This series was SUCH a journey this was my 7th book to read by Nisha J. Tuli and she absolutely has a unique writing style that I enjoy. While the spice throughout this series felt a little forced, the romance plot overall was so good! I loved Lor & Nadir in this series, but I also loved the found family aspect. Nisha J. Tuli does found family SO WELL. This was a great conclusion to this series and I’m sad to say goodbye to Lor🥲 She is a strong FMC and I preferred her to other NJT’s female characters! Her personal growth through the story was so inspiring and I loved following along!

3 stars was due to the spice feeling forced and a few awkward plot points, but still a great read!

I received an ARC from @netgalley and @readforeverpub for an honest review.

Okay, hold up. Remember when I was in a book slump and nothing was helping me get out of it? WELL, SHUT THE FRONT DOOR! This series was so good! This is the final installment in the Artefacts of Ouranos series. When trying to find something to read I didn’t want Fae, but it had trials and so I went for it. And I’m so glad I did! Once I finished the first three I went on my Netgalley account so fast to see if the fourth and final book was available and it was just my luck that it was. I waited three excruciating long days waiting to see if I would be approved and with that lucky streak still going I was! I finished this book in two days. It was a perfect wrap up! Any questions I had in the previous books were answered, it was fast paced, I cried, I laughed, I yelled. It was everything I wanted. The author did an amazing job keeping everything relevant. There are multiple POVs which most times I typically don’t like but each character and timeline made everything make sense. It was all needed! But poor Lor just couldn’t catch a break in this book! 😂 the one thing I like best about this series is that it’s a slow burn at first, enemies to lovers, but there was so much to the plot that the spicy scenes never took over the story line and I typically feel like there is a fine line between the two. The author did an amazing job balancing everything so well. Nisha, you now have a forever fan and I cannot wait to start reading the other series you have. I rated this book 5 stars and overall the series is a 4.5 for me. Definitely add to your tbr. On November 26th, 2024 this book will be released and you will be able to binge read the whole series like I did! Thank you so much for letting me have this opportunity!

This was BEAUTIFUL. She tied everything up so nicely and I’m just so happy with how this final installment ended. Thank you for this ARC, I can’t wait for everyone to read it!

3.5 stars
I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley and am voluntarily posting a review. All opinions are my own.
Tale of the Heart Queen is the fourth and final book in Nisha J. Tuli’s Artefacts of Ouranos series. It’s mostly a solid conclusion, although there are some issues in execution.
The highlight for me has always been the characters and their journeys. Lor and Nadir’s romance grows even more in this one, and I loved how they persevered together through the obstacles against them. Lor also has really come into her own, as far as her magic and legacy as the Heart Queen are concerned, and it’s wonderful to reflect on her growth over the past several books.
But this book is also the longest in the series (possibly also Tuli’s longest book to date), and I felt it really suffered for it. The various character subplots and how they tied into the world building, while sometimes interesting, were often meandering and really impacted the pacing. And while there is an attempt to tie everything up, there’s just a lot to cover. One aspect I had mixed feelings about is Rion’s backstory and arc, as he is a compelling character, but I sometimes felt like his arc wasn’t well-balanced with the main romantic arc.
However, in spite of some of the issues I had, I mostly enjoyed this, and am somewhat satisfied with how this series ended. I’d recommend the series overall to readers who enjoy “romantasy.”

Ugh my whole heart 😭 the fourth and final book and I can’t believe it’s over! I REALLY dragged out finishing this book because I did not want it to end, and it was a struggle because I just wanted to binge it. I want more of Nadir and Lor. And Amaya and Willow. And Gabriel, that sneaky, sweet man! This series is such a great balance of fantasy and romance! Their love is constantly there at the forefront but the fantasy aspects and fast paced plot melt together seamlessly.

This book is full of every thing you can imagine and you’ll go through the gauntlet of emotions! I couldn’t tell you how many times a cried out of frustration or happiness for them all. Or for the peace of all of Ouranos! It’s so fast paced and constantly kept my attention with the amazing and vivid details of storyline/plot. Also, the spice 😮‍💨 Nadir and Lor LOVED each other I’ll tell ya that lol.

Though it ended beautifully, I just don’t want it to be over and I’m going to need a solid week before I can pick up another book. Book hangovers suck but honestly, highest praise to Nisha Tuli for creating a world that I’m going to miss so much!

♥️ “I am the fucking heart queen!”
🖤 burn the world down for each other
♥️ bonded/fated mates
🖤 sibling bonds
♥️ found family
🖤 multiple POV
♥️ HEA (or I wouldn’t read it)

3.5 stars!

I was lucky enough to receive an early copy of Tale of the Heart Queen by Nisha Tuli from Forever (Grand Central Publishing) through NetGalley. As the fourth and final installment in the Artefacts of Ouranos series, it offers a satisfying conclusion, tying up loose ends and leaving no plot lines dangling, which is exactly what you hope for in a series wrap-up.

I’ve really enjoyed this series, and while the second book remains my favorite, I appreciated the way this book brought the story full circle. However, I found myself struggling through the first 40-50% due to the pacing. The book, the longest in the series, could have benefited from a bit of trimming—there was a lot of telling instead of showing, and some context that felt extraneous.

Another challenge I encountered was with the final trial. I found myself rereading certain scenes to visualize what was happening, as the action felt a bit confusing at times. But despite these hiccups, I was ultimately pleased with the resolution of the story. Nisha Tuli has wrapped up everything so that fans of the series get closure on the characters and plot lines.

If you’re a romantasy lover, I’d still recommend this series! Tale of the Heart Queen may not have been my favorite of the four, but it’s a fitting end to an enchanting world.

Tale of the Heart Queen was simply an amazing conclusion to the Artefacts of Ouranos series and is a series that I will always love! I was torn between wanting to devour this book and also savor it so it would never end!

Nisha takes us on a wild ride in this book and I felt the full range of emotions as I read it, but it couldn’t have been more perfect! There is so much that happens in this book and I was surprised by a few twists. I fell in love with the characters even more and I would love to see a return to Ouranos for some spinoffs in the future….(psssst…. Nisha, I’m talking to you here!)

If you enjoy fantasy and romantasy, this series is a MUST read!! I literally will be thinking about this book for the foreseeable future and have a book hangover!

Thank you so much to Nisha and her team, Forever, and Netgalley for the physical and eARC of this book!!

I went into this last book with high hopes and some hesitation about saying goodbye to these characters who’ve carved such a place in my heart—and Tuli did not disappoint!

After a devestating event at the end of book three (Fate of the Sun King), Lor's running from the vengeful Aurora King and she knows she has to finally face him and once and for all. But just as Lor gears up for the battle of her life, an unexpected new enemy appears, and the stakes rise even higher. The entire continent of Ouranos now rests on her shoulders. Watching Lor grapple with her responsibilities, make gut-wrenching sacrifices, and question her own identity was as exhilarating as it was heart-wrenching.

One of the highlights of this series has been the relationship-building and found family. In this book, Lor’s relationships feel like they’ve reached their fullest bloom, and seeing her surrounded by people who have truly become her family is incredibly moving. The last 20% of this book had me in UNCONTROLLABLE TEARS—partly because this beloved series was coming to an end, but also because Lor’s journey had come full circle in such a satisfying way. I felt like I got the closure I needed as a reader, and it was beautiful.

And let’s talk about the romance! If you've been cheering for Lor and Nadir since the early days of this series, you’re in for a treat. The slow burn between them has been painfully, deliciously slow, but Tuli knows exactly how to reward our patience. By this book, they are unstoppable. Watching Lor and Nadir's relationship hit its stride is beyond satisfying. They’re a power couple for the ages, and I am head-over-heels for them.

In the end, Tale of the Heart Queen is everything you’d want in a series finale. It’s adventurous, intense, and filled with all the feels. Nisha J. Tuli has created an unforgettable world with unforgettable characters, and she has given them an ending worthy of the epic journey they’ve taken us on. This is a must-read for fans of the series, but a fair warning—keep those tissues close!

The most sincere thank you to NetGalley, Forever (Grand Central Publishing) and Nisha J. Tuli for the delighted honour of getting to receive an advanced readers copy of this book. This review was free and willingly given, and all opinions are of my own.

Nisha literally never misses.

She gave us the happy ending like she said she would, but dang was it a quest to get there. This one definitely feels a little different than the rest of the series which is not really surprising considering how many loose threads needed tied up. I think, however, that made this one a little bit harder to get through because at times I just didn't really care about the plot that was being presented because I found myself more interested in things that I knew were going on in the background.

Thank you Nisha and Forever Publishing for this eARC. Love you lots, mean it! <3

I'm writing this while wiping tears from my face. THIS BOOK UGH it's been awhile since I've cried in a book other than something written at Kate Stewart. This...it was beautiful and heartbreaking and the perfect ending. This series was FANTASTIC and I can't wait for everyone to read this last book. AND THE GIFT AT THE END hahah I was cracking up. Just perfect.

Another 5 stars for Nisha! What a great ending to such an amazing series! (Just make sure to bring the tissues). Like the other books in her series, this one will sweep readers into a world of intrigue, magic, and complex emotions. I will always love Lor and Nasir’s relationship and appreciate their character development across the pages. Overall, this will definitely leave readers eagerly awaiting more from Nisha!

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

What a finale to this series. Nisha J. Tuli delivered on her promise to give us a happy ending but she never said that they wouldn’t have to work for it. This had me chewing on my nails and kicking my feet and giggling at Lore and Nadir. I will miss this world and am hoping that maybe there will be a next generation series. But for those that have been anxiously awaiting this book, rest assured, you will not be disappointed.

WOW. That’s all I can say. I read the entire series within that last week and it was epic!

Tale of The Heart Queen was the icing on the cupcake with an extra cherry on top. I loved Lor and her family. The friends they made along the way too, but this book was beautiful. It had turmoil all the way up to last 10% but wrapped everything up with a perfect little bow.

Congrats Nisha J. Tuli on a job well done. I can’t believe my journey with Ouranos is done. Did I guess I couple of the twists? Sure. Was I still surprised along the way? Definitely.

If you enjoy series by Sarah J Maas and Jennifer L Armentrout I highly recommend checking out the entire Artefacts of Ouranos series.

Tale of the Heart Queen is the final book in the Artefacts of Ouranos series and it’s been one of my most anticipated reads for this last half of the year especially after reading the third book earlier in the year as well. After following this story now and seeing Lor grow, and gain strength through these books she’s become one of my favorite MFCs ever. Lor, Nadir, and so many other characters have dealt with so much— and in this book it all has been building up to the final trial. Will Lor and Nadir make it through? Who will be left standing if the evils get their way?

I was in tears by the end of this book, and I will not spoil anything but I cannot thank Nisha enough for giving us this absolutely beautiful end for these characters. It was heartwarming, but also gave me the grandest of hope that everything might work out. Some endings don’t feel like an ending, but Nisha gave this book everything and more and you can tell. It feels complete. I am so sad to see their journey come to end, but I am filled with confidence that this was the perfect ending to one of the best series I’ve read.

First and foremost, I want to thank fellow Canadian, Nisha J. Tuli for bringing this series to a close in such a perfect way. Additional thanks to NetGalley and Forever for the amazing opportunity to read Tale of the Heart Queen as an ARC.

After going from enemies to allies to lovers, we enter Tale of the Heart Queen wondering what the hell happened to Nadir. I cannot express my gratitude for having access to this book upon finishing Fate of the Sun King. Albeit this was a pretty chunky book (figuratively of course) Tuli managed to hook us all in for another mind-boggling adventure and answer so many of the “how did we end up here” questions I had after finishing the first three books. This finale is filled with angst and devastation, will each character storyline gets turned upside down and then resolved. I think fans of the Artefacts of Ouranos will be very happy with this conclusion.

Since there is no more Lor and Nadir to wait for, I’ll have to simply turn my attention to the final book for the Nightfire Quartet to get my #nishajtuli fix.

The first half suffers from too many disparate threads and the author trying to pull them all together. The second half which just pares down to the core relationships and reintroduces the trials from the first book is quite good and engaging and gives a satisfying conclusion to the series.

Tale of the Heart Queen by Nisha J. Tuli
Artefacts of Ouranos Series

Normally I devour Nisha’s books in one day but I made myself take my time with this one… & I’m so glad I did, it was everything and more. I’m heartbroken that this series is over. Trial of the Sun Queen was my first book from Nisha and from then on, I requested ARCs, I was/am OBSESSED. I started devouring all of her other books. I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next.

Lor, is truly the most badass FMC ever and Nadir is such a softie for her. My heart warms at the fact they are there for one another and love each through it all. Lor is fierce and everybody underestimates her, Nadir is truly the only one who stands beside every decision she makes. Any and every question or feeling I had was laid to rest with this book. I really really wish I could go in great detail about EVERYTHING but I don’t want to give anything away! I’m just so happy everyone found their place and is thriving.

Thank you Nisha for allowing me to review for you once again. It was an emotional rollercoaster but the best ride. As always, 5 ⭐️
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Absolutely loved this book and this entire series.
Tale of the heart queen gave me everything I needed.
There’s magic, betrayal, heartache, and so many twists and turns. I loved all of the characters (good and evil) I think every character played their part to perfection. Amazing wrap up to an amazing series

This one felt a little different than the rest of the series. There was a lot of telling and not showing, which is a big pet peeve of mine. It felt like resolutions were too easily gained - I just wanted more out of this one. I think the series overall is great and this was enjoyable, just not my favorite of the series.

I have been enjoying this series so much. I love the characters dynamic and have been so excited to see where it goes.

Unfortunately, I’ve recently became aware of the author ostracizing certain people/readers based on their political views and can no longer support this specific author.
I will no longer be reviewing this series.
I believe in books for all, not books for some.