A review by easydeezylemonreadies
Fate of the Sun King by Nisha J. Tuli

adventurous emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Massive thank you to the author and publisher for an ARC copy of this book!

Secondly, KDOSUIDHBVNOAHNO. If Nisha J Tuli has one fan, it's me. If she has no fans, I'm dead, quite in the same way this book left me.

I've said this in every NJT review, and I'll keep saying it: the writing and storytelling is BEYOND phenomenal. The banter, the action, the angst, the one offs, literally everything about this book is perfection. I've long anticipated this sequel, and I am once again dying for the final installment.

Lor's growth is phenomenal to witness, and the way she navigates the changing environment of royals she has no experience with is beautiful. She's not your typical heroine that needs someone to step in. She is *still* her own fucking castle.

If it was possible for Nadir to get even more broody and angsty, NJT delivered him wrapped with a satin bow. This man is categorically a simp and I am here for it.

In this novel, we get Gabriel's POV and let me tell you, that man goes THROUGH it. No spoilers, but it tugged my heartstrings for him.

The only reason I put this book down was to feed my kids, and then it was right back to devouring it as fast as I could. I cannot scream into the Void enough about this book and author in general. Absolutely breathtaking work, as usual.

My fave nonspoilery quotes:
"He makes me feel things I never expected to feel. Safe. Wanted. Beautiful. Like my flaws aren't a series of mistakes but rather the essential pieces that make me who I am."
"When you've been treated like nothing for most of your life, it's easy to forget that you're something."
"I've always wanted to be the sort of woman who makes monsters kneel. Who brings down empires. Who holds the world in her hand. And for the first time in my life, it feels like it's within reach."

Happy reading to all who participate, I'll get some tissues