Bunny's Reviews: Rule of the Aurora King Review Spotlight

Welcome to the tour for the gorgeous next installment in the Artefacts of Ouranos series, Rule of the Aurora King by Nisha J. Tuli!

Rule of the Aurora King is the second book by Nisha J. Tuli in her Artefacts of Ouranos series, and if you're not reading this series you are SERIOUSLY missing out! OMG! Go grab book one and dive in, because you're going to be eager for more by the time you finish. Book two is just as good as the first and will absolutely leave you howling for book three. You're gonna have to settle down though because book three isn't available yet.

Rule of the Aurora King picks up a few weeks after the end of Trial of the Sun Queen. Things went just a teensy bit left with Lor and Atlas at the end of that book. Then, SURPRISE! She gets a "chance" at - well, at least leaving THAT kingdom and going somewhere else. Not exactly where she thought she'd be going, but an improvement nonetheless. Yes? Yes. Because let's be real...Atlas...yeah, he was having a meltdown and it was best she get out of there ASAP. Now though? She may have landed herself in quite a bit of a predicament.

This story continues following Lor and alternates between her and a couple other characters in this series. Lor has secrets that she learned while with Atlas, but can she keep those secrets or will her new "captor" wring them from her? Now, know this - not much has changed with Lor. She's still "spunky", sassy, and takes nothing from anyone.

Yes, there will be some face-palming again with this character. You'd think that she'd chill out...just a little and calm down. Assess the situation at hand and then act accordingly. NOPE! She's hellbent on being hell on wheels and is intent on making everyone suffer. LOL! It's not all bad, but it'd be nice if she'd stop and think every now and again. Remember, you get more flies with something sweet than you do vinegar and bitterness.

I get it though! She's had a rough life! But not EVERYONE is responsible for her predicament. There is a bit of chilling out, but never get too comfortable when it comes to her. Nadir is an interesting character. He wants to know what Lor is hiding. He's rough around the edges, but he has his own agenda as well. Together? They make a dyno of a team. It's interesting to see how they come together in this story.

Now, if you are one of those people who absolutely hate cliffhanger endings...I hate to tell you but...this one has another whammy of a cliffhanger. You'll get thrown something new at the end chapter, and you'll be left wanting to chunk your book/device and howl. LOL! Trust me...the author warns you in the beginning of the book and I still howled at the end. Probably woke the dead. SORRY 'BOUT THAT! lol! Honestly, I regret nothing. Just that I have to wait for the next book. I'm sure it will be worth it though.

I love the twists, the turns, the drama, and the budding romance. We are promised a HEA and I'm holding the author to it because this book is giving me all the feels. LOL! Are there some predictable elements? Yes. Is it a negative necessarily? No. Some aspects in a novel will always be predictable, but it's okay. Because when that one twist you don't expect comes and SMACKS you upside the head? Yeah, totally worth it. LOL!

So? What's my rating for this book? 4.5 out of 5 stars. Lor needs to chill. Seriously. Like I said, she's had it rough. I get it. But you are not owed anything girl. Try a little sweetness. It will get you further.

Grab this series, devour them, and then...prepare for the next. I'm hoping that I can read it soon. LOL!

Thank you to the author, Nisha J. Tuli, and R&R Book Tours, for the opportunity to read and review this book! I look forward to what comes next!

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Rule of the Aurora King (Artefacts of Ouranos #2)

Publication Date: April 6th, 2023

Genre: Fantasy Romance/ Fantasy/ Fae

“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 if she can trust him. All she knows is she won’t fall for his promises and make the same mistakes again.

Lor also hasn’t forgotten her vow to destroy the Aurora King. As Atlas hunts her across Ouranos, Lor plots to bring down the Imperial Fae who took everything. But she soon realizes that the future of the continent is about so much more than just her shattered legacy.

The Rule of the Aurora King is the second book in the Artefacts of Ouranos series and combines romance, intrigue, action, and adventure. If you love enemies to lovers, fated mates, and fake dating, don’t miss this exciting next installment!

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Trial of the Sun Queen (Artefacts of Ouranos #1)

Ten women. A deadly contest. Only one can win the Sun King’s heart.

Lor has endured twelve long years of torment under the Aurora King’s rule. Her only desire is to get free and pay him back for every moment of misery she’s endured.

When a surprise release finds her in the hands of the Sun King, Lor is thrust into the spotlight as she competes against nine other Tributes for the role of queen. If she wins his heart, she’ll earn her freedom and finally get her revenge.

But Lor doesn’t belong in the Sun Queen Trials. Not only does she not understand why she was freed, she isn’t a citizen of the Sun King’s court. The other Tributes resent her presence and will stop at nothing to ensure Lor is wiped off the gameboard, permanently.

Now Lor must win, because if she loses, she dies. Or worse, she’ll be sent back into the hands of the Aurora King.

This glittering fae romance is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer Armentrout, and Raven Kennedy. Trial of the Sun Queen is the first book in a series with an eventual happy ever after.

About the Author

Nisha J. Tuli is a Canadian fantasy romance author, whose books feature kick ass heroines, swoony love interests, and slow burns with plenty of heat. Fans of The Princess Bride and A Court of Thorns and Roses will find themselves at home in her worlds.

She loves to draw upon her Indian heritage to bring her stories to life, weaving together vibrant and compelling characters, settings, and plotlines. Her first novella Wicked is the Reaper became a BookTok hit, which she followed up with two more novels, including her latest, Trial of the Sun Queen, the first in a new series.

Nisha wants to leave her readers breathless and begging for more and enjoys making her characters suffer before giving them a much-deserved happily ever after. When she’s not writing or exploring, Nisha can be found enjoying travel, food, and camping with her partner, two kids, and their fluffy Samoyed.

Nisha J. Tuli