After devouring the first 2 books in the series, I was so excited to read this one. It was definitely worth the wait, and a great continuation of the series. The world-building continues to be top notch, and I love spending more time with these characters. My only gripe was the frequency of the flashback scenes, which I felt were confusing and took me out of the overall story. Still, would recommend this series to any lover of fantasy romance!

Book three in the Artefacts of Ouranos puts Lor through more trials before she can seek freedom and love. To avoid spoilers I won’t go into detail, but I have provided the synopsis for book one because this series is a lot of fun!

👑Trial of the Sun Queen [book 1] synopsis: Lor has spent most of her life as a prisoner of the Aurora King. She lives constantly close to death, until she is suddenly whisked away and entered to compete alongside nine other women to become the Sun King’s new Queen. Suddenly living among luxury, Lor is determined to win if only to save her siblings who remain locked away. If she survives the deadly competition but cannot win the heart and bond of King Atlas, she will return to her former prison cell forever.  

Fate of the Sun King has intricate world building and magic, and the world we are familiar with expands, providing more history and context. I appreciated reading more POVs from Ouranos, but often wanted to get back to the present day plot that was pretty exciting! I love the found family that surrounds Lor, and look forward to book four, publishing this November!

Thank you NetGalley and Forever for the opportunity to read and review this book!

I can never say enough good things about Nisha J. Tuli. For a third book in the series, it did not fall flat at all. In fact, this book exceeded every single of of my expectations. Can't wait to see where things go in the next book.

Greatly enjoy this series from their covers to the world building to the descriptions of pain and misery.

The characters are great and I love the magic system!

This third installment of the Artefacts of Ouranos was INCREDIBLE. I am normally not a fan of multiple (3+) POVs but I felt like this book needed it for the purpose of the story and it was I’m so glad it was told really well! I also loved that we got some of the past history explained in this book with those extra POVs, it really made you feel brought into the story. I have so many theories going on inside my head that it’s been so hard for me to write this review because my mind is STILL all over the place.

Ultimately, if the ending of this doesn’t pick back up where we ended, in the FIRST SENTENCE of Tale Of The Heart Queen, I will riot. Nisha, girl! Why did you leave us hanging like that!??? 😭

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️, published June 4th 2024.
Thank you @netgalley, @readforeverpub & @nishajtwrites for this ARC of Fate of the Sun King!

Fate of the Sun King is an exciting continuation of Nisha J. Tuli’s breakaway success of a romantasy series. Lor is now an heir on the run from rulers who would love to see her dead or under their control. She is fighting to access the full extent of her powers to protect everyone she cares about. It doesn’t help that she is also battling her attraction to the Aurora Prince who is infuriatingly patient, kind, and helpful. Her future is close if she can survive long enough to claim it.
This is an important novel that builds out Gabriel’s backstory as an orphan turned magic servant to the crown. He was raised alongside royalty without any standing to protect him and now he is magically forced to hurt the people he cares about. I too would be moody. That being said, there is a lot of flashbacks and history here building up what led up to this point. The rest of the novel is devoted to Lor and the prince’s relationship. I do like them together. The cliffhanger at the end serves as motivation to pick up the next book in the series.
I will continue to recommend this book to people who like ACOTOR and other romantasy properties but are looking for more diverse characters and interesting socio-political conflicts.

Nisha J. Tuli's "Fate of the Sun King," the third book in the steamy Artefacts of Ouranos series, is a riveting continuation that plunges readers deeper into the enchanting and perilous fae world. This installment masterfully blends fantasy, romance, and intrigue, delivering an enthralling enemies-to-lovers narrative that fans of the genre will find irresistible.

The pacing is well-managed, with moments of intense action balanced by quieter, introspective scenes that allow for character growth and reflection.

WHAT IS UP WITH THAT CLIFFHANGER WHY CANT I READ THE FOURTH BOOK IMMEDIATELY. I have fallen in love with this series and need a thousand more books, thank you.

The ending killed me 😭 I need the next book like now!! I absolutely love this series and love watching them grow closer and Lor learning more about her history and her papers 💞

Thank you to Forever for the review copy!

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I love a series that stays consistently good from beginning to end. Start with Trial of the Sun Queen, because this is a traditional fantasy series that needs to be read in order. The worldbuilding grows with each book, which I love, and readers who are just starting with fantasy might find helpful.

This one has a cruel cliffhanger, but book 4 comes out in November, so plan your reading accordingly!

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First, I don’t have the attention span to read a character list - until this one. Please at least read Atlas’s description.

I love Lor, and am glad that we continue to see most of the book through her eyes. But I love the blend of POVs, including Gabriel with this book! His plotline was fascinating. And I loved learning more about the gods with this one. It’s rare that I find *every* plot line interesting in a multi POV, but Tuli’s writing helps me focus on the character’s relationships with each other in a way that keeps me interested no matter who is narrating.

This is one of those second-to-the-last books where I just need the fourth book, and have a hard time having any other thoughts. I can’t wait until November!

🎧 I love these books on audio. I read the first half with my eyes, and the rest by audio. I find the worldbuilding to roll out slowly enough that it’s easy to follow on audio, which is where I usually struggle with fantasy audiobooks.

Thank you to NetGalley, Forever, and Nisha J. Tuli for this ARC!

I am so happy I found this series! The magic and politics of this story are so interesting. I really think that it is unique and sets it apart from other fantasy series. In this series, you get past and present timelines as well as multiple POVs. I was never bored because I was always uncovering something new about the plot or characters.

Of course, I was DYING for the romance that finally culminates in this installment of the series. It was sooooo sweet but also heart breaking. I found myself highlighting the loveliest quotes that Lor and Nadir would say/think about each other. They were so opposite but would do anything for each other.

UMMM….. THE CLIFFHANGER? that was so mean. How am I supposed to wait for the next book? I have too many questions unanswered and I need to know everything is going to be okay 🥹

All of this to say, I would recommend this series to my romantasy lovers who appreciate a good slow burn.

An absolutely perfect third installment of the series. This book had me in a death grip the whole time. Some people don't write multiple POV well, but this one did and it helped get the full story. I am DESPERATELY awaiting the release of the next book after that ending!

ugh, I wanted this to be great. I liked book one and LOVED book two. this was sooo slow, meandering, boring. I didn't care at all about the history flashbacks. I found Lor really one-note and her relationship with Nadir went from 0 to 100 in a blink. even the spice was bad. around 50% I skimmed to the end cause I just wasn't feeling it. I don't know that I'll finish the series.

This is hands down one of my favorite series! Every book has been amazing and this is no different! I enjoyed every moment of this ride and am dyyyung for book 4

THE WAY THE ENDING OF THIS BOOK WAS SO PAINFUL.

I loved being back in this world and with these characters but I will never recover from the ending.

"Fate of the Sun King" is an exhilarating continuation of Nisha J. Tuli's "Artefacts of Ouranos" series. The multiple POVs are handled skillfully, enhancing the depth of the story and keeping readers fully engaged. Lor, Nadir, and the gang continue their quest to restore Lor's magic, facing new challenges and uncovering deeper layers of their world. The spice level ramps up in this installment, adding an extra layer of excitement to the narrative. Characters like Mael provide comic relief, while Willow and Tristan's development adds richness to the plot.

Tuli's storytelling is immersive, and the unique structure of interweaving different perspectives and the history of Ouranos creates a magical reading experience. Though some information felt a bit overwhelming, it didn't detract from the overall enjoyment. Lor's journey of self-discovery and empowerment is compelling and resonates strongly. This third book solidifies the series' place as a must-read in the fantasy genre, leaving readers eagerly anticipating the next installment.

Just when you think you have it figured out, Nisha adds more to the lore. I absolutely loved this new installment of the series. Not just the characters or story, but the details Nisha focuses on too. She has such a gift for creating an immersive world. I do seem to have a gift for finding authors who end with cliffhangers, with how wonderful Fate of the Sun King is, I cannot wait for the next!

OMG that ending!!!

Each book in this series just gets better and better. There's so much action, tension and heart in this series. And that slow burn finally paid off!!

I cannot wait for the fourth book to come out. I need it like yesterday.

Thank you Forever publishing and Netgalley for this free eArc in exchange for my honest review. Now I need to go buy a physical copy so I can reread this series over and over again!

Excellent!!! I am absolutely obsessed with this series, this author and this story! It is on on my all time top favorites.

This series has such an absolute grip on me!! I have been waiting for book 3 and it did not disappoint! The romance, the MCs, the ✨spice✨ finally.! I loved the addition of new characters in this book, and the multiple POVs/timeline was such an amazing addition. I cannot wait for book 3x that cliffhanger was unreal. My only complaint is the wait for book 4, it can’t come soon enough!