This is the third book in the series and starts off directly where the last left off, with Lor, Nadir, and company having to return to Aphelion to infiltrate the sun palace to regain Lors power and take back her birthright, which proves to be anything but easy. Not when they are still being hunted by not one, but two power hungry kings and a third mystery party who is directly responsible for Lors imprisonment in Nostraza. Lor must try to balance her changing relationships with not only Nadir but with her siblings while also finding out hard truths about the past and trying to parce out truth from fiction to figure out where her place is and where her true destiny lies.
I enjoyed following Lor and Nadir as they decide what each of them wants out of this thing growing between them. Their relationship changes once again from enemies to reluctant allies, and finally into lovers over the course of this story. but let me tell you, when they finally choose each other its magnificent ❤️ The wait was completely worth it and Nadir definitely surprised me with all the sweetness and his conviction to do right by Lor. Their love story gives me hope and a deep longing for a connection half as deep as theirs runs.

"She's not just my mate. Not just the woman I've fallen in love with. She is every star in the sky and every wish I've ever wanted."

We get a lot of Gabriel in this one which I am extremely grateful for because I love me a hot broody warrior fae with an attitude problem. We get to read about his backstory and also some really juicy secrets he's keeping for Atlas as well as some more spicy times involving him. Also, a lot more of Lors siblings, it was really nice to get know Tris and Willow better and see where their story is heading.
My favorite part of this book was exploring how Lor heals from her past and learns to stand on her own two feet again after being abused by men her entire life. We see a good amount of feminine rage and defiance where there was once defeat.

"I've always wanted to be the sort of woman who makes monsters kneel. Who brings down empires. Who holds the world in her hand. And for the first time in my life its within my reach."

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

Thank you to Netgalley and Nisha for providing arc opportunities.

First, thank you so much Nisha for my ARC copy!

This third installment of the Artefacts of Ouranos series answered so many of my questions but also left me with so many more 😅 I love the dual POV that allows us to feel all the history leading up to this point in the story - and that in this book the layers of that history manage to get even more complex. Every time I think I know what’s coming next, there’s a new twist or detail that keeps me guessing and I can’t wait for the final book!


But beware, the ending will leave you in pieces 😅

Screaming. Crying. Throwing UP.

WHAT DID I JUST READ! I have so many thoughts yet none at all. I just… I need a minute to process. Full review coming when my brain can form coherent thoughts.

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Update: my brain still can’t form coherent thoughts about this book, but here I am. Everything about this book was so well done! From the glossary of characters at the beginning to remind us who’s who, the impeccable storytelling, and most importantly all the twists along the way (almost none of which I predicted) especially the one at the end. Nisha… ma’am how dare you leave me like this until November 😵‍💫

If you haven’t read this series yet, what are you waiting for? Go run to read Trial of the Sun Queen and Rule of the Aurora King then snatch this up when it publishes on June 4!

Big thank you to NetGalley, the alarm I set so I could snag this while it was “read now”, Nisha, and Orbit for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

*Received as an ARC but will be providing my honest thoughts and opinions.

I was thrilled to wake up one morning to see an eARC of Fate of the Sun King in my email! I adored the first two books in this series and couldn't wait to see where Lor's story continued.

Unfortunately, this book really fell flat compared to Trial of the Sun Queen and Rule of the Aurora King. It provided a lot of context and world building that I think would've been more digestible if it had been sprinkled throughout the first two installments, as this book felt like one giant info dump.
The plot itself was slow moving and dragged during the middle, only really picking up in the last 15% of the story. I really enjoyed the ending and wished that we'd seen that same energy, passion, and speed the entire time.

I still plan on reading the final installment to see how Lor's story ends, and hopefully it'll round out this series on a positive note!

Warning-spoilers ahead!

I absolutely LOVED all of the world building this book brought. The first few times we switched timelines I didn’t understand, but by the time they all met in the Empyrium I wanted MORE!! I wish Lor learned more of this before the end of the book, I hope the last book doesn’t feel rushed because of that. I see her needing to destroy the arks before Rion and that seems like a lot of plot to advance!

Speaking of end of the book- OMG!! What are we supposed to do until the final installment?? I refuse to believe that happened so casually by accident.

Lor and Nadir’s love story lost a lot of its playfulness for me in this book. Previously, the sass and attitude made it fun but even though it was a slow burn to the good stuff (😉), it still felt like insta-love. Their personalities really developed throughout the story which was compelling, though I’m a little nervous that history is repeating itself with Lor’s focus on revenge!!

Loved loved LOVED the character development - especially seeing more or Gabriel. Getting his internal struggle and seeing his history with Tyr was the most powerful, compelling story arc for me.

Overall, I loved this book and can’t wait for Tale of the Heart Queen! Hoping for even more character dev in Nadir and to learn his backstory finally!

A big thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange of an honest review

Lots of character development (looking at you Gabe 😘) and world building. Some I wish we had gotten a bit earlier but still good. I loved the tension slow burn and was excited for Lor and Nadir to finally admit everything in that ultimate “don’t you realize I’m in love w you” moment. But it was like super mushy in a slightly more cringe way than sweet idk maybe just me. Also I freaking KNEW there was gonna be a line about inmate v. my mate and that gave me the ick.

All that to say, I will be the first to download this final installment in November cause I’m hooked and shocked by that cliffhanger.

Thanks to NetGalley for an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review

I really loved the retelling of the world mythology in this one. It's a theme in these that the truth is often lost to time. Happy that Tristan and Willow have more to do; although the relationship between Willow and Lor is also odd (why do they treat Willow like a child?)

My biggest struggle continues to be the fact that Lor is 24 and with the exception of her siblings everyone else around her was around during her grandmothers time and was a contemporary of her or her mother. It's just...weird in a storytelling sense (esp with Nadir being her mate, which will forever bother me in these Fae books).

But there better be some good payoff from that ending. Don't undo it immediately in the next book please!

This book had my jaw on the FLOOR! The generational power/history behind the characters had me up until 3am reading. I love that questions are being answered in book 3 and the unsettling feeling I had about Nadir is starting to come to light. I loved everything about this book! I can’t wait for book 4!

NISHA! WHEN I CATCH YOU NISHA!

NISHA COUNT YOUR DAYS!!! how DARE you leave off with a cliffhanger like that!!!!
other than my obvious rage at being left with THAT ending, this was a wonderful third installment of the series. Lor and Nadir (finally) do it (many times) the tension was literally killing me.
I need to know what happens next!

This was the perfect follow up to Rule of the Aurora King. It’s the perfect blend of answers and mystery and the perfect blend of romance and action. I loved the multiple POVS and the few glimpses of past timelines. It made for such a layered story that I couldn’t get enough of. I have loved every moment of Lor’s journey, but the personal growth she goes through in this book takes the cake. We gotta take a moment to appreciate the found family in this book because I love them all so much. It’s such a powerful move to be able to combine funny moments, swoon worthy confessions, and hilarious encounters and Nisha did that all perfectly. I also just want to say… FINALLY!!! I’ll leave it at that, IYKYK. Going into this I was a little nervous by the length knowing there is a 4th book coming but I seriously felt like I blinked and the entire book was over. It was so so good and I’m already impatiently waiting the next book!


Trial of the Sun Queen ★★★★.5
Rule of the Aurora King ★★★★★


Other NJT books
Wicked is the Reaper ★★★★
Feral is the Beast ★★★★★
Heart of Night and Fire ★★★★★

Arc review 3.5 rating. (Posted on goodreads)

Fate of the Sun King has a lot of character development and world building. We get to know who Altas and Gabriel truly are and what motivates them. Lor and Nadir finally do the deed! The slow burn was a little too slow for me personally. While I enjoyed their enemies to lovers relationship, I didn't enjoy their enemies to mate relationship. It was too mushy for me.

The cliffhanger just threw me into a pit of internal screaming. How am I going to survive the wait for the 4th?!

Wow... This book was an absolute wild ride and it was so worth the wait to read it.

I've become so much more attached to Nadir and Lor, the emotional rollercoaster of this series is just beyond words.

I love the multiple POV with a split between the past and present. It creates such a unique reading experience that really brings the story to life. I wouldn't want to read a book any other way.

The spice finally heats up in this book and it does NOT disappoint.

Nisha knows how to write an exceptional story that keeps you obsessed and addicted. I could not put this book down from the first page, which was the same for the first 2 books.

OMG! Nisha literally never dissapoints. Usually, in a fantasy series you would expect one book to stand out from the rest. However, for this one, I CAN'T CHOOSE! I love all the intrigue, mystery, relations and world of this series and can't wait for the fourth one!

Fate Of The Sun King is the third book in the Artefacts of Ouranos Series. I absolutely loved this book and series. The previous books were fantastic, but Fate of the Sun King is AMAZING. I haven't read a series that increases my excitement, anxiety, and heartache with every book that is released. I fell in and out of love as we uncovered each character’s past and the history of Ouranos. The twists and turns of this phenomenally written plot kept me on the edge of my seat. And then we finally get the resolution to Lor and Nadir's slow burn romance. Perfection! I can't stress enough on how highly I recommend this must read. I am waiting with excited anticipation for the final book in the series.

I was very excited for the third book in this series and honestly I was not disappointed! The world building is incredible, and I love how Nisha continues the story as she is building onto this fantastic world she has created. It was amazing to continue the story in Aphelion and dive deeper into everything. This book made me laugh and it also made me cry. I am so in love with these characters and I truly think this is one of the best written series I have read in a long time. It was by far a 5 star rating for me!

WhAt WaS tHaT eNdInG!?!
*gasp*
November can not come soon enough!

<I>’ Eventually, I must confront all the ugly truths I've been avoiding. Eventually, I must look in the mirror and decide if those years will finally break me or make me.’ </i>
I loved this latest edition to the Artefacts of Ouranos series! This book was a bit slower then the first two, with more world development and character growth. I adored seeing Lor come in to her own and open up a bit more, and the pay off for the slowest of slow burns was 🔥💯.
It was great to have multiple POVs, as well as flash backs from the past to begin to tie the story together in the build up for the final book.
I struggled to put this down, keen to find out where the story would go next! All the characters in this book a fabulously developed, and I can’t wait to see how this story gets finished off!

4.5 ⭐️

***Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for a free copy of this ebook in exchange for an honest review***

Thank you for the opportunity to read Fate of the Sun King.
Nisha never fails me with story, plot and characters.
the wild ride that this 3rd installment is will leave you screaming in agony by the end,

WOW WOW WOW. I have devoured books 1 and 2 and book 3 was no different. I am too far in deep, committed to the Lor + Nadir storyline, and that ending was a "heart clutching" broken moment and I need to know what happens next!!! Such a wonderful read, loved the deeper storyline into Gabriel's character. I never want this series to end!

Nisha knocked it out of the park again. This was an emotional rollercoaster. And that ending was killer. I think 4 books will be the perfect length for this series even though it just keeps getting better.

e of the Sun King by Nisha J Tuli

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The book had me hooked as soon as I read the dedication! I flew through page after page and just could not put it down!
I don’t know how I’m going to make it until November waiting for the next book especially with that ending 😱 I am literally stunned.

I have yet to read something by Tuli that I don’t absolutely love and Fate of the Sun King is one of my favorites so far this year!