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What a great conclusion to this series!! So many things were left on a cliffhanger at the end of book three. So I was beyond excited for the advance copy by Forever Publishing, Thank you! I am sad to not read about these characters as the author got me invested!

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This was such a fun series! It has high fae and a realm structure that fans of Sarah J Maas will be familiar with. Lor is a strong, if haunted, main character, and I loved getting to cheer for her. The love story is slower-burn across the series, but very steamy and satisfying once established. In my opinion, this plot wasn’t quite as surprising or elaborate as in some of my favorite fantasy books, and I felt the side characters could have been fleshed out a bit more, but I really enjoyed all four books.

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4.5 ⭐

A beautiful conclusion to the Artefacts of Ouranos series -- I will miss these characters so much!

I was on the edge of my seat after the ending of the last book and was glad that Nadir and Lor were not separated for too long.

I loved all of the different POVs, and I honestly felt most intrigued by Gabriel's and Rion's and I wish we had gotten more of them. Both of their POVs were heartbreaking and the way Tyr ended up saving the day was so touching.

The entire time Nadir and Lor were in the Underworld felt like a beautiful nod to the first book and I loved it.

I also would have loved to have seen more of the other rulers, as well as Tristan and Willow as they had a lot going on, too! Maybe a spin off in the future?

ALSO the soap GIFT! I was sobbing.

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After the horror show of the last book, at least when it comes to the ending, I didn't know what to expect from this.
Would Lor finally be free?
Would the bad guys finally meet their deserved end?
And would I ever see my beloved Nadir again?

I've got to say, I enjoyed learning more about the goddess, Zerra, but I could've done without her strange perversions. Finding out she wasn't as 'godly' as she was renowned to be wasn't exactly a surprise, but she took it several steps further and for some reason I found it all very hilarious.

I loved that, once again, I got to be in the heads of several characters. My heart absolutely broke for my favorites and I continued to root for them to win.

I don't know how this author did it, but I'm still twisted over this entire series. I didn't want it to end and I was looking for ways for there to be a spinoff so I could spend more time with these characters.

It's the last book so obviously the good guys won, but it takes a lot of painful and dangerous steps to get there. Strap in!

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I LOVED IT! A beautiful conclusion to this series!! My heart is so happy! There were so many things at stake and the twist just kept coming I really thought Nisha is about to break all out hearts. I loved Lor and Nadir story along with all their friends and family. Such amazing world building and cast of characters. There was so much character development and loved seeing all these characters and get the ending that they deserve. I loved that we got to see this through all of their point of views and that we gave depth not only to out protagonists but out antagonists as well. The book is perfectly paced, full of romance, actions and gut-wrenching scenes. The spice as always was chef's kiss.

Thank you NetGalley and Forever for an ARC copy.

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Tale of the Heart Queen is the fourth and final book in the Artefacts of Ouranos series. I absolutely loved this series and this book was the ending we all needed. It's full of danger, lies, heart, betrayal, high stakes and a deadly trial to end it all.

I loved seeing all the characters growths in this one (side and main) and glad we got to see more of those side characters that we love. I enjoyed the twists and turns throughout and loved the twist added with Zerra. I also loved that Tuli kept to her word about having a happily ever after and glad all the characters got one....except Atlas...F him.

I totally appreciated that while there was a lot a drama, betrayal, and conflict going on, none of it was between Lor and Nadir. There's nothing I hate more than a 3rd act break up over something trivial like miscommunication that's not needed except to extend the book or series for no apparent reason.

There was a bit of repetition word wise in this one. Like not sure if you know, but Lor and Nadir are mates and they love each other. It's pretty much in every paragraph. Which got tiresome. Like we get it.....but I still love them, so 🤷🏻‍♀️.

100 percent recommend this series!

Thank you Forever Publishing and Netgalley for this eArc in exchange for my honest review.

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5/5 stars! I absolutely loved this book. Tale of the Heart Queen is book #4 the final book in the Artefacts of Ouranos book series. I can’t believe the series has now been completed. Not only did I enjoy this book, every book in the series was really good. I highly recommend reading this book when it gets released, November 26, 2024. Thank you so much to Nisha J. Tuli and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the opportunity to read Ana advanced copy of this book.

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Absolutely loved it!! So bittersweet to have this series come to an end but it couldn’t have ended any better!!

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I absolutely have adored this series. I have fallen in love with the characters, been with them through their struggles, and was really rooting hard for them to get their happy endings. It had been a while since I read the third book, so I struggled a bit to remember where the story left off. This book felt very different from the others in the series and just seemed way too long. I did love the resolutions we got at the end with all of the storylines and I am overall happy with how it ended.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me such a special chance to read this early!

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First, thank you NetGalley, Nisha Tuli, and Forever for inviting me to read this book. It is truly an honor.

What an epic conclusion to amazing series. Nisha crafts a story like no one else! Her attention to detail and revealing things that were hinted in the first book were truly mind blowing. There was so many reveals and answered questions in this book! It was incredible. It’s what you want from the last book in a series.

This series will forever hold a special place. I have loved it from the very first line of Sun Queen and will continue to love it. Thank you again for this book and this series!

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The final acts of the Artefacts of Ouranos series. And what a way this went out!

First of all, the story picks up right where Tuli left us crying and screaming on the biggest cliffhanger. We finally get an answer to what happened to Nadir after Lor lost control of her magic at the end of Book 3.

We also get a ton of Rion’s POV which I loved, because who doesn’t love a Villian’s backstory? Some of this POV was set centuries ago also, which was a very cool spin.

Tyr’s story also picks up right where it left off last book and whoooo, was that so well thought out! I loved loved loved his growth and final decision.

This wrapped up perfectly but be ready for those last 100 pages! Actions and emotions and drama!!

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Thank you to NetGalley and FOREVER (Grand Central Publishing) for this amazing opportunity to read rate and review this arc which will be available 11/26/24!!!


Holy Gawd! Y’all. This conclusion was literal perfection. I have been getting arcs for this series since book one. I have been on this journey with Lor and the ending?! Oh it was perfect. She has fought, clawed, schemed and won this ending. I felt all the emotions in this book but the ending left me deeply satisfied. I highly highly recommend this book as well as the whole series

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Artefacts of Ouranos is one of my favorite series and I loved everything about the first three books! In this concluding book we get some epic reveals and plot twists and finally some answers to long standing mysteries. It went in a different direction than I was expecting and it was very interesting to watch events play out not knowing where it was going. It keeps you on your toes! I’d love to give it 5 stars like the others but the writing style was different in this one than the previous books. In the first three I felt immersed into a well woven story that felt natural in its progression with genuine relationship development. And this one has a much more procedural style. “They went there”, “she saw this happen”, “she told them about it”, “they went here next”. Some parts felt more like an outline than a story. And the dialogue between Lor and Nadir was just downright cheesy compared to previous books. The difference in writing style was most obvious in the first half of the book and it was honestly distracting to the story. There were definitely aspects that felt rushed and some conclusions were a bit unsatisfying as a result. It felt like this one needed another round of polishing to match the previous three in narration style and quality of story telling. But overall I love the characters, I love the unique story, I found the ending very satisfying, and definitely still love the series!

Thank you for the ARC, all opinions are my own!

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What a fantastic end to such a great series. The Artefacts of Ouranos series captured my heart over a year ago and had kept me hooked since. I am so sad that the series is done, but the ending was perfect.

It took awhile, and much heartache and scary situations, but our characters finally got their happy ending. The journey that Lor went through from book one to now is truly inspiring. She has become such a strong character and I applaud Nisha for the fantastic character development.

My love for Nadir grew so much with each book. Now I want my own Nadir, a man who would literally go through hell for me. His love of Lor is so powerful and pure.

I laughed, I cried, I gasped and I blushed. I felt all of the emotions with this book. And of course this series could not be wrapped up without mention of the infamous soap which got us all hooked on page one 4 books ago. Thank you for such an amazing series and journey.

Thank you to Forever Publishing and Nisha J. Tuli for an eARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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I've spent so much time on this book series and now that it's ended I don't know what to do with myself! I absolutely loved this series and am looking forward to what the author writes next! There was so much good tension, secrets and the world building was easy to follow. I'm not sure this series wrapped up as I expected.. but it definitely wrapped up nicely. I didn't have any remaining questions.

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**Book Review: Tale of the Heart Queen by Nisha Tuli**

**Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)**

Nisha Tuli has done it again with her newest installment, "Tale of the Heart Queen." This book is a masterclass in wrapping up a story with finesse, ensuring every plot thread is neatly tied, and delivering an ending that will leave readers absolutely satisfied.

From the very beginning, I was hooked. The characters are richly developed, and the world-building is as enchanting as ever. But it's the conclusion that truly shines. The author brilliantly ties up all the loose ends, giving us a finale that is both heartwarming and thrilling.

The ending? Pure perfection. The balance of love and justice, the ultimate downfall of the villain, and that glorious happily-ever-after left me with a huge smile on my face. Every box was checked, and every expectation met.

What truly excites me now is the potential for the next story. Tristan's tale in the Woodlands would be amazing. Knowing Nisha Tuli's storytelling prowess, I have no doubt it would be just as magical and compelling.

"Tale of the Heart Queen" is a must-read for anyone who loves a story where love conquers all, justice prevails, and characters live happily ever after. If you're a fan of romantic epics, this book will not disappoint!

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I have been following this series since the Trials of the Sun Queen book, and while I adore Lor and Nadir, this last book was a challenge to motivate myself to complete. There wasn’t anything specific happening that I didn’t like, it just felt like parts took longer then needed, mostly due to the repetitive and somewhat rambling stream of consciousness of the characters. There were elements of having the different points of view that were helpful and built connections to the characters, but there was also a lot of unnecessary chatter that we as the reader had to read through to get to the parts that really mattered. There were also some points that were shown, and then explained which felt redundant and added to the challenge of staying motivated to continue reading. But - my tie to Lor and Nadir was strong so I had to see how it was all resolved. With this book the way it is now though, I am not sure if I would do a re-read in the future. Which breaks my heart because I felt the premise, characters, and such were so strong.

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Loved this trilogy and really enjoyed this final installment! It took some familiar fantasy tropes but also made it more unique and interesting. Loved the romance without it being too overpowering to the story but just added a lot to it. Great characters and high stakes - will be adding to our library and I will recommend this to anyone!

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I have really enjoyed this series as a whole. Book 1 was definitely my favorite but I loved how the author chose to end the series. This series is truly about healing and finding strong enough support to begin to advocate for yourself. I even ended up feeling sympathy towards Rion by the end which I never thought was possible. The addition of his POV really added something special to this book. I want to keep this review spoiler free but also add don’t read chapter 74 unless you’re in a place where you can cry lol. Thank you to the author for an advanced copy and allowing me the opportunity to read this before release. I look forward to what the future has in store for the author!!!

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Tale of the Heart Queen by Nisha J. Tuli

5 STARS

I have so many feelings right now - but first this book is SO good! I loved continuing Lor’s story but also I am so sad that it’s over.

Like what do I do with my life now?

We get the same action and adventure as we do in a typical book by Nisha and especially from this series. However, there is so much more at stake. I love all the POVs that we got in this one, I was curious where the story was going to go and all I can say I was here it and wasn’t disappointed in the slightest.

This one was a long one but as you are reading it, it doesn’t feel long, I wish there were more pages only for the fact that I didn’t want it to end. I first pick up this series in 2022 and having to wait for books 2 and 3, I never really thought about this series ending.

But here we are…

I’m still so sad but also I love this story so much and I HIGHLY recommend anyone who loves fantasy and romantasy to pick up this series!!

releasing Nov. 26th - thank you so much to Forever (the publisher) for sending me an arc of this one!

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