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A review by breabooks
Fate of the Sun King by Nisha J. Tuli
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
I haven’t read a book that’s left me shaking, crying, and screaming at the ending in a good while. This did all of that. I want to throw it across the room. I need the fourth book immediately.
Fate of the Sun King continues the epic journey of Lor and Nadir. I am absolutely consumed by their story!!
The book is once again multiple POV, oscillating from first person of 3 different characters and multiple times from a third person omniscient. While I think she struggled to make this work in the Aurora King, this time it worked beautifully. Each character has a distinct voice, one in particular’s snarky banter being much needed comedic relief.
Tuli’s character development is spot on in this third book. While I don’t want to feel anything but hate for certain characters, I still can see how their flaws make them either redeemable or at least worthy of some empathy. I really appreciate finally seeing more development of Gabrielle.
The world building continues to be amazing. I wasnt sure it was possible to have more of a backstory to Ouranos, but boy was I wrong. These flashback chapters, much like in book two, provided much needed knowledge of the world’s history- but slowly, and not giving away too much too soon.
The ending. The freaking ending. This book ripped my heart out multiple times. When I thought I was all was ok, it was not. The ending will destroy you.
My one complaint is how I knew it wasn’t going to end on a very happy note. The characters were obviously too happy and content halfway through the book. Any reader of romantasy knows that can’t stay throughout.
Overall, I loved this book. Tuli created a magical story with woven with magic, hope, heartbreak, and deception.
Thank you NetGalley for the eARC. RIP my sanity until the 4th book.
Fate of the Sun King continues the epic journey of Lor and Nadir. I am absolutely consumed by their story!!
The book is once again multiple POV, oscillating from first person of 3 different characters and multiple times from a third person omniscient. While I think she struggled to make this work in the Aurora King, this time it worked beautifully. Each character has a distinct voice, one in particular’s snarky banter being much needed comedic relief.
Tuli’s character development is spot on in this third book. While I don’t want to feel anything but hate for certain characters, I still can see how their flaws make them either redeemable or at least worthy of some empathy. I really appreciate finally seeing more development of Gabrielle.
The world building continues to be amazing. I wasnt sure it was possible to have more of a backstory to Ouranos, but boy was I wrong. These flashback chapters, much like in book two, provided much needed knowledge of the world’s history- but slowly, and not giving away too much too soon.
The ending. The freaking ending. This book ripped my heart out multiple times. When I thought I was all was ok, it was not. The ending will destroy you.
My one complaint is how I knew it wasn’t going to end on a very happy note. The characters were obviously too happy and content halfway through the book. Any reader of romantasy knows that can’t stay throughout.
Overall, I loved this book. Tuli created a magical story with woven with magic, hope, heartbreak, and deception.
Thank you NetGalley for the eARC. RIP my sanity until the 4th book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape