A wonderful, action-packed ending to this series! Lor, Nadir, and friends must work together to get the last pieces they need to take down an enemy, unknowingly helping another villain rise towards the surface. In the end, Lor must travel to the depths of the Underworld and fight for the magic of not only her kingdom, but for the whole continent. This book will put you through the ringer of emotions- crying and laughing until the very end. Oh, and the spice is perfect too ;)

I absolutely loved this book, I put off finishing it for so long because I did not want it to end! We get more backstory of Tyr, and almost sympathize with Nadir's father in the end. I am very happy with how the book ended, it had me on the edge of my seat!

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

(3.5 stars) And with that, the Artefacts of Ouranos series is complete! I’m glad I happened upon the first book on NetGalley over a year ago and was lucky enough to be approved for each book since. Overall, Tale of the Heart Queen was an exciting conclusion and I would recommend this series to all romantasy readers.

I did have some minor complaints while finishing the story, though. While reading books one and two, I felt like I had found such a hidden gem series, but truthfully, I think I lost a bit of my momentum with book three and now book four. I loved the trials in the first, the spice/tension in the second, and more backstory/history in the second and third. But in this fourth and final installment, things started to feel a bit cheesy to me. I do love a general “happy ever after,” but I’m not going to lie - the ending was a bit too perfect for everyone, if that makes sense. I would never argue that Lor, Nadir, and most of the other characters haven’t been through a LOT during this series (and deserve a good vacation), but in my opinion, there’s typically more sacrifice or even character deaths that add to the intensity and realness of the story. This book just felt like a way for Nisha Tuli to complete each character arc by giving them exactly what they wanted. Some readers may love a really cookie-cutter ending where only the good guys win and the bad guys lose, but in such a brutal fantasy world, I expected more loss and heartbreak. I think Gabriel and Tyr’s relationship was my favorite by the end because of everything I just mentioned - the trauma of their pasts actually affected who they were and maybe didn’t lead to the most perfect “happily ever after.”

That’s truly the only major gripe I had with Tale of the Heart Queen. As I said at the beginning, this was a fun ride and I would still recommend the series as a whole to anyone who loves romantasy!

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of Tale of the Heart Queen. I am sorry to see this series has finished! It was an emotional roller coaster of a ride. I loved the relationship between Lor and Nadir and how they evolved from the enemies to lovers. (I'm always a sucker for mind-to-mind communication). I feel that Nisha J. Tuli wrapped up all the story lines and ended the book perfectly. I hope that she does a spin-off story on Gabriel because I just loved him in the end. My favorite line in the whole series is still "That b*tch took my soap!" and for Nisha to add that little joke at the end was perfect. This series has become one of my top five series.

This was a wonderful wrap-up to the series. There was so much going on in the last book I wasn't sure how it was all going to come together, but Nisha managed to pull it together beautifully. I loved having Rion's POV. I feel like it added so much depth to the story. I also always love a good villian backstory and Nisha delivered.

What an absolute ride from start to finish! I fell head over heels for Lor's fire and spirit – she was such a badass throughout the entire book, but her journey in this one was something else. Lor's wrath was my favorite in this installment; her presence and power was incredible for a fierce FMC. And Gabriel… *sigh* I have a little baby crush on him now. He was the absolute man, stepping up when it mattered most, and honestly stole a piece of my heart.

The way this book tied everything together was just so beautifully done, but I couldn't help but wish for more pages! The ending? WOW. I’m not one to cry, but I almost did. It hit me right in the feels in a way I wasn't prepared for. This book was everything I needed and more – such a stunning conclusion!

This was a great conclusions to the series! I love Lor and Nadir so much. Seeing their entire relationships unfold throughout the series was fantastic. If you are looking for a strong badass FMC, this series is for you! Unique magic, a fun cast of characters and found family are all woven wonderfully throughout.

This was such a good finale to the series. The plot was fantastic & the pacing had my itching to keep reading. I love these characters with my whole heart. I’m truly so emotional that this was the end. Four books doesn’t seem like as many when you love a series so much. I can’t wait to reread in the future & look for all the Easter eggs I missed.

I loved the found family, watching everyone step into their roles, their growth, just everything.

Of course, I love Lor & Nadir with my whole heart. Just the way they would burn everything to the ground for one another, ugh I love love.

I cried about a million times (but I’m just a crybaby so nothing new)

Nisha J. Tuli’s Tale of the Heart Queen promises an epic conclusion to the series, whisking readers back into the tumultuous world of Ouranos. After a catastrophic mistake, Lor finds herself on the run from the formidable Aurora King, grappling with her unexpected role as the continent’s savior. As new threats emerge and the stakes escalate, Lor must navigate the murky depths of the Underworld to protect her future and the future of those she loves. The premise is thrilling, offering a tantalizing mix of danger and destiny that hooks you from the start.

However, despite my excitement, I found this final installment a bit of a mixed bag. While the first three books showcased Tuli’s talent for “show, don’t tell,” this one felt like it leaned too heavily on exposition. Lengthy character dialogues began to drag, transforming moments that should have been dynamic into eye-roll-inducing exchanges. As much as I adored Lor and Nadir's relationship, their declarations of love started to overshadow the fierce, action-driven dynamic that made their bond so compelling in previous books. Instead of seeing their love unfold through their actions, we got a lot of telling—cue the cheesy moments that felt out of place for our once badass protagonists.

Ultimately, Tale of the Heart Queen wraps up the series with a checklist feel, neatly tying up plot points without the satisfying emotional punch I craved. The climax, which I eagerly anticipated, felt rushed and left me wanting more depth. While I appreciate the challenge of crafting a finale, the balance between resolution and engagement felt slightly off. If you’ve enjoyed the series so far, it’s still worth a read for closure, but it may not deliver the explosive finish you hoped for. Overall, it’s a charming addition to the series, even if it falters in some areas—perfect for those who love a bit of romantasy with their adventure!

If you have not immersed yourself in this world, don't walk. Run to get theses books. Guaranteed to blow your mind. I couldn't stop reading because it was oh so good. So glad I stumbled upon Nisha's books.

WHAT A RIDE!!! Many, many thanks to Dana and Estelle at Forever Pub for allowing me ARC review the entire Artefacts of Ouranos series by Nisha J, Tuli. What an incredible journey it's been. I've been championing Nisha's work since I was first introduced to the "Trial of the Sun Queen", I think what we need more than anything in 2024 onward is more BIPOC authors writing BIPOC fantasy/romances. I think Tale of the Heart Queen wrapped up the series so well. I'm sure it was a hard feat but I'm perfectly content with the series finale. It was packed with adventure, suspense, spice (🔥), and romance- that honestly, surprisingly didn't make me overly nauseous with how lovey the main couple is. Kudos again to whoever decided to green light this as a 4-book series. A trilogy would have truly left me wanting more and a 5-book series would've been overkill. I'm already missing the magic of Ouranos 🥹

I'm so grateful to Nisha and Forever Publishing for granting me an ARC of this emotional roller coaster. I have had the honor and privilege of being an ARC reader for this series and, y'all, it's been a *very* emotional journey. Especially chapter 73. I cried. A lot. My kids (and dogs) were concerned.

This is the conclusion we needed. Nisha ties up all the storyline flawlessly, with a few twists I never saw coming. 10/10. I'm a little sad that it's over, but this is definitely a story I will come back to and reread in it's entirely. Lor's evolution is amazing. And Nadir... I will never get sick of Nadir.

The Tale of the Heart Queen was the perfect conclusion to an incredible series. It was packed with action and masterfully tied up every storyline. I loved the different perspectives we got in this book and how they deepened our understanding of certain characters. The Artefacts of Ouranos series has truly become one of my all-time favorites, and I’ll be recommending it to everyone.

This was a great wrap to the series! Love that the ending ties everything together so you feel like you can leave the series without wondering "what about this character?!?!" Have already recommended this book and the rest of the series to a bunch of people because of how nice it all comes together!

A full circle conclusion! Nisha brought Lor’s story to a satisfying close, leaving little question about the fate of Ouranos. Love Nadir, Gabriel, Lor’s siblings and the whole found family vibes they created.

What a great conclusion to this series! Absolutely action packed, but we got to see the main character really come into her own and feel secure in her power and station. We got to see all of our favorite characters, a little more in depth than the previous novels in my opinion, and it was lovely. It felt like it tied up the story nice and I was very happy with how things played out. This is a spoiler free review, otherwise I’d go way more in depth! Truly great.

The perfect conclusion to the Artefacts of Ouranos series! The development of the characters, the enemies to lovers slow burn, the heartbreak and adventures kept me intrigued from the first book until the end. It's rare to see an ending fit so perfectly & leave me absolutely content with saying goodbye to the characters, but Nisha has done it!

Thank you NetGalley and author Nisha J. Tuli for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

Tale of the Heart Queen wraps up the Artefacts of Ouranos series as it follows Lor and Nadir as they attempt to work together with their web of friends, allies and even enemies to save Ouranos. I think this was a great wrap to the series and as author Tuli promised, we got a happily ever after - even though there was a lot of turmoil and heartbreak to get there. Tuli created a very complex world full of fae, magic, gods, politics and love. The multiple POV’s across timelines provided depth and understanding for the world. I’m excited to read more from Tuli.

Thank you NetGalley and author Nisha J. Tuli for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

This series has been such a fun distraction! The first book has a really long exposition, as the world and characters get developed. But getting through that is worth it for the second through fourth books. I can tell this author is inspired by SJM, as there are some thematic similarities: fae, realms, mating bonds, etc.

This book series has been easily bingeable, fun to read, I loooove Nadir as the male love interest, the multiple POVs was great as the characters aren’t always traveling together, there’s high stakes, adventure, a slow burn enemies to lovers, good character development, an imperfect FMC. The ending was also a super satisfying way to wrap up this series. Some spice, probably a 2🌶️

The only reason I’m rounding down to a 4 is because I feel like at times the writing over-explained things.

Thank you NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

Tale of the Heart Queen is the fourth and final book of the Artefacts of Ouranos series. It was an amazing finale with so many full circle moments. I teared up at the end and every plot point and characters' storyline were wrapped up beautifully.

If you are looking for an adult romantic fantasy with incredible world building and so many characters to love, this is for you! This may not be for more conservative readers, so check the trigger warnings! For me, it was five stars! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

It'll be available on Kindle Unlimited in November, so now is a great time to start the series!

Wow. Just wow. What a way to end of series. I am in awe at the way this series evolved through the books. There were always new things to learn and new twists along the way, even in this final book. You could never be certain you had all of the information.

Fate of the Sun King left on a massive cliffhanger, and I was happy to see how that all played out. And it was not at all how I expected. Nisha J Tuli does such a great job of keeping me on my toes at all times. There was even a story arc that I never could have guessed and was so pleasantly surprised by how it all came together.

Tale of the Heart Queen has such beautiful romance and love woven in. There's romantic love but also familial and sibling love, which I appreciated. I know I'll be revisiting this series again and again.