I can always count on Nisha to deliver a heart-pounding, exhilarating adventure, and Queen of Shadows and Ruin (The Nightfire Quartet) was no exception. It bleeds intensity, rich storytelling, and edge-of-your-seat tension from start to finish.
Book three picks up right where we left off, bringing us face-to-face with Zarya’s father. But is he the noble figure Rabin believes him to be, or the dangerous man Row and her mother warned about? The first half of the book unravels this mystery with masterful suspense.
Nisha excels at building tension, and Shadows and Ruin is no exception. If you love that nail-biting, anxiety-driven energy, this book delivers in spades. The sense of unease is palpable—something feels off, and with every turn of the page, the clues keep stacking up, feeding the reader’s paranoia in the best way possible.
Meanwhile, you are whisked into a snowy, magical world that feels equally oppressive, powerful, and beautiful, just like Zarya’s father. And when the adventure kicks in, and Zarya is forced on a harrowing adventure to complete her quest, the story meets its stride. Aside from her ability to write incredible visual landscapes, what Nisha does better than most is write adventures or trial sequences so well. She weaves crucial story and character elements into rising action, raising the stakes and making those moments much more emotionally heightened.
Our cast splits into groups and POVs at times so we can see what’s going on in the rest of the world. Row has been my favorite character from the start, and he and Yaren get to shine in this story. They are both genuinely wonderful, supporting characters.
When all seems lost, victory is impossible, and all the characters seem doomed. We walk right into the finale, where we are gifted the peace of loose ends everywhere being tied up. Nisha does not miss details, and I notice when they are.
If you’ve loved the rest of the series—or any of Nisha J. Tuli’s books—then The Nightfire Quartet is an absolute must-read! This series is a thrilling, fast-paced ride through dazzling new worlds, filled with characters as flawed as they are irresistibly charismatic. And let’s not forget the villains—scheming, terrifying, and nearly unstoppable. Every page crackles with tension, magic, and intrigue, making it impossible to put down.
Loved this!

“Get your hands off my wife.”

Oh. My. God.

I absolutely devoured this book. Zarya was such a badass. So strong and resourceful. She and Rabin faced so many trials in this book and overcame so much. Their character arc in this book was fantastic.

The plot continued to be exciting and fast paced, with so many twists and turns. I don't want to spoil anything, but let's just say this book will have you shaking your head and bitting your nails while at the same time anxiously anticipating what's up next all up to the very last page.

This series was masterfully written! What an incredible end to a fantastic romantasy!

I received this as an ARC through Netgalley from Second Sky and I absolutely loved it! I've ARC read the previous 3 books so I was super excited for the conclusion of Zarya & Rabin's story!

This picks up where the last one ended with Zarya, Rabin and friends heading to Zarya's father's kingdom where she will meet him for the first time. After hearing negative things from Row and only positive things from Rabin, Zarya isn't sure what to think when it comes to her farther. She is exciting but also on guard. Once they get there though, things aren't as they seem.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book. I loved the world building and getting to finally see this last kingdom and more about Zarya's father. Zarya and Rabin do face a couple more challenges but they do - *finally* - get their happily ever after in this book! I loved the found family in this series and seeing some relationships develop between the side characters. Loved Zarya and Rabin's relationship! A lot of truths come out in this book and overall, I enjoyed the series as a whole! If you are looking for a fantasy romance series with world building, found family and an FMC that rides a dragon in more than one way ;) - definitely check out this series!

AHHHH, Nisha! I have arc reviewed every book by this woman, and I just loved this. It was a stunning, action-packed conclusion to the series! Nisha's writing keeps getting better, and this book was no exception. I’m going to miss Yasen. Our warrior finally found his match. Zarya and Rabin endure unimaginable trials, yet their love and trust remain unshaken. Seeing them find solace in each other after years of loneliness was deeply moving. Rabin’s world was turned upside down, and he truly didn’t deserve the pain he endured—it was brutal to witness. Zarya, as always, fought through overwhelming obstacles. This cast is pure magic—Zarya’s fierce determination, Rabin’s broody resolve, Yasen’s heart and skill, and the rest of the crew create an unforgettable synergy.

No spoilers - just love!

This is the final instalment in the Nightfire Quartet, and what a finale it is! Once again, Nisha J. Tuli had me hooked from the get-go and took me on a wild ride! The world is vibrant and wondrous, and I absolutely loved returning to it. Zarya continues to be a fabulous and badass female lead. Rabin continues to be super hot and fight for her. There are more betrayals, lies, and shocking twists to contend with, and I was here for all of it! I especially loved Yasen's part in the conclusion as he has been my favourite side character throughout the series. The balance between friendship, romance, and adventure is absolutely perfect, and the ending brings ALL the feels! It's an awesome conclusion to an awesome series.

Pick up this series if you like romatasy with...

✨️ Indian mythology
✨️ Dragon shifting
✨️ Touch her and die vibes
✨️ Found family
✨️ Unique magic
✨️ Spice

I can now say if Nisha writes it I am going to read it.

I had been waiting for the release of this book before I started to read the Nightfire Quartet series as I knew if it was anything like the Artefacts of Ouranos series I would not want to get to the end of book three and then have to wait to finish Zarya (Zee) and Rabin's story, so I could not have been more excited and honoured when I was approved by Netgalley and Second Sky Books and given the opportunity to read this epic conclusion early.

Nisha knows how to write a story that will keep you hooked from the very first page of the first book until the very last page of the last book. I read all 4 books in 6 days.

I finished this book on 10 February and I am still thinking about it so much, that it has taken me 5 days to try and read just one other book.

Queen of Shadows and Ruin was a perfect ending to this series.

This picks up exactly where Storm of Ink and Blood ended. Zarya has asked Rabin to take her to meet her father, Abishek.

From then on you are taken on an action packed, rollercoaster of a journey. Zarya and Rabin have so many things to overcome in this book.

We get lies, betrayal, laughter, friendship, love, spice, a rebellion, more about the Ashvin brothers and so much more.

There were two side characters I absolutely loved. What can I say about Row and Yasen. Their friendship grew so much through this book, and Yasen's friendship with Zarya!!!

“Just know how much I love you Yas. Thank you for being my first best friend.”

If you haven't read this series yet, then pick it up and start reading it now. Then clear your reading schedule for release day, because you won't want to wait to read this.

Suuuuch a satisfying conclusion! I'll try to avoid spoiling, but everyone got the ending I hoped for without compromising on a lot of the emotional impacts throughout the story. There's such a good build of suspense, knowing things are going to go wrong but not exactly when or how. The spice was immaculate and built in so seamlessly to the story that it just furthered the love you knew Zarya and Rabin had for each other. Would absolutely recommend this series to a friend!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Queen of Shadows and Ruin is the final book in Nisha J. Tuli’s The Nightfire Quartet, a romantasy inspired by South Asian (Indian) mythology. This was a beautiful and captivating conclusion that kept me hooked from start to finish.

This book was a stunning conclusion to an incredible series! Nisha J. Tuli’s writing keeps getting better, and this final installment was filled with so many emotional moments. I absolutely loved Yasen and his friendship with Zarya—it was one of my favorite aspects of the book. Their bond felt so real and deep, and I appreciated how much they supported each other.

Zarya herself has grown so much over the series, transforming from a timid, lonely girl into a fierce and resilient FMC. Her journey has been incredible to watch, and I was completely invested in her fate. Zarya and Rabin endure so much in this book, but their love, faith, and trust carry them through it all. Watching them find solace in each other, finally knowing they’re not alone, was truly beautiful. After everything they’ve been through, they finally have someone to lean on, and I couldn’t be happier for them. That said, my heart ached for Rabin—his entire world was turned upside down, and he didn’t deserve any of it.

This book was filled with shocking twists, betrayals, and deep emotions. I especially loved the found family aspect—seeing these characters come together and support each other made the story even more powerful.
The ending was perfect, and I know this series will stay with me for a long time. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves strong heroines, unique magic, and heartwarming found family dynamics!

“Get your hands off my wife.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️

Queen of Shadows and Ruin was an incredible ending to the Nightfire Quartet. Since this is book 4 and the final book of the series I don’t want to say too much about the plot overall, but this story kept me stressing until the very end.

Nisha did such an amazing job of tying up all the loose ends and giving a thoroughly satisfying ending for all of my favorite characters.

One thing I love about Nisha’s writing is her ability to balance romance with an in depth fantasy plot. Even though the couple has been together since an earlier book, she makes the romance engaging and I never grew tired of the relationship between Rabin and Zarya.

Thank you so much to Nisha Tuli and Second Sky books for the advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

This was a great conclusion to the quartet. I enjoyed the end of Zarya's story. It was satisfying and action-packed.

Listen, you know it’s a page-turner when you don’t even want to take the time to highlight quotes in your kindle. And that’s what this was. I adore everything about the Nightfire Quartet and absolutely devoured the first three books. Zarya, Rabin, and crew’s journey comes to a close in less than a month, and Queen of Shadows and Ruin was nothing less than a perfect (albeit tearful) goodbye to this world. This story ingrained itself in the bookish part of my brain and never let go, and this book was everything. Abishek? The Ashvin brothers? Lies? Betrayal? Love? Chaos? Laughs? Spice? This literally has EVERYTHING, and I was even starting to question some of my theories as I read. I don’t want to give any spoilers, because this deserves to be read in its full glory, so I’m going to keep this vague, but I loved the friendship Yasen and Row grew throughout this book, and the struggles that Zee and Rabin go through? My heart was breaking but Nisha put it back together again, don’t worry. Every twist and turn and revelation was a shock to the system and I absolutely cried my eyes out at the end. Clear your reading schedule for release day, because you don’t want to wait another second than necessary to read this!

Nisha is queen. This is my favorite series by her so far, and I loved reading the conclusion to the story. Sad to be leaving this world and characters, but satisfied with the ending to their stories.

4.5⭐

Thank you Second Sky Books and NetGalley for the ARC!

Queen of Shadows and Ruin is the fourth and final installment of Nisha J. Tuli's 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘘𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘵 series, a vivid romantasy set in a lush world inspired by South Asian (Indian) Mythology.

To say this book blew my mind was out of question. Nisha J. Tuli outside herself with this amazing conclusion to her amazing series.

The way the story began had made me sceptical at the beginning but I was humbly proven wrong when everything unraveled so beautifully and emotionally that I had to take breaks while reading.

The world of Rahajhan was explored more deeply by delving into its history. The characters, their motivations, and everything about them was so emotionally painful and I enjoyed reading them exploring the possibilities and theories they made to find out more about their lore and history.

This ending was very emotional and the last 150 pages had me soo hooked that I was afraid of how was going to die and what was going to happen.

The roller-coaster of emotions this book put me through cannot be understated. The romance, revealtions, heartbreaks, betrayal and secrets had me sobbing.

I truly don't have enough words to write about how amazingly this series was concluded. I enjoyed the way the author ended the last few chapters and the closure and deaths that were needed and had people yearning for.

The last few chapters broke me from those heartbreaking revelations and closures and I don't think this review is doing justice to the book.

I thoroughly enjoyed this installment and conclusion. The amazing whirlwind of emotions this book got me cannot be undermined. This was an amazing conclusion to an amazing series.

3.5/5 stars. In this conclusion to the Nightfire Quartet, we return to all of our favorite characters, picking up right where the last book ended. I will start with the positives. I adore Zarya and Rabin and their connection. I also love the side characters, including Yasan, Miraan, Row, and the resistance. I also liked getting to meet Abishek and learning about that part of Zarya’s heritage. Unfortunately, the pacing felt off compared to previous books in the series. The first half dragged. The last third of the book really picked up, but there was then too much jammed into the end. That said, I thoroughly enjoyed the read and the series overall. The characters were great, and I loved the world Nisha built. Thank you Netgalley, Second Sky, and Nisha and her team for the ARC!

Highlights:
-Dragon Shifter!
-Development of relationship after the previous back and forth
-Diverse characters
-Found family
-Excellent spice (including magic!)

Oh. My. God.

The Nightfire Quartet captured me so fast, and getting the arc for this I was actually terrified to know how this series ended.
Did. Not. Disappoint.

I cried. I laughed. I was ✨STRESSED✨ but it was an absolutely beautiful ending to the series and I’m truly going to miss these characters!!

Queen of Shadows and Ruin was the perfect ending to an amazing and addicting romantasy series! Zarya is such a badass, but I also love how vulnerable she allows herself to be. Among the many FMCs of romantasy, Zarya stands out as someone who isn't afraid to put herself out there for love and friendships. Rabin is, as always, a supportive king, and I love how Zarya's relationships with both Yasen and Row develop in this book. Last (but certainly not least), I am absolutely obsessed with our shadow queen!

Welcome to the ending of the Nightfire quartet. While this book wrapped up this series wonderfully, be warned that you will be thrown for an absolute RIDE of gaslighting kings and emotional damage. BUT IN THE BEST WAY I SWEAR. It was an absolute pleasure being back in this world with our wonderful found family. Zarya and Rabin are closer than ever and Yasen is learning to grow emotionally while also being the protective best friend he's always been. We thankfully pick up right where we left off in book 3 and Nisha did not hold back in jumping into action, manipulative characters, trust issues and twists that had me panicking over if we were going to get a happy ending.

I loved every single second of this book, but if you're a fantasy or Romantasy lover how could you not enjoy a story of dragon shifting, found family, touch her and die coded love interests and the unique magic system Nisha has created in this series.

The characters continued to grow so much in this story and it was so fun to reflect back on where we started to where they are now. Zarya has grown so much into herself from the beginning of this world and seeing her become a bad*ss who fights for those she loves has been an incredible journey. The stakes had gotten even higher in this finale, the world of these characters are at risk. The ending we were delivered was such a breathe of fresh air and it was everything I could have hoped for for this little found family. I highly recommend this series if you are a Romantasy reader. Nisha always delivers a great cast of characters, an amazing plot and not to mention spice that will have you grinning. Pick up this series and while you're at it more of Nisha's back log, you will not be disappointed.

Thank you so much to Second Sky books and Nisha and her team for gifting me an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review!

4.5⭐

Thank you Second Sky Books and NetGalley for the ARC!

Queen of Shadows and Ruin is the fourth and final installment of Nisha J. Tuli's 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘘𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘵 series, a vivid romantasy set in a lush world inspired by South Asian (Indian) Mythology.

To say this book blew my mind was out of question. Nisha J. Tuli outside herself with this amazing conclusion to her amazing series.

The way the story began had made me sceptical at the beginning but I was humbly proven wrong when everything unraveled so beautifully and emotionally that I had to take breaks while reading.

The world of Rahajhan was explored more deeply by delving into its history. The characters, their motivations, and everything about them was so emotionally painful and I enjoyed reading them exploring the possibilities and theories they made to find out more about their lore and history.

This ending was very emotional and the last 150 pages had me soo hooked that I was afraid of how was going to die and what was going to happen.

The roller-coaster of emotions this book put me through cannot be understated. The romance, revealtions, heartbreaks, betrayal and secrets had me sobbing.

I truly don't have enough words to write about how amazingly this series was concluded. I enjoyed the way the author ended the last few chapters and the closure and deaths that were needed and had people yearning for.

The last few chapters broke me from those heartbreaking revelations and closures and I don't think this review is doing justice to the book.

I thoroughly enjoyed this installment and conclusion. The amazing whirlwind of emotions this book got me cannot be undermined. This was an amazing conclusion to an amazing series.

“So we can have more parties?”… “Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. I’ll need at least a month of silence first.”
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I absolutely adored this series. I’m so sad that it’s over…I adore the way Nisha wrote these characters. The plot was great and always had a lot of description…can’t give away too much cause I don’t wanna spoil it for anyone! But yall better be ready for the final book of this- mark it on your calendar! 3/6/25!
Thank you @netgalley @nishajtwrites and @secondskybooks for allowing me to read an eARC of this book!

This book was the perfect conclusion to the Nightmare Quartet series, and it definitely took me on an emotional roller coaster! I loved seeing Zarya, Rabin, and even Yasen grow in this final story, with plenty of twists and heart-pounding moments that had me panicking at times. The ending was everything I hoped for, and I highly recommend this series to anyone who loves a romantic fantasy with a great plot and some spicy moments. Nisha J Tuli's writing keeps getting better, and this book was action-packed and filled with emotional depth, even if the fighting scenes were fewer. The character growth and the twists made up for it, and while some parts felt a bit rushed, I absolutely loved how everything wrapped up. I’d love to see some of these characters again in future spin-offs!