A Court of Thorns and Roses meets Fourth Wing in this pulse-pounding, enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance--with fae magic, high-stakes trials, and a dark prince--from Booktok favorite author Nisha J. Tuli. 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 escape and pay him back for every moment of misery she's endured. When a surprise release finds her in the hands of the rival 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 removed from the competition, permanently. Now Lor must win, because if she loses, she dies. Or worse, she'll be returned to the evil--and now vengeful--Aurora King.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Trial of the Sun Queen by Nisha J. Tuli
I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Nisha J. Tuli at a book convention earlier this year, and little did I know I’d end up completely addicted to her books.
Trial of the Sun Queen is an easy five-star read for me. I’ve heard it described as “reality show meets fantasy,” and that description definitely hits, and I ate it up. It’s fast-paced, dramatic, and bingeable in the best way.
Lor’s story grabbed me right away. She’s been through so much, surviving years of captivity and cruelty through sheer determination, and seeing her thrown into this deadly trial to become queen just made me root for her even harder. I love that she’s fiery and bold, but what really hooked me is that she refuses to play the game. She doesn’t bend or scheme the way everyone expects; she fights back on her own terms, and I loved her sassy attitude.
The side characters are fantastic, too. They are entertaining and layered, and each one adds something to the story. The world feels rich and dangerous, with just enough mystery to keep you flipping pages late into the night.
In typical Laurin fashion, I immediately ran out and grabbed books two and three because I already knew I was going to love where this series was headed.
If you’re into fantasy that mixes high stakes, magic, competition, and a fierce, unbreakable heroine, Trial of the Sun Queen is one you’ll want to devour.
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