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Fate of the Sun King: Artefacts of Ouranos, Book 3 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Nisha J. Tuli (Author), Corvin King (Narrator), Soneela Nankani (Narrator),
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The highly anticipated third installment of the steamy Artefacts of Ouranos series journeys deeper into the glittering fae world as Lor puts both her life and her heart on the line in this enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance.

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.

Review

“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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  1. Book 3 of 4
    Artefacts of Ouranos
  2. Listening Length
    15 hours and 30 minutes
  3. Author
    Nisha J. Tuli
  4. Narrator
    Corvin King, see all
  5. Audible release date
    June 4, 2024
  6. Language
    English
  7. Publisher
    Podium Audio
  8. ASIN
    B0D1LJVMYW
  9. Version
    Unabridged
  10. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 15 hours and 30 minutes
Author Nisha J. Tuli
Narrator Corvin King, Soneela Nankani, Shane East
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date June 04, 2024
Publisher Podium Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B0D1LJVMYW
Best Sellers Rank #2,467 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#49 in Paranormal Romance (Audible Books & Originals)
#74 in Fantasy Romance (Audible Books & Originals)
#129 in Action & Adventure Fantasy (Audible Books & Originals)

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Customers find the storyline great, with multiple POVs that add a great layer to the story. They also appreciate the worldbuilding, saying it's pretty cool and interesting. Readers describe the book series as amazing and can't wait for the next in the series. Opinions differ on readability, with some finding it well-written and easy to read, while others say it takes forever to get through.

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Customers find the book series amazing and fun. They also say the third book is on the edge of their seat.

"...This series is so impressive, because there’s been so much work put into building up the world. A lot of shown-instead-of-tell moments...." Read more

"...But it was SO worth the wait!I loved learning more about the history of their world and where everything began...." Read more

"...Fate of the Sun King was such a fun 3rd book, and I am on the edge of my seat waiting for the epic finale!!..." Read more

"The best book of the series so far! We have answers to lots of questions with new questions unanswered...." Read more

7 customers mention "Storyline"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the storyline great, action-packed, and romantic. They also say the multiple POVs add a great layer to the story.

"...The romance and spice were amazing! The slow burn of the first two books finally paid off and it was perfect!And the end... OMG!!!..." Read more

"...On the plus side the world building is pretty cool and the backstory is interesting. Not amazing but interesting...." Read more

"...The side romances were endearing and I like the hints at more to come...." Read more

"...Finished it in one day. The multiple POV's added a great layer to the story, and FINALLY, we all got what we've been waiting for! 🔥🙌🖤 Thank goodness!..." Read more

4 customers mention "Worldbuilding"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the worldbuilding cool, interesting, and insightful. They also say the book has many WOW moments and the POV of Gabriel helps create depth.

"...😉Gabriel’s POV was super insightful and helped continue to create depth in an already really well developed world...." Read more

"...It’s enjoyable but this book…On the plus side the world building is pretty cool and the backstory is interesting...." Read more

"...that happens in this book is just fantastic, and there are so many WOW moments. I laughed, kicked my feet with excitement, and I cried...." Read more

"This book gave me everything I wanted. But that ending! 😩Wonderful world and complex characters make this the perfect romantacy novel...." Read more

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Customers have mixed opinions about the readability of the book. Some find it well written, while others say it took forever to get through.

"I really love this series. I like that it’s easy to read and not super in depth. It’s enjoyable but this book…..." Read more

"...well until the last two chapters of the book, and then that felt rushed as a result." Read more

"...SO MANY! This book was beautifully written and did a great job at pulling me in until the very last moment, and the cliffhanger WAS CRAZY!..." Read more

"...strong and gave me what I wanted but idk toward the end it took me forever to get through, writing or maybe the story itself wasn’t as engaging...." Read more

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Finally after NINE months I got my hands on this book. It was a very long wait since “Rule of the Aurora King”. My one complain I have been waiting months and they damaged the book spine. Also the printing feels cheap for $15. Do I love the book ABSO-FREAKING-LUTELY. The printing job not so much.PS look at the note author Nisha left for us at the beginning of the book IYKYK
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Dustin McMinn
5.0 out of 5 stars Best book in this series so far + so worth the wait!
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2024
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This book. Ugh. I’m obsessed.
I was SO EXCITED to read this when it came out, and it definitely didn’t disappoint.

Lor and Nadir were perfection; the pay off was worth the wait with these two. 😉

Gabriel’s POV was super insightful and helped continue to create depth in an already really well developed world.

This series is so impressive, because there’s been so much work put into building up the world. A lot of shown-instead-of-tell moments. The writer doesn’t just tell us “you should like/dislike these characters ” instead, we are given time to get to know them, witness their actions and come to our own conclusions.
I sooo appreciate that.

I care about the relationship’s because I have been given a chance to decide that I care; I wasn’t just told that I should.

I think this series is a great example of what can be done when writers use each book to prioritize/deepen world building.

Read it!
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By The Bookcase
4.0 out of 5 stars “Ask me, and I’ll slay anyone for you. Burn the world to ash if you desire.”
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2024
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I AM SQUEALING ABOUT MY HAPPINESS FOR LOR AND NADIR WHILE SCREAMING ABOUT THAT ENDING!!! I loved this book so so so much and can not wait for book 4!

Lor and Nadir, after all their ups and downs in book 2, are racing back to where things all began now that they have what they need to put the puzzle pieces together. The stakes in this book are high between their enemies making moves, Nadir’s father out to get them, and a love that burns brightly but threatens to be snuffed out if they can’t unearth an ancient ritual.

We got to see some old favorites from book 1 again, notably GABRIEL, and the role he plays is so much more important than we first thought. I love him so much and I loved the turn this book took with the storyline around the king. Everything is coming full circle and the relationships between the siblings and found family they’ve formed is incredible. This ragtag bunch has my heart.

Nadir and Lor’s romance is a strong presence in the story and I love them dearly. When they are both on the same page, my heart exploded with happiness. And the spice is so good! But what I love most is how ride or die they are for each other. They’re so perfect together.

Figuring things out doesn’t mean it’s all smooth sailing because Lor still has trust issues but even when she wobbles, she’s able to work through it. She might fear being blinded by affection again but she knows he loves her deeply.

I now just need book 4 and my life will be complete.

I received an early copy from the publisher and chose to review voluntarily
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Kaitlin
5.0 out of 5 stars Aaahhh soo good!!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2024
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After devouring the first two books in a matter of a few days, I was so ready to read this one and the wait was brutal! But it was SO worth the wait!

I loved learning more about the history of their world and where everything began. I loved seeing Willow and Tristan grow as characters and start to build lives for themselves. I liked that a lot of questions were answered, while there were more arising. I also enjoyed the insight we got into Gabriel's life and the role he played.

The romance and spice were amazing! The slow burn of the first two books finally paid off and it was perfect!

And the end... OMG!!! I love cliffhangers and this one is definitely brutal! Waiting until the final book is going to be rough!
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Sam W.
3.0 out of 5 stars I’m not mad, I’m just disappointed
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2024
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I really love this series. I like that it’s easy to read and not super in depth. It’s enjoyable but this book…
On the plus side the world building is pretty cool and the backstory is interesting. Not amazing but interesting.
The romance though… it’s so cringy and cheesy I eventually started skimming and relationship based chapter and only read the plot driving chapters.
I wanted so much more from this book. It doesn’t help that I stopped part way to read Feather and when I came back the romance seemed that much more irksome.
I also didn’t love the ending. I get the shock and that fantasy romance is pretty formulaic so of course this was going to happen. But you also know it’s not what it seems, so I feel a little cheated and manipulated by it. Which again is a thing that happens all the time so I understand why the author did it.
All that being said I will 100% read the next one (which is more than I can say for Glint).
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Ally Hustles
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Series
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2024
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Finally after NINE months I got my hands on this book. It was a very long wait since “Rule of the Aurora King”. My one complain I have been waiting months and they damaged the book spine. Also the printing feels cheap for $15. Do I love the book ABSO-FREAKING-LUTELY. The printing job not so much.

PS look at the note author Nisha left for us at the beginning of the book IYKYK
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Ally Hustles
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Series
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2024
Finally after NINE months I got my hands on this book. It was a very long wait since “Rule of the Aurora King”. My one complain I have been waiting months and they damaged the book spine. Also the printing feels cheap for $15. Do I love the book ABSO-FREAKING-LUTELY. The printing job not so much.

PS look at the note author Nisha left for us at the beginning of the book IYKYK
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Meghan Tubbs
5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite book of the series so far!
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2024
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I’ve been anxious to read this book since I finished Rule of the Aurora King. You definitely need to read the first two books in this series (Artefacts of Ouranos) before reading this book. This series is one of my favorite and so far this book is my favorite in it. This book gave us the POV of new characters, one in particular that I thought I knew who he was but his POV gave me a whole different view of him as a person, now Gabriel is a favorite side character of mine. I have loved reading Nadir and Lor’s story, this book gives us a whole new side of it, and I am so very here for it. Parts of this book had me on the edge of my couch, other parts had me kicking my feet like a giddy girl, and others had me crying like a baby. I will admit that the cliffhanger at the end of this book is the worst out of the three but even though Nisha hurt my heart I cannot wait for the fourth and last book, I know it’ll be an epic final book. If you’re a fan of romantasy, of slow burn enemies to lovers, found family, fated mates, magic, side characters that you can’t help loving, and villains that you can’t help wanting to yeet your kindle at their faces, I highly recommend this book and this series.
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Anna
5.0 out of 5 stars Romantasy Queen
Reviewed in Canada on July 9, 2024
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This is the third instalment in the Artefacts of Ouranos series and I was seriously left speechless with this one. Of all the books so far this one definitely had us hopping all over with multiple POVs and timelines but what a build to the final book. Now we wait until its release in November. Also can we talk about how beautiful these covers are!?

Lor has been through so much from imprisonment to the trials to now being hunted by both the Sun and Aurora Kings. Now she must fight to unearth the truth about the Artefacts and what it means to her future while working to free her magic.
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The Unrepentant Bookaholic
5.0 out of 5 stars I was so extremely excited for this to drop into my inbox, and it did not disappoint!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 4, 2024
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This was a book of revelations, dark secrets, and acceptance, and followed on from the previous book where we discovered Lor's origins and hid behind our metaphorical cushions at the teasing torture of Nadir and Lor's growing connection.

We join Nadir and Lor as they journey through Heart, and onwards towards Achelion in their quest to find the key to unlock her power. Never fear fellow romantics! At long long last we see Lor acknowledge that belonging does not have to mean slavery and subservience.

Many characters were introduced in the past and present, and this added wonderfully to the story and worldbuilding introduced in the first two books. Hold on to your pages, people, because there are many shocks to be had, and a cliffhanger that will have you crying out.

Thank you very much to Netgalley and Nisha for the chance to read this fantastic ARC <3
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K Huskić
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
Reviewed in Australia on June 11, 2024
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Another great installment in the series! I can't wait to see how this whole story ends, but I'm loving the journey.

Lor and Nadir finally accept their feelings (& fate?) which provides many spicy little moments in this book. And look, 'lightning bug' is definitely not my favourite term of endearment, but I think it suits the character.

I really enjoy the flashback chapters, showing how the current world came to be - the artefacts, the people and drama, the secrets and betrayals. It's crucial information to the story, but also just interesting to know.

Loved this one! But that ending??
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Barbara
3.0 out of 5 stars Good Book with shiny cover
Reviewed in Germany on June 19, 2024
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The book is intersting, the first one got my attention, the second one was a bit flat but Im still going to read the third book. Note to all the book cover is shiny/reflective. I have my first two books from another source with matte covers. Did not know a shiny cover also existed. The book also had minor damage on arrival. Still satisfied overall
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Barbara
3.0 out of 5 stars Good Book with shiny cover
Reviewed in Germany on June 19, 2024
The book is intersting, the first one got my attention, the second one was a bit flat but Im still going to read the third book. Note to all the book cover is shiny/reflective. I have my first two books from another source with matte covers. Did not know a shiny cover also existed. The book also had minor damage on arrival. Still satisfied overall
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Joy
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfection!
Reviewed in Canada on June 4, 2024
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Fate Of The Sun King is the third book in the Artefacts of Ouranos Series. I absolutely loved this book and series. The previous books were fantastic, but Fate of the Sun King is AMAZING. I haven't read a series that increases my excitement, anxiety, and heartache with every book that is released. I fell in and out of love as we uncovered each character’s past and the history of Ouranos. The twists and turns of this phenomenally written plot kept me on the edge of my seat. And then we finally get the resolution to Lor and Nadir's slow burn romance. Perfection! I can't stress enough on how highly I recommend this must read. I am waiting with excited anticipation for the final book in the series.
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