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

Name: Trial of the Sun Queen (Artefacts of Ouranos Book 1)
Price: 2.99 USD
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Rating: 4.3 (35205 reviews)
Author: Nisha J. Tuli

by Nisha J. Tuli

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4.3 (35,205)

4.3 stars from 35,205 reviews. One of the highest rated Fantasy books we track.

$2.99KU75% off peak

Last checked: Jun 26, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You loved A Court of Thorns and Roses and want that same blend of fae politics, dark romance, and a heroine with genuine trauma to work through.
You're drawn to high-stakes competition narratives where the protagonist has everything to lose and can't afford to show weakness.
You want enemies-to-lovers tension with real emotional weight, not just banter. Lor's twelve years of suffering make every moment of trust count.

Maybe not for you if...

You need standalone novels. This is book one of a series and ends with threads left deliberately open.
You prefer protagonists who start from a place of privilege or power. Lor's trauma is central to her character and shapes the entire narrative.
You're looking for light, fluffy romance. There's genuine darkness here: torture, abuse, and stakes that feel real.

About this book

Ten women compete in a deadly contest where only one can become the Sun King's queen. Lor has spent twelve years suffering under the Aurora King's rule and dreams of escape and revenge. When she is unexpectedly freed and placed in the hands of the rival Sun King, she finds herself thrust into the Sun Queen Trials as a Tribute. If Lor wins the Sun King's heart, she will gain her freedom and the chance for vengeance. However, she is an outsider to his court and does not understand why she was chosen. The nine other Tributes resent her and will attempt to eliminate her from the competition by any means necessary. Lor must win the trials, because losing means death—or worse, being returned to the Aurora King, who now seeks revenge against her.

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Currently #3,031 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller.

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Currently 4.3★ from 35,205 reviews

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