HOLY CANOLI! WHAT A RIDE!

I was one of the VERY lucky people to receive a free ARC from NetGalley and boy did Nisha deliver with this one!

This book starts off right where book 2 ended. I loved getting to continue along Lor’s journey of self discovery! She is such a character I can get behind. The love and loyalty she has for her family, both blood and found, is written in such a genuine way. We also got to feel and witness her growth through the trauma she has been dealt in her life. THAT ENDING….I’m going to need book 4 about 20 minutes ago Nisha! Whoa.

We got to see our boy Nadir and hear more from him in this book. It was nice to see more of his sensitive side that he was constantly felt but was being smothered by his need of answers from Lor and his need for revenge against his father. We love a confident in his feelings male for Lor.

I really enjoyed getting to read more of Gabriel’s POV in this one. It brought A TON of revelations to the story and overall plot of the book. Well done!

I’m not giving any spoilers…but this is definitely a MUST read…be prepared for a little shock to the heart at the end. That cliffhanger will get you.

Can’t wait for book 4!!! ❤️

To start thank you very much to Nisha J.Tuli and Net Galley to the chance to be an advance reader of this book!! I love this series, it was the highlight of my day to get to enjoy all my favorite characters again. This is the third in the series and it does NOT disappoint. I read the first 2 books in a day and a half, this one being no different with me finishing same day.

I do not want to spoil anything so no names or exact info but know this book is amazing and we get to crank the spice level up (FINALLY)!

I love the writing style first and foremost. The author is able to give us casual language with modern phrasing that doesn't completely remove you from the fantasy of the world. The conversations feel like friends and alley talking, not just information being thrown out. There continues to be a large amount of character deployment, backstory and word building; it is done in such a beautiful way that it is never overwhelming or repetitive. Secrets are revealed and new challenges are presented in a way that helps build upon the existing plot without just adding random issues for them to overcome.

The series in general has characters you will love from day one, characters you will hate with every fiber of your being, and characters you will want to dislike but just cant! This book specifically added details to everyone that allow for an understanding of their actions and round out their thought processes. The new insight to my favorite character and their development as they overcome hardships both placed by outer and inner forces truly show an understanding of the turmoil/ panic that can comes with change. there are so many quotable moments that will stick with you as you continue in the story.

I am so excited for the next installment.

THIS BOOK!!! 🫠 This is the third book in the Artefacts of Ouranos series, so if you haven't started it, yet- 👏GET 👏 ON 👏 IT! The world Nisha has built for this story is incredible. Her characters have depth, and I love the way the relationships form. There are no half-🍑ed plots here- you're in for a ride!

💪Strong FMC
💘Fated Mates
😏Grumpy/Grumpy
😡MINE
🫀Healing
✨️Deities
❤️‍🩹Hopeless Love

💬Favorite Quotes:
🥹He makes me feel things I never expected to feel. Safe. Wanted. Beautiful. Like my flaws aren’t a series of mistakes but rather the essential pieces that make me who I am.
😏I don’t acknowledge it because he doesn’t know it yet, but I’m giving him the silent treatment right now. 🤣
🖤He sees into my darkness and stares at it with unflinching eyes.
🥰And so many more that I can't share because they are too spoiler-y!

Thank you so much to Nisha and to NetGalley for allowing me to read an ARC of Fate of the Sun King! 🤗

4.25 stars!!

The lore and the LOR in this book!!!!!

I truly truly loved the first two books in this series, and could not WAIT to get my hands on this third book- and it is a great continuation of where we left off from the end of book 2. Lor was able to unlock her magic, even if just a dash of it to save Nadir, she's rescued her Imperial Artefact, and is on her way back to the Mirror to learn what is next in store for her. There's only one problem though: Atlas will try and capture and bond to her if she shows her face back in Aphelion, and there are some complicated feelings (and maybe something bigger) going on with the Aurora Prince, who has been banished from Aphelion himself.

This book was an exciting ride of journey through more of Ouranos- getting to spend time in the Woodlands, adventuring through Heart, exploring previously unseen to us sectors of Aphelion- and through deeper world building of the lore behind Ouranos- learning about the origins of the artefacts and the arks, understanding what really caused the breaking of the world, discovering Zerra's history as a goddess.

It was also a great chance to spend time with our favorite characters and MORE! Lor has been going on an emotional journey, having to come to terms with having belonged to men that used her for so much of her life, and trying to find out if she can open her heart to Nadir...though does she really have a choice in the matter? Nadir has been fighting against his father, fighting against his own territorial instincts, and striving to protect those who he cares about...Lor most of all. Tristan and Willow, Lor's protective older siblings, really start to step into their own power and their own paths here after having just survived with little hope for so long...and maybe onto pathways with love and power in their futures. Gabriel (Gabriel!!) becomes such a more complex character in this book- we learn how he became a warder, what (if anything) he truly loves in this world, and how he really feels about Atlas. Other characters like Mael, Hylene, Etienne, Rhiannon, Cedar, and Nerissa are all there to bring love, support, protection, and humor into a world with so little of them.

The big thing here though- the ENDING!!! the foreshadowing that I hoped I was wrong about spotting!!! My jaw was on the FLOOR!!! Oh how I NEED Tale of the Heart Queen as fast as possible!!!

Thank you SO MUCH to Nisha J Tuli and NetGalley for a chance to read this in exchange for an honest review. Fate of the Sun King is the 3rd book in the Artefacts of Ouranos series and comes out Jun 4!

I really liked this book and I can't wait until the 4th installment is released. The review below does not contain spoilers.

The chemistry between our FMC and MMC was so much better in this book. It felt electric and sincere. Their love felt more real and that made the ending so devastating.

I really loved the new POVs. Gabriel's actions were such a mystery but hearing his story through his voice explained all. I loved the flashbacks to the original fae monarchs and all we learned from them.

This book served to anchor down the overarching story with context. It did just that while still serving a great storyline and providing room for the central romance to blossom.

🔥 ARC REVIEW 🔥

I have been HIGHLY anticipating this book so I did a little happy dance and shrieked for joy when I got the ARC. The thrill surged through me like a lightning bolt (pun intended!

I'll start off by saying, out of the three books in this series, I liked this one the least so far, but to be honest, book 2 was one of my favorite books ever, and book 1 was also up there so the bar was really high... and I still rate this book easily as a 5. The reason that it's #3, both in chronological order, and in my heart, is that we go back in time a lot for some additional world building to set up for the ending, and the back and forth pulled me out of the moment, especially because it was going from 1st person to 3rd person. Maybe in some ways that’s good for me though, because I tend to devour books without coming up for air, so this does sort of force you to pause and think. I was also on the fence initially about Gabriel’s POVs, but I did end up enjoying getting into his head, especially towards the end of the book.

The slow burn? It erupts into a wildfire. Nadir and Lor's chemistry sizzles, leaving literal scorch marks on the pages. The peppers? They were peppering (2.5/5). NJT is literally my favorite, the queen if you will, of spicy scenes. They're just SO GOOD and so beautiful without being cringey. All hail.

I also love Nadir’s POVs so much, and we continue to get them very regularly in this book It’s sweet how he’s such a simp for Lor. Honestly, every heroine needs a sexy smoldering Nadir in their life :) Lor grows a lot in this book as well, we see her healing and she finally stops being so angry and impulsive (but let’s be real, she’s still a total spitfire and we wouldn’t love as her as much if she wasn’t).

Last thing I have to say is… THAT ENDING THOUGH. I don’t even know how I’m going to recover from this. I don’t want to give anything away but if what happened is permanent, I am revolting. Now I feel like I need book 4 immediately, this wait is going to be agonizing.

What a cliffhanger!!! This book was an amazing third installment of the Ouranos series. There were so many twists and turns that I did not see coming, which was refreshing and original from the plotline point-of-view but incredibly frustrating for the characters. Lor just cannot catch a break!

I can't wait until the final book comes out in November -- please don't make me wait that long!!

Thank you to the author for giving me an e-ARC of the book via NetGalley!

I love this whole series and Fate of the Sun King does not disappoint! The enemies to lovers is so well done, I love getting more of Nadir’s POV to see just how devoted he is to Lor. Seeing them both process their internal turmoil and coping with the previous traumas is so genuine and brings so much life to their characters. I love a sincere progression to being vulnerable and earning trust and this story delivers. The character development is well done for main characters as well as so many side characters and that is always commendable for an author to accomplish! As you’re reading you feel connected to these people and this book keeps you on the edge of your seat. Gabriel’s story is fascinating and I definitely didn’t see that coming but love where it’s going. There are whole layers to this world that we learning about and revealing how it’s been interwoven into the story from the beginning is so well done. This book ends on a major cliffhanger so prepare yourself accordingly!

I love a badass FMC and Lor did not disappoint! The character development in this book was 👌🏻 perfection. And we finally got some spiceeeee between our two favorite peeps! Beware: this book ends on a cliffhanger and I am already dying to read the next one. This series has made Nisha an auto buy author for me!

Read if you love:

▪️Romantasy
▪️Betrayal
▪️Touch her and 💀
▪️Revenge
▪️Cliffhangers

Genre/type: Romantasy
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐
Spice: 🌶️🌶️ .5
Series or standalone: Book 3 in a series
Tropes or themes: Romantasy, Enemies to Lovers, Touch Her and 💀, Revenge, Fae Politics, BIPOC Rep, Ride or Die Sibling Love, 🌈 Side Character Rep, Multiple POV, Betrayal

This series has quickly turned into one of my all time favorites. First of all, Nisha Tuli is a brilliant story teller. She weaves beautiful plot with a wonderfully built world, and perfectly flawed yet loveable characters. She has you guessing and second guessing where the story will take you. And I'm here to tell you I am strapped in and screaming with delight and sometimes terror with the rollercoaster ride this book takes you on. Read. This. Series. It's funny, and heartbreaking, and beautiful, and frustrating, and perfect.

Many thanks to Netgalley and Nisha Tuli for the eARC.

Thank you NetGalley, the publisher, and Nisha J. Tuli.

This book was everything I was hoping for. It was absolutely amazing!! I was hooked from the very beginning. I don't want to give away any spoilers but the things that came to light in the book.... My goodness. The ending left me devastated! I can not wait for the next book.

Well where do I start with this, I'll start with a big thank you to Nisha and netgalley for the arc of this book, I've been counting down to its release so getting the chance to read it even sooner had me jumping for joy!!

I've loved this series since the beginning! Book 1 brought the trials aspect and introduced you to the world and characters. Book 2 we saw some more character development and got a big dose of history and backstory. I feel like everything we learnt throughout the first 2 books came together in book 3, and all the pieces started to click into place!

The glossary of the characters had me giggling, Nisha always manages to draw you into her books before the actual story even starts!

I fell in love with the characters even more than I already had. In this book they've all come into their own and it's definitely been my favourite read of the series so far! Between the mix of family and found family in this series you can't help but fall in love with them, even if some can be harder to love at times *cough* Gabriel *cough* but we got a lot more insight into his story this time which made his actions more understandable! The story just kept on giving, sometimes a few books into a series you end up with a book that can feel a bit like a filler but this one was full of love, secrets, drama and everything you could want to keep you interested!

Now we've established that the story is great, let's get to the important stuff....... the spice 🌶🌶🌶 FINALLY we got the spice we have been waiting for!!

I do have one bone to pick though, THAT ENDING!! I am not OK 😳 how could you do that to us Nisha!! I'm sure all will be explained in the next book, but how are we meant to deal with this until then 😭😭

This is the third book in the series and you have to read the first book to fully appreciate it. Lot finally got the crown and she returns home to unlock the magic of her family.

It is exciting and romantic at the same time. It is definitely the series ending that I was hoping for. The characters are still terrific and fun.

Thanks to the publisher for the arc.

First and foremost, thank you to Nisha J.Tuli, Net Galley, and my phone alarm for providing me with an ARC copy.

Secondly, do you like a sharp tongued FMC who loves scented soaps and broody fae men? Do you, too, also have a thing for women who punch first and ask later? Do you like girls with daggers? And complicated feelings? Maybe a lost royal? Am I talking about Aelin Galathynius? No. But if you love her, you’ll really love Lor. Lor actually cusses. And Nadir, but I’m a girl’s girl, so mostly you’ll love Lor.

Of course if you haven’t read the series, don’t start with this one. Start with Trial of The Sun Queen. If you’re not hooked with the first sentence, you are a liar. This story has humor, sass, a great but not overly complicated magical system, tons of action without being overwhelming, and all my favorite tropes.

-Enemies to Lovers
-But only one of them knows they’re enemies
-Grumpy Hot Men with powers I don’t understand
-Fated Mates
-An asshole with light hair and wings
-A trial
-Soap and fistfights

I’d like to finish my review by saying, Nisha, I would read a grocery list if you wrote it, but how dare you for that ending? These were my good eyes… AND

Atlas, I’m the creature hiding under your bed, fuck boy.