Nisha Tuli really gave us the most epic and satisfying ending to this series, and I enjoyed it so, so much!

We’re left in the most precarious of places at the end of book 3, and our characters have all manner of messes to clean up. We get introduced to whole new layers to the gods and the world at large, meet new unlikely allies and more likely enemies, gallant all over Ouranos. Fall in love all over again, reconnect with old friendly faces, and overcome impossible odds. Nadir and Lor are a top-tier fantasy couple in my book, they’re both flawed yet lovable, complex and easy to empathize with, and their devotion to one another only grows more palpable with every page. There were a lot of moments where I found myself deathly afraid for the characters in this book in particular, but Tuli found a way to wrap it all up in the most satisfying and well-earned way.

I will say that, unfortunately, the beginning of this book dragged a lot more than I wanted it to. There were some conflicts that felt kind of thrown together and ultimately didn’t have ugh bearing on the plot. However. The last 60ish percent of this book really roped me back in very effectively and still had me feeling all the feels come the end. I think this is a well-loved series for a damn good reason, and I think folks will be really, really happy with the ending these characters and this world got. Thank you to Forever Publishing and NetGalley for this eArc!

Mediocre ending to a fun series. I would rate this book 3.5 stars. That said, it was easy to keep reading, despite some of the thoughts I had.


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It was also really interesting to have Lor do ALL the saving and heavy lifting. Nadir just took a back seat in this one. I have a hard time believing he would let Lor jump headfirst (literally) into danger without any discussion.

Lor had ZERO self-preservation. Which made sense at the beginning of the series. But as the stakes got higher you would think she would want to be more cautious. You know, being the only one to save the realm and all that.

I also had a hard time buying into this villain and his motives. Why would he host trials under the mountain after all his work to be set free? I get he needed some entertainment, but wouldn't freedom offer way more than one weird challenge for two people?

Not related to my rating... Zerra should have been replaced by Willow. That would have made a bigger impact on the story. She would finally have a bigger purpose and make a sacrifice for Lor after all those years of Lor taking care of Willow. But that is just my preference.

I loved the first three books in this series. While this one didn't ruin it for me, it did taint the feeling I had for the series overall. I feel like this could have been structured differently into a trilogy to get us all the important information sooner. I feel we needed answers from this book, but then there was a lot of filler to make it worth publishing a fourth book.

I received an ARC of this title from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and were not affected by the free copy.

Lor is on the run, AGAIN, and this time, the stakes are higher than ever. She now has enemies on land, the Evanescence, and the Underworld, and she's more alone than ever.

Honestly, this was not quite the conclusion I wanted. It was fine, but I knew exactly how it was going to end by end of book 3. While that's not necessarily a bad thing, it just felt very lackluster. The ending also felt very rushed, after dragging through the first half of the book.

To me, this was a 3.5 star read, but since I loved the start of the series, I rounded up to 4 stars, instead of down to 3. I am very interested in trying some of the author's other books now, all of her covers are absolutely gorgeous.

While I really liked the first 3 books, this one was too long, the main characters were apart for the first 200ish pages which was annoying and the end was anticlimactic.

This whole series was so amazing. I absolutely LOVED every book. This book was perfect. I love the authors writing style. This story was so fun and interesting. I couldn’t put it down. This is one of those stories that you can’t stop thinking about after you finish it. I enjoyed it so much I’ll be doing a re read of all of these books soon.

I laughed. I cheered. I cried from happiness and all the emotions. Such a beautiful ending to this story

4.25 stars
This book was a rollercoaster of emotions. There were parts I absolutely loved while other parts had me aching inside for the characters. There were parts that read a bit slow for me, while others had me on the edge of my seat! Nadir and Lor have solidified themselves as a favorite book couple for me. Their love is so fierce and unwavering, and the selflessness in which they give themselves to each other is nothing short of beautiful.

The ending was so perfect and beautifully done, and many, many tears may have been shed over here. I had a feeling that a certain plot point might happen and was so happy to see I was right. It’s really hard to give any sort of review without spoilers when it’s the fourth and final book in a series, but suffice it to say, this one wrapped up the series in a really satisfying way for me. I love this world and would absolutely die for some spinoffs- maybe starring Gabriel or Tristan! I’d read those in a heartbeat.

Sad to say goodbye to a favorite series but looking forward to all the rereads in my future ☺️

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This is everything I wanted for my little indie series that isn't "indie" anymore. I'm so happy to be a part of his journey with Lor and I'm so glad it's out into the world!

A deeply satisfying conclusion to an extremely fun romantasy series. I can't say too much about the book without getting into spoilers but it's really fun to watch Lor grow into herself and step into her power over the course of these books (albeit reluctantly at times). These books are sexy, the world is extremely cool, and I love the multi-POV format.

As usual, Nisha's writing is creative, romantic, and exciting. In this last installment in the Artefacts of Ouranos series, we follow Lor, Nadir, and their friends into the literal bowls of hell as they fight for life, love, and a lost queendom. It's a story that showcases the ability of one choice charting the course of a lifetime, and not for the better. It's a story that spotlights how unfair fate can seem, and how you respond to that can make or break you - and those around you.
This story may take place in a fantasy world, but it reflects life, even in this world.

So, I struggled to finish this book. It was great - don't get me wrong - but I love this series and knowing this was the last... I don't think I've ever had this kind of issue before! I just didn't want it to end... It was completely a psychological issue on my part. It just goes to show how much a series can become part of your life!

So I switched gears. I ended up purchasing the audiobook and listening to the last half of the story, which was amazing!

Tale of the Heart Queen is the fourth and final book in the Ouranous series. This was a solid end to the first books and adequately tied up all the remaining loose ends. The first three books were solid 5 star reads for me, but this one dragged a bit. Part of it is personal preference because I didn't care for the added POV where we got to hear from Gabriel. It was better than the past POVs in the third book because we got to see from Gabriel's perspective, but it added extra information that I don't feel enriched the story. This story is amazing, but I wish it had been a trilogy rather than a set of four.

Tale of the Heart Queen was a good final instalment to the series. There were a lot of revelations and some unanswered questions, that tied it up perfectly. There were times I was shouting at the book, and being really elated about certain events. I liked how everything panned out in the end, though I found the revelation about the evil villain slightly predictable. The pacing was extremely slow for my personal taste, which I didn't find for the other books. And everything happened far too easily for the characters.

Overall, the book had a lot of enjoyable moments and I really recommend it for those to finish the series.

🌶️🌶️.5

This book was one of my most anticipated reads, and it did not disappoint! It might even be my favourite in the entire series. It was well-paced and had the perfect mix of action, suspense, and romance. It was an emotional rollercoaster, and I could not get enough of it.

I enjoyed the multiple povs in this book. It was especially fascinating to explore the villain’s perspective and understand their motivations for their actions.

Lor is one of the most iconic characters I’ve ever read about. Since the first book in the series, she has been badass, outspoken, and absolutely hilarious. I love how she maintains these qualities throughout the series, but instead of the impulsivity and recklessness she initially demonstrated, she now shows a lot of growth by considering the consequences of her actions before making decisions.

Nadir proves once again why he is a top tier book boyfriend. His love and adoration for Lor really stood out in this book. They are such a wonderful couple, and they complement each other perfectly. Nadir is the most supportive book boyfriend, and I love how he is not afraid to step aside and let Lor shine. He and Lor will go down as one of my all time favourite couples.

Highly recommend if you like:
🥀 Found family
🥀 Fated mates
🥀 Badass FMC
🥀 Who did this to you?
🥀 They would burn down the world for each other
🥀 Multi povs

Overall, I’m so sad that I’m done this series, but I could not have asked for a better ending. I look forward to reading more books by Nisha J. Tuli.

As suspected and mentioned in my book 3 review, this series could and should have been 3 books. Yes, this was good and satisfying if you've been engaged in the story but there was also a lof of added part that didn't need to be there or to be long at all.

The love story ended up being worth it, the FMC power finally manifested, and everything fell into place... it just too a lot longer than needed and new trials here, new challenges there, new enemy who actually predates them... feels like many stories in one in the end with all the added part.

Still gave it 4 stars to this book as it was good and action-packed but overall the series should have been edited down.

tysm NetGalley and forever books for this incredible arc!!! I was so lucky to get to read this wonderful finale of a book before it’s out for the world and GUYS this series is amazing!!! 😭

each book gets better and better as the plot and characters develop. I was hooked from the very beginning and over the course of the four books I became more and more invested in this beautiful, found family. it’s such a wild ride with crazy trials, insane plot twists, steamy romance, humor that made me actually laugh, and bonds that so deeply intertwine all the characters. filled with sweet moments and terrifying challenges, this series really has everything you could ask for in a fantasy romance series 🖤

I’ll forever remember these characters and can’t wait to revisit ouranos in the future! 💫

This was such a good read. I wasn’t sure how it would be where it’s book 4, but it was so good. I loved the romance (swoon!) and the found family themes. And of course the revenge and morally gray theme!

To everyone who’s waiting for their rainbow at the end of the storm.

“What is home, Lor?” He tucks a strand of hair behind my ear. The corner of my mouth lifts in a sad smile. “You. You are home.”

I struggled to choose just one quote - there were so many beautiful lines in this book, a reflection of the relationship that Lor and Nadir share.

I was so excited to start this but at the same time, I didn't want to start it because I wasn't ready to say goodbye to this group. This was the perfect end to a series that I loved. The character's growth and the story evolution was exquisitely crafted, leaving you with a sense of completion.

Nisha including back stories of Zion and Zerra, rounded out the story and made me hate them even more. The appearance of Atlas is satisfying especially with Gabriel and Tyr getting what they deserve finally.

I loved this series so much. Nadir is pure perfection and the entire inner circle is pure friend goals.

Thank you Nisha for this amazing and beautiful rollercoaster

Tale of the Heart Queen by Nisha Tuli was a whirlwind from start to finish! With its fast-paced plot and shocking twists, this story kept me on the edge of my seat, making it impossible to put down. It was an emotional rollercoaster, packed with high stakes, heartache, and moments that completely took me by surprise. It was a fantastic finale!

I have seen some horrible reviews for this book and honestly I am baffled! I LOVED this book and thought it was the perfect ending in the series. It was spicy, and gave me everything I wanted with Nadir and Lor. I do agree it was very long. But I didn’t feel like it mattered to me. I love this world and series and just felt completely satisfied at the end of this book. I am so sad to be done with this series!