DNF at 58%
I just couldn't keep going. It was dragging so much and the plot wasn't going anywhere. The back and forth between the different timelines just kept ruining any momentum I gained (albeit not much, because I was not invested in either timeline.)
The whole story just feels like fanfiction and a trope checkbox list. I had issues with the first in this series but I really believed it had potential if the author could get a better editor / plot out the full story, but I'm giving up hope.
The characters are so flat - the trauma is used to manufacture drama and it's just not believable nor am I particularly invested in it. The relationships are volatile for no reason - they have blow ups that come out of nowhere and make up so quickly with no real depth.
I found myself hate reading / dreading going back to finish so I'm just calling it quits.

This series is absolutely amazing. I’ve recommended it to so many people. I love the dynamic between the main characters and the story is downright addicting. I couldn’t put it down!

4.5⭐️

This series is incredible! I loved Trial of the Sun Queen and Rule of the Aurora King but Fate of The Sun King is my new favourite book in the series. I love the characters in this series and the world-building is incredible. It was so fun to learn more about the history of Ouranos and I love how Nisha has weaved the story together. Lor is such a fierce main character and I absolutely loved her character development since “that b!tch took my soap”. This book was so beautiful and the romance was *chef’s kiss*. I am a huge fan of this series and I am highly anticipating the final book.

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

“This is who I am. This is who they tried to cage. And this is who they will now fear.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you forever publishing for the gifted eARC!

This is my least fav book of the series so far, but that ending gutted me 😭 I’m so glad I have a copy of book four already bc that cliffhanger was insane ✋

“Never underestimate the enduring fragility of a man who suffers from a lack of confidence.”

I really enjoy how much we continue to learn about this world throughout the series. We got a lot of information with the added POVs in this book!

I feel like we kind of lost the plot in this one. I really enjoyed the beginning as Nadir and Lor’s relationship develops and the action packed ending, but a good chunk of this book felt kinda bland. It started feeling repetitive with the back and forth traveling, learning information that we already knew from additional POVs, and Lor practicing magic with some smutty filler.

I still love Lor so much! She grew so much in this book without losing her feisty spark. It’s so nice to see her embrace love and expand her trusted circle 🥹

“Despite the rage that fueled me for years, I want more than that, and I think I’m slowly learning to accept that I deserve it.”

Nadir is starting to feel a little flat for me. We’re losing his witty, morally grey side which makes me so sad bc I loved that 😭 I love seeing him completely head over heals for Lor, but I feel like he’s changed SO much and lost a lot of his character.

“You’re all I think about. I’ve never felt this way about anyone, and I’d do anything for you. You’ve become my air and my blood and my only reason to exist.”

Our side characters are a little hit or miss for me! Gabriel is amazing and I loved his added POVs. I’d love to see more of Willow bc she just falls to the side and I forget about her half the time.

Hoping book four is my fav, wish me luck 😌

Another fantastic installment in the Artefacts of Ouranos series! I'm not sure there is an author out there right now who knows how to hit the opening sentence and paragraph like Nisha J Tuli - this is another killer one (and a new character POV that I was not expecting!). The world building really expands in this one, and we learn a lot of intriguing new information about how the world of Ouranos got to this state and what Lor is really up against.

Lor and Nadir's relationship continues to be a highlight of the series. The slow burn finally ignites in this one (that's not a spoiler, she tells you that literally in the dedication of the book), and it's well worth the wait. That cliffhanger, though... thank goodness the finale comes out this month, because WHAT THE HECK, NISHA.

Rating: 4.5/5
Spice: 2.5/5

Tropes:
- Spicy Romantasy
- Multi POV
- Fated mates
- Fae
- Burn the world down for her
- Touch him/her and die
- Chosen one

Thank you to Net Galley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is the third book in Tuli's Artefacts of Ouranus Quartet. Overall, I loved this part of the story. We got more information about what is driving the antagonist, and a confirmation of who the "big bad" so-to-speak is. I feel like I have more questions than answers when it comes to that aspect, but I strongly suspect we'll get the answers in the final book. The only thing that makes this less than a 5/5 for me is the shifting of POV. It is nice to see into the history and what led to the troubles Nadir and Lor are dealing with. It may be important information, but it disrupted the flow of the story for me. Also, I really hate the nickname Nadir gives Lor.

The twists and turns in this series keep me hooked and this book is no exception! I need the next book NOW bc this ending??

I have been enjoying this series so much. I love the characters dynamic and have been so excited to see where it goes.
Unfortunately I have to DNF on page 119.
I’ve recently became aware of the author ostracizing certain people/readers based on their political views and can no longer support this specific author.
I will no longer be reviewing this series.
I believe in books for all, not books for some.

I absolutely devour anything Nisha writes, our two main characters are full of angst but newfound love is always good. I found this one more difficult with the pet names they use. The story ended with a brilliant cliffhanger which is always great for a penultimate book! It once again left me wanting for more.

Why! Why!? This was an absolutely beautiful series! Such an underrated series that is filled with so much adventure and will now hold a special place in my heart!!!! Great read !!!!

I have devoted everything she writes! I love nadir with all my heart and need special editions of this whole series

This series is so entertaining! The world and plot expand with every book and you get to learn more about the characters and get even more attached to them. It’s also so easy to read which I appreciate.

However, I feel like nothing quite beats the nuances of book 1 and this book was no exception. Will be looking forward to reading the final installment!

This book was soo good. I just Nisha and her writing, if you love ACOTAR - you are going to devour this series.

Fate of the Sun King was so good, but with that ending I am so glad I can dive directly into the next book.

Every installment in this series makes me love the world and characters more and more.

The more I get to know Lor, the more I love her. She is so strong and I love her love for her siblings. I enjoyed the Gabriel POV chapters in this book and found the expansion of his story to be very interesting. Nadir also grew on me a lot this book.

Starting book 4 now!

5 stars

I liked the first two books but they were quite slow, it was tough for me to get this far in the series before quitting it

Okay so this book took me so long to read because I kept stopping in the middle to read arcs or book club books. I finally got around to just binging it and I loved it! I don't want to give too much away as this is the 3rd book in the series, but if you love fantasy, romance, great character development, kings/queens, fae and royalty, this is the series for you! I cannot get over that ending right now. Need to jump right into the next and last book! Nisha does such an Amazon job at storytelling and developing her characters, even the side characters, who you also fall in love with. The 2nd book is still my favorite but this one is also amazing!

Somehow I expected more from the book. It's quite lengthy and the plot is pale. It should have been more exciting and turbulent. The relationship between Lor and Nadir develops, in my opinion, in a totally unrealistic and incomprehensible way in an inauthentic direction. I do find it exciting to learn more about Lor's background, but there wasn't enough of it and sometimes it was a bit too opaque. I hope the next volume will be better!

Nisha delivers in the third installment of the artefacts of Ouranos series. I loved getting to know some of the side characters, more of the history, and the development of the relationship between the FMC and MMC. But the ending gutted me. How are we supposed to wait until the next book comes out?? If you like enemies to lovers, epic adventure, cliff hangers, and plot twists, then you'll love this series (and book). Highly recommend and I can't wait for the finale!

WHAT A CLIFFHANGER!!! Whew. So much happened in this book, and I loved every single bit of it. The found family aspect really shined in Fate of the Sun King. I can't wait to see how this series ends!

3.5/5 ⭐️ I do love this series, but Lor and Nadir weren't their best in it. Will I be reading the fourth and final book? ABSOLUTELY.

The Gabriel POV was a surprise I didn't know I needed. He's quickly becoming a favorite character.

It bothers me a little that Lor found out Nadir and her are mates and then waits so long to have a conversation with him. It's a good thing though that we get two and a half books before they get together, because when they do... these two are so lovey-dovey. It's a miracle that the story continues moving forward with them constantly wanting to stop what their doing and jump each other's bones. I liked it better when they were hate-flirting, but we certainly needed some time for them to be in love before the next tragedy undoubtedly strikes.

The ending... WTF. This literally couldn't have ended worse, and now I am stuck reading the fourth book to find out what happens.

This review was posted to Goodreads on 10/12/24 and will be posted to Instagram (@_bookish.brittany) in the following week.