(Includes spoilers)

After enjoying the first two books in this series, I was excited for the third. However, it did not grip me like the others did, allowing me to see past the plot to the writing. While overall the book was fine, the book suffers from “telling not showing.” Nadir and Lor repeatedly and extensively wax poetic about how they can’t believe how right their relationship feels. Over and over. The effect makes their romance feel forced instead of just showing how their relationship has deepened through their actions.

The action at the end redeemed the slower plot of the rest of the book, but even there the reader had to suspend disbelief. How would Lor go from passionately kissing to the most anxious she’s ever been in seconds? The flashback chapters work well to build background for the world and its history, and the book moves the plot of the series forward, but it was not as enjoyable as the first two.

3.5/5 stars

I want to thank NetGalley and Forever Publishing for the ARC!

This book had
-multiple points of view
-multiple timelines
-found family
-slow burn
-spice

I really enjoyed the first book, Trial of the Sun Queen, and then struggled a bit more with the second book, Rule of the Aurora King (but still liked it!) Fate of the Sun King included more world building where we were given multiple timelines and multiple points of view. It also navigated more of the politics of this world. I especially loved reading the MMC's POV as we get a glimpse into his feelings for the FMC. I enjoyed the romance, the spice (finally), and the overall character development. The book ended on a cliffhanger and I'm excited to see where Nisha takes this series next!

I'm shook. I have no words. That ending?! Come on now. That was not ok.

I'm so grateful to have received an ARC of this book. The spice was pure perfection. It's been such an amazing experience to watch Lor grow into the powerful woman we all know she is. I really enjoyed seeing how her relationship with Nadir progressed in this book. And getting a glimpse of her dynamics with her siblings as they all adjust to their freedom again.

And Gabriel. I just love him and I'm so happy we got to see things from his POV too!! That sweet, angry boy deserves all the love.

I loved this installment so much! Lor and Nadir's relationship progresses as more of the sins of the past are revealed. The world building is awesome, giving a good mix of lore and magic. Lor continues to be a favorite as she finds her way. Gabriel's chapters were also a wonderful surprise. A perspective that I didn't know I needed but I was dying for!

I enjoyed this book and while I was hoping for a trilogy I'm excited to see where the series goes. The cliffhanger was brutal and I'm interested to see how the story wraps up. I like Lor as a character and seeing her relationships change over the course of the series has been great. I enjoyed the found family aspect and that the magic system was a little more parsed out. Normally I'm not a big fan of time jumps back and forth, but in this case, getting to see the original rulers and how the world came to be was really interesting. I'm looking forward to Tuli's future work.

This book has sent me in a whirlwind! My favorite part of the book was how Nisha answered questions I had since the first book and sprinkled them in here the third book! We get to see the aftermath when Lor was originally taken by Nadir. We get to see how Atlas and Aurora King found out bout Lor and who she is. We get to see connections that weren’t there before but was dropped in here to show how everything is connected.

We finally get to see the relationship between Lor and Nadir emerge and become to light. Love how he’s always supporting her where she’s pushing him away.


AND THE ENDING?!

Where is the 4th book. I need it now!

thank you nisha & netgalley for the arc! 💙

i read the first two books in under 4 days so i JUMPED on the chance to read this ARC, and it did not disappoint! the world building was off the charts, had some incredible side character development (i’m looking at you gabe 🥹), and just overall the flow of this book read so well! the ending was foreshadowed throughout the book and i wanted so badly to be wrong but even though i was right i don’t think i blinked the last 20 pages. i can’t wait to see how this series concludes - november is going to be a loooong wait 😮‍💨

4.5 ⭐️

I was introduced to author Nisha J Tuli when I read Heart of Night and Fire (book 1 of the Heartfire quartet) and I absolutely loved her style. So when I had the opportunity to ARC read Fate of the Sun King, I jumped at the opportunity. I hadn't read the two books preceding this one before I requested the ARC. They were available on Kindle Unlimited and I was able to breeze through the two books before getting to this one. And I am happy to say that I absolutely loved this romantasy series. I am a huge fan of south asian inspired writing and this series is definitely going into my top fav romantasy series along with the Heartfire quartet. I enjoyed the 'real' slow burn between the love interests. It is so well done! The character arcs and worldbuilding was on point, especially the backstory of the world, and the political intrigue kept me super interested. The ending as expected was absolutely brilliant. I can not wait for the fourth and final book! I give it 4.5 stars out of 5 and recommend it to fans of romantasy/fantasy books.

5/5 stars! I thoroughly enjoyed this book and couldn’t put it down. Fate of the Sun King is book three in the Artefacts of Ouranos series and it did not disappoint. I have thoroughly enjoyed every book in this series and I can’t wait to read the next and final book of the series. This book is released June 4, 2024. Thank you to Nisha J. Tuli, Forever (Grandpa Central Publishing) and Netgalley for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book.

I am absolutely LOVING this Fantasy Romance series! The slow burn between the love interests is so well done, the backstory of the world and characters are gripping, and the political intrigue has kept me on my toes. AND THE ENDING had me in a chokehold! I can not wait for the fourth and final book!

Big thank you NetGalley and to the publisher for the chance to review this book pre-release. This was a great addition to the Artefacts of Ouranos series, I was thoroughly impressed that it held my attention through it's entirety to the same degree the first two did! I really love Ms. Tuli's writing style & imagination, I've now gotten quite a few of my friends to start this series, and I will certainly be recommending that they continue on with it! A more formal review will be available on my IG/TikTok and Goodreads.

3.5/5 Stars

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever/Grand Central Publishing for this advance copy.

I really liked the third installment of the Artefacts of Ouranos series, which is averaging around 3.85 stars overall. To start with what I did like, the multifaceted cast of characters and expanded POVs. I also loved the shift between past & present, and loved how it all came together in the end. I love the overarching plot and CANNOT WAIT until the next book.


Our FMC and MMC move past the two books worth of slow-burn tension and into new territory, and I think this is part of what fell flat for me. After they move past the slow burn, I don't think the lack of tension was handled as well as it could have been. The shift from enemies, or at the very least reluctant allies, to lovers was more abrupt than I expected with the two full books of lead up. I also felt a shift in Lor that I didn't love; after the relationship transition, what I believe was intended as a portrayal of vulnerability came across as a shift from independent and strong to fierce to unsure and almost timid at times.

I will say that none of these issues prevented me from greatly enjoying this book, and I will 100% continue to recommend this series! Can't wait for book 4!!!!!!!!!

I was an ARC reader for Rule of the Aurora King (book 2), and I am so grateful to Nisha, the Read Forever Pub team, and NetGalley for sending me an early copy for Fate of the Sun King in exchange for an honest review.

For context, the last time I visited Ouranos was nearly a year ago when I read Rule. Whereas Rule was full of delicious tension between Lor and Nadir, Fate served as the release of that tension (literally….no spoiler - it’s in the dedication!). There was very little actual tension between our two main characters in this book, so when they finally got together it felt a bit abrupt. For this reason, to get the full enemies-to-lovers experience, I think it would be better if the books were read back to back, instead of staggered like I did.

Regardless, there is a lot more plot development and historical background that is introduced in this book. We get some answers to questions from book 2, but otherwise this reads very “middle book” of a long fantasy series. The story is being propelled forward but still there are a ton of open plot threads waiting to be resolved in the subsequent book.

Similar to book 2, some chapters were in present time and some chapters were in the past. I loved this technique in book 2, and still enjoyed it in this book. However, there were many more character POVs in this book that I started to get a bit lost. Nisha does provide a character glossary at the beginning of the book, which was so smart. More authors should do this! I understand why there were so many perspectives (they each information that was only available to them), but it felt like there were some stylistic tricks that could have been infused in the writing itself to limit the number of perspectives while also conveying this privileged information.

As for the characters, Lor was still very much the badass queen we know her to be. Nadir was a bit off, in my opinion. He wasn’t as broody as I was used to (even before he got with Lor). We spend a lot more time with Gabriel (loved his backstory!) as well as Lor’s siblings. Unfortunately, Atlas is there too and we hate him but whatever.

The best part was undoubtedly the last few chapters! There was so much action and the pieces start to come together. There is a MAJOR plot twist at the very very end, which makes me excited for book 4 (Tale of the Heart Queen)!

Rating: 3.75 ⭐️
Release date: June 4, 2024

Fate of the Sun King is a mesmerizing addition to the Artefacts of Ouranos series, delivering a captivating blend of fantasy, romance, and intrigue that will leave readers spellbound.
As secrets are revealed and the past collides with the present, Lor must confront the truth about the Artefacts and their significance in shaping her destiny. The author's evocative prose and vivid world-building draw readers deeper into the fae realm, immersing them in a richly imagined world filled with magic, intrigue, and romance.
With its gripping plot twists, dynamic characters, and heart-pounding romance, Fate of the Sun King is a must-read for fans of fantasy romance. The author's masterful storytelling will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment in this enchanting series.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

The third installment of the series was quite the letdown considering how good Book 2 was with its dual timelines, reveals, and adventures. I absolutely loved Lor and Nadir’s tension and slow burn in Book 2; they had me kicking and screaming for them to get together. But when they finally got together in this book, it was too mushy, cheesy, and unrealistic..

The multiple POVs weren’t executed very seamlessly; the entire plot and pacing of this book felt a bit jumbled. The character glossy was super helpful, though. Still, I’ll be reading the last book when it comes out later this year and can’t get over how gorgeous these covers are!

I was excited to be able to read this ARC as I devoured the first two books and wasn't sure if I'd be able to wait to read what comes next!

But I had a hard time getting through this. The flashbacks took me out of the story to the point that I felt like I was reading something else. Where was this info in the other books? When I reached the end, I had to go back and look to ensure I'd finished reading. I understand it's a cliffhanger, but it still just felt unfinished.

I still want to read the last book, because I want to see how this ends.

4.25

Received as an ARC

Loved the progression of the story.. I'm deeply intrigued by the history of Ouranos and how it's playing into the current plot progression. The growth and relationships among the characters are both progressing in such a great way, and I'm very excited for the conclusion of this series.

Also... This ending is BRUTAL so I'm anxiously awaiting book 4

I am still reading book 1 (I bought the physical copy of 1 and 2), so I haven't even opened this one yet, lest I risk spoilers. That said, I didn't want to miss nominating for the LibraryReads deadline, so I think I can be forgiven. :-) The series is overall resonating well with readers, and I really appreciate Nisha's outlook and social media presence. I will update the review once I read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever for the ARC.

It has been awhile since I've read books one and two, and I know I know but it's fine I was able to mostly remember everything going on. I absolutely loved the multi POVs during this book, I loved getting Gabriel's POV, and I was extremely invested in his character this book! We definitely get more romance in this book so that is a plus. I know this is totally not going to happen but I was feeling some tension between Willow and Gabriel, when he saw her laughing at the soon to be queenl However, one of the things I kind of dislike in romantasy books is the need to pair off every side character with a love interest, and so far with all 3 siblings now having love interest, it feels like it is going down that route. I did just feel like this book was missing something. Yes, we delved more into the previous history of the rulers, and the magic of the world, which when we first started getting those POVs I was really confused. I believe book 4 is supposed to be the final book? As of right now I do not see how all the various plot points are going to be tied up in book 4. It is really hard to delve into that without giving spoilers.

I just finished reading this and I’m destroyed. So warning hell of a cliffhanger.

I could not stop reading this as it is normal coming from Nisha J Tuli books. But this third book has so much, a lot of answers, a lot of emotions, and suprisingly, even more questions.

We finally get to see Lor crumble those walls, she is dealing with her trauma, try to move on and on top of that becoming the Heart Queen. We also have Nadir, who has come a long way but he may still be hiding something and even I can’t try to guess what it is. Reading about Willow and Tristan also moving on, is definitely a silver lighting that I enjoyed.

Atlas was a surprise for sure. I never would have guess his scheme, it was so well crafted. Total win there. Now, Gabriel. Finally we understand Gabriel, this redemption arc was perfect. It makes sense and at the same time we gained I good side character. Very curious to see how he will involved moving forward.

I will always recommend this series to my friends, it just has everything to keep you engaged. And if you liked book 2 then this book is a bomb of success for sure. I can tell it’s going to be quite a rollercoaster going to book 4 and the end