Thank you NetGalley and Little, Brown Book Group UK for this eCopy to review

Tale of the Heart Queen is a captivating conclusion to the Artefacts of Ouranos series. The story follows Lor, who, after making a grave mistake, finds herself on the run from the Aurora King. Determined to end the conflict once and for all, Lor faces new enemies and must confront her destiny as the key to saving the continent of Ouranos.

As the land rebels, Lor’s journey takes her into the Underworld’s shadowy depths, where she faces deadly trials not just for a crown, but for the future of everyone. Her character arc is compelling, showcasing her growth from a desperate fugitive to a determined leader. The stakes are high, and the tension is palpable as Lor navigates through lies, theft, and battles to hunt down the remaining arks.

Tuli’s writing is immersive, with a richly detailed world and well-developed characters. The romance between Lor and Nadir is a highlight, evolving beautifully throughout the series. The plot is filled with twists and turns, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. The conclusion ties up loose ends satisfyingly, making it a fitting end to an epic saga.

While some might find the pacing a bit slow at times, the overall storytelling and character development make up for it. The blend of fantasy, romance, and adventure is perfectly balanced, making this book a must-read for fans of the genre.

Thank you to Little Brown & NetGalley for providing this eARC of Tale of the Heart Queen

This book is the last book in the Artefacts of Ouranos series and picks up straight after the events of books three luckily which is a good thing after THAT cliffhanger!!

I enjoyed this book and thought it did a great job of wrapping up the series. It was fast paced and we find out more about the history of Ouranos and the background behind certain events & characters. I think that Gabriel’s POV was my favourite this time and you feel emotionally invested in his story despite not being a main character.

I really loved the series as a whole and would definitely recommend

I was so excited about this book, as the first 3 in the series were so much fun and I literally couldn't put them down. After the cliff-hanger we were left on in book 3 I was thrilled to have the opportunity to review this arc & read the book early.

We picked up exactly where we left in book 3, which I appreciated as it meant we got to see the immediate fallout of the events and it was a nice reminder of the stakes. I raced through the first 35% or so, as I really enjoyed the position that Lor was in at the start of this book. I thought it was so interesting to get to see her this desperate, and I loved the parallels with Serce's actions & motivations 300 years prior.

I really like the way these books are structured, with a main POV (Lor) a flashback POV that adds to the lore & our understanding of history in this world & then a couple of extra side characters that make the scope of the story feel wider. The 'flashback' POV in this book was my favourite of the whole series. Getting to understand that particular character, comparing their choices to those made by our MCs, it really contrasted them but also showed the power choices can have. Ultimately this served to create a fleshed out antagonist, where in previous books I did feel he was more 2 dimensional.

Unfortunately, this book lost me a bit in the middle and although the final 30% partially won me back, my heart wasn't fully in it anymore. There was something about the pacing that made me feel like nothing much was happening and I just didn't feel the need to keep reading for quite a stretch. It felt like there was a bit too much of characters talking to each other, catching each other up on what had happened in previous books, and too many scenes of different characters reacting to the same information we've known as readers for 2 books now. Maybe if I had read all the entries in series back to back prior to this one, this might have felt like a much needed reprieve from the action before entering the final act, but as much as I LOVED getting more Lor & Gabriel banter, I was desperate for some action to happen. I also feel like there were some missed opportunities in this story to do something really interesting and original, considering the events at the end of book 3, and the offer made to Lor.

Regarding worldbuilding though, I adored the exploration of the Fae afterlife and the underworld; I thought this really rounded out the world and answered a lot of questions I had. I felt like there were a lot of questions answered in this book that I have had since book 1, and I really loved the conclusion to the Aphelion arc. It felt bittersweet, and earned, and believable. When I realised how the central plot line was going to be resolved, I did get goosebumps & ultimately the conclusion was satisfying for the series, if a little neat & tidy for my taste overall.

Thank you to Netgalley & Little, Brown Book Group UK for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

📖 TALE OF THE HEART QUEEN ♥️
✍️ Nisha J. Tuli
🇦🇺 Pub date: 24 November 2024

… Wow.

Big thanks to @netgalley and the publisher @littlebrownbookgroup_uk for an ARC copy in return for an honest review. I was hanging on for this after reading an ARC copy of book 3 and facing a super long wait after THAT ending (IYKYK!) So was super chuffed to get the final book early.

I really loved this whole series! I’m actually a bit sad it’s over, and I don’t think I’ve really felt that way since ACOTAR…👀

This is the fourth and final book in The Artefacts of Ouranos saga, and I loved them all. I always try not to spoil, but I’ve seen Nisha herself saying it’s a happy ending, so it was nice to see everything tied up in a neat little bow.

The last third of the book was sooooo good, it had me staying up super late to try and finish it. If you love romantasy but with a solid storyline (spice, not just smut) then this is for you. There’s gods and goddesses, villains, trials, royalty and magic ✨

Highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you @nishajtwrites 🥰

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Even though I’m sad for the story to be over, I’m so so happy how the final book managed to wrap up everything perfectly and give the story and characters the ending they deserved.

This series had everything I needed! A deadly conception, slow burn enemies to lovers, forced proximity, an amazingly feisty and strong FMC, great dialogues that made me chuckle more than once.

First of all, a huge thank you to NetGalley and Nisha for an ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

I have so enjoyed following Lor and Nadir's journey through this series and it's always a bittersweet feeling when you come to the final book in a series. I always have this fear that the author will leave some parts unfinished but Tale of the Heart Queen takes us on a thrilling adventure all the way until the end of the book.

I loved how once again, we are thrown back into the thick of things more the start and the chapters are fast paced as Lor sets off on her quest to end Zerra and find her rightful place in her lost kingdom once and for all, making sure that her loved ones achieve their dreams along the way too.

We get to see more of Ouranos' rulers as well as backstories from more of our beloved and not so beloved characters. The twists and turns near the end of the book had me in a chokehold and staying up reading until the early hours of the morning!

I've really enjoyed this series and I'm beyond excited to hopefully meet Nisha at RARE London.

Lor and her bar of soap get the ending they both deserve 🧼

4.25 stars
Thank you, netgalley, for this e-arc in exchange for my honest review of Tale of the Heart Queen.

The final instalment of the Artefacts of Ouranos brings us back with all our favourites (mine is Gabriel). The fire and sass of the characters stay true to the first book while allowing for some development. That being said, Lor is atrocious at sharing information, and this book has many instances where she has to come clean to those around her. It was during these scenes that I started to lose some of the atmosphere that had been established. It was like having episode recaps midway through.

I liked the way the story evolved, and I think it ended the series nicely. We got a little bit more from the Aurora King, but his personality changes are patchy and contributed to this not getting 5 stars.

Gabriel's chapters were by far my favourite, and his pov was the one I was most moved by. If the strength of his story could have been translated to more of the other characters, then this book would have been next level.

What an end to this series!!!!! The writing in this book was just everything!!!!! I’m so sad to say goodbye to this world but so happy I got to be a part of it. The ending made me sob and gave me shivers all over - couldn’t have imagined a better ending if I tried!!!!

"I promised I would burn down the entire world for you, and I meant it every single time"

Tale of the Heart Queen is the fourth and final book in the "Artefacts of Ouranos" romantasy series by Nisha J Tuli. I loved the dedication at the beginning of the book "To everyone who's waiting for their rainbow at the end of the storm" and this book, overall was a 5-star read for me.

I really enjoyed the fast pace, story/plot, vivid descriptive world building, adventure, family bonds, found family, fated mates themes in this book. The spice was also steamy and sizzling HOT. I also really liked the way the story developed and the inclusion of Gabriel's POV chapters.

I loved the romance story of Lor and Nadir and the ending was emotional, perfect and I cried tears of joy. Tale of the Heart Queen is the perfect completion to the "Artefacts of Ouranos" series and I highly recommend this series to all romantasy readers.

Thank you to Netgalley and the Little Brown Book Group UK for sending me the ARC.

Overall, I’ve had a great time with this series. It’s been a lot of fun, action packed and with a great range of characters. The early books did such a good job of creating a real enemies to lovers vibe for Lor and Nadir and I enjoyed seeing their relationship progress.

This final book wasn’t a short one but it flew by and was super easy to read. I think Gabriel and Rion’s POVs were my favourite. With Rion’s, it was interesting to see the history that led him to this point and the motivations that influenced his decisions (even if everyone else has ultimately been made to suffer due to his own selfish choices and subsequent regrets). However, his descent into drunken madness and his later epiphanies felt a bit sudden from the reader’s perspective. Some other things also feel like they wrap up a bit too neatly (like years of prejudice being undone by one passionate speech - if only!).

All that being said, I would absolutely recommend this quartet to anyone who enjoys the fantasy romance/romamtasy genre.

Tropes:
- Multiple POV
- Fated mates
- Touch her/him and die

Thank you NetGalley for this e-ARC.

I read the first in this series and was really excited for the rest. This is the fourth in the series and the finale. I think it wraps the series up well with the plot amd the characters. A satisfying ending.

The character development throughout the books has been done well and the plot conclusion was gripping wnd fast paced.

I definately think fans or ACOTAR and Serpent and the Wings of Night will love this series.

This wrapped up the series nicely with all villains slain and no major deaths - a good conclusion to the series. I think the character development throughout all 4 books has been well done and the plot conclusion was gripping enough for me to devour this book in a day.

I'm a huge fan of this series as a whole - it's such a rich world with diverse characters, and it's so easy to immerse yourself in it all. I was so excited to get this arc and to see how the story ended!
For me, this book isn't as strong a contender as the other three. I think just the very nature of having so many loose ends to tie up forced this book to be quite long and at times it really felt like I had to push myself to get through some bits. And likewise there were parts that I would have enjoyed more if they were explored further but it was necessary to wrap them up quickly so the book wasn't even longer.
That being said, I did enjoy the ending point for the series and I felt satisfied as a reader with the final conclusion of everything.
I rate this one 3.5 stars, but I've rounded it up to 4 here.
Thank you so much to Little Brown Book Group UK for this arc via NetGalley and for giving me the opportunity to share my honest thoughts on the book.

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What a wonderful way to finish an epic series! Tale of the Heart Queen is a fantastic conclusion to Lor’s story as she battles to restore the magic of the Heart Queendom.

‘Tale’ picks up immediately following the heart wrenching cliffhanger delivered at the conclusion of ‘Fate of the Sun King’. And it did not disappoint! Nisha J Tuli is a master of her craft and has spun together a magical world and characters that we love.

Tale of the Heart Queen is book 4 in the Artefacts pf Ouranos series. Book 1 is Trial of the Sun Queen. Thank you to NetGalley and Orbit books for the eARC.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

The Artefacts of Ouranos ends with a glorious, romantastical fourth book, with the author offering us a 360 degree view of Ouranos, the various kingdoms, and various characterts. We mostly have Lor's pov, but we also see the world from Nadir's father pov now and in the past as well as our beloved and fan-favorite Gabriel! I really enjoyed seeing Ouranos and what has happening through different eyes and mindsets, but it is also what made the book so long.

Lor evolves even more in this book. She finally feels safe and confident in her relationship with Nadir and Nadir's commitment and love. They communicate really well, and they trust each other. She comes to control her immense power but also her legacy as the granddaughter of the infamous Heart Queen and as the current Heart Queen destined to save and resurrect Heart and Heart's magic. Lor truly thrives in this book despite the many hardships. She's a survivor and a woman in love who would do anything for the right cause but also for her own sake and Nadir.

Nadir is our rock. He shows that hot, broody characters and love interests, in general, can love someone unconditionally and possessively without being a jerkface and can put everything on the line for the person they love without complaining or hesitating. Lor is his everything, and while he has morals, it is Lor who is his priority and he shows it in every way. And yes, we get to see the dogs again!!! And also yes, Nadir is HOT and POWERFUL and CLEVER, as usual!

The plot kept the suspense up, and we had various factors that could change anything, and I loved it! The romance is SCORCHING and SIZZLING and lightning-explosive!! hehe

At this point, if you like romantasy, and you haven't read Nisha J. Tuli, then you just got lucky because Nisha has written both Artefacts of Ouranos and the Nightfire quartet, both being outstanding romantasy series! I will read anything that Nisha has written!!

Tale of the Heart Queen by Nisha J. Tuli is a thrilling and satisfying conclusion to the *Artefacts of Ouranos* series, delivering a captivating blend of magic, romance, and high-stakes action.

In this final installment, Lor faces her biggest challenges yet—on the run from the merciless Aurora King and grappling with her own identity as she races to secure the future of her kingdom. The stakes feel as intense as ever, and Tuli brings back the nail-biting trial settings from earlier in the series, making the plot feel both nostalgic and refreshingly urgent. The sense of growth in Lor and the supporting cast is particularly well done; we see her navigate complex decisions that test her sense of self, love, and loyalty. Her relationship with Nadir also reaches a turning point, with their enemies-to-lovers tension bringing just the right amount of romantic heat.

One of the book’s standout elements is the lush world-building. Tuli crafts the realm of Ouranos with vibrant descriptions that are rich but accessible, making the magical settings come alive without bogging down the pace. While some familiar fantasy tropes appear here—fated mates, found family, and epic trials—Tuli manages to give them her own spin, making them feel fresh and engaging. There’s also a fantastic balance of action and tender moments that make the emotional journey feel just as gripping as the physical one.

The book isn’t without its minor flaws. Some of the romantic scenes, though passionate, occasionally feel out of place given the urgency of the characters’ circumstances. A few moments could have benefited from a more subtle approach, but overall, these don’t take away from the story’s allure.

If you’re looking for a romantasy with richly developed characters, tense plot twists, and the perfect mix of magic and romance, *Tale of the Heart Queen* is well worth picking up. A highly recommended read for fans of heart-pounding, character-driven fantasy romance!

This book was an epic and satisfying conclusion to this series. Not only did it take the entire cast of characters on a journey, but it concluded their stories in a brilliant way. I have loved reading this series and can’t wait to see what is next from this author!

This is the final book in the series and ends it in a satisfying way. We’ve followed Lor and her found family/mate/siblings from book one and watched them face deadly challenges and complications. I like how the characters have developed with the novels and how none of them started off “perfect”; they each had areas of self development, and it was lovely to see them grow.

Whereas I didn’t find this read as exciting as the other three, it did scratch those itches; relieving all the questions I had built up over the series. Overall, it’s an exciting series, and nicely rounded off with this final instalment. I will miss these characters!

I binged the first 3 books in this series when I was unwell the other month! I preordered this as soon as I’d finished because I needed the final instalment! When I saw it on NetGalley I asked nicely and it paid off!
So the premise of the story; a long serving prisoner is “rescued” only to find herself in a deathly trial to win the heart of the sun king! All is not as it seems and Lor isn’t that lucky though🤦🏼‍♀️ over 4 books there’s trials, magic systems, enemies to lovers, fated mates,family, found family, wars and obviously some spice!
I really enjoyed the whole series, it was such a fun easy read. When i say easy I don’t mean that with any offence, I love an easy but well written fantasy! The world building was descriptive but I didn’t feel like I needed a geography degree, that kind of easy to follow fantasy! Lor the FMC was likeable and I was rooting for her from book 1. Nadir made me really dislike him as an MMC in the enemies phase but won me round 🧡
Some of the spice was questionable, like after a near death experience and being separated for days they run into each other in the woods and he has her up against a tree before saying hello but otherwise thats about the only “fault” I have with the book!
I wouldn’t say this story has anything that hasn’t been done before but I just really enjoyed the flow, I rooted for the main characters and hated the bad guys! Overall if you’ve seen my page and read similar stuff I’d say give it a go!

It's the end of an era. The Artefacts of Ouranos series has come to a close, with Lor on the run from the Aurora King (still) and finding herself facing new enemies. But she will do whatever it takes to save those she loves.

This finale was everything I really wanted it to be! There are tense moments, some redemption arcs (and some non-redemption arcs), and happy endings for our characters. It even goes back to the trial roots of the first book.

The character growth that we see everyone go through since the first book is also amazing. Especially Willow! She's maybe one of my favourites.

And, the plots throughout this one really made my heart race as we moved towards the ending for our characters.

Please check out this series if you enjoy:

✨ romantasy
⚔️ slow burn
❤️ spice
✨ high stakes
⚔️ strong character growth
❤️ family bonds and found family

Thank you so much to Little Brown Group and Netgalley for the e-arc! All opinions are my own.