I’ll say the same as I did when I read the Artefacts of Ouranos quartet—- how dare you do this to us readers? You would think I’ve learned my lesson by now but clearly I haven’t, I will continue to be absolutely blown away by Nisha J Tuli. Nisha doesn’t just pull at your heart strings… she takes a hammer and smashes your heart into pieces and then helps you slowly put it back together.

Also, I am such a support character girlie so seeing not only R & Z continue to grow, but seeing all the friends too was so lovely.

Action? You’ve got it. Found Family? check! Emotional damage! DING DING DING!

Beautiful finale to this quartet, I’m sad that it’s over but look forward to everything Nisha creates next.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and Nisha for the ability to read this e-arc.

The last book of the series and it did not disappoint. The story moved right along and kept me engaged the whole time.
Zarya finally meets her father, She wasn't sure what to think as she had been told for years that he was not a nice person at all. I didn't trust him and kept yelling at the book for her to be careful lol.
She did not tell him that Rabin and her were married. They wanted to wait for the right time. He raised Rabbin for quite a few years and was Rabin's mentor.
I loved Yasen ad Miraan. Miraan s a royal and Yasen doesn't think he is good enough for him but these 2 together were perfect.
Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for the book to review.

This book was a beautiful ending for the Nightfire Quartet series❤️.

The writing in this book as well as the previous books is beautiful and so multilayered. Its easy to read and follow with still a hint of comolex layers. The plot is absolutely perfection and there are so many twists and turns! Im so happy with the way this story ended but i absolutely wasnt ready fot this story to be over..

The way zarya has experienced so much throughout this series and even this book alone. Her character growth is just gorgeous and you can see how she matures and handles with the situations is everything. And the romance with the MMC? Absolute fire. I also love the side characters and im happy we got more of them aswell.

This was an absolute beautiful and emotional rollercoaster and I recommend this series to every fantasy & romance lover <3

Thank you so much to second sky books & Nish J. Tuli & Netgalley for an advanced reader copy. All thoughts are my own.


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Excuse me one second while I scream. Ahhhhhhh!! Okay now that that’s out of the way: Nisha!!!!! This book was so perfect. It had me at the edge of my seat so often I felt like I was doing squats.

Every single book in this series was incredible, yet somehow each book just got better and better?! This is one of my favorite series now, and everyone WILL be seeing me recommend it nonstop. This book made me laugh, cry, and scream. I felt so many emotions while reading this book, and I wouldn’t have had it any other way.

I think this book is a huge testament to how amazing of a writer Nisha is. When I read this series, I could envision everything. The food, the characters, the scenery! I felt like I was actually there alongside Zarya. The descriptions in this book are beautiful. I also love the magic system in this world. It’s complex yet so masterfully created.

I arc read every single one of these books in this series. It has been the absolute best journey as I discovered this world and read about these characters. It’s so bittersweet to watch it come to an end. But I couldn’t have asked for a better end to this series. I have so much love for these characters. Zarya, Rabin, and Yasen— these three will always hold a very special place in my heart.

Thank you for writing these books Nisha! They have meant so much to me.

And for all of those wondering if you should pick up these books, you absolutely should! If you are looking for your next completed romantasy series full of magic, love, political intrigue, and tons of twists; pick this one up!

Nisha has book after book become one of my favorite and auto buy authors.

Sometimes the last book in a series can feel a bit rushed and the ending can be a bit flat. This was not the case with this book! It was so intense and I was so nervous throughout this book. Nisha wrapped it up really well and I love that we got all the answers we needed and all the characters had closure.

Thank you Nisha for an amazing series. I can’t wait to see what you write next.

This was a dramatic, action-filled conclusion to The Nightfire Quartet, with Zarya and Rabin fighting for each other, their bond, and the world they know. The mystery of Zarya’s power continues, secrets are revealed and betrayal lurks around every corner.

This book was the final stage of the pair's relationship, following their sudden marriage at the end of the previous book. They have to learn to trust each other even as their bond begins to fail, civil war threatens, and there's more than meets the eye behind Raja Abishek's welcome.

I enjoyed this book so much, with its drama, tension, and spicy scenes (even if they were beginning to feel a tad overdone). The lore that was woven into this series was intriguing and continued to capture my attention throughout all four books. The twists and turns of Zarya's story were magical and thrilling right up to the ultimate finale.

A pleasure to read this entire series.

5/5
2/5 spice

An amazing end to a thrilling Romantasy series! I was rooting for Zarya and Rabin from the beginning and was happy to see how everything unfolded.

Book 4 of this quartet was so good. I loved seeing Zarya and Rabin grow and tackle the magic obstacles that appeared. Zarya meets her birth father, staying in his castle for a period of time. However, he always seems a little shifty. Zarya didn’t want to listen to Row, so she is determined to learn for herself.

A new magical foe is explained, which helps explain the rot from all the way back to the first book.

Overall, really enjoyed the series.

This is the fourth book in a series, and I recommend that you read the first three books because there are a lot of characters, and the author drops you right in.

Zarya is finally meeting her father, and she is convinced by her (new and secret) husband Rabin to give him a chance. Honestly, there is very little mystery in this book. It's clear from the beginning who is bad and who is good, and although it's supposed to be a surprise, I didn't find any of it surprising. The writing is very simplistic and also incredibly anachronistic. If you want magic vibes with world-building that's not all that complicated, then this book will do. If you want a sweeping fantasy with deeply drawn characters, this book will not satisfy you. I'd also like to say that this book is described as a "spicy Romantasy," and there is sex, but it's not sexy. The sex writing is very clumsy and more about naming body parts. Very little romance. There are just many better books in this genre.

Thank you NetGalley for the digital ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

5 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“The first time I saw you, I knew there would never be anyone else. I knew I would die with you, one way or another.”

Queen of Shadows and Ruin is the fourth and final instalment of the Adult Romantasy series, The Nightfire Quartet. Written in multi third person POV, we continue to follow Zarya, Rabin, and co in their final attempt to stop the dark magic infecting their land. Zarya is the only one with the ability to stop it but they need support and so Zarya finally meets her father, the mysterious Raja, with hopes for his aid. Yet things won't be as easy as rebellions rise, magical bonds fail, and shadows rise up so Zarya must decide how far she will go to use her powers to save the people she loves...and what she will give up in the process.

Holy crap this book had me on a JOURNEY!

I just love Zarya and Rabin so much. After all the things they have been through seeing them together and as a collective force was everything. While they have to play court games to help achieve their goals they fully support and are confident in each other and a relationship like that is EVERYTHING to me.

We also have the POV of Yasen and Miraan as they handle things happening elsewhere. I'm gonna be honest and say their POV didn't grip me as much as Zarya and Rabin but I found seeing how things are going on elsewhere really opened up this world for me. The only situation between Miraan and his sister hit me hard, though. Towards the end of the book it felt like we were racing against the clock and their POV helped slow things down and give me a chance to really feel the depth of what is going on.

“I will protect you with every breath in my body.”

In terms of spice, I place this as 2.5 spicy peppers out of 5 spicy peppers. There is spice throughout the novel because Zarya and Rabin are already in an established relationship. So expect some around 20% and then every 30% after. I liked how the spice was used to cement their connection and to reassure them amidst all the chaos going on. I truly enjoyed how stable these two were in their relationship and spice showed this. They have fun, they connect, and it was so well written. Expect explicit detail and passion!

The story itself has a lot of moving pieces but ultimately Zarya and Rabin go to her father to see if they can sway him to help them…but it is not as simple as they think. It is a heavier focus of political intrigue and there is a sense of waiting at times but the pacing had me in its grip as we learned more about this mysterious Raja. I was feeling all the emotions while reading and when the other foot finally dropped I was in so much turmoil I could not stop reading. There are so many twists I was not expecting at all that it really shook up this world. There are action sequences to keep you on your toes, betrayal, family confrontations, and sacrifices to be made. I loved each and every moment, despite the angst it gave me. The ending was incredibly satisfying and I was left feeling like this story was everything I needed.

Nisha has once again crafted a beautiful series that keeps in your grasp from start to finish. I cannot wait to see what she does for us next.

Thank you Second Sky for this arc!

obsessed is an understatement
I loved every moment of these books!!!

this series has such a rich and immersive world that it's set in with fantastic character relationships, found family, forbidden romance, secret identities and so much more!

“There’s never been anyone like her before. Nor will there be again.”

Who cried their way through the ending? Mee, I did!!

I was panicking during the last third, wondering how everything would go and if everyone would survive and live happily ever after...luckily, Nisha J. Tuli wrapped everything up perfectly, and I'm so happy with the way it ended. Though I wouldn't mind several more books in this series, or a spinoff, or novella.

If you've read the last book, you know who it is we meet at the start. I wasn't convinced this character had everyone's best interests at heart, lo and behold, I was right. It just took us a while to get to that point.

I didn't mind the slower pace, I was actually on the edge of my seat, waiting for that character to show their true face (no, I did not mean for this to rhyme, but hey). Once they did, the pacing picked up, we learned some interesting things and the book was hard to put down.

I love how Rabin and Zarya's relationship continued to grow, despite everything that was thrown at them. And how Rabin was STILL determined to make things right, even if all was good, he was like "NO!!! I WILL DO THIS!!", he's so precious.

The two of them are goals, honestly, they only get stronger and they do it TOGETHER which is the most important thing. They're among my favourite book couples.

Speaking of couples, we got to see more of Yasen and Miraan. I loved following them while Zarya and Rabin were ~elsewhere~. They're so cute together, and Miraan helps Yasen deal with some of his own issues. If we do get a novella in the future, it would be amazing if it followed them.

Yasen is still my favourite character in the whole series, not that I was expecting it to change, I'm just letting everyone know that he's the best. And funniest. Big thank you to Nisha for writing him!!!

I'm glad Row got a chance to shine, he deserved it probably more than anyone. And he managed to get justice for another character while doing it, win win.

His bond with Zarya broke my heart and put it back together again, all in this book. There's one line where he calls her his daughter that had me sobbing, I wish it had always been like that for them, they've come so far.

Of course, the battle scenes were epic, as expected. The plot development was excellent, and like I already said, the ending was perfect, but I did get the impression that the book was a bit rushed.

It didn't feel quite the same as the past few books, but it also didn't feel dramatically different. It was still such a great read, but books 2 and 3 are definitely my favourites in the series.

I don't want to say goodbye to Rabin, Zarya and their friends, I really don't, I know I'm going to miss them so much. I hope we'll see them again, or that Nisha will write a similar series so I can fall in love with her characters all over again.

4.5

*Thank you to the publishers and Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

I was so looking forward to this book and dreading it at the same time. I hate that this series is over but the conclusion was everything I hoped it would be!

If you love Throne of Glass, please read this series! The world and magic is so intricate. It is based on south Indian mythology and just makes the setting so rich and immersive.

I love all of the relationships that are built over the course of the series, from platonic to romantic. The found family is amazing!

There is a deeper theme of fighting against racism and for people who continue to be punished and oppressed for the crimes of their ancestors.

This series has it all! Secret identity, ancient evil, found family, forbidden romance, royals behaving badly and a dragon shifter!

I love it and I'm excited to see what's next from Nisha!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC and share my honest opinion.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

The way Nisha had me STRESSED for a majority of this book. It quickly became an emotional rollercoaster and a page turner.

She is an auto buy author for me, and her two fantasy series I’ve finished in the last year are favorites of mine! Queen of Shadows and Ruin is the fourth and final book in the Nightfire Quartet series. It’s the perfect mix of romance, magic, plot, betrayal, slow burn, and found family. No spoilers here but this story picks up right where we left off with Zarya and Rabin fighting against the dark.

✨It is bittersweet to finish a series where I have come to love the characters. Zarya and Rabin’s character development is a journey I loved going through. And let’s not forget Yasen. The found family in this series was written in a way where I’ll be thinking about these characters for years to come.

✨If you’re looking for a scorching slow burn, then you’ll love Zarya and Rabin. Their relationship goes through multiple tests of rebellion, secrets, betrayal and yet remained so raw and real. I. LOVE. THEM.

Queen of Shadows and Ruin has:
🐉 Dragon shifter
🔥 Slow burn
☠️ Touch her and die
⚡️ Rebellion
🌊 Secrets & betrayal
⚔️ Found family

Ps, it releases today and is on KU!

Thank you sm @nishajtwrites for this ARC! 🫶🏼

This is book four and final book of the Nightfire Quartet. It’s a steamy fast-paced, slow burn fantasy romance. Amazing world building that is detailed and imaginable. Fascinating characters that are well developed and diverse. Twists and unexpected turns keep you reading. The storyline is fast-paced and very well written, filled with magic, danger, death, politics, intrigue, and subterfuge. The plot thickens, the suspense builds, and the passion erupts! Great conclusion to a great series. I am voluntarily posting an honest review after reading an Advance Reader Copy of this story.

Queen of Shadows and Ruins
Nightfire Quartet #4
Fantasy
Nisha J. Tuli
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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The cast of characters, the list of creatures/magical things and the places at the beginning were all very helpful, especially because it's been a while since I read the previous book.

I've really enjoyed reading this series and this book was a great finale.

I love Nisha J. Tuli's writing style. She writes characters so well and I can't help but love them and hate the villains at the same time 😂.

I do tend to cry far too easily and there were definitely some emotional moments in this book that had me hooked, but it also felt like an emotional rollercoaster, in a good way.

The ending was really good and I'm glad that certain questions were finally answers for me.

I can't give any other details because I don't want to spoil the plot for anyone else but I definitely recommend reading all 4 books!

*Thank you to @Netgalley, the author, and the publishers for providing this ARC. This is my own opinion and an honest review, which I am leaving voluntarily*

Queen of Shadows and Ruin is the stunning conclusion to The Nightfire Quartet series, and everything I needed it to be. Simply put- this is how you end a series right!

I’ve fallen in love with these characters over the span of the series and the growth displayed throughout was heartbreaking and beautiful and expertly constructed, especially where our main characters are concerned. Zarya and Rabin are perfectly matched and their growth arcs were no exception. They never stopped fighting for themselves or for each other and the ending was a fitting tribute to that. Of course, it wasn’t an easy road to get there, and believe me when I say my heart was in my throat and my kindle almost went flying several times along the way!

While there was still plenty of pain, betrayal, and grief in this book, the power of love, family, and forgiveness shone through. And in the end, isn’t that all that matters?!

And let’s not forget Yasen, our first best friend and one of my favorite characters ever written. His relationship with Zarya was so beautiful and honest, and provided us with some of the best one liners there is! Yasen’s journey afforded him the opportunity to not only find himself, but believe in his worth and the people around him. I would love to see more of him and Miraan in the future. Nisha, can we get a spin off?!? Please!!!

While I am sad to see this series come to an end, Queen of Shadows and Ruin provided a satisfying conclusion to an epic fantasy romance, that in my opinion, is highly underrated.

So much happened to wrap everything up for the series, but I think it was done beautifully. Zarya and Rabin are together, her destiny is further revealed, the vanshaj and allies fight for freedom, and through it all we have Yasen who is a real treasure. I’m sad this series is over, but it is definitely one I will revisit again and again.

I really only have good things to say about this series, the covers are absolutely beautiful, the characters are complex and so lovable, but also all make decisions that made me want to scream, especially in the beginning 😂 but in all seriousness the character growth and plot development in this series was so perfect and wrapped up so well from book 1 to book 4. There were so many call backs to book 1, to the characters, and also to Zarya's story that it's amazing how far she came.

Zarya is a strong, complex female lead that is so lovable and so easy to root for. She believes in making small changes and will admit she doesn't have all the answers. She makes sacrifices, loves hard and strong, and is all around a beautiful role model for anyone reading this book.

Zarya and Rabin's relationship in this book was so strong and i loved seeing it without internal struggles. Adding external conflict was perfect especially with Zarya just meeting her father and her not knowing who to trust, letting her have and trust Rabin was perfect.

I don't want to spoil anything so I'll stop there but if you haven't read this series yet...get to it!

Nisha J. Tuli delivers an epic and sizzling conclusion to the Nightfire Quartet. I seriously maintain the stance that this series is completely underrated. It has a little bit of something for everyone and the final book in the series delivers.

Nisha does a wonderful job of wrapping up the story in the best possible ways -- weaving together key story points that have had us in knots since book one. This story is interwoven with political intrigue, betrayal, love and loss, and "what the hell is happening?!" vibes. I loved getting to watch Zarya and Rabin's relationship shape over the books and it was nice to see them much more settled in this book. That doesn't mean that Nisha doesn't put these two through the damn wringer! And she makes it hurt. I got to one point and I was practically wincing along side them. Additionally, I loved getting more in Yasen's POV here. He is one of my favorite characters and I loved the inclusion of his POV as it pushed along a different plot one that intersects with Zarya and Rabin's. I also loved getting to see other characters again including Row, Vik, and others -- continuing earlier plot lines and drawing them to their final conclusions.

I also really enjoyed the pacing of this book -- Tuli kept the story moving with twists and turns, playing on those "who can you trust?" vibes. It leaves the reader on the edge of their seat as they tumble into the final moments of this book. Overall, if you skip these series, try again. Pick it up and enjoy this now complete series!