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.

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.