Initial thoughts after finishing this:
I beg your FINEST pardon. I said the first book started with a bang but holy fuck this one ends with one of the biggest plot twist and cliffhanger I’ve ever read. You’re telling me that I now have to wait however long for the final book??

This book combines the best elements of the first and second book and it was so addictive. We have all of the action from the first book, plus all of the character development from the 2nd book, plus more beautiful world building, and FINALLY some oh so lovely spice!

As always, Nisha always finds a way to subtly add in current world issues and discusses them so well.
I also always really appreciate the way that Nisha is able to work in other sensitive topics (in this case SA) and finds a way to handle them delicately and with grace.

Nisha truly outdid herself with this book and has easily made her way into my top 3 favorite authors. If you’ve been on the fence about reading this book then absolutely do it. I promise you won’t regret it.

it was a great continuation of the series. it didn't feel like much happened plot-wise but it did a good job developing the characters.

I read this a while ago and I'm still reeling! I needed to take a breather before I actually wrote the review. I was literally screaming, crying, and I couldn't believe that cliffhanger. I had to read it a couple of times to make sure Iwasn'thallucinating. The author really did us dirty there (in a very good way, or was it good?).

This series just keeps getting better and better! There wasn't a single dull moment. The new secretsrevealed made the story so much deeper and I was totally shocked.

Nadir, oh Nadir. How is he becoming hotter with each book???? I can’t get enough of him!!!

November is way too far away. I wish I could just zoom into the future like The Flash and read the next book right now.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

This is the third book in the series, and it was a whirlwind in the best way. So much happens in this story, and I don’t want to spoil anything. I’ll say to expect to go through every emotion with this one. The cliffhanger is a brutal one that will have you wondering what you just read. So when you finish feel free to message me!

Lor was everything in this book. She is a strong fmc that doesn’t let her past decide anything for her. I’ve been waiting in this series for more of Nadir and Lor and we get that in this book. All I’m going to say is yes to Nadir LOL. This book opened up another side of him that I loved.

The found family trope is a favorite of mine in this series. I’ve come to love so many of the characters. The multiple points of view really help you get to know each of them more in this one. Even when it was chaotic.

Fate of the Sun King has:
✨ Dual POV
✨ Fated mates
✨ Found family
✨ Betrayal
✨ Touch her and 💀
✨ Brutal cliffhanger
✨ Dual timeline

If you’re looking for an epic Romantasy, then I highly recommend this series!

Thank you to NetGallley and Nisha for giving me this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance, third installment in the Artefacts of Ouranos series.

What this book has in store for you:
-multi POVs
-flashbacks/past timelines
-fated mates
-found family
-spice

Fate of the Sun King brings new depth and world building into the picture. I am really enjoying the inclusion of past timelines and the "lore" brought to the foreground. The downfall for me was pace of this installment. I was so excited for new povs and getting to see other sides of the characters we've grown to love, but it ended up creating a lot of repetition in the novel. We'd go back in time and get answers but then still have to hear our current characters figure it out and explain it again. Along with that, I felt like the scheming and planning were so much of this story and it lacked intrigue and action. However, it is still an addictive series and I can't wait for the next one. Not sure if it's the finale or not, but if it is, I'm sure it will come together marvelously!

P.S. Be prepared for a huge cliffhanger at the end that will have you counting down the days until the next installment!

In this third installment of The Artefacts of Ouranos Series, The Fate of the Sun King, Lor is on the run and trying to unlock her magic, forming an emotional connection with Nadir and figuring out her complicated feelings about him, and all the while trying to uncover the truth about the artefacts and how it relates to her destiny.

I enjoyed this fast-paced book, as I devoured it in three sittings. Finally, we see Lor and Nadir embracing and expressing their suppressed feelings, with a steamy payoff after their slow-burn tension. Moreover, we gain new perspectives through the mysterious Gabriel's point of view, as well as other characters from past who shed light on Ouranos's history. Note this book ends on a major cliffhanger.

What to Expect:
- Multi-POV
- Enemies to Lovers 🗡️
- Fated Mates ❤️
- Slow burn payoff 🌶️
- Jealousy and angst
- Fast paced
- Cliffhanger ending
- LGBTQ+ rep (side character) 🌈

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

Fate of the Sun King is book 3 in the Artefacts of Ouranos series. Those with stellar memory may recall that Trial of the Sun Queen (book 1) wasn’t my favorite, but then by Rule of the Aurora King (book 2) I was eating it up! As I sat down to read book 3 I was very eager to be back in this world and find out what next is in store for Lor, Nadir, and crew, especially after where things left off when we last saw them.

What I loved so deeply about book 2 was Lor and Nadir’s banter. The true capital E enemies to lovers of it all. The tension! The will they won’t they! THE SLOW BURN!! I knew heading into book 3 that we were finally going to get to see these two be together and man oh man was the wait going to be worth it!! Except unfortunately, when that moment finally came, I found myself puzzled and wishing we could slow things back down and pump the brakes.

During book 2 when we learned about Serce and Wolf’s love story and the fact that they were mates, it was an ah-ha! moment as the reader. SURELY Lor and Nadir must also be mates too! And *spoiler alert* yes they are. The only problem is that for all of the build up, when Lor finally learns about mates and realizes Nadir is her’s… she almost immediately accepts this? We go from 0 to 100 SOOOO FAST. She puts two and two together, they have their conversation about it, FINALLY sleep together (PRAISE BE), and then it’s like a flip is switched. Lor and Nadir go from resisting one another for two and a half books to almost instantly after one conversation being so in love, outwardly showing it, and telling nearly everyone that they are mates (????). I want them to be happy, I do! But this felt too sudden for my personal preference, incongruent with the previous slow build, and as a result it took me out of the story a bit. 

Apart from our main couple, in Fate of the Sun King, there is a lot of other ground covered. We learn a great deal about the shady doings of Atlas, the backstory of Gabriel (poor Gabe!!), and are introduced to a plethora of new characters. Similarly to book 2, there is a dual timeline and multiple POVs. This time, during the flashbacks we glean information about the origin of the Artefacts and each kingdom’s ruler’s ascent to high fae. I think Tuli has done an impressive job building this world over the course of this series, and book 3 is no exception on this front. 

However, though I do find the world building and history in these books remarkable, it does not lend to these books being particularly short. Fate of the Sun King specifically sits at 556 pages and man it FELT like it. The reason I mention this is not because I hate long books (not true!) but because a long book works for me when it doesn’t feel tedious to get through. Book 2 in this series is shorter, but still sizable, and it went QUICK. I was turning the pages to find out what happened next. In contrast, my experience with book 3 was that it felt like more of a trudge to get to the end.

In summary, Fate of the Sun King was a bit of a mixed bag for me. While I was happy to be back in Ouranos and with these characters, I found myself missing the tension and animosity between our leads, and the page-turning feeling I felt from book 2. The beauty of reading is that it is subjective, and I do not think that everyone will share my opinion. Readers that enjoyed the first two installments in this series will likely enjoy book 3 just as much! With only one book in the series remaining, I will likely pick it up to see how this story ends. However, I will be doing so with some trepidation as I have just learned that the final installment is the longest in length. Perhaps an audiobook may be the format I decide to go with instead :)

Thank you Forever and NetGalley for access to an early copy in exchange for an honest review!

Thank you for continuing to have me as an ARC reader! Books 1-3 in the…books? As arcs!

One line review:
Prison rat becomes electric queen as ….someone turns to ash.

Real review:
Nisha, the heck? After winning me over in the first 2 books and having me pinning for more. Well you gave me more and then literally snatched it right back. But I swear if you take my girl as the next Zerra I will riot. But maybe not really. Internally I will.

I loved this book! Don’t let the spiteful post read angst towards author deter you! Nisha did amazing continuing the story and having even MORE world building while managing the huge character growths!

I cannot wait until book 4!!!!!!

Wow! I was so excited when I got a chance to read this book before it came out through NetGalley and it did not disappoint! After loving the first 2 books, I was ready to see what all would play out in the third. Lots of action, many POVs and timelines, and all of it ending with such a massive cliffhanger that I am already setting a countdown to book 4! Highly suggest this series and think that it will be quite the release once Tale of the Heart Queen comes out later this year!

The way Nisha J. Tuli writes always pulls me in, and this book was no exception.

This is book 3 in the Artefacts of Ouranos series, and you absolutely need to read the first two books to understand the plot.

So the character description at the beginning is helpful and amusing. It definitely helps you remember some of what was going on after books 1 and 2.

This story was told in such a unique way. There are two main POV's, but also a third POV, which was like a behind the scenes look. There is also the history of Ouranos sprinkled in between the book and the way it all pulled together felt like magic.

I really enjoyed Lor's journey as she realizes and accepts how powerful she can be without anyone else. I can't wait to see what happens next!

Thank you so much to the publisher, NetGalley, and the author for an ARC of this book!

have been, not so patiently, awaiting the release of ‘Fate of the Sun King.’ Now it seems I will have to do the same for the fourth book in the series which is expected to come out in November 2024. If you have not read any books from the series yet, now is a great time to begin.

If you enjoyed the first two books in the Artefacts of Ouranos series, ‘Fate of the Sun King’ delivers. Lor & Nadir FINALLY come out in the open with their feelings. This is a FULLY New Adult book. The first two felt a bit more YA, but now we are in NA territory.

Lor is still working on opening the internal block that is limiting the full potential of her powers.

You get of the back story with Gabriel and it is one of my favourite plot lines of the series.

The ended had me gutted - Nisha knows how to keep you reading the next book.

Thank you NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for sending this book for review consideration. All thoughts opinions are honest & my own.

Lor and Nadir have the Heart Crown and make their way back to Aphelion while dodging the Aurora King and the Sun King. As they uncover more about Lor’s past, secrets about the Artefacts come to light and Lor’s destiny begins to take shape. Ouranos is such a rich world and Nisha J. Tuli is a master of world building.

Fate of the Sun King is eventful with several perspective changes. Getting glimpses into Gabriel’s head was juicy. There’s so much going on behind the scenes of Aphelion. Bouncing back and forth between the different scenes is a little bit jarring and I often found myself saying, “Wait, no! Don’t leave me like that!!!” Slow burn comes in so many different forms - slow burn plot, slow burn romance.

Rating: 4/5 ⭐️s - Action packed but with more character development of some of the side characters. I loved finding out more about the people around Lor and Nadir.

Spice Rating: 4/5 🌶️s - Can’t say much without spoiling but - YES!!!

What a ride! The third book in this series was so much fun. Diving right back into the world of Lor and Nadir brought so many feelings. I loved all the characters even more here as we dove deeper into their world and personalities. If you enjoyed the first two books, you definitely won’t be disappointed here! Can’t wait for the next book! Thank you for the e-arc!

Readers of this insanely bingeable series should know:
👑There’s a glossary of characters at the beginning! Don’t sleep on this because it’s HILARIOUS and such a good recap of the key players.
👑There are chapters from Gabriel’s POV 🫨
👑Lor and Nadir’s chemistry is still off the charts good
👑Chapter 25 🔥”eyes on me….I’m going to ruin you.” 🫡
👑Flashbacks reveal more secrets about the Artefacts, gods, and history of Ouranos
👑We learn more about Tristan and Willow’s magic/fate
👑Lower fae are starting to revolt against the Sun King
👑Everyone is still trying to capture Lor, but she and Nadir get a small sliver of respite and happiness before the 💩 hits the fan again 👀
👑Lor is still grappling with unlocking her magic and her feisty spirit during practice sessions is 😂
👑Tuli really does us dirty with a cliffhanger that made my blood pressure spike! 🤯

5 stars! So much fun! And I cannot wait for the next book!

Easily a 5/5 star read! Complex characters, interesting plot, spice, full of delicious drama, enthralling lore, and did I mention the spice? Thank you so much for the ARC!

4.5 -⭐⭐⭐⭐💫

"Ask me, and I'll slay anyone for you. Burn the world to ash if you desire."

Fate of the Sun King is the third instalments in the adult romantic fantasy series, Artefacts of Ouranos, which continues our journey with Lor as she finally has the heart crown in her grasp but she must be careful. With the sun king determined to hunt her down and another determined to destroy her family, she must unlock her magic and family legacy in order to embrace her destiny. Meanwhile her connection to the Aurora Prince grows stronger no matter how hard she pushes him away. In the end, the past and present collide and Lor must be ready...or lose it all.

First off - Nisha has a way with starting each book with a bang and this book does that to a T.

Lor once again shines in this series. I liked the balance of her being this strong and fierce character but also vulnerable. She has had to take on this strong facade for so long and had to sacrifice so much and the toll becomes evident here. Yet this doesn't mean she breaks down...she becomes stronger.

Nadir is the perfect compliment to Lor because of his capacity to wait. He doesn't let Lor fully pull away but he gives her the space she needs to find herself. When she finally lets him in...THE FEELS.

We also get a Gabriel POV which surprises me in all the good ways. It made me appreciate him more and I have hope for what will come next for her.

This book does contain spice - I would say 2.5 spicy pepper out of 5 spicy pepper. This series has been a slow burn for the last few books but the pay out in this book was a delight. The tension and angst between Nadir and Lor was sweet and when they finally confront their feelings everything fell into place. It is still a slow burn in this book so doesn't expect anything until the second half. When it does develop the romance increases a lot more and I loved the intimacy, closeness, and companionship it brings and these two now feel more aligned in their goal. They can lean on each other. I am a sucker for this in books.

"If anyone dares lay a hand on you, I will make them bleed. I once broke a woman's arm for stealing my soap. Imagine what I'd do if someone hurt my..."

The story itself is a mix. It starts a little slow as Lor tries to figure out how to unravel her magic but we also have the overarching story around what is happening with the sun king and the mysterious artefacts. There are training scenes, so much fun banter, and secrets galore to keep you on your toes. As we enter the second half we start to see the larger plot fall into place around Lor, her destiny, and what is happening to the different kingdoms. I felt here was when the additional POVs started to pull things together and I could not stop reading. Then...that ending...I demanded justice for Nisha immediately and she had the nerve to say "I promise there will be a happy ending..."

I continue to adore this series and I cannot recommend it enough!

Thank you Nisha and Forever for this arc!

This book tells the story of what happened and its current ramifications. We learn a bit more about the history of the land and what truly happened in the past.
Lor and Nadir work together to free Lors power. They must do this while on the run from both the Aurora King and the Sun King.
This book was fast passed and I liked that it included Gabriel’s POV. His viewpoint added to the history and drama of the book.
This book did end on a major cliffhanger and book four should be action packed.

This series has been so much fun to read. The previous two books I have been unable to put down and this one was no different.

It picks up not long after the end of Rule of the Aurora King in a way where not much has happened to catch us up plot-wise but enough to time to have a good set up for where they wanted to go. I will say that this plot line of infiltrating the Sun Palace to reunite with the mirror took up significantly more of the plot that I anticipated. Although there were other "side quests" the characters pursued (which felt confusing to add, at times) I did not expect this to go throughout a significant portion of the book.

I, once again, enjoyed getting some more context about the events of the past and how it all ties together for the current plight of Lor and Nadir and company. And my favorite part of this book was being able to get Gabriel's POV and all the Sun King secrets & twists!

While I do thoroughly enjoy this series, it doesn't necessarily feel *fresh* and once the author acknowledging A Court of Thornes and Roses in her character recap it made me realize just how much "inspiration" this book pulled from ACOTAR.

Fate of the Sun King is an exciting and romantic installment in the Artefacts of Ouranos series.

With Lor revealed as the Primary of Heart, she is now on the run from the ruthless Aurora King. With Nadir, her siblings, and friends by her side, she must travel back to Aphelion to view the Mirror artefact to learn whatever secrets it is holding for her. But avoiding Atlas will be the biggest challenge, along with figuring out how to reclaim Heart after its utter destruction after her grandparents bonding went awry. Lor has been pushing Nadir away, but he's struggling too, and wants to push back. The tug they feel towards each other hints at something more, but Lor has been a captive before, and she's vowed to never give anyone her heart.

As the third book in the series, we are left with many questions, but we are still rewarded with plenty of answers, too. This is a transitional book, so where the first was about the Trials, and the second was the development of Lor and Nadir's relationship, this book delves more deeply into events that occurred in the more distant past, and the outcomes that still reverberate in the present. We also see Lor and Nadir struggle with what they mean to each other, and what their relationship will be going forward. The tension is glorious, and we get some answers on the state of their relationship as well. The pacing of the book is good - we have lots of action to balance out the character development, and some time jumps to help broaden the world and set things in motion for the final book. I really enjoyed the multiple POVs in this book. It is primarily Lor's story, but we also get to see Nadir's side of things as well. We also get learn more about a certain cranky winged character that left me emotionally reeling. I love the diversity in this book too - both in the characters themselves but also in their relationships. The ending was absolutely explosive, and I think I forgot to breathe through certain parts of it. The ending is definitely a huge cliffhanger, and I am so ready for book 4 to be released. Overall, I absolutely loved this book, and thought it was an excellent installment in one of the more interesting and unique fantasy series I have read.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the electronic advanced copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

I loved this book and it definitely lived up to how good the first two in the series were! 😍

There were so many fun things to love about this book. I was so happy to see some of the characters from book 1 make a reappearance! And the relationship development between the main characters was perfection. Spicy perfection. 🌶️ 😈

The ending? That’s a whole other story, haha. Prepare yourself for the cliffhanger to end all cliffhangers with this one 😅 Let’s just say I’m biting my nails with anticipation for book four!!

Another aspect of these books that I love is how the author weaves in narratives from the past to help raise the stakes for what’s happening to the main characters. The parallels between the past and present are fascinating and they add a ton to the book!

A huge thanks to the publisher, the author, and NetGalley for providing a free digital copy in exchange for an honest review ❤️