are so many other incredible characters in this series and I loved seeing their progress as well. The Artefacts of Ouranos is such a fast-paced, exciting series and I am really happy with how it all turned out. I highly recommend this series to all romantasy readers and I cannot wait to see what Nisha writes next.

Thank you to Nisha J. Tuli, Forever (Grand Central Publishing) and NetGalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.