I am a big fan of Nisha Tuli and am so thrilled to get to read the third in her Nightfire Quartet - I cannot wait for the final installment, I'm so ready for it!! This fantasy romance series has it all and is so magical, steamy, and atmospheric, it makes you want to re-read just to stay in the world. Highly recommend!

Thank you to NetGalley for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Nisha J. Tuli's third book in the Nightfire Quartet had me on the edge of my seat. The action, the characters, the spice - this book hits just right. Anyone who hasn't picked up this series is missing out!

I loved getting to see the amazing growth from Zarya. She goes from this very sheltered girl in Book 1 to this fierce warrior over the course of her journey -- this book truly shows how far she has come. The book opens with her aiding a group of rebels opening to the challenge the hierarchy and regime of the monarchy. Through the course of this adventure, she also starts mastering her six anchors even more. I loved seeing her grown in a magic wielding badass. She is just such a fun FMC to follow.

I also loving where this story is going -- Nisha has been slowly expanding the story over three books and it took some turns I did not expect. I am excited to see where this adventure goes next in the final book in the quartet.

I also loved that Yasen went on this journey with his "second best friend" -- their relationship is one of my favorites. He challenges her, but is also supportive of her in all the ways. Their found family connection makes my heart happy in many ways. I also loved the return of other characters including Row, as well as the appearance of new characters -- including a new person on the scene by the end of the book (I don't wanna spoil it!).
And then there is Rabin. Zarya and Rabin sizzle on the page. I can't help but fall a little more for Rabin -- the confidence, the steadfastness, and the mouth on that man (whew)! I loved seeing their relationship finally hit a new point. I am excited to see them strengthen even more as a couple over the final book, because I feel like Nisha has some surprises in store for them.

The book ends on a brutal, but inevitable cliffhanger (it had to happen). I can't wait to see how all these stories collide in the next book! Definitely add this series to your list.

Thank you to the author, Second Sky, and NetGalley for the ARC!

Wow, wow, wow!

If there is anything Tuli can do it is leaving us wanting more! As a fan of The Nightfire Quartet I was ecstatic to get this ARC! As usual, it did not disappoint! I can not wait to see what the next book holds.

As a fan of Tuli's Artefacts of Ouranos series, I felt the Nightfire Quartet was a bit slow to start. After some gentle worldbuilding and the beginnings of a fiery relationship in the first two books, Storm of Ink and Blood begins right in the thick of things and is the best book in the series so far. Be prepared for some emotional ups and downs. And while this book doesn't leave us on a gut-punch of a cliffhanger (thank God!), you just know it's about to kick off. The foreboding was palpable! Can't wait for the next book!

I absolutely loved this book. Great characters, cant wait to see what happens next, seeing her come into her power and how she will fulfill the prophecy from her mothers necklace. I'm curious if her father is how Rabin knows him or hoe row knows him. Guess I will patiently wait for the next book to find out.

I’ve yet to be disappointed by a Nisha Tuli book. A great third addition to this series. The perfect bridge before the finally addition to this series. Sarya and Rabins love story is quick but with enough exposition to justify its quickness. Bringing in characters we’ve already loved and giving us new ones to love or hate. I can’t wait for the final book in this series!

This was such a fast paced actioned filled book! Book 3 deffo did not dissapoint and the spice was sooo on point!

Magic system as per usual was so genius I loved it all!

I am incredibly willing to put my life on the line to be Rabin's pretty girl, okay?

God. Where to even start with this review? Nisha J Tuli's writing gets better and better and this book truly blew me away. I wish I had the sort of willpower where I wouldn't have devoured this in mere hours, but unfortunately it's over now and I will be deeply distraught until the final installment is in my greedy little hands.

"I love you. The more I'm with you, the more I love you. I want a name for us. I want to be the world to one another, and I want everyone to know it."

HE IS SO SWEET, I SWEAR. I need more. Immediately. I don't want to hint at ANY of what happens in this book because I want to leave you all the spoiler-free space to be giggling and shrieking "AW" and kicking your feet like I was. But please know that I love this book immensely and that I was captivated start to finish. Nisha upped the spice-ante and somehow maintained the incredibly precious feel of their love story simultaneously. She continued building on this exceptional, rich world's lore and had it follow in its siblings' footsteps as a beautifully unique fantasy. It's well balanced and absolutely everything I look for in a romantasy.

Five stars. No notes.

Thank you SO much to Nisha J Tuli, Second Sky, and Netgalley for the advanced copy of this book to review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Zarya and Rabin’s story is my top three favorite stories. I loved this book, almost as good as the first book in the series. It had to much action, new twists and turns, new enemies, plot lines. New adventures, cities, characters. It kept me on my toes the entire time. And the spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ favorite spice out of all Nishas books!

Another great book in the Nightfire Quartet series!! If Nisha writes it, I will read it! 🙌

It’s hard to think of what to say without spoilers, so I’ll just say the book picks up a few months after the second book in the series, and starts off a bit slower, with lots of character building and internal searching for Zarya. Yassen and Zarya continue to be best-friend-goals, and I liked the returning and new bunch of characters.

Parts of this book felt a little slow for me, but the second half made up for it in action and spice and I can’t wait for the fourth and final book in the series to see where they are all going to end up! 💙

Thanks so much for the arc NetGalley, Second Sky, and of course Nisha J. Tuli!

I had high hopes but ultimately, I had to put it down. The pacing was unbearably slow, and the story lacked the intrigue or excitement to keep me engaged. Despite an interesting premise, the plot dragged on without enough development or action to hold my attention. I found myself losing interest rather quickly. Unfortunately, this one was a DNF for me.

First, thank you NetGalley, Nisha Tuli, and Second Sky for this book. It’s always an honor to get to read one of Nisha’s books early.

We pick up after the events of Stars and Ashes with Zarya still angry at Rabin’s betrayal but still completely drawn to him. Still trying find out more about the prophecy and how Zarya is connected to all of it, she and Yasen travel to the city of Ishaan. New allies are formed and old friends join them, including our favorite brooding dragon shifter. Zarya continues to uncover more about her magic and how she’s connected to what’s happening here.

I will never stop recommending Nisha Tuli’s books! They are amazing and this one was nonstop from the first page! I love how she expanded to world this world of the Nightfire Quartet! Her world building is always on point and I love how she truly paints a pictures for her readers.

We got so many new characters in this book!! But I love that the friendship between Zarya and Yasen is still such a cornerstone of the series. The two of them are constantly there for each other and their bond is so strong. Nisha knows how to write such strong female characters, and I love that she gave Zarya Yasen as a friend to compliment her. Seriously Zee and Yas are friendship goals.

I loved that Nisha gave us a different side of Rabin in this book. While I loved his broody side in books 1 & 2, in this he definitely showed his softer side for Zarya. He was constantly there for her, proving that she can trust him. The magical bond they share is so interesting and I’m looking forward to see what more Zarya can do in the next book.

This series honestly gets better and better with each book! I am so glad I had the opportunity to read and review it. Nisha is one of my favorite authors and I will continue to tell everyone to read her books.

Book three pumped up the romance and spice. Also introduced new characters that I love. I am so excited for book 4 and the end of this series.

I sped through all 3 books and it has changed my brain chemistry, I LOVED them all.
The way it's written, the plot, EVERYTHING

Honestly, Nisha J. Tuli is rapidly becoming my absolutely favourite fantasy series author.
Storm of Ink and Blood is the third book in the exciting and spicy "The Nightfire Quartet" and while you could dive in at this stage, I would recommend that you start with book one, "Heart of Night and Fire", followed by "Dance of Stars and Ashes".
Our adventure commences in "Heart of Night and Fire", when we meet Zarya, a young woman who is desperate to escape her prison (admittedly, a fairly pleasant prison) but a prison none the less. When the magic keeping her imprisoned, mysteriously vanishes, Zarya takes her chance to escape and makes her way to the enchanted city of Dharati. There our story really kick-starts and Zarya joins in the battle to protect her new home.
In book two, the storyline has progressed and Zarya has discovered the truth about Rabin and is focusing on magic.
As the principal storyline has been well-established by book, we dive right into the action and this does not let up throughout the book. We see Zarya standing up for herself and concentrating on her destiny. She has come a long way from the first book and I love her strength - and I'm sure many readers will sympathise with her broken heart and confusion over what to do. This story is also very spicy so be warned if that's not for you. But it's also funny, fast paced, with a wry commentary on social issues (class) and very much worth a read.

I love this world and these characters. I wish the book was longer so we could’ve focused more on getting to know each new character a bit better!

I’m bummed that so much page time was given to sex scenes between Zarya and Rabin, and that they had much less time actually bonding outside of their magical bond. Honestly I’m also not a very big fan of Rabin, so them having SO much on page sexy time had me skimming quite a few pages, plus she forgave him waaaaay too quickly for my tastes. And then them also getting married and Rabin f*cking Zarya with a magical vine I feel should’ve happened way later (if it had to happen at all); the marriage felt like a way to force readers to accept their relationship as genuine when I just couldn’t. I’m hoping that there are reasons we have yet to learn about/weren’t privy to for all of this.

Zarya didn’t have the character growth in this one like she did with the last two, but honestly she has grown so much that I’m not mad about it. Why mess with perfection 💁‍♀️ I also love Yasen so much; I wish this could’ve been a why choose with Yasen and Rabin!! THAT would’ve made this a five star book for me.

I am still interested in seeing where this series goes and am looking forward to reading the next!!

Many thanks to Nisha and NetGalley for this eARC!

Storm of Ink and Blood is my favorite so far in the series. It has everything you could want in a fantasy romance.
We got:
political intrigue
an uprising
longing with a bit of angst
found family
amazing friendship
and much more.
Nisha manages to keep me wondering what is going to happen, which is difficult considering how many books I read. Great book, I'm already looking forward to the next one!

Storm of Ink and Blood by Nisha J. Tuli is the third book in the Nightfire Quartet. The story picks up right where it left off at the end of the previous book. Zarya and Yasen are in a new city as they throw themselves into the rebellion to free the oppressed. Rabin is back with Zarya’s father, trying to earn her forgiveness and prove his devotion to her. The story progresses and readers see a lot of action as Z and her crew make headway into fulfilling the prophecy.

I absolutely loved the first two books in this series and this one did not disappoint either! It was jam-packed full of rich world-building, action, and intrigue. I had a hard time putting the book down. Zarya’s personal growth was fulfilling and the friendships she has developed are truly heartwarming. My only complaint is that Rabin’s personality was a bit one-note compared to the first two books and really his whole personality was basically his obsession with Zarya.

But overall I think this book is setting up an epic, likely heart-wrenching, finale to the quartet. I look forward to reading the next book whenever it comes out!

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and author for granting me an ARC of the ebook. My honest review is based on the ARC and not the final version. Storm of Ink and Blood is expected to be published on October 4, 2024.

I was offered the opportunity to read this ARC and give my honest review.

I love Nisha's writing. She has become one of my favorite authors, creating vibrant worlds with strong and imperfect MFCs with lovely supporting casts. Storm of Ink and Blood was no different.

I loved the first two books in this series. If you haven't read them, I implore you to read them first. They are exciting and unique, which is not easy to find.

The contrast of light and dark makes for a dynamic visual landscape, the world very real in my mind.

There is a LOT of magic if it's your bag. My favorite use of it is the melding with tattoos. Absolutely magnificent.

The love story feels very erratic at times, but the spice deserves an A+.

Zarya herself still feels like she's coming of age, growing into who she is, her naivete and stubbornness creating consistent problems that she's forced to overcome and suffer the consequences for. I'm looking forward to seeing how she grows in the final book!

The only negative point I have is small. Every. Single. Plan. they had failed poorly and disastrously. They need a win every now again. It got to the point where I face palmed. It didn't ruin the story, but it did take me out of it.

I loved this book. I can't wait for the final book. I need to know if my suspicion about her father are true and dying to see how he reacts whenever they return. This was a slam dunk.

I love this series and this third installment did not disappoint! This book picked up just a little while after the last one ended and jumps right in.
There is no middle book syndrome in this series.
Storm of Ink and Blood is full of new characters, new challenges and all our favorites from the first two books.
We get to see so much more of Rabin and Zarya’s relationship and I love them! This book gets spicy!
I love getting to learn right alongside Zarya more about her remaining family.
I can't wait for the next book as there are so many questions I want answered!