3.5 stars rounded up to 4!

This series is a fast paced, beginner fantasy with easy to follow world building and an interesting premise that will suck you right in. If you are the kind of fantasy reader who is bothered by modern verbiage, then this is not the book for you. However if you are looking for a bingeable fantasy book with some interesting action scenes that you won't take too seriously, then this book definitely is for you. I very much enjoyed the first 2 books in this series and was excited for this third installment, while there are some plot holes and details that don't quite add up, I overall enjoy the characters and writing. This third book keeps up the fast pace and although there are some predictable plot points, it doesn't distract from the overall experience of reading these books! Once again, the cliffhanger ending has grabbed my attention and I know I will be picking up the fourth book!

I was lucky enough to receive an arc copy of this book and let me tell you what, I loved it!

This was the perfect follow up to the first two novels. Nisha writes so fluidly, allowing you to be truly immersed in world.

The slow burn just gets even better and we see way more of the inner circle. We learn a lot about the history of Ouranos as well.

The ending left me awestruck and needing more. 4.5 stars. 3 🌶️

“Thank you so much for telling me where I’d find her.”

Perks of being sick: able to finish your arcs within a day! That’s absolutely what I did! I was so engulfed in this book, I loved returning to this story and these characters!
Then the ending…👀 Yup I already need the next one!
Thank you Nisha, Forever Pub, and NetGalley for the chance of an eARC!

Fate of the Sun King is the 3 book in the series Trial of the Sun Queen and let me tell you is a fantastic story.

We get some answers to questions we had since book one and more and more pieces fall together in the puzzle. We also are left pinning and screaming🫣😱

I am loving this part of the story and the development on the romance is my favorite so far😉

I absolutely love this series and Fate of the Sun King was so much fun to read. The character development of some side characters was amazing. The twists and turns, secrets and discoveries made in this book brought about a rollercoaster of emotions. The ending left me in complete shock and I need book 4 ASAP, except for the fact that I don't want the series to be done.

This is the third book in a series that I am already absolutely feral for, so it comes as no surprise that I was equally as obsessed with this book! We pick up right where we left off at the end of book 2, with Lor and Nadir trying to navigate how to unlock Lor's full potential. This book has additional POVs from the previous two books, however I found that did not detract from the story. Rather, it added a richer dimension to help really flesh out why the bad guy is THE WORST. The flashbacks seemed a little out of the story at first, but when you reach the end of the book I realized they all actually fit seamlessly into the narrative at the best times. The ending left me gutted, and I am not entirely sure how I'm supposed to wait until November to get any sort of resolution.

THE ONLY complaint that I have with this book doesn't even seem fair- I am aware I was blessed with an early copy which hasn't gone through the final editing process BUT there were so many misplaced quotation marks that I absolutely got taken out of the story. Random apostrophes in the middle of the sentences, and there was one instance near the end of the book almost 50% of the line preceding the text was """""""""".

SO GOOD. I CANT BELIVE YOU WOULD LEAVE US LIKE THAT OMG.
no but for real this was so damn good. the plot- amazing, the characters-amazing, the spice-AMAZING

This book deserves all the stars! There aren’t many books I give 5 stars to. They must be top tier. This book has been LONG anticipated. I read Sun Queen and Aurora King what feels like decades ago. I’m having trouble even putting into words how much I enjoyed this book. I love how we got to see Gabriel’s POV too. Mysteries unfold as we near the end, and we are left off in a cliffhanger of course because there’s one more book in this series.
This book had twists and turns, action, mystery, and Nisha brought the SPICE! (Finally!)
I want to say this was my favorite book in this series so far. It was SO GOOD!!

Thank you to NetGalley and Nisha J Tuli for an eARC of this book, the receipt of which will not influence my review.

There's something about this series that keeps me coming back, and it's Lor and Nadir. As always, I really enjoy the way Tuli writes relationships (helloooo angst), and this book was no exception.

With that said, I have a few pieces of constructive criticism:
1) Some of the language was very modern and didn't match the setting that's already been established. At one point, a king said "For real?" which really pulled me out of the story.
2) There was a lot of telling where there could have been showing. For example, a gown was described as extravagant and expensive, but we were never told what made it that way. We also get the characters working out a lot of their struggles internally, which is great and healthy, but as a reader, I'd rather see a character struggle with trust rather than have it told to me through inferiority.
3) About three-quarters through the book, we receive news that natural disasters have been occurring, and it's due to an ongoing magical issue. It could very well be my memory, but I don't remember any of these natural disasters actually happening. It felt like a missed opportunity and made me not believe in the stakes.

I will definitely be requesting an eARC for
book 4, because no matter what, I cannot get enough of Lor and Nadir.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½

"Fate of the Sun King" delivers a gripping narrative that seamlessly blends fantasy, romance, and intrigue into an unforgettable adventure. Nisha J. Tuli crafts a mesmerizing tale filled with twists and turns that will keep readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish.

At the heart of the story is Lor, a compelling protagonist burdened with the weight of her heritage and the power she possesses. With the Heart Crown in her possession, she embarks on a perilous journey, pursued by those hungry for power and control. Tuli masterfully captures the tension and danger as Lor navigates through a world fraught with political intrigue and hidden agendas.

What truly sets this book apart is its richly developed characters and the intricate relationships they share. Lor's internal conflict, particularly her struggle to resist the allure of the Aurora Prince, adds depth and complexity to the narrative. The chemistry between them crackles with intensity, further heightening the stakes as Lor grapples with her desires amidst the chaos surrounding her.

Tuli's world-building is impeccable, immersing readers in a vividly imagined universe filled with magic, mystery, and ancient artefacts. As Lor delves deeper into her past and uncovers the truth about her destiny, the story takes on a new level of intrigue, keeping readers guessing until the very end.

Overall, "Fate of the Sun King" is a spellbinding read that captivates with its compelling characters, intricate plot, and breathtaking world-building. Nisha J. Tuli has crafted a masterpiece that will leave readers eagerly awaiting the next installment in this thrilling series.

This is the third book in the a series I have LOVED from the first chapter. I found this edition to the series to be slower than the other 2 and I didn’t really like the time jumping, but it set up for a grand finale that I’m sure I’ll read!

This was such a good book! I really love this author so I was so excited to get to read this book. The plot was so good I could not put it down until I finished! The characters were unique and I loved the journey and turmoil they went through. I will be recommending this book to all of my friends and family.

something about this one just didn’t flow well. I was very excited to jump back into this world and continue this story, especially after the ending of the second book! nothing was necessarily wrong or lacking, but the pacing felt really strange. also the writing felt more elementary than the previous books? it also was a lot of “let me tell you what happened/how they feel” instead of writing to show you. i will certainly be reading the final book, but this may have just been the filler book of the fantasy series where lots of info dumping needed to happen to get us to book 4.

I am extremely unwell. I do not believe the emotions I went through with the end of this book!!
Enough of the end but everything about this was exhilarating and passionate. You feel the jealousy of Lore and Nadir falling of the page which just leads to an amazing romance story… 😉

The plot itself was amazing when you thought you understood what was going on the plot flipped upside down and a new adventure began. There were a few storylines going on including the growth and power of Gabriel and what was troubling him to move forward in his journey to help a very near and dear friend.

There is obviously Nadir and Lores story that you see play out in a completely new light one that I found opened my heart completely to both of them and made me love them so dearly I never want this story to end but I am so ready for book 4 because of that crushing ending

Thank you netgalley and forever publishing

Thank you Nisha J. Tuli, Forever (Grand Central Publishing), and NetGalley for the ARC!

I have been wanting to start this series for a while and when I saw the ARC was available on NetGalley, I immediately requested it. I then proceeded to binge all three books. I love this series so much!

In Fate of the Sun King, Lor continues searching for answers. The transformation Lor has made since the beginning of Trial of a Sun Queen to now is amazing. She started her journey so angry and only focused on revenge. I love how her character has evolved. You can see the changes through her relationships with Nadir and her siblings.

I liked the multiple POVs and really enjoyed the dual timeline. It was nice getting glimpses of what happened in the past. There were several twists I did not see coming at all! This book definitely keeps you guessing. After that cliffhanger, I'm anxiously awaiting book 4!

I love this series and highly recommend if you're looking for a slow burn romantasy with great world building!

Took me a second to get into but once I did it was amazing. I loved the insights from the alternate POVs where so many questions got answered.

Oh. My. Gosh. Nisha J. Tuli...what are you doing to me? I felt like my blood pressure was off the charts for the last 15% of the book! BUT, she's done it again. Book 3 was another hit for me. It has a mix of all of the things that make the best romantasy, plus a little extra pixie dust and grit.
Thank you, NetGalley and Forever for an ARC of Fate of the Sun King! I cannot wait until Book 4: Tale of the Heart Queen comes out Nov. 2024!
Be warned...there is a cliffhanger at the end of this one!

Epic fantasy, fae against fae, power plays and conspiracies - and hiding underneath it all true mates destined to find each other, but will they fulfill their destiny? Will Atlas be finally overcome? Who will ultimately rule, amd at what cost? And this is quite the cliff ... docked a star for that one!

I wanted to love this book so badly after the first 2, but this one just fell flat for me. It seems like it needs to go through a few more drafts to really polish the storyline.. it felt thrown together and rushed at parts. The ending was confusing and I felt didn’t connect with the rest of the storyline/main characters. The punctuation throughout was atrocious, distractingly so. Which I don’t think is the authors fault because some were like ‘’’’’’’ and found mid sentence which made some things hard to follow. I would love to read this after some things get more figured out (hopefully). I’m sorry.. I really really wanted to love this.

I loved the first two books in the series and was excited for the third! I feel like some of the tension between the FMC and MMC was kind of dulled because of the wait between books, but I still enjoyed their romance none the less. I had a harder time getting through this book than the other two in the series, but overall like the series as a whole and would recommend it to romantasy readers!