Fate of the Sun King was breathtaking, mind-blowing, baffling, and absolutely well worth the wait! As the third installment of the Artefacts of Ouranos series, there were extremely high expectations for this release and I was admittedly a bit nervous to see how FOTSK would measure up. If I’m honest, I don’t think Nisha could ever write a book that I won’t absolutely devour, but I truly can’t express the voracity with which I read this book - it’s that good.

Similar to Rule of the Aurora King (Book 2), FOTSK introduces the reader to new POVs that span across a multitude of timeline masterfully interwoven. Gabriel is the first additional POV that the reader encounters. Each chapter told from his point of view allows the reader to delve deeper into the raw and honest history of the Sun King’s court and its prominent players, unraveling mysteries that were laid out in Trial of the Sun Queen (Book 1). Tuli does a magnificent job of layering each new POV onto of the current day storyline, building upon the ancient lore and history of Ouranos that we had previously learned.

With the amount of character development and world building that occurs throughout FOTSK, it’s truly impressive that the pacing of the plot was not hindered in any way. There was not a single chapter or page that read as unnecessary or slow. Learning about each new character introduced as well as the deeper exploration of some of our favorite characters from the series was so refreshing. Often times the penultimate installation of a series reads a bit like a training montage where little to no action occurs aside from the preparation for the upcoming battle - this just wasn’t the case.

To be quite honest, I like to pride myself of being able to pick up on the thoughtfully laid out crumbs of foreshadowing an author gives us, but that was not the case with FOTSK. I had so many theories and notes written down about what I *knew* was going to happen, and every single one was wrong. It was amazing to constantly be surprised by the outcome and I’m not sure how I’ll be able to wait for the release of Tale of the Heart Queen.

🧚‍♀️ Who doesn’t love a bingeable romantansy series? ⚔️

The Fate of the Sun King is the third installment in the Artefacts of Ouranos—for the sake of keeping the bulk of the series unspoiled, please feel free to scroll down to my original review of book one for the run down. Romantasy readers who enjoyed Throne of Glass and A Dawn of Onyx will devour this book. But truly, at the end of the day, it was the character driven writing (and the characters themselves) that constantly held my attention (or made me want to chuck the book across the room…in a loving, most compelling way).

Let me try and set the scene for you without giving spoilers:
☀️ Pointy, thorny FMC
☀️ He falls…(and falls again) first
☀️ The slowest of slow burns
☀️ A new POV that will wrench your heart out
☀️ Fae politics, underlying *upper chaos* lore
☀️ Pining :)

Gently put, I loved this book. Feral-put, I’m dying for the next book—the ending?

Thank you @NetGalley and @ReadForeverPub for the ARC! I did the happiest of happy dances opening the acceptance email.

Thank you so much to NetGalley for sending me an advanced copy for review!

No, because that ending was truly CRIMINAL!!! I don't know how I will be able to wait for book 4. I have SO MANY questions and so many theories, and I just know none of them are correct, lol. This is by far the best one in the series so far. You can really tell the difference between the writing and the world-building, even from book 2, and I enjoyed this one so much more. I won't lie; I struggled with all the information dumping, but I think it's worth it to get to that ending!

Gosh do I love this series and this was another great installment! I can't wait to see how the story will end - but I"m getting ahead of myself!

There are many "spicy" scenes in this one - finally! The flashback scenes were great too! I thought I knew where it was going at one point and then I was completely wrong. I'm not a fan of Nadir's new pet name for Lor but I'll get over that.

I thought this was a great book and will be reading it again when its out - because that ending was O.o

Thanks netgalley and forever for letting me review this book!

Lor is back, still trying to take down the Sun and Aurora Kings for the misery they wrote large in her life and across Ouranos. However, her magic is still trapped, shes on the run with her family, and she has super messy feelings for the Nadir, the aurora prince. She has pieces of the puzzle but will she be able to unlock her power in time to save everyone and herself?

This is the rare series that keeps getting better with every book. I liked the first book but it reminded me too much of other romantasy series i had read, the second one added the dual timelines and got me invested in the slow burn and lor's healing journey, and then in the dedication of this book the author goes ahead and lets slide that shes finally gonna let the characters fuck, followed by a super snarky character glossary that made me lol- i was immediately off to a good start. Sometimes the fated mate stuff got a lil heavy handed for me but maybe im in a cynical season of my life. I really loved gabriel returning the added layer of the empiryon and OMG THAT CLIFF HANGER. i cant wait for the next book.

Another great installment in the series! I can't wait to see how this whole story ends, but I'm loving the journey.

Lor and Nadir finally accept their feelings (& fate?) which provides many spicy little moments in this book. And look, 'lightning bug' is definitely not my favourite term of endearment, but I think it suits the character.

I really enjoy the flashback chapters, showing how the current world came to be - the artefacts, the people and drama, the secrets and betrayals. It's crucial information to the story, but also just interesting to know.

Loved this one! But that ending??

One of my most anticipated releases of the year, I absolutely devoured the first 2 books in the series! I was so desperate for book 3 I created a TikTok account and started posting bookish content with the hopes and dreams of scoring an ARC of Book 3! When I got the ARC approval email I nearly died of excitement!

So what is to love about Fate of the Sun King?
- Slowest of the slow burn, in all the right ways (the tension and build up!)
- Badass FMC with curves!
- Sexy as hell MMC with colorful aurora wings 🩷
- Great banter
- Spectacular found family
- additional POVs including Gabriel (who I may of may not be in love with)
- a plot that moves, we’re constantly on the go for this one
- Some shocking reveals that I did not see coming!
- Seamless inclusion of pertinent details from book 1 & 2 - (no need to reread even if you have a terrible memory like me)
- Excellent spice 🌶️

If you’re looking for a fun, fast paced, romantasy with plenty of non romantic plot this is a great series!

First and Foremost, thank you to Nisha for the ARC, I have been blessed to receive ARCs of all of Nisha's works, and her books are an absolute blessing to this world, so thank you very much for letting me be one of those lucky souls :)

On that note, how dare you Nisha. You know what you did!!

ANYWAYS.

Fate of the Sun King is the third book in the Artefacts of Ouranos series. So if you have not read this series, go back, read Trial of the Sun Queen and DM me once you've devoured the series in under 18 hours. Its THAT good. Anyway, I will try to keep this as spoiler free as possible.

This book leaves off right after Rule of the Aurora King. Lor and her team delve deeper into the history of the realms, are submitted to more dick swinging contests between those in power and go through some incredible personal (SOME VERY PERSONAL IYKYK) journeys. I love all the books in this series for different reasons, but the found family in this one had my heart so full. The character arcs, and all the trials and tribulations they live through, are really showcased. We learn that a lot of these people are just victims of their ancestors greed, and corruption (classic). Just praying we get a HEA in the next one! Especially after the end of this one....

BUT THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT IT FINALLY HAPPENS. and thats all I will say about that.

Read this if you like:
- Enemies to Lovers
- Fated Mates
- Girls who wield daggers
- Found Family
- Hot, possessive Fae male who is a dark aurora daddy.
- Political Intrigue
- A Trial (book 1)
- If you like ACOTAR - this is my top rec.
- multiple pov
- slow burn
- spicy

I cannot wait to see where the next one goes, but know this, its going to be an absolute banger.

Trial of the Sun Queen *****
Rule of the Aurora King *****

Other Books by Nisha
Heart of Night and Fire *****
Dance of Star and Ashes *****
Wicked is the Reaper ****
Feral is the Beast *****

I loved this addition to the Artefacts of Ouranos series. The world expanded through flashbacks that gave a lot of insight into the history and lore of the world.

This story begins right where Rule of the Aurora King ends. Lor and Nadir are discovering more about Lor's past and who they are to each other. I also really love the side characters, especially moody Gabriel.

I love Nisha's writing and how everything feels intentional and necessary to advance the story. I can’t wait for the next book and I NEED it after the end of this one!

WOW. Will do my best to avoid spoilers!

I had a blast devouring this book! I thoroughly enjoyed the introduction to more lore and history of Ouranos. The complexity of the layers of the past were really well laid out. There were new, multiple POV’s that we get introduced to in order to dive into the history. We learn of some of the information directly from new character POV’s and then get additional details to fill in the blanks as Lor is learning more about the past through the people she meets and artefacts she encounters.

The burn was the slowest, seeing as it took about two and a half books to get to, but I think the payoff was great! The only drawback is that I preferred “inmate” to the new term of endearment Nadir begins using for Lor. *sigh*

I felt like my rating of the book would be more of a 4 star read because of how much maneuvering had to be accomplished in this book - the ragtag group is researching history and searching for answers to as many things as they can to prepare themselves for the fight they know is ahead. While a lot of things are being set up, I felt like my interest held because of the history introduced and how we learned about it. That ending changes everything though! It was a WILD ride and I was left gasping! I need answers about what Lor was able to do and what it all means!!!

The ending is a HUGE cliffhanger, so beware when you start it, but I know it’s setting up for an insane finale!

I have enjoyed all the books in this series so far and cannot wait to see how it ends!

This is my favorite book in the series! So much action and very plot driven. The banter between the FMC and MMC is very well written and very engaging to read. The plot is very clear and the goal is simple! A ton of action in this installment for sure and more secrets are uncovered.

my jaw still has not returned from the floor since I finished this book 😮 that cliffhanger was AWFUL 😭

this series has gotten me out of a reading slump and y’all this book really freaking delivered. I am fascinated by the history that we learned in this one and I cannot wait to learn more!

and of course I loved the moments between Lor and Nadir. they just make me smile so much and I just want them to get their happily ever after 🫠

I will be feral until the next book comes out in the fall 👹👹👹

I did receive an advanced copy from netgalley for this book. my opinions are my own.

LOVED THIS BOOK! Amazing. Incredible. Phenomenal. This third installment was such a wild ride. My emotions were all over the place and I was on the edge of my seat the entire time! The twists, the turns, and the surprises all had me anticipating each page turn. I also loved the character development and seeing Lor as such a fierce FMC. And Nadir?! I absolutely love him, and the spice is finally spicing. The found family in this one is amazing, too. That cliffhanger though?! I can’t wait to read the next installment!

Another amazing addition to this series, but that ending! I officially need the next book immediately, and cannot wait to see where this story goes.

Fate of the Sun King is the third out of four books in the Artefacts of Ouranos series. The books follow Lor in her quest to survive and unlock the secrets of the various realms rulers. In this third installment we dive deeper into the realms and their vast histories, answer questions building from the previous books, and find resolution in some of the biggest issues. But where Lor find some peace and answers, it might lead to bigger and more devastating heartbreak. Follow along with Lor as she grows more into her self and develops deeper relationships with both family and friends, but also unlocks doors, that might have been better left closed. We also get more backstory and POV from some of our most beloved side characters. Overall this was an amazing book and had me hooked right from the start, and left me counting down the days until book four Tale of the Heart Queen's release.

if you’re in the mood for a delicious romantasy series rich in worldbuilding, tension, banter, and plot twists…..PICK THESE BOOKS UP RIGHT NOW.

while i loved trial of the sun queen and rule of the aurora king, i think fate of the sun king might be my favorite yet.

while this installment lacks the nail-biting high stakes of book one, and the slow burn sizzling tension of book two, it NAILS the worldbuilding, the pacing, and the complex, twisty plot that’s been slowly unraveling over the course of the series. this book FEEDS you — not just full-steam-ahead spice, for which we’ve all been patiently waiting for (and it delivers), but also meaningful story. the story in fate jumps from place to place a bit more than in the previous two, making the world feel more fleshed out and immersive, and the slew of fun, quirky side characters (like my sweet angel gabriel) play a bigger role in this one, making it all feel a little more impactful.

this was EXCELLENT fantasy, with enough romance to tie all the threads together with a fun, spicy little bow.

without spoiling the first two, fate of the sun king picks up where aurora king left off, with our characters in mortal peril (as usual), frantic as they scheme and plot to figure out how to unlock their powers and triumph over evil. several different types of evil.

while lor’s story is the main dish here, i found myself even more interested in the side plots and the new POVs, making this feel like a veritable smorgasbord of perspectives, plot lines, and plot twists. buckle up for an unputdownable ride.

pick this series up if you like badass FMCs carrying a lot of ancestral baggage, shadow (aurora?) daddies who know how to use their magic, and a cast of side characters-turned-family that make this story hard to put down and a blast to read.

The Fate of the Sun King is the third book in the Artefacts of Ouranos series. And, what a journey it was!

This book was such a great follow up to Rule of the Aurora King. Nisha does such a good job of foreshadowing and weaving different timelines into the storyline that makes you go why is this in here? And then it all comes together revealing much needed answers but adding a new level of mystery as well. Also, the slowburn FINALLY paid off and the spice was not disappointing. Lor and Nadir have had such good chemistry throughout this series so it was so satisfying watching their relationship grow from true enemies to finally lovers.

I also loved how we got to see Gabriel’s POV in this one. There was so much more going in his head than I thought (he’s not just a pretty face lol).

I need to talk about that ending gah!!! I’m stilling recovering!!! Yes, it ends on BIG cliffhanger so prepare yourself friends because the book hangover on this one is a big one!

I can’t tell you how excited I was to read this book. At this point, it is very clear to me that I am so attached to these characters and I am scared but curious about what will happen to them in the sequel.

We got to see such great character development for so many of these characters. They are defining themselves more and more as the books go by. We learn more about their secrets and powers.

Even if the story was already taking form in the last two books, there is more and more action and battles as we dive deeper into the story.

From this point on, anything could happen for the next book but there is no doubt I will be here waiting for it. I might start counting the days before I get to have the sequel in my hands…

Welllllll that was a wild ride. This is a rollercoaster of a book. How does this author expect me to wait with that cliff hanger ending?!

Loved everything about this book. Finally got that burn I wanted between two characters. We also got many answers but also more to look forward to!

I don’t know how to accurately put into words how much I love this series! I swear each book answers just as many questions as they leave you with and I am so completely absorbed into the world of Ouranos!

I adored Fate of the Sun King because we got an even deeper dive into the characters we love (or love to hate) and honestly the character development through all 3 books is just exquisite! I loved the fact that we got a look into the origin of magic and the gods. Everything is starting to click into place but the stakes are SO much higher!

The world building continues to enchant! I always love when we are introduced to a new kingdom in Ouranos and i devour the vivid descriptions of the surroundings and inhabitants!

The emotional development of Lor and Nadir was just perfect! The slow burn was masterfully built but let’s just say THANK THE GODS for their big moment! I simply adore these characters and how much growth we see over the course of time. Also, special shout out to Gabriel and Willow for there incredible character arcs!

The plot took off running in book 3 and did not let up! I consumed this book within a day and a half….THAT ENDING! Omg that cliffhanger is an absolute killer! I don’t know how I will make it to book 4 but I need it NOW!