Fate of the Sun King

I literally had no words. Well, in all honesty, I have a lot of them, but this book left me speechless. For one, we finally get the SPICE, and I mean SPICE with nothing held back and no detail to spare for our main character and Nadir. Thank heavens Nisha gave us an entire chapter their first time so that we could truly savor this epic union. It was SO WORTH THE WAIT. Rule of the Aurora king had a smidge of spice, but left those of us who don’t like waiting for multiple books with the worst kind of reader blue balls. Granted that story was its own kind of epic, and Lor really had some things to work through to get her to this point. Nisha’s story unfurls with elegance and pain, and works through the character traumas where we see them fulfilled and healing. Her story line is creative and unique, but it resonates with people who truly loved books fantasy fiction. Honestly, these books rival that of ACOTAR for me, and that should convince anyone to read these. I will say, be prepared to absolutely have your heart ripped out and stomped on during the end of this book, but after many a Facebook chat with Nisha, she assures us this series has a HEA for our beloved Nadir and Lor. READ THIS SERIES. I have loved every second, and I’ll be reading it again. More than once bc this series has slid into my top three favorite series of all time.

Spice level: 2Kinda Spoilers everywhere, I hid them though. It's a fun, easy, decent read. Tropes in this one similar to first and second book. More POVs, including the flashbacks though... I do think the character development is always on point! History and world building were good BUT read below for more on the history part.I have similar complaints from the second book in this one too. The flashback POV interruptions just aren't doing it for me, and book two and three flashbacks could have been condensed, and saved for ONE reveal point in the story, make them a big reveal from the priestess, at ONE time or something. It's just so janky and jarring when the flashbacks happen and at first, I was like who in the world is even talking, what's happening? Oh, and the addition of the Gods ABOVE Lor's world's Gods... I didn't like that quite so much. It gave weird Asteri vibes but not as mean and not as well done... starting to feel more and more similar to ACOTAR and CC from SJM. Maybe we'll get more info on them next book??? Lor reminds me a lot of Bryce right now. I know this whole paragraph sounds harsh and I don't mean it to be so bad, I'm terrible with words. I hate flashbacks in any book when they are jarring and not well placed. I like them better as hints and imagery rather than blatantly telling us, like quips here and there, or stereotypes and attitudes presented by characters. If that makes sense. I honestly think book 2 and 3 could have been combined/condensed and it would have been 100% a 5-star read for me.The group also does the whole we're supposed to be hiding but we're in plain sight thing in this one and I'm just like okay no one recognizes you??? I guess the priestess does but meh she's minor. Okay ma'am this one is going to be harsh... I HATE the 'lighting bug' pet name... I think I liked inmate better (and I didn't like that one either LOL). I missed the angst in this one lol! Despite all that, I am glad to see Lor and Nadir come together and the scene at her birthday party was so CUTE (minus the lightning bug name)!MA'AM THAT CLIFFHANGER ENDING I CAN'T WAIT FOR NOVEMBER I'M SCREAMING AND I'VE BEEN THINKING ABOUT IT FOR DAYS! I'M SO ANGRY LOL I've been going over all the details trying to decide if it was really him or someone else plus what happened to him excuse me?! I really think it was Nadir's sister, or Tristan or literally anyone else who betrayed Lor. NOT NADIR, not my man! Also, Atlas getting what he deserves and Gabriel getting free to be with Tyr! HELL YES! I can't wait for November for the conclusion!All that being said I really did enjoy this book but it's still not quite a 5-star read.

Holy. Cow. I have just finished the third installment of the Artefacts of Ouranos and when I say, "There are few words" I mean it. I have fallen in love with Nisha J. Tuli, her writing style and truly awesome characters from essentially the first word I've read. Discovering Lor in the Trial of the Sun Queen was an absolute delight and has stuck with me. This third installment is full of all the things I love about series that put forward strong character development, plot twists that grip your heart and real moments/choices/sacrifices that burn you to the bone. Tuli has poured her heart and soul into this world and cast and it shows. Every chapter answered questions, allowed the audience to breathe and process before presenting more questions and twists. Tuli's blend of traditional fantasy elements and tropes combined with fresh ideas, betrayals, declarations of love and lore from distant and ancient cultures makes a truly lasting impression. I do not want this series to end. I do not want to go without these wonderful characters. Already firmly a "auto-buy author" and a "regular reread" for a series, it will be difficult to review this book as there is so much that happens and I want to avoid spoilers at all costs. Know this: Lor's journey continues to unfold, her true depth of strength and character revealed and her bonds with her family, love and friends tested. She continues to come to terms with her trauma, pain, vengeance but also accepts her past and looks toward the future with more optimism and hope. The love she shares with her family and Nadir is beautiful and had made me smile with tears brimming many times because Lor absolutely deserves this. The uphill battle against Atlas, Rion and the ticking clock for Ouranos challenge Lor at every turn but with her rag-tag team and her determination to right the wrongs of the past but also find closure for her own past, she is destined for success although the threat of heartache and ruin is always a risk. Hands down my favorite book of 2024.

This series has been such a joy. I have loved seeing Lor's evolution and I know the last book is going to be 🔥. I also love supporting Canadian authors ❤️ If you read it you won't be sorry ☺️

Cant wait for the last one to arrive

This was a book of revelations, dark secrets, and acceptance, and followed on from the previous book where we discovered Lor's origins and hid behind our metaphorical cushions at the teasing torture of Nadir and Lor's growing connection.We join Nadir and Lor as they journey through Heart, and onwards towards Achelion in their quest to find the key to unlock her power. Never fear fellow romantics! At long long last we see Lor acknowledge that belonging does not have to mean slavery and subservience.Many characters were introduced in the past and present, and this added wonderfully to the story and worldbuilding introduced in the first two books. Hold on to your pages, people, because there are many shocks to be had, and a cliffhanger that will have you crying out.Thank you very much to Netgalley and Nisha for the chance to read this fantastic ARC <3

Another great installment in the series! I can't wait to see how this whole story ends, but I'm loving the journey.Lor and Nadir finally accept their feelings (& fate?) which provides many spicy little moments in this book. And look, 'lightning bug' is definitely not my favourite term of endearment, but I think it suits the character.I really enjoy the flashback chapters, showing how the current world came to be - the artefacts, the people and drama, the secrets and betrayals. It's crucial information to the story, but also just interesting to know.Loved this one! But that ending??

For every reader who delights in the delicious angst of a slow burn. (Yes, I promise I let them do it in this one. I couldn’t take it anymore either.)And do it they did!I was absolutely BLESSED to be able to receive an ARC for the third installment of the Artefacts of Ouranos series and to say this has been a highly anticipated read for me would be an understatement. Honestly, the worst par of reading this as an ARC is that now I have to wait even longer for the fourth book.The character glossary at the beginning was hilarious and I swear no one writes an opening line like Nisha. Case in point: Pain throbs behind my left eye, reminding me of the time an angry lover twisted my balls in his grip after finding me buried between his sister’s thighs.This book brought us some new POVs, and while I was not a fan of the Serce chapters in the previous book, I liked the new perspectives in this one. We get a bit of the story from Gabriel this time, and it was a nice change.My overall review? It was good. We got more of the banter between Lor and Nadir and a few making-each-other-jealous bits, but we also finally got the culmination of Lor and Nadir's physical relationship. Much of the book was them planning their moves on the Aurora King - which isn’t my favourite plot line - but then SO DAMN MUCH happened in the last 15% that my head was spinning. You just KNEW shit was about to go down because they got to be so happy for too many pages.I am a big fan of Lor and Nadir so seeing them finally come to terms with what they are to each other was very satisfying. That cliffhanger though? I am dead.Want to swoon for Nadir? Thought so.“The blood of your enemies, Lor. Ask me, and I’ll slay anyone for you, Burn the world to ash if you desire.”“She’s not just my mate. Not just the woman I’ve fallen in love with. She is every star in the sky and wish I’ve ever wanted.”“I want to be your safe place, Lor. No matter what happens, I will always be there for you.”Seriously. Nadir is perfection.⭐⭐⭐⭐🌶️🌶️🌶️