Thank you so much Forever Publishing and Nisha J Tuli the opportunity to read the e-ARC of Tale of the Heart Queen, the final book of the Artefacts of Ouronos series!

I have been obsessed with this series from the first line of Trial of the Sun Queen in all its iconic glory; "That bitch stole my soap!" To see this series end is so bittersweet! Nisha wrapped this series up perfectly while edging us the whole time!

There were so many plot twists that I didn't see coming, but all the foreshadowing was there! Nadir and Lor are just perfect; the spice was a lot more prevalent in this book than past, but of course not the whole plot!

Zerra's character is so fun in the dark and twisty sense and ugh, I wish I could talk about that ending and just how perfect it was! Nisha didn't leave any loose ends, no wondering what has happened to such and such character because everyone has a place and story. I do hope that we get some spin offs of a few characters in the future because I love the whole cast!

This books has more trials, fights, manipulation (the good kind), a bad guy who wasn't on my radar, fated mates, a family that endures, spice, and such a satisfying ending. This book took me a while to finish ONLY because I struggle with endings of series that I loved so much.

This whole series holds a special place in my heart and I always recommend it to people who loved The Crowns of Nyaxia series, Hunger Games, or Fourth Wing.

I enjoyed the strong start to the series, but this book completed the tapering off I experienced in book 3. The world and fantasy elements remained enjoyable, but I found myself overwhelmed with all the loose threads and new strands that had to be resolved. It's a very creative story, and I did truly come to love the characters, even the ones that were a little tougher to love in the beginning.

Overall, this series was a fun read and was different enough from other fantasy/romantasy series that I would recommend reading it. Thank you to the author for sharing the end of this series with us early!

This one was a little all over the place. We ventured all over the map as well as the Evanescence and underworld. The ending of the book did have me crying with how our characters finished their journey. Lor went through so much in this series and really was a pawn for everyone else’s means. The author also referenced the iconic opening scene from the first book!

4/5 ⭐️

This was an exciting conclusion to the series. Ever since the iconic first line of book 1 “that bitch stole my soap” I have been hooked on Lor’s story.

Things I enjoyed about book 4 …

- learning about Rion’s back story
- every chapter from Gabriel’s POV
- Lor not giving up any power or her title. My least favorite trope are strong women giving something up at the end. Lor stayed powerful throughout in many ways
- Lor and Nadir still had that back and forth tension … that being said ….

Things I didn’t care for as much …

- Lor and Nasir’s constant internal monologue of “I would die for my late” yes yes I know that. But do you have to say it all the time? There were enough scenes that did a great job showing their love for each other that the repetitive internal monologue had me rolling my eyes.
- Zerra … she was kind of boring as a villain
- lack of exploring Lor’s magic more. Instead of having HER figure out how to control her magic, she was able to suddenly control it simply because she was bonded? I wish it was more due to her own power but maybe that’s just me.

Overall I did enjoy the conclusion and appreciated that everyone who deserved it received a happily ever after. I think Book 1 and 2 are still my favorite as I loved the trials in 1 and the intense tension in book 2. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the eArc.

**Book Review: *Tale of the Heart Queen***

*Tale of the Heart Queen* is a captivating conclusion to a beloved series, and I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it. The author skillfully wraps up all the loose ends while maintaining the magical atmosphere and immersive world that fans have come to love.

The storyline builds on the intricate character development and world-building from previous books, leading to a satisfying and well-earned conclusion. Each twist and turn kept me on the edge of my seat, with just the right balance of tension and emotional depth. The Heart Queen herself emerges as a complex and memorable figure, embodying both strength and vulnerability, making her final journey all the more powerful.

What stands out most is how the author managed to keep the world alive until the very end. The rich descriptions, the dynamic relationships, and the sense of adventure never wavered, pulling me back into the story every time I picked up the book. The ending, in particular, felt like a perfect blend of resolution and open possibilities, leaving me both satisfied and wistful for more.

If you've followed the series this far, *Tale of the Heart Queen* will not disappoint. It's a beautifully crafted, emotionally resonant finale that does justice to the entire saga.

First, thanks Netgalley and Nisha J. Tuli for the chance at this ARC.
Second, hot damn. I'm so sad it's over but it was a great end to a great series. Going through Lor's growth alone in these books have been incredible. I do feel like you get a lot of the same information over and over because of all the different explanations that go on but it's fine. That ending made up for any complaint I've had.

I absolutely LOVED this finale of the Ouranos series! I laughed and cried and just thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it.

WOW OKAY!!!

The last book ended on the most insane cliffhanger ever and I was SO excited to get an ARC of this one. Let me just start off by saying it DID NOT DISAPPOINT! This was such an amazing conclusion to the series. I felt like each book just kept getting better and better. Don’t wanna spoil anything major but maaaaan this was a ride.

I loved Gabriel’s character arc so much also. He really came a long way. Also, seeing things from Rion’s point of view was really, really interesting throughout.

The gift at the end killed me too. Please💀💀.

Four stars!! An awesome ending to an action-packed series. Thanks to NetGalley and Forever/Grand Central Publishing for an advanced copy!

I cannot imagine a better way to wrap this story! Right off the bat, you dive right into where Fate left off. You did t leave us hanging. I was annoyed for the first several chapters when Zerra was messing around, but Lor proved to be resourceful as per usual and got out of that particular jam.

What I loved, was how she was willing to sacrifice herself for the greater good. She knew what she would have to do, and still wanted to save the people. What great character.

And Nadir!!! All he was willing to sacrifice for his mate!

The sibling development was phenomenal… they should definitely get a spin off. I would love to see Tristan’s journey in the woodlands. And to see how Willow and Amaya fare— what Willow does with her healing power?! I want to see it all!!

I ran through all of my emotions in this book and as a naturally emotional person, I sobbed for the last 50-100 pages.

Well done Nisha!! Bravo! 👏🏼

I am sad to see this story over but I am content with the ending Nisha provided. I honestly spent a lot of this series wondering how on earth she was going to tie this all together. But she managed to do it which is no easy feat in a fantasy series. Her strong suit though is her ability to bring life to her characters. They all seam like real people, the good ones and the bad ones. I love an author who can make you feel for the villain just as much as for the hero. That’s what I felt in this book. There were several characters I hated but found myself on the edge of my seat for by the end of the book. I can’t wait to see where this author goes next.

Thank you Nisha & the Forever Team for giving me this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

**Spoilers Ahead** Oh. My. God. I am so sad that this series is over, but I loved the way it ended. Nisha has created one of my all-time favorite series that I have recommended to friends over and over again, and this book just did the ending justice. My heart broke at the ending of the third book and continued into the beginning of this one. To see Zerra again and have it all come around to making the ending we needed was great and she got what she deserved in the end. I am so happy we got Nadir back so that one of my favorite book couples could live in the happiness they deserve. This series has continuously pulled me in and I fell in love with all the characters, magic, and world. I am happy that Lor got to fulfill her destiny and that the whole circle got to have the peace they need. The multi-POV was amazing again, and now I'm desperate for a little peak into Gabriel's life and hope that he is happy with where he ended up (along with Hylene). Tyr was a great choice for the next god and even though we didn't know much about him, I think he got a good ending for his character. A great ending to a fantastic series, even if I selfishly want more. Thank you Nisha for this world and all the love that went into creating this series.

It is always bittersweet when a series you love comes to an end. Although book 2 will always be my favorite of the series, I was really happy with how author Nisha J. Tuli wrapped up all the characters' stories. 

I enjoyed the multiple POV's in this book. I would have loved even more of Gabriel's point of view. I thought there were many twists throughout this book that kept it interesting until the very end. 

As I think of this series as a whole, it is incredible to see where it started and how it ended. I loved getting to know these characters. Lor and Nadir will forever be two of my favorite romanatsy characters.

Wow wow wow ! What an amazing ending to this series. I have loved these characters so much and I'm so happy they got the ending they deserved. This book was action packed every chapter and the story never slowed down. This series is one of my favorites.

Nisha J Tuli really delivered in this last book of the series. I will miss this world and these characters so much. I loved the different POVs throughout and getting to see Lor and Nadir again just made my heart happy. Lor as a character really came full circle and she constantly surprised me. Nadir oh Nadir, my love for this MMC is unmatched. He’s ruined me for others in the best possible way. All in all lots of twists and turns throughout this last book and I was constantly kept on my toes. I said this before with the first book and I’ll say it with the last, run… don’t walk to read this series it’s that good!

4.25 stars!

a great final book to the series!! i really liked seeing how all the pieces came together in this series. when i first started trial of the sun queen, i was not expecting all the plot twists that led us to this moment, but man it is definitely worth it. there are clues throughout the first three books that finally come to fruition. plus the flashbacks to the historic moments... everything makes sense now!!! after the cliffhanger of book three (criminal honestly), i was so excited to have the arc and dive straight into tale of the heart queen. i really enjoyed it. i was entertained. the spiciness was great. i will say this is not an extreme jaw-dropping fantasy. it's a great fantasy series to read when you just need something easy and spicy to read. one thing i really enjoyed in this book was the different characters pov. i know we had some of that in previous books, but man gabriel's pov was lowkey my fav this book! i wish we could have had more of him!! nadir & lor are bosses as always. also nadir? A TRUE MAN!!! he loves lor with his whole heart i can't

thank you Read Forever & Netgalley for the eARC! this is my honest review.

I loved this series overall and I’m happy with how it ended. There were a few surprises for sure, like with Tyr and Rion, that I was surprised to see. I loved getting even more of Gabriel in this book, who slowly became one of my favorite characters, which I never expected. I’d honestly read a prequel series about him if it came out!

My biggest complaint was the arks and how they related to Zerra. It was all a bit confusing and it seemed like even our main characters didn’t understand how or why it worked. I didn’t understand why the arks were made, what they did, and then how exactly they tied back to her. Maybe this was mentioned briefly, but definitely not enough for me to retain any specific information about them.

The ending felt a tad rushed. Everyone got a happy ending and it was tied off neatly with a bow very quickly. I felt maybe some of it could have been an epilogue instead of a bunch of separate chapters.

Overall, I’d recommend this book series! I enjoyed the characters and the story.

thank you to netgalley for the arc!

i think this was the perfect way to end this series. nisha made sure to tie up all loose ends. there was quite a bit that happened, but she managed to take care of it all.

i really enjoyed this series.

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever Publishing for this ARC in exchange for an honest review! Total rating: 4.25 stars. This series is one of my favorites and one of the first to get me this attached to the characters in a long time. I love Nisha’s writing so much and the way she made me fall in love with so many characters. Lor and Nasir’s character development is just so amazing. They will forever be on my list of top favorite main characters. Each book in this series just has something different to offer and the whole plot is SO original while also incorporating components that I have loved from other romantasy books.

Starting with this book and my overall thoughts: I will admit, I didn’t love this quite as much as the second and third books, however, I still adored every minute of being in this world and I think it was a perfect wrap up to the series. I love how the story played out and how all of the pieces fell together. One of my favorite parts is how Nisha tied up every loose end. I didn’t feel any part or any character’s story felt incomplete and I loved seeing all of their endings. The last 15% made me cry numerous times. This series holds so many different beautiful emotional stories within it while still being fun, entertaining, filled with wholesome & steamy romance, and funny all at the same time. This fourth book was the perfect completion of the Artefacts of Ouranos series and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

It was a solid finish to the series. I like where all the characters ended up in their respective arcs. That said, the book felt a little too long. There were a couple of sections that felt like they dragged or didn’t make a lot of sense (like the entire hunger-games-like chapters in The Underworld).

Overall though, this was a fun book and I enjoyed Nadir and Lor’s journey and seeing them come into their own. I also really enjoyed some of the callbacks throughout to previous books, like the soap gift Lor gets (10/10 moment).

Thank you NetGalley and Forever for the ARC in exchange for an honest review

I absolutely loved this book, loved the series. I can't believe it's come to an end. I am so thankful to have received this ARC copy to one of my favorite series of current time. I devoured this one up! Oh HEART KINGDOM - I will serve you faithfully. Our time in Ouranos has come to an end and I am so sad. I highly recommend this series for those interested in fantasy, trials, rivals to lovers, amazing side characters, twists and turns, magic, beautiful book covers and a happy ending. Love Love love - a 5 star experience for me.