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Rule of the Aurora King Kindle Edition

by Nisha J. Tuli (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Full of pulse-pounding action, steamy enemies-to-lovers romance, and glittering fae magic, the epic second installment of the Artefacts of Ouranos series is perfect for fans of romantasy favorites like A Court of Thorns and Roses and The Fourth Wing.

“I am not his conquest. I am not his to claim. I am my own castle.”

Freed from the golden clutches of the Sun King, Lor now finds herself in the hands of Nadir, the Aurora Prince. Convinced she��s hiding something, he’s willing to do whatever it takes to make her talk. But Lor knows the value of secrets—she’s been keeping them her entire life—and she’s not letting hers go without a fight.

When Lor and Nadir team up to search for a lost item that holds the key to her past and her future, she isn’t sure she can trust him. All she knows is she won’t fall for another royal fae’s promises again.

With the Sun King determined to reclaim her, Lor must keep on the move, but nowhere is safe. Not until she destroys him and the Aurora King. But she soon learns that the future of Ouranos depends on much more than avenging her shattered legacy.

 

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Artefacts of Ouranos Series Ten women. A deadly contest. Only one can win the Sun King's heart. The Bachelor meets The Fourth Wing in a pulse-pounding fantasy. The stakes are getting higher, and nowhere is safe in this propulsive epic full of glittering fae magic. The third book in the Artefacts of Ouranos series journeys deeper into the fae world with an enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance.

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“Utterly enthralling!”―Rebecca Yarros, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Fourth Wing

"I picked up Trial of the Sun Queen and was hooked from the very first sentence. This world is gripping, the plot exciting, and I loved the main character so much that I was rooting for her from the start. Nisha created a series that is addicting and visceral, with the perfect amount of spicy romance. One of my all time favorite fantasy romance reads!"―Raven Kennedy, International bestselling author of the Plated Prisoner series

"The Bachelor set in a fantasy world with life or death stakes, Trial of the Sun Queen kept me on the edge of my seat with gripping plot twists and a delightfully spunky main character."―Betty Cayouette, creator of Betty’s Book List and author of One Last Shot

"Magical, action-packed, steamy, intricately plotted, laden with heart-wrenching moments and heart-pounding twists—Trial of the Sun Queen is nothing short of a dark, fantastical thrill ride. Nisha J. Tuli's fiery prose brings this richly crafted world and its complex characters to life. Everyone in this book is a hot mess, and I say that with the highest praise. This was such an enthralling read and I can't wait for what comes next."―Thea Guanzon, USA Today and New York Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars

"Trial of the Sun Queen was truly a breath of fresh air and had me white knuckling the book until the very last page. I’m on pins and needles to see what happens next!”―Hannah Nicole Maehrer, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Assistant to the Villain

About the Author

Nisha J. Tuli is a Canadian author whose books feature kick ass heroines, swoony love interests, and slow burns with plenty of heat. She is the author of the Artefacts of Ouranos series, as well as an e-book/POD fantasy series forthcoming from Bookouture in 2024 and a contemporary romance series being published by Hachette starting in 2025. Find out more at https://nishajtuli.com/

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CCNQTDPT
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Forever (August 15, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 15, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3374 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 514 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1538767651
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Nisha J Tuli

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Nisha J. Tuli is an Amazon Top 50 and International Bestselling author of romantasy and contemporary romance.

Her novel Trial of the Sun Queen—the first in the Artefacts of Ouranos series—became a BookTok hit and has gone on to be published in over a dozen languages around the world.

Look for her debut romcom, NSFW (Not Suitable for Work), a workplace rivals to lovers romance publishing with Forever in May 2025.

When she’s not writing or reading, Nisha can be found enjoying travel, food, and camping with her partner, two kids, and their fluffy Samoyed

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
8,682 global ratings

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Customers find the book enthralling, steamy, and good. They also praise the amazing character development and plot. Readers describe the writing style as beautiful, with good worldbuilding and pacing. They mention the slow burn is torture, but in the best possible way.

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50 customers mention "Plot"43 positive7 negative

Customers find the plot enthralling, with flashbacks that give a better picture of Serce and Wolf. They also say the elements of fantasy and romance are perfectly balanced, very complex, and full of angst and banter. Customers also mention the book has intense moments of drama, action, suspense, and spicy. Overall, they say the plot is not too stressful or exciting.

"...Lor has become one of my favorite characters. She is very complex, and even though she’s come a long way and grown into her role as primary, she’s..." Read more

"...I think it would have flowed better into this one.Great story and cannot wait to read the next book!" Read more

"...The slow burn is delicious and the story is so exciting. This second book in the series does NOT disappoint!..." Read more

"...While the first book was action packed, this second one was filled with tension & angst (everything I love in a good romantasy!)...." Read more

43 customers mention "Content"35 positive8 negative

Customers find the content incredible, and say the series keeps getting better. They also say it's one of the best Fae fantasy series out there.

"An absolutely amazing second book...." Read more

"This whole series is great! Well worth the read!" Read more

"This book was good from beginning to the end. I will not stop recommending this series. Love it" Read more

"I recommend this series to literally everyone I can! It’s amazing and I can’t wait for book 3 only a few more days!!!!..." Read more

28 customers mention "Writing style"23 positive5 negative

Customers find the writing style beautiful, excellent, and thoughtful. They also say the book is creative and intricate, with a strong female lead. Overall, readers say the story keeps them invested and excited for the next one.

"...Great sexual tension between Nadir and Lor in the beginning. Good Worlbuilding. Good pacing. Fun dialogue and bantering between Nadir and Lor...." Read more

"...Been reading straight through ever since. I love the writing. I like the flow and I can’t wait to strap in for the rest...." Read more

"Amazing. Love this author. Came in good condition." Read more

"I’m so in love with this series. It’s such a great story and keeps me so invested! I’m excited for the next one." Read more

22 customers mention "Pacing"16 positive6 negative

Customers find the pacing fantastic, slow, and quick. They also say the book just flows.

"...Good Worlbuilding. Good pacing. Fun dialogue and bantering between Nadir and Lor. We get more layers to the character development, especially Nadir...." Read more

"...I loved how it sizzled in this one.The pace was fantastic and I wasn’t left feeling overwhelmed or underwhelmed...." Read more

"...Been reading straight through ever since. I love the writing. I like the flow and I can’t wait to strap in for the rest...." Read more

"A good story line but the plot is way too slow. I keep waiting for something to happen but this book did not progress the story at all...." Read more

18 customers mention "Characterization"13 positive5 negative

Customers like the characterization in the book. They say the character development is amazing.

"...They're isn't any pointless characters. They're also isn't any silly situations leading to spice...." Read more

"...Anyway, I do like story and the characters and cannot wait for the third." Read more

"...6. I had issues with Lor's character development. She underwent trauma in book one that would keep other women from having sex...." Read more

"The storyline is good and I like the characters. There’s just far too much indecision and back and forth regarding a single issue...." Read more

16 customers mention "Entertainment value"13 positive3 negative

Customers find the book enthralling, with good pacing and fun dialogue and bantering between Nadir and Lor.

"...the characters to go through all their feelings in a really believable and engaging way...." Read more

"...Good Worlbuilding. Good pacing. Fun dialogue and bantering between Nadir and Lor. We get more layers to the character development, especially Nadir...." Read more

"Love it! Such a fun continuation of this series. Lot of doubtfully growing in his book and I loved her internal struggle" Read more

"...Book 2 made an expected turn but it’s still quite enjoyable.This series is a mash of 4-5 other series but I am not mad about it...." Read more

9 customers mention "Spiciness"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the book spicy, but not overly so.

"...The spicy level was OK for this type of book, but I felt it was forced to have spice...." Read more

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Strong second book in the series
5 out of 5 stars
Strong second book in the series
Rule of the Aurora King blew me away. I loved Trial of the Sun Queen, but the way this second book was able to propel the story forward made it that much better for me.Rule of the Aurora King brings Lor back to the Aurora, now at the hands of Nadir, the Aurora Prince. I loved getting to know Nadir a lot better in this one. His intensity and grumpiness makes him an automatic fave. Plus his magic sounds beautiful. It's basically shadows but in the colors of the northern lights.I loved that there was a bigger sense of found family in this book, as well as familial secrets and reveals. The spice picks up just a bit, but there's still a slow burn. This is a true enemies to lovers book, and I enjoyed every second of the tension and the banter. There's also an additional POV that brings more history to light, along with Lor's and Nadir's.I love Nisha's writing and can't wait to not only continue this series but read her other works as well.
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Jenny’s Novel Adventure
5.0 out of 5 stars Strong second book in the series
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2024
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Rule of the Aurora King blew me away. I loved Trial of the Sun Queen, but the way this second book was able to propel the story forward made it that much better for me.

Rule of the Aurora King brings Lor back to the Aurora, now at the hands of Nadir, the Aurora Prince. I loved getting to know Nadir a lot better in this one. His intensity and grumpiness makes him an automatic fave. Plus his magic sounds beautiful. It's basically shadows but in the colors of the northern lights.

I loved that there was a bigger sense of found family in this book, as well as familial secrets and reveals. The spice picks up just a bit, but there's still a slow burn. This is a true enemies to lovers book, and I enjoyed every second of the tension and the banter. There's also an additional POV that brings more history to light, along with Lor's and Nadir's.

I love Nisha's writing and can't wait to not only continue this series but read her other works as well.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Strong second book in the series
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2024
Rule of the Aurora King blew me away. I loved Trial of the Sun Queen, but the way this second book was able to propel the story forward made it that much better for me.

Rule of the Aurora King brings Lor back to the Aurora, now at the hands of Nadir, the Aurora Prince. I loved getting to know Nadir a lot better in this one. His intensity and grumpiness makes him an automatic fave. Plus his magic sounds beautiful. It's basically shadows but in the colors of the northern lights.

I loved that there was a bigger sense of found family in this book, as well as familial secrets and reveals. The spice picks up just a bit, but there's still a slow burn. This is a true enemies to lovers book, and I enjoyed every second of the tension and the banter. There's also an additional POV that brings more history to light, along with Lor's and Nadir's.

I love Nisha's writing and can't wait to not only continue this series but read her other works as well.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2024
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Just like the first, I flew through this book so quickly. While the first book was action packed, this second one was filled with tension & angst (everything I love in a good romantasy!). I absolutely adored Nadir’s morally gray character in this book, as well as getting his POV. At times, Lor’s hot & cold feelings towards him made me want to scream…but considering I couldn’t seem to pry my kindle out of my fingers, it didn’t stop me from thoroughly enjoying the story.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2024
Just like the first, I flew through this book so quickly. While the first book was action packed, this second one was filled with tension & angst (everything I love in a good romantasy!). I absolutely adored Nadir’s morally gray character in this book, as well as getting his POV. At times, Lor’s hot & cold feelings towards him made me want to scream…but considering I couldn’t seem to pry my kindle out of my fingers, it didn’t stop me from thoroughly enjoying the story.
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5.0 out of 5 stars 5/5 Stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024
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An absolutely amazing second book. Sometimes when a book is in a series, the first one will be really good and the second will kinda loose steam, but that isn’t the case with this series. I’d even say I enjoyed this second book more than the first one.

We have a great enemies to lovers romance where the MMC falls first, a stubborn and determined FMC and an amazing story and world that just gets more interesting the more we learn about it.

Lor has become one of my favorite characters. She is very complex, and even though she’s come a long way and grown into her role as primary, she’s still working through a lot of the trauma from her past. I really appreciate that the author doesn’t make that an easy journey. The development takes time and the author allows the characters to go through all their feelings in a really believable and engaging way.

I’m also really in love with Nadir because he wants Lor so badly, but he’s also willing to wait as long as it takes for her to realize they are meant to be together. He never demands anything from her, and he is always there and willing to help her no matter what.

Honestly I can’t wait to read the third book when it comes out.
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Sam W.
3.0 out of 5 stars solid
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2024
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It’s a solid 3.8. Not too stressful. Not too exciting. A good interesting read. Spicy but not overly so. Pretty quick read.
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Zofya
4.0 out of 5 stars The story continues
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2023
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4.0 / 5 for me

Great sexual tension between Nadir and Lor in the beginning. Good Worlbuilding. Good pacing. Fun dialogue and bantering between Nadir and Lor. We get more layers to the character development, especially Nadir. Great writing. OK plot.

I wasn't sure what to think of this installment.

1. The energy from the first book wasn't there.
2. The book started strong, but in the end, I skimmed just to get to the action parts. I felt there was a bit too much info-dumping that detracted from the story. For example: I honestly didn't care what clothing Lor chose, but there were too many detailed descriptions that I didn't think were necessary.
3. The conflict between Nadir and Lor felt contrived, more so toward the end. I felt like screaming at Lor to just get on with it. They've been quite intimate already, but this sudden "he will never have my heart" trope was forced and unbelievable, given all the sexual exploration we see with these characters.
4. The ACOTAR vibes were strong, with the Aurora city having a Velaris feel. I kept wondering when things were going to happen as they strolled and shopped in the city where the Aurora king, who wants Lor, LIVES. This felt forced to me.
5. Then, Nadir and Lor stay at the palace for Frostfire, and the king doesn't sense anything off? Once again, I expected fireworks as the king surprised and ambushed them, but no, Nadir and Lor went about their business with NO ISSUES.
6. I had issues with Lor's character development. She underwent trauma in book one that would keep other women from having sex. It sounds like she was raped (although never clearly called out but suggested) and forced to give soldiers blow jobs to survive. Given this context, I find the relationship she develops with Nadir inconsistent. I can see why her relationship with men would be unhealthy, but Nadir offers her a degree of safety (in the beginning) that goes out the window forcefully. This "you are mine" trope that often permeates fae smut book was annoying and didn't align with the male character, who truly wanted to protect her.
7. The unexpected flashback to something that happened 286 years ago. It appears here and there, detracting from the story. I honestly didn't care about why or how the grandmother, Serce, destroyed the Heart kingdom. The character was hard to like. I'm sorry. Wolf was fine, but Serce was an awful character. This "arc" didn't add anything to the story, in my opinion, that couldn't be added in some other fashion, through dialogue and short snippets, as opposed to full chapters that I skimmed over. Now, this is a personal preference and has nothing to do with the author's writing. I don't like this type of flashback.

All in all, there were missed opportunities to add tension and a lot of running. The spicy level was OK for this type of book, but I felt it was forced to have spice. Lor's character, which I enjoyed in the first book, changes here, and her conflict, rather than endear her to me, made her annoying to the point that I felt for Nadir, not her.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2024
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This book was good from beginning to the end. I will not stop recommending this series. Love it
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2024
This book was good from beginning to the end. I will not stop recommending this series. Love it
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4.0 out of 5 stars DEVOURED
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2024
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Ok so I randomly bought the first book at a book fair… immediately devoured and haven’t looked back since last night. Been reading straight through ever since. I love the writing. I like the flow and I can’t wait to strap in for the rest. I do feel like the romance might be dragging a little. Sometimes the slow burn is toooo slow but we’ll see
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Stacey Rae
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic series so far!
Reviewed in Canada on May 15, 2023
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I am happy to report that book 2 was just as enjoyable as book 1.

Lor has been rescued from the Sun King’s clutches and is back in the Aurora. Now begins the search for a lost item that belongs to her. Who better to help her search than the Aurora Prince? Like Lor, he despises his father and has made it his life’s mission to destroy him. Their destiny has been set in motion, and there’s no turning back.

I have enjoyed this series so much so far! The action sucks you right in and there’s a good mix of witty banter and heartbreak to break it all up. This will definitely be a series I come back to over and over again.
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Cindy Roelvink
4.0 out of 5 stars I liked it but....
Reviewed in the Netherlands on June 3, 2024
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There's spice in every single chapter.. It kind of takes away from it being a fantasy novel.
I skipped through the spice because it was way to much for my liking.
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4.0 out of 5 stars I liked it but....
Reviewed in the Netherlands on June 3, 2024
There's spice in every single chapter.. It kind of takes away from it being a fantasy novel.
I skipped through the spice because it was way to much for my liking.
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Annelie
3.0 out of 5 stars And "in between" book.
Reviewed in Sweden on April 20, 2024
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Not as god as the first, more an in between book. But still a god story and a god bildup to the third one.
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Jay Charles
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2024
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Wow yet another fantastic read from Nisha!

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed this continuing storyline and so can’t wait for the next book!!!

Beautifully written! Could not put the book down! Yay!
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Laina
5.0 out of 5 stars perfect for fans of plated prisoner!
Reviewed in Germany on June 6, 2023
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This book was EVEN BETTER than book 1 if that is even possible. This series is perfect for fans of the plated prisoner series! This is a dark fae fantasy
romance that follows the story of an imprisoned woman who longs to escape her cage 🔥 it has everything! A fast placed plot with high stakes, lush worldbuilding, a slowburn enemies to lovers romance and deadly trials.

If you haven’t read book 1 watch out for spoilers below!

The sequel starts off right where we left off, with Lor being taken by the Aurora Prince. The wait for these two to clash was so so SO worth it! Their banter was perfection, their hate real. Nadir keeps Lor tucked away as he tries to discover who she is and what secrets she is hiding… but Lor will stop at nothing until she gets her siblings back. The last thing these two would ever want is to trust each other and form an alliance, but they might not have any choice in the matter as the true enemy is clever and far worse.

” Gods, when she scolds me like that, I want to kiss her. Partly to shut her up, but mostly to feel those lips against mine and bask in that savage anger as I tear off her clothes …”

I love their strong family ties so I was delighted when Willow and Tristan come back in the story. We also get to see more of Amya and Mael whom I adore. There are so many tropes included that I love like: fake dating (YESS!), possessive alpha male, fierce and mouthy FMC, one horse ride… 👀 seriously please pick up this series.
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