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annamay1021's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley and Forever for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!
If Nisha has no fans, I'm dead!
So great to finally get to read the 3rd installment of the Artefacts of Ouranos series. I first found Trial of the Sun Queen on TikTok when it was still indie published and have been so grateful to get to have an read several ARCs since I fell in love!
The ending was insane, and Nisha has done an incredible job expanding the world of the books while also staying true to its predecessors. The characters are unique and diverse, and the imagery is amazing!
The first 75% or so did move a taddd slowly for me, but that can be typical of fantasy books and I knew it would pay off!
Can't wait for book 4 later this year!
If Nisha has no fans, I'm dead!
So great to finally get to read the 3rd installment of the Artefacts of Ouranos series. I first found Trial of the Sun Queen on TikTok when it was still indie published and have been so grateful to get to have an read several ARCs since I fell in love!
The ending was insane, and Nisha has done an incredible job expanding the world of the books while also staying true to its predecessors. The characters are unique and diverse, and the imagery is amazing!
The first 75% or so did move a taddd slowly for me, but that can be typical of fantasy books and I knew it would pay off!
Can't wait for book 4 later this year!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Death, and Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse
emcroll's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Big thanks to Forever (Grand Central Publishing) and the author for providing via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own and freely given.
"Fate of the Sun King" by Nisha J. Tuli is the third book in the Artefacts of Ouranos series, and it’s a wild ride! The story follows Lor, who’s finally got the powerful Heart Crown and is dodging power-hungry rulers left and right. She heads back to Aphelion to unlock her magic and reclaim her family’s legacy, all while dealing with an intense attraction to the Aurora Prince, Nadir. With lots of battles and big secrets, Lor’s journey is full of twists and turns.
I was super excited for this one after loving "Trial of the Sun Queen" and "Rule of the Aurora King" last year, but I did hit a few bumps. There’s a lot of world-building and backstory, which sometimes slowed things down, but it also made the world of Ouranos feel really rich and detailed. We get to explore new places like the Woodlands, Heart, and new sections of Aphelion, which was awesome. We also got new POVs, including one from Gabriel, who you may remember from the first installment.
Lor grows a lot as a character, and I loved seeing her relationship with Nadir finally heat up. Their slow-burn romance finally pays off, and it’s so satisfying. There’s a big twist at the end that you won’t see coming (or you might!), which made the journey totally worth it. The pacing also picks up a lot in the last 25% or so.
Overall, if you’re into fantasy with magic, slow-burn romance, and lots of secrets and betrayal, you’ll love "Fate of the Sun King." It’s out on June 4, 2024, so mark your calendars!
Read this if you like:
- Fated Mates
- Fantasy Worlds
- Slow Burn
- Multi POV
- Flashbacks
Overall Rating: 4 stars, 2 chili peppers
"Fate of the Sun King" by Nisha J. Tuli is the third book in the Artefacts of Ouranos series, and it’s a wild ride! The story follows Lor, who’s finally got the powerful Heart Crown and is dodging power-hungry rulers left and right. She heads back to Aphelion to unlock her magic and reclaim her family’s legacy, all while dealing with an intense attraction to the Aurora Prince, Nadir. With lots of battles and big secrets, Lor’s journey is full of twists and turns.
I was super excited for this one after loving "Trial of the Sun Queen" and "Rule of the Aurora King" last year, but I did hit a few bumps. There’s a lot of world-building and backstory, which sometimes slowed things down, but it also made the world of Ouranos feel really rich and detailed. We get to explore new places like the Woodlands, Heart, and new sections of Aphelion, which was awesome. We also got new POVs, including one from Gabriel, who you may remember from the first installment.
Lor grows a lot as a character, and I loved seeing her relationship with Nadir finally heat up. Their slow-burn romance finally pays off, and it’s so satisfying. There’s a big twist at the end that you won’t see coming (or you might!), which made the journey totally worth it. The pacing also picks up a lot in the last 25% or so.
Overall, if you’re into fantasy with magic, slow-burn romance, and lots of secrets and betrayal, you’ll love "Fate of the Sun King." It’s out on June 4, 2024, so mark your calendars!
Read this if you like:
- Fated Mates
- Fantasy Worlds
- Slow Burn
- Multi POV
- Flashbacks
Overall Rating: 4 stars, 2 chili peppers
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
goldenleafbooks's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Definite cliffhanger ending. I really loved the growth of the relationship in this one. It did feel a little like a switch flipped without any real epiphany, but I was more than ready.
Also getting to see what made Gabe Gabe was fantastic. I knew something was off with Atlas, but I didn't expect it to be the level of messed up that it was!
Also getting to see what made Gabe Gabe was fantastic. I knew something was off with Atlas, but I didn't expect it to be the level of messed up that it was!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Xenophobia, Torture, War, Terminal illness, Violence, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Trafficking, Abandonment, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Colonisation, Gaslighting, and Sexual content
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