Storm of Ink and Blood is the third book in The Nightfire Quartet and it really steps up the action and world-building. Zarya’s powers continue to grow, and we get to see her take on more responsibility in the rebellion. The relationship between Zarya and Rabin is intense and filled with tension—sometimes a bit too much—but it makes for a compelling storyline. Their dynamic keeps shifting, and I like that she didn’t immediately forgive him after the betrayal from the previous book. Yasen also shines in this one, with his unwavering support and their evolving friendship being a highlight.

The pacing is faster compared to the earlier books, with plenty of twists, new characters, and a lot more spice. The found-family element is still strong, which is one of my favorite parts of the series. If you enjoy fantasy with rich magic, complex characters, and a good mix of romance and action, this book won't disappoint. It ends on a cliffhanger, so I'm definitely excited for the next one!

Its release day for A Storm of Ink & Blood by Nisha J Tuli!!!! This is the third book in The Nightfire Quartet series! I do not want to spoil things for those who haven’t read the series or haven’t read this book yet so I won’t share many details BUT this book did NOT disappoint! Nisha’s books have never disappointed me. This book had sassy and hilarious banter, found family, a bit of slow burn, bonded pairs, a swoonworthy MMC, a powerful FMC, fabulous side characters, and spicy spice! It was an emotionality roller coaster that I didn’t really have any desire to get off…even when I said I did. The end of this book was not as bad as I expected but as per always it had me wanting to ask for more! Love this series, love this book, love this author! I definitely cannot recommend this series enough, it’s become one of my favorite romantasy series, just like Nisha’s Artefacts of Ouranos series.

Review: Storm of Ink and Blood (The Nightfire Quartet, book 3)
Release date: October 4, 2024

“She was the sunshine to his storm. The perfect ray of light piercing through the layers of darkness.”

“𝙎𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙣𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙢. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙧𝙖𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙥𝙞𝙚𝙧𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨.”

TLDR: Fantasy lovers, pick up this series, starting with the Heart of Night and Fire. You won’t regret adding it to your TBR!

Rating: 4/5
Spice level: 3/5

Plot: What an amazing, action-filled book! It was a great third book. It’s so common for middle books to feel like fillers for the finale, but it didn’t feel that way at all. The story, the discoveries, the secrets continued and were engaging till the last page. Another great thing about this one is that, removing the romance, the story still stands strong. It’s clear that the romance is a supporting part of the FMC’s development as she figures out who she is and what she stands for.

Characters: Nisha writes bad-ass FMCs and Zarya is no exception. She is strong-willed, funny, a great friend, occasionally impulsive, and I love it. She really digs into herself in this book, doing everything she can to help others. I can’t wait to see what she does in the next book.

The MMC is so smitten, it was heart-wrenching to read. He clearly will do anything he can to help Zarya. I appreciated getting to see a bit more of his life in this one, it provided a better understanding for us readers to see why he did what he did in the last book.

Spice: The spice in this one is GOOD. It is explicit, open door (in case that makes some uncomfortable), but the book has a tasteful amount, and as usual with Nisha, it is well-written.

Cons: Very few. There were some characters that I would’ve liked to see more of, but that may be coming in the next book!

Highly recommend adding this series to your ever-growing list of fantasy reads. I can’t wait for it to be released on October 4th! Thank you to Nisha and Second Sky for providing me with an ARC, it was such an honour.

This book was the perfect amount of spice, tension and plot. I really enjoyed the journey Zarya went on, from learning to dive deeper into her powers to learning to trust again.
The writing, as always, just has this way of sucking you into the story and I enjoyed every second of it! I stand by my words that this is one of my most favorite Romantasy series out there and I cannot wait for book 4!

Thank you to Netgalley, SecondSky and Niha J Tuli for sending me an ARC for my honest review.

This was a 4⭐

Thank you @netgalley for both the epub #arc and audio #alc of this book!

This is the 3rd installment in the Nightfire Quartet and continues the thrilling saga of Zarya, a young woman caught in a world of magic, rebellion, and forbidden love.

The book is definitely more fast-paced than the last couple! It kept me flipping the pages as Zarya navigated the complexities of her newfound power and the growing rebellion against the oppressive regime.

The romance between Zarya and Rabin is a central element of the story, and their tumultuous relationship adds depth and complexity to their characters. (And okay, being honest kind of drove me crazy. Figure your shit out Zarya!)

One of the strengths of the series is the well-developed supporting cast. Characters like Yasen bring a diverse range of perspectives and abilities to the story, adding depth and richness to the narrative. It always makes me love a story more when the supporting characters steal my heart.

There were a few twists I didn’t see coming and I am excited for the next book!

Troupes: ex’s brother, enemies to lovers resolution,
Spice 3/5
Plot 4/5
Pace 4/5
Character Personality 4/5
Character Growth 4/5
Writing Style 4/5
World Building 4/5

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Was I the only one totally confused at the start? Like last we knew she was going to find her family and now she is helping with these rebels? I would have liked a bit more explanation. I do not trust her dad and am concerned what is going to happen when they go there. Also? What the heck happened when Vikram and Amrita bonded because they both became SOOOO weird! Also, Zayra really needs to grow up (I am trying to be kind to our dear swamp girl as she has been sheltered) and make better decisions!

In The Nightfire Quartet series, this is the third novel. This novel delivered on its promise! I've never been let down by Nisha's novels. This novel featured connected pairings, a tough and fierce FMC, sassy and amusing banter, found family, a little slow burn, amazing side characters, and fiery spice! The experience was highly emotional. Now I want to read more of this series 😩😩

I wish I could give this book more stars than 5! Thank you Second Sky books for gifting me an ARC.

This book was a perfect lead up to a finale. It was so well written and entertaining and had me on the edge of my seat while still building up to that conclusion that is going to come with book 4.

Storm of Ink and Blood was one of my most anticipated reads of the year and it did not disappoint. The tension and the chemistry between these characters is unmatched and I am invested in every singe character in this book. This is book three in the Nightfire quartet and every book in this series gets better and better.

Zarya is one of my favorite FMCs that I've read. In this book she grows even more and really starts to come into her power. Her character development in this book has me so excited to see what is going to happen in book 4! Yassen is still one of my favorite characters from any story ever and still steals the spotlight in every scene he is in. We get a lot from the characters we already know and love in this story, but Nisha was able to seamlessly add in a bunch of new characters that were are so well written and fit into this story beautifully (Miraan, Ajay are so much fun and I am invested).

I loved learning more about Rabin and getting an insight into his life prior to this story starting. I am really curious to see what is going to happen with him.

This book was full of twists and turns and was honestly the best addition to this series. I am so excited for the fourth and final book in this series.

I can not get enough of this series.
Zarya has dark magic and she wants to free vanshja. They have a special ink around their necks and they are slaves. The ink hids their magic.
Zarya is also getting over Rabin as she thought he had betrayed her. She is also in the city where her half siblings live and they don't know anything about her and they are royalty. She is finding out that she does not like her siblings and once wanted to know them and now she doesn't.
I love this world and the characters and how Zarya is growing as a person.
I can't wait for the next and last book of this series.
Thank you to NetGalley and Second Sky for the ebook to review.

Spice 3/5🌶️

Prophecy's
Dark Magic
Hidden Magic
Mysterious Power
Comedic Relief Character
Expansion of World and Knowledge

This book was a whorl wind of events. The first two books were really about building the characters and creating a base level of knowledge, with some turmoil. This book became the expansion of all of the ideas and thoughts that happened in book one and two. In this book we got more information, questions answered, as well as new questions formed. We had the introduction of many new characters with the creation of turmoil that pushed the story along. We had the growth and development of characters within this book that not only stayed true to their previous traits, but also expanded on them as individuals that opened the door for more development in the next book. This book kind of acted like a middle book in a normal trilogy where we had the pick up of the story that led to an interesting read that ultimately set up what will transpire on the last and final book. This book was a completely different feel than the first two books and I enjoyed reading it very much,

If you enjoyed the first two books and were looking for character growth, introduction of new turmoil, and the blooming of character emotions I would definitely recommend this book.

Storm of ink and blood is the third book in the Nightfire quartet series. And like the previous books this one definitely delivered!

The setting in this book is very different from the first two and we can see true character development happening in this book, you can truly see how she has grown from book 1! The twists in this one truly kept me on the edge for the entire time. So much action, MAGIc (theres a ton of that) romance and spicee ( deserves a A+). And some of the side characters are just my favorites and I absolutely adore them!!

This book ends up on a big cliffhanger , which i know was absolutely necessary but ughhh cant wait for the last book in this series <3
I Absolutely loved reading this book and I am thankful to the author, second sky Books and Netgalley for an eARC-copy in echt of an honest review.

This book was a solid 3 ⭐️!!

I really did enjoy this book (ate it up in one night if you can’t tell by my start to finish dates lol).
The plot was extremely interesting, the spice was a 3 🌶️/5, the side characters are very endearing, and I did enjoy the pace of the story! I also do enjoy the FMC (Zarya) though her naivety can be a bit frustrating (but then what can you expect from a girl locked away most of her life lol).

I really did enjoy the difference in scenery/location from the first two books too! I love seeing other cities/landscapes and I feel this book did a great job in describing the differences and bringing the new location to life alongside the new cast of characters.

Things I wasn’t a big fan of:

1. I still feel like we’re building and building up to this grand meeting between two characters over the last two books and I keep feeling this is dragging just a bit? I was hoping to have just one quick meeting or even a sighting from afar but I could also just be impatient.

2. I also wish some aspects were explained, or even hinted at more, as I feel if certain aspects are revealed and (then potentially fixed) all in the next book, it might seem rushed or ill paced. This is just something I wish had been explored a bit more or wondered at by Zarya a bit more.

Things I enjoyed:

1. Rabin

2. Rabin

3. Did I mention Rabin?

4. In all seriousness, I do love Rabin as a character and MMC. Does he have his flaws? Yes. Am I also slightly annoyed with his naivety? Yes. Do I like him any less? Absolutely not!

Overall, I enjoyed this book! It was a very quick read for me and was extremely entertaining!

4.75⭐️ rounded up!

Nisha has given us a whole new part of her world to explore and I am loving every minute of it. I wasn’t sure if I was invested in the first book with our first MMC because I wasn’t feeling the connection (which makes sense), but after book 2, and now this one? I am ✨INVESTED✨ and have been telling anyone that will listen to check this series out.

Zarya gets to learn more about her family in this book while she extends onto her found family to help with a revolution for the Vanshaj. I also love Rabin as an MMC, and am completely obsessed with where he takes Zarya so she can learn more about him. Plus the spicy scenes in this one?! Through the roof. I felt like this book was well paced and took me through all the emotions. There may be a couple loose ends to tie up in Dharati, but I’m so excited to see how Nisha wraps this up with book 4!

This author will on my purchase list - because her books are that good! This is no exception of course! Rabin ugh what a MAN!!! If you are looking for a brooding man, with a secret heart of gold this series is for you!! Zarya really has grown since the first book is the only “spoiler” I will give. This book is book 3, the first two being - Heart of Night and Fire and the second being Dance of Stars and Ashes. I love all the new characters that were introduced! They were so loveable and so strong, every part of this book makes you feel the resilience of the characters. This book comes out tomorrow! (10/04/2024!!) I loved this book and I know that my recommendations are never wrong and you all will love this book too!

Storm of Ink and Blood is the third book in this thrilling Nightfire Quartet series. Nisha has outdone herself as each book in this series is released. I can't rave enough about this unique and intriguing book. The stunning rich detail of this beautiful world, the suspense and the ongoing push-pull of Zarya and Rabin’s relationship, has the reader mesmerized and wanting more. I seriously can't wait to read the final book! I'm obsessed!

I am always floored while reading Nisha J Tuli’s books. Her Nightfire Quartet might be my favorite! I love everything about Zarya and her story! And boy did this book put us through it! And that ending!!! I can’t wait for the next book!

Thank you to netgalley, the author and the publisher for the advance copy to read and review.

I really loved the previous two books in this series, so I was eagerly awaiting book three.

I really enjoy the magic and world building that Nisha creates in her writing. It is so vivid and colourful.

It was great to be back with Zarya and watch her thrive as she comes into her magic and strives to be even more independent.

Great third installment.

Argh .. I wanted to love it , I really , really wanted to love this book .. unfortunately I think my journey in this world came to an end with it .. in this case it’s really a me-problem ..

it’s not a bad book , it’s beautiful, colorful with nice world building.. but the plot didn’t grab my interest and because it’s a major part of the beginning, I ended up disengaging from the entire story , even the romance wasn’t strong enough to keep me interested..

I rounded up to 3 stars because I still think it deserves it , and could find its readers.

A great continuation to the series!
The world building of this series is so great: from the tree/queen to the magic and the bonding aspect.. and I loved the author’s humor in the first pages, it got me cackling!!!

Zarya is much more independent in this book, working towards a goal and she had much growth in this book. Rabin too is coming to terms with his feelings and emotions, their relationship coming out stronger.

I loved how Zarya learned a lot more about her magic and how to use it instead of being afraid of it.
I really can’t wait for the final book to come out!!

Thank You Second Sky and NetGalley for this ARC!!!

This is book three of the Nightfire Quartet. It’s a steamy fast-paced, slow burn fantasy romance. Amazing world building that is detailed and imaginable. Fascinating characters that are well developed and diverse. Twists and unexpected turns keep you reading. The storyline is fast-paced and very well written, filled with magic, danger, death, politics, intrigue, and subterfuge. The plot thickens, the suspense builds, and the passion erupts! I can’t wait to read the rest of this series. I am voluntarily posting an honest review after reading an Advance Reader Copy of this story.

I have loved every book in this series, and Storm of Ink and Blood is no exception. I believe each book in the series is better than the previous one. There’s so much growth in Zarya from the first book to the end of Storm of Ink and Blood. I loved watching her come into her own and decide what role she would play to establish the future she hopes to see. That is the central part of this book’s conflict and I really appreciated how Tuli approached it. It was intense, inspiring, at times gut wrenching and heart breaking, but such a worthy cause to stand up and fight for. We also get to visit a new setting in Storm of Ink and Blood giving us new world building from Tuli. Tuli’s world building is lush, descriptive, and everything you could want to envision yourself walking the streets alongside the characters. The relationships are a central part of this story and I love seeing them continue to evolve. While I love the dynamic between Zarya and Rabin, I stand by the best relationship is the friendship that evolved between Zarya and Yasen. The way they support each other is so special. I did enjoy how Tuli made Rabin work for Zarya’s affection after the events of book two. I combo read this between the ebook and audiobook. I loved them both and think readers will be happy either way. For the narration, I love how Shiromi Arserio transported readers to the world Tuli established. Arserio added so much energy and emotion to the narration making it such an enjoyable experience. Overall, this book is special and a must read series.