I received a review copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. It has not affected my opinions.
Genre: Fantasy
Age Range: Adult
Star Rating: 4 stars
Series: book 3
*SPOILER ALERT: contains SPOILERS for TRIAL OF THE SUN QUEEN and RULE OF THE AURORA KING*
Blurb:
With the Heart Crown now in her possession, Lor must navigate the dangers of being an heir on the run, knowing more than one power-hungry ruler is after her blood. When she returns to Aphelion to unlock her magic and recover her family’s legacy, it becomes clearer than ever that all that’s gold doesn’t sparkle. No stranger to battles, she continues to fight her attraction to the Aurora Prince, understanding this might be the one she finally loses.
As the past mixes with the present, Lor uncovers the truth about the Artefacts and their role in shaping her destiny. Now, her future hangs in the balance, leaving her closer than ever to getting everything she’s ever wanted… or losing it all forever.
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Review:
FATE OF THE SUN KING is the next page-turning instalment in the Artefacts of Ouranos series.
Lor is the main narrator again, with Nadir and Gabriel as secondary narrators. I really liked getting a glimpse into Gabriel’s head and the secrets he is holding. Rather than keeping the secrets from the reader, we find them out pretty early on, meaning the book focuses on how they’re affecting him.
There are also some chapters from long dead monarchs. These reveal the history of the world, the events that led to the current status quo and the truth behind the magical objects Lor – and others – are hunting for.
The book begins with a cast of characters that provides a (very) whistlestop tour of events, giving the main reveals about each character and their current relationships. The tone of this was highly irreverent and very fun to read. It sounded more like the author talking directly to her audience than traditional recaps.
As the dedication promises, in this book, Lor and Nadir work out what their relationship is and jump off the cliff that path leads to. The book very much leans into the steamy side of fantasy romance.
The book ends quite dramatically, in such a way that means it’s good the series finale is out in not too many months.
Read my reviews of other books by Nisha J. Tuli:
Artefacts of Ouranos (this series):
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