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.

This was a 4

Nisha J. Tuli's Tale of the Heart Queen is the satisfying and explosive conclusion to the Artefacts of Ouranos series. This final installment continues to deliver the same high-stakes drama, sizzling romance, and morally gray characters that captivated me from the start.

Lor's journey reaches its climax as she faces her most formidable challenge yet. The stakes are higher than ever, and the fate of the entire continent hangs in the balance. I will admit I struggled with her a bit, I just needed her to grow up and make better choices. Be more of the girl from book 1. Her growth does happen (a bit) and I mean she is in a tough position as she is learning her powers and has the weight of everything on her shoulders.

I definitely LOVED that we are done with the slow burn. It was amazing seeing her and Nadir be a team and on the same page finally!
While the pacing is consistently engaging, the novel does occasionally feel a bit rushed, particularly towards the end. Some subplots could have been explored further, and certain character arcs feel somewhat abrupt. There also seemed to be LOT of info in this book compared to the others. While I wouldn’t call it filler, it just felt like a ton of extra info and ya, was it all needed? Maybe. Maybe not. Nevertheless, end is thrilling and well-executed.

Overall, Tale of the Heart Queen is a worthy conclusion to a remarkable series. Nisha J. Tuli's talent for storytelling shines through, and her ability to create vivid worlds and unforgettable characters is undeniable. Many loose ends get tied up and I am sad it is over.

Plot 4/5
Pace 3.75/5
Character Personality 3.75/5
Character Growth 4/5
Writing Style 4/5
World Building 5/5

I absolutely LOVED this series, it had been sitting on my TBR for a hot minute but decided to finally jump into it since book 4 was releasing soon, and boy am I happy I finally dived into this series. It was so good, I LOVE Nisha J Tuli's writing style, it's so good. These books had me enthralled from the start. Lor and Nadir are everything, I'm obsessed with them and their love, theyve overcome so many trials and tribulations throughout this series. I'm sad this series is ending but Nisha gave us a great last book and the ending was chefs kiss. My heart ached for Lor through out with not knowing who she could trust and always having to look behind her and watch her own back around pretty much everyone. She's a true queen and I absolutely loved her. Thank you Nisha for such a great series, I will definitely be reading more of your books/series!!

**𝑨𝑹𝑪 𝑹𝑬𝑽𝑰𝑬𝑾** 𝑻𝒂𝒍𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝑸𝒖𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒃𝒚 𝑵𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒂 𝑱. 𝑻𝒖𝒍𝒊 (𝑨𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑶𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒐𝒔 #4)

Release Date: November 26, 2024

5⭐️5🌶

Happy Release Day!

This book is a whirlwind culmination of this series. All the pieces are coming together, and Lor and Nadir are fighting for their lives and for the potential peaceful future they could have, if they are able to overcome the Aurora King (Nadir's father) and Zerra (the previously thought benevolent goddess).

I love how deliciously complex this series is with multiple rulers all in various states of goodness and badness. Plus, there are flashbacks from the "original" rulers of these lands, and their goodness or badness. Plus, there is Nadir and Lor who are fighting against people who would use them only for their power. But what limits are they placing on themselves and their power, so that they stay on the side for good. Do the ends always justify the means?

I love series like this, that make me question my own morality and the morality of others. Plus, I enjoy the complexity of having so many characters and moving parts.

I can't wait to read more from Ms. Nisha Tuli, now that I've finished this amazing series!

✨ARC Review✨

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

“If fate is intent on separating us, I’d be happy to spend countless years—lifetimes if I had to—waiting for her because what we have is inescapable. Inevitable. As constant as the moon and stars. “

This is the finale book in the series, and it was the perfect ending! Lor has been used and betrayed several times throughout the series, and not only does she get revenge but also the ending she deserves. I can’t say much without spoilers, but you can expect epic battles, more romance, shocking twists, and an emotional rollercoaster.

Nadir and Lor have had a push and pull relationship throughout the series. However, in this book they’re on the same page. They have a “finally” moment and it was EVERYTHING. I absolutely love them together. They’re both extremely protective of one another. If there was a threat, they took care of it. I ate those scenes up.

There is multiple povs and I loved getting more scenes with the side characters that I’ve come to love. Even some characters I disliked got their own redemption. This entire series has the found family trope, and I know I’ll be thinking of these characters for a long time.

“I promised I would burn down the entire world for you, and I meant it every single time.”

Tale of the Heart Queen has:
🖤 Enemies to lovers
🌪️ Dual timeline
💫 Multiple pov
🥀 Fated mates
⚔️ Found family
👑 Magic
❤️‍🔥 Touch him/her and die

Thank you @nishajtwrites for this ARC! 🫶🏼

Firstly, I want to say thank you to NetGalley and Forever Grand Central Publishing for this ARC in exchange for honest feedback. I must admit, I requested to read this ARC before I realized it was the 4th book in a series. So, when I received the email that I was approved to read it I panicked because I had 3 books to read before I could even get to this one AND it was a series, I hadn't heard of so I didn't even know if I was going to like it. Well... let me tell you... Not only did I enjoy this series that wasn't even on my radar, let alone my TBR but I found myself disappointed when I didn't have time to pick it up. Now that I got that off my chest, I will continue to my actual review.

I was so very glad to have this book after the ending of the third book, because my whole body was tense wondering what was going to happen next. Let me tell you all, the ending of book 3 is only the beginning of the wildest, most emotional and anxiety filled roller coaster of a story. I cried, I held my breath, I cheered, I got angry and I had moments of realization. Even though so many of the things I had hoped for since reading book 1, finally happened, there were also so many things that I NEVER saw coming. All the pieces click into place in this book. I am not sure what else I can say that wouldn't give anything away so I am going to keep it short and maybe once its released I will come back and make some edits.

If you have started this series, I would tell you it's worth it! If you haven't and you're doing your research before starting book 1, to you I say- Do it!!

🔸️Pros- Finally so many answers, found family, vengeance, justice
🔸️Cons-
🔸️Favorite Character- Gabriel then Nadir
🔸️Least Favorite character- Herric and Zerra
🔸️Would I read it again? Yes
🔸️Would I recommend it? Yes
🔸️Will I Buy Physical copy? Heck yes!

Tale of the Heart Queen exceed my expectations as the final book in the series. Throughout the book, Nisha wrapped up the series from several points of views. At some parts, it felt a bit long as there were quite a few story lines in this book compared to the previous three. However, after finishing the book, I felt it necessary to tie up all the loose ends and left me feeling satisfied! I loved the character development in each of the books, and this last one did not disappoint. Lor and Nadir especially, I loved seeing them grow individually and growing together as a couple.

Sad that this series is over! However, excited to see what Nisha has in store for us!!

Thank you so much Nisha J. Tuli, Read Forever Publishing, and NetGalley for the eARC of The Tale of the Heart Queen. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Writing a review for the fourth, and final, book in a series can be a challenge. I don’t want to spoil anything, so I’m going to be vague about the plot and the tropes.

That being said, The Tale of The Heart Queen is one of the BEST finial books in a series I’ve ever read. This novel comes as close to perfection as an author can get when wrapping things up, and I don’t say that lightly.

I was absolutely blown away by how many amazing full circle moments occurred between these pages. I’m not exaggerating when I tell you that my inner fangirl was literally slow clapping at some of these scenes. Readers, this plot was so well thought out. Nisha J. Tuli absolutely knew where she was going with this story and was able to “land the plane” in such a satisfying way.

If you’re a fan of closure, like myself, you’ll especially enjoy this final installment of the Artifacts of Ouranos series. By the end of the book, you’ll know, for better or worse, what happened to everyone. You won’t have to question or guess because it’s all laid out for you perfectly on the page. That’s exactly the kind of ending I love and I’m thrilled that Nisha J. Tuli gave it to us readers.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

What a journey. This is one of the best and most satisfying conclusions to a series I’ve read. There was more plot to be unraveled, secrets to be uncovered, and a final villain to be defeated. My heart broke for Lor and Nadir and their siblings and Gabe and so many others. But all the reunions I didn’t know were in the cards also healed. Was there a twinge in my heart even for Rion? I confirm or deny nothing. As they say, a hard won happy ending is that much sweeter and this was the case for Lor. She has lost so much and fought so hard for both herself and her people, come so far from the girl enraged over a stolen bar of soap 🧼. She learned to forgive.

These series may be over, but Lor and Nadir will rule my Heart forever.

A fantastic final installment to one of my favorite series of 2024. These books have always been super fun to read and Tale of the Heart Queen was no exception. To say Lor has been on a journey is an epic understatement. It has been such a journey to see who she has grown into over 4 books. I like that the book ties up the main story as well as the side characters storylines well. I cannot believe she made me feel for characters who had zero entitlement to my tears. I cried, a lot. Fair warning. You feel your heart rip apart, and then somehow by the end she pieces you all back together. I loved this series. The characters were interesting. I loved that we saw something other than the basic teen heroine. The storyline was compelling and kept my interest. I enjoyed the side characters and felt their presence added to the overall depth of the storyline.

This was a HIGHLY anticipated book for me and it did not disappoint. I just love the multi-faceted characters and engaging story Nisha created.

I really felt like at every turn she kept the pace of the story going (which is also why it kept me up late to keep reading) especially at the end.

Nadir was SO sweet in this books Dj every moment between him and Lor has my heart squeezing.

I always love the new POV we get in the book that unravels some of the past and in this book it was Rion which I feel like added more depth to his character

Overall I love this romantasy series with my whole heart and will be recommending it to everyone

Tale of the Heart Queen is book 4 in the Artefacts of Ouranos series by Nisha J. Tuli.
I absolutely love this series and this book.
If you love romance laced with fantasy and a strong heroine…. This book is for you.

I was so thankful for the opportunity to read the final installment of this series. Of course I adored the found family aspect and the rich world-building surrounding Ouranos. I was glad to see things wrap up nicely in a 'happily ever after' (if not a 'happily for now') sort of ending. Unfortunately I wasn't as blown away by this book as I was expecting from my experience with the previous three books. My main issue is that I didn't connect as much with the characters. After the last book, I was really looking forward to seeing more of the dynamics and getting deeper into backstory, but everyone (with the exception of the Aphelion crew) fell super flat. I wasn't as invested in this one and it took me a long while to get through. There was quite a bit going on (almost nonstop) to the point that I barely had a chance to wrap my head around the current predicament before the answers to the problems came too easily and the characters were thrown into something else. I was really hoping the series would end on a strong note, but this was only a middle-of-the-road read for me.

A great ending to a series I found last year, I instantly became obsessed with this series and her other one, reading the available books all in December and then reading each release as it came out! This series is so complex, so beautiful, the visuals are so clear and it’s so easy to see all the characters in each scene. I love the ensemble POV the focus on Lor and Nadir is what makes this series so good! Their romance only adds to the series but could easily be removed in the sense that this is a fantasy series first and foremost. It’s everything you could wish to find in a fantasy series with fae, humans, royalty, and wars. It’s trust, betrayal, love, found family, friends and enemies all mixed together working together for a common goal.

Lor is a spectacular female lead, I don’t want to say much to avoid spoilers, but Lor is made to be who she becomes for her family and her ancestors. She is someone everyone can strive to look up to as she’ll make the necessary sacrifices to save the greater good over her personal wishes. Man I could say so much, but having to avoid spoilers means I’ll have to stop here.

I can’t wait to see what Nisha J. Tuli brings next in both fantasy and romance!

Tale of the Heart Queen is a beautiful story of the power of love and sacrifice. Love has the ability to save or destroy- the question is simply a matter of which one will prevail?

Lor and Nadir have constantly been at war since the moment they met. With themselves, with each other, and finally with those who sought to destroy the very love and trust they built. Watching them fight the many odds stacked against them was something I enjoyed witnessing from the very first book. They both experienced such exponential growth throughout the series and one thing is for certain - their love is inescapable and inevitable.

The found family aspect that Tuli writes so well continues to shine in this one and the multiple POV gave much needed insight into each character, both good and villainous! The twists and turns were ever present and I think everyone got the ending they deserved!

Tale of the Heart Queen was a beautiful ending to a series that captured my heart from the first line to the last, and is definitely one all romantasy fans need to experience!

✨𝑨𝑹𝑪 𝑹𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘✨
📖: Tale of the Heart Queen (Artefacts of Ouranos Book 4)

"𝘐 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰𝘰. 𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘰𝘯𝘦. 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘨𝘰, 𝘐'𝘭𝘭 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶. 𝘕𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴.”

Mired by grief and regret, Lor has no choice but to consider a dangerous bargain with the enemy.
The fate of Ouranos hangs in the balance as Lor and her allies face their painful pasts and work to overcome the threats facing them to secure a better future for all.

Series tropes/themes:
👀 Multi POV
🚫 Touch him/her & 💀
🗣️ Banter
💫 Magic & bonds
🏰 Intrigue
🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Found family
🤝 Fated mates
🤫 Secrets
🌶️: moderate

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

In this final installment, Lor is confronted with an impossible task to save all that she holds dear. Will she succeed and earn the freedom she’s fought so hard for?

Throughout the series, Lor continues to grow in her abilities while slowly accepting her fate. She remains resilient and determined in the face of dire circumstances and her heartbreaking and traumatic past.

Lor and Nadir’s unwavering devotion and unfaltering love is the stuff that ballads are written about. With their love rises the power that changes everything and they deserve the happiest of endings after all they have endured 🥹

Richly imaginative and deeply transportive, Tale of the Heart Queen is an absolute must-read for all Romantasy lovers! Nisha expertly balances elements of humor, heart, and heat in this story. The Artefacts of Ouranos series has unequivocally captured my heart and will never let go.

Thank you Nisha, Forever, and NetGalley for this advanced copy! This is my honest and voluntary review.

Lor and Nadir’s journey comes to an end with this final book. This picked up right where we left off with the rudest cliffhanger ever! The whole time I was rooting for the both of them to find a happy ending, but they kept running into problems which had me stressed out for most of the book. But at least that kept things interesting?! I felt the story wrapped up in a satisfying way and didn’t leave you with unanswered questions.

While I loved Lor and Nadir, there were truly so many other characters that were equally complex and appreciated any time they were on the page as well. I’m glad we got to explore many of the different lands and their rulers over the course of the series. I know the story is over, but I wouldn’t mind another book set further in the future to see how Ouranos is doing!

Thank you Forever and NetGalley for an eARC! I was surprised to be picked and very grateful for the chance to read it early!

This was a great conclusion to this fun series! This is such a unique and fun world that Nisha J. Tuli has built! I love how we've gotten to see Lor grow so much.

There is a lot going on in this book - Lor must work to save Nadir, Rion is still after her, Aphelion is still in conflict, Lor must rebuild the Heart Queendom, but the Empyrium wants her to replace Zerra, so there was a lot to tie up in one book. This made the book a bit longer than the others, but I think it was a satisfying conclusion!

We get 4 POVS this time - Lor, Nadir, Gabriel, and Rion (with past and present). I liked all 4 and getting to see how the Atlas was handled and how Rion became who he is.

Overall, this book felt like a series of quests for our main characters. It was good, but it just dragged a bit for me given the length and all of the conflicts to resolve. I would definitely recommend this series for a fun fantasy romance read!

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever Publishing for this eARC!

Tale of the Heart Queen is the fourth and final book in the Artefacts of Ouranos series. I’ve been devouring this series since the very first book so I was super excited when I received the ARC. And when the time came, I dived right in.

In ‘Tale of the Heart Queen’ we continue right where book three ended. Lor made a huge mistake and is now again on the run for the Aurora King. But that’s not all. Lor is forced to find all the artefacts to safe Nadir. But the world is changing, there are rebellions happening all over the world and some people don’t want to help Lor because of what her grandmother did. Add the fact that she has the whole people of Heart counting on her to safe her people.

‘Tale of the Heart Queen’ was a great read I devoured from start till finish. A lot is happening, and it’s not a book that you can read between things, since you really have to concentrate to follow what is happening. Because a lot is happening! The author did a great job in finishing all the storylines beautifully. How great is that?

In this book we get what we are used to with Nisha J. Tuli.. We get a great romance, some steamy moments, adventure, thrilling moments.. This book had it all and I really loved every moment.

I’m sad to leave this characters behind, but I loved how their story ended.

Thank you for allowing me an early copy to the spectacular finale of the journey of Lor. It was amazing to see how Lor grew from page one of book one to now.

This book had so many twists and turns and wrapped up so many storylines in a very satisfying way.
This really was a wild ride from start to finish.
I also loved all the unique insights into the various kingdoms. This was a fun and emotional conclusion to this series. Thank you!