Last updated on February 18th, 2025 at 04:19 am
Trial of the Sun Queen by Nisha J. Tuli is a fantasy focussed on Lor who has had a rough life. Thrown into prison at the age of twelve for absolutely no reason but suddenly her life changes with one incident. Let’s find out…
Trial of the Sun Queen Summary Spoilers by Nisha J. Tuli
Lor has spent the last twelve years fighting to survive. And by fighting, I mean literally throwing hands because this girl picks battles like it’s a sport, even when she clearly can’t win. Naturally, this lands her in an even worse prison designed to break people in two days. Lor? Survives a whole week. Malnourished, weak, and somehow still standing? Icon behavior.
Enter a guard from Aphelion who kidnaps her from her lovely (read: horrific) prison life and make her stood into the most high-stakes beauty pageant of all time—the Sun Queen Trials. Ten women, one crown, and a whole lot of bloodshed. The goal? Survive. The reward? Power, riches, and a golden destiny. The catch? The trial could have been avoided entirely if they just had everyone stand in front of the magical Sun Mirror that literally picks the queen. Efficiency? Who needs it!
Now, let’s talk about the men.
Who’s Who in the Sun Queen Trials?
First, we have Atlas, the handsome, charming, Sun King. He’s sweet, he’s nice, he’s…boring? A little too perfect, maybe? Lor isn’t so sure she should trust his overly convenient kindness. And honestly, she has a point. Ever heard of a man being too nice in fantasy? Yeah, exactly.
Then there’s Gabriel. Tall, broody, and absolutely done with everyone’s nonsense. He’s supposed to be Lor’s trainer, but really, he spends most of his time roasting her and telling her she’s weak. But hey, honesty is a virtue, and we stan a man who keeps it real. Just when you think he’s just a guard, boom, plot twist. He’s even more interesting than you thought.
And finally, Nadir. The Aurora Prince. Morally gray? Check. Mysterious? Check. Childhood trauma? Huge check. He barely interacts with Lor in this book, but his POV offers a much-needed look into the bigger picture. Also, he’s grumpy, so naturally, people love him.
The Plot: Twists, Turns & Betrayals
Back to Lor—our girl struggles, gets played, learns, and evolves. She’s stubborn, and sometimes straight-up foolish, but she’s also smart, determined, and refuses to back down. And the best part? She earns her strength, her wit, and her victories.
As the trials progress, Lor starts to realize—Atlas might not be as perfect as he seems. And more importantly, who even is she? Secrets unravel, betrayals sting, and by the end, you’ll be left screaming, “WHAT JUST HAPPENED?”
So, will Lor become the Sun Queen? Will she survive the games? And most importantly, will we get more Gabriel in the next book? There’s only one way to find out.
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Book Review- Trial of the Sun Queen by Nisha J. Tuli
| Author | Nisha J. Tuli |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Number of Pages | 400 pages |
| Goodreads Rating | 3.88 ⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️(as of now) |
| My Rating | 3.0⭐⭐️⭐️ |
Lor is tough, reckless, and carries enough trauma to fuel a five-season drama series. I liked her. Mostly. But sometimes? Girl, please think before you act. The Sun King, Atlas, is suspiciously charming (Red Flag). Nadir? but barely in the book. And Gabriel? The star focus. Give him more screen time, please.
The plot started slow, then went wild—in a good way. Twists? Oh yeah. But did I feel the stakes? Not really. Some moments hit, others felt… predictable. Would I read the sequel? Maybe Yes…. The premise?, a little slow but okay. A deadly competition, a mysterious past, and a questionable romance? Sign me up. But did it deliver? Eh.
Rating of Trial of the Sun Queen by Nisha J. Tuli - ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3
Who should read it?
Trial of the Sun Queen is perfect for:
- Fans of The Hunger Games but with more romance.
- People who enjoy morally gray love interests with a slowness.
- Readers who don’t mind a predictable fantasy plot.
Excerpt:
“Lor has endured enough for twelve long years of torment under the Aurora King’s rule. Her only and only desire is to escape and pay him back for every moment of misery she has endured.”
Quotes from Trial of the Sun Queen by Nisha J. Tuli:
“Hunger is a language I know. A script I’ve written a thousand times.”
“Nothing actually belongs to anyone here. Everything is on temporary loan, including our bodies and definitely our souls.”
Similar Books:
- The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
- A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas
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About the Author:
Nisha J. Tuli is a canada based author known for her famous romance fantasy novel series. She is also bestselling author of contemporary romance novels.
FAQs
Is Trial of the Sun Queen spicy?
Trial of the Sun Queen has a medium spice level—not too explicit but definitely steamy.
Trial of the Sun Queen love interest spoilers?
Nadir is Lor’s real love interest—he’s grumpy but has a good heart. Atlas, the Sun King, seems nice but is actually tricky and uses Lor. There’s danger, secrets, and romance!
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