Queen of Shadows and Ruin is the fourth and final book in the Nightfire Quartet. Much like Nisha’s other work I absolutely devoured each book of this series at the first opportunity and the 4th book was no different so thankyou to Netgalley, the publisher and Nisha for my advanced copy!

It’s difficult to explain much about the book without giving things away but it was a joy to be back in Zarya’s and Rabin’s world (Yasen too of course). I did see the main plot twist coming but this didn’t detract from the story. Parts of the book had my heart racing especially with the vivid imagery Nisha creates in the high-pressure moments - I truly felt like I was watching a movie within my mind.

I felt the beginning of the book was a little slow but once we hit the action it was rapid fire from there til the end. Speaking of the ending I can’t not mention how grateful I was for things to be nicely wrapped up for the end of the series with no unanswered questions.

Nisha’s books are an automatic choice for me, her Romantasy books are immersive and exhilarating and I can’t wait to read what she does next (a step into the contemporary romance world)

**I received an ARC copy of this book for an honest review**

I really liked the plot and the characters, all the magic system and the fantasy of it, the fact that it was inspired by a different mythology was so refreshing and some of the descriptions were so vivid I really hope yo see more about this world and folclore that it's so different from the usual..
But I felt something was missing, everything was too obvious or redundant, sometimes even childish, probably rushed. I've sensed a change on the author's writing, ever since the third book of this series, and I'm conflicted because
I enjoyed the journey and honestly hope that this author continues writing more books like these, but I'll love a little more character development, more conflict and complexity in the dialogue of the characters, I still recommend this series, just for the fact that is set in a different culture and represent different people that needs to be represented, just for that, this book and this author is so worthy!

Thank you NetGalley and Second Sky for the ARC

Another series has come to an end and though I'm sad it's finished I can say it went out with a bang! Nisha writes excellent as usual and I enjoyed the amazing ride she took me on. Queen of Shadows and Ruin wraps up the series perfectly and it was a bittersweet farwell to all the characters I've grown to love so much. I won't say anything more because of spoilers, but know that it's just as fantastic as the rest of the series

Holy Hannah, my anxiety was through the roof reading this. But like, in a fun way...? I never knew what was going to happen, at any point. This was just so, so good. Nothing in this book was easy. Zarya and co. were up against it and had to fight for EVERYTHING. And man, I hated her dad. HATED. That guy gave me bad vibes from the jump and I love being right about what a garbage pail he was. I'm not going to lie, I was expecting people to die. Like, lots of people. But Nisha knows what she is doing and her writing is just that good. This story wrapped up the series so well - it was everything I could have wanted in a final book. Zarya and dragon daddy Rabin 4eva. *chef's kiss*

This was a great conclusion to the series
I loved the found family dynamic in all 4 books. I usually don't read a lot of spicy romantasy but I had a fun time with this
4 stars

Queen of Shadows and Ruin was a fun conclusion to the Nightfire Quartet. Watching Zarya struggle with the weight of what she was called to do made for an emotionally charged and compelling journey not only for her, but those that care about her. The way all the moving parts from the previous books came together made this final book feel fast-paced, keeping me hooked from start to finish.

One of my favorite aspects of this book was seeing the friendships and relationships I’ve grown to love continue to develop. The bonds between characters felt real and meaningful, adding even more depth to the story. While the series as a whole had familiar romantasy elements, it also introduced unique twists that kept it feeling fresh and exciting. Nisha’s writing is always engaging, and she masterfully wove everything together in a way that kept me guessing until the very end.

Overall, this series was a ride—fun, immersive, and unpredictable in the best way. I never quite knew how things were going to end, and that made it all the more enjoyable. If you love fast-paced, character-driven romantasy, add The Nightfire Quartet to your list!

I've been heavily invested in this series right from the start and just couldn't wait to read this the final instalment. If I'm blunt I was kind of stymied initially as I wanted the journey to bowl me over but alas it just felt that I was waiting for something to happen . Okay I guess that makes sense because Zarya and Rabin were also been kept waiting around by her father but trust me when things start happening it was practically impossible to step reading !
This is a series full of action, emotion and love not to mention evil ! The second half of this book just felt like a juggernaut that had run away and there was absolutely no stopping it which trust me was fabulous . This central couple are tested again and again and boy do they go through the proverbial mill. The supporting characters are never superfluous and just add so much emotion and even humour to everything and yes I'm looking at you Yasen. I had a lump in my throat towards the end at the sacrifices that these characters are willing to make. This has been an epic journey full of heart and magic and definitely worth your time reading.
This voluntary take is of a copy I requested and my thoughts and comments are honest and I believe fair

Queen of Shadows and Ruin is an incredible conclusion to this fantastic series.

Zarya is in need of allies. After the treachery in Gi'ana, Zarya and Rabin must find a way to continue freeing the the vanshaj and holding the dark magic spreading across the lands at bay. As soon as she learned of her parentage, Zarya has been told to stay away from Raja Abishek, but Rabin has been a close confidant of his for years, and swears the stories she has heard are not the full truth. With few options, they fly to Andhera, seeking aid and shelter, and Abishek welcomes her with open arms. But when ominous visions cloud her mind, and the bond between Zarya and Rabin being tested to its breaking point, is any place really safe from the darkness?

I really enjoyed this final installment in the Nightfire Quartet. I loved Zarya's story so much, and I thought this was such a perfect conclusion. The stakes are higher, the consequences greater, and the romance even deeper. This book is action packed - we get multiple POVs as well - from Zarya, Rabin, and Yasen. Our characters also travel to multiple parts of the world, so we see lots of old friends as well. I also loved Rabin and Zarya's romance in this once - they are so committed to one another, and it was great to see them working together. Overall, I really enjoyed this series, and felt that this final book was an excellent conclusion to wrap up Zarya's story.

Thank you so much to NetGalley, Nisha J. Tuli, and Second Sky books for the advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

THIS BOOK! As always Nisha J Tuli's books have me HOOKED! This series especially has had a chokehold on me since I started it! Rabin and Zayras story is STEAMY and so romantic in one! This is the perfect way to end the series I am so SAD it has to come to an end but I cannot wait to add this book to my physical collection and cherish them for years to come. The whole series is just amazing and the writing of every one of her works never fails to amaze me. I will always look forward to future work and it will always be an automatic buy.

First and foremost, I want to thank fellow Canadian, Nisha J. Tuli for ending this series in an amazing book. Additional thanks to NetGalley and Second Sky for the amazing opportunity to read Queen of Shadows and Ruin as an ARC.

Right from the start, I had the uneasy feeling that our dark couple were in for some bad news, but the depth of which this story turned was more than I ever imagined! Add in some delicious “get your hands off my wife” and some very best friend declarations, I found myself smiling and giggling just as much as I was rapid flipping pages to find out what came next. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, especially to wrap up our characters in a meaningful way.

First Lor and Nadir had their ending, and now Zarya and Rabin got to conclude their beautiful story. While I’m disappointed that this series is also now over, I’m excited to try Not Safe For Work very soon to quell my #nishajtuli fix.

Another perfect ending to an amazing series by Nisha J. Tuli. I loved everything about this series, from start to finish this was a ride with lots of ups and downs. The spicy scenes were fire and the plot had so many twists that I couldn't stop reading. This is definitely a favorite that I plan on reading again and again.

this was so good and so tragic at the same time. Zarya is back again and honestly I love her. she truly lives up to the nickname Spitfire. and was so not expecting the big twists of this book! I was on the edge of my seat reading this. It was the perfect ending to an awesome series!

I can always count on Nisha to deliver a heart-pounding, exhilarating adventure, and Queen of Shadows and Ruin (The Nightfire Quartet) was no exception. It bleeds intensity, rich storytelling, and edge-of-your-seat tension from start to finish.
Book three picks up right where we left off, bringing us face-to-face with Zarya’s father. But is he the noble figure Rabin believes him to be, or the dangerous man Row and her mother warned about? The first half of the book unravels this mystery with masterful suspense.
Nisha excels at building tension, and Shadows and Ruin is no exception. If you love that nail-biting, anxiety-driven energy, this book delivers in spades. The sense of unease is palpable—something feels off, and with every turn of the page, the clues keep stacking up, feeding the reader’s paranoia in the best way possible.
Meanwhile, you are whisked into a snowy, magical world that feels equally oppressive, powerful, and beautiful, just like Zarya’s father. And when the adventure kicks in, and Zarya is forced on a harrowing adventure to complete her quest, the story meets its stride. Aside from her ability to write incredible visual landscapes, what Nisha does better than most is write adventures or trial sequences so well. She weaves crucial story and character elements into rising action, raising the stakes and making those moments much more emotionally heightened.
Our cast splits into groups and POVs at times so we can see what’s going on in the rest of the world. Row has been my favorite character from the start, and he and Yaren get to shine in this story. They are both genuinely wonderful, supporting characters.
When all seems lost, victory is impossible, and all the characters seem doomed. We walk right into the finale, where we are gifted the peace of loose ends everywhere being tied up. Nisha does not miss details, and I notice when they are.
If you’ve loved the rest of the series—or any of Nisha J. Tuli’s books—then The Nightfire Quartet is an absolute must-read! This series is a thrilling, fast-paced ride through dazzling new worlds, filled with characters as flawed as they are irresistibly charismatic. And let’s not forget the villains—scheming, terrifying, and nearly unstoppable. Every page crackles with tension, magic, and intrigue, making it impossible to put down.
Loved this!

“Get your hands off my wife.”

Oh. My. God.

I absolutely devoured this book. Zarya was such a badass. So strong and resourceful. She and Rabin faced so many trials in this book and overcame so much. Their character arc in this book was fantastic.

The plot continued to be exciting and fast paced, with so many twists and turns. I don't want to spoil anything, but let's just say this book will have you shaking your head and bitting your nails while at the same time anxiously anticipating what's up next all up to the very last page.

This series was masterfully written! What an incredible end to a fantastic romantasy!

I received this as an ARC through Netgalley from Second Sky and I absolutely loved it! I've ARC read the previous 3 books so I was super excited for the conclusion of Zarya & Rabin's story!

This picks up where the last one ended with Zarya, Rabin and friends heading to Zarya's father's kingdom where she will meet him for the first time. After hearing negative things from Row and only positive things from Rabin, Zarya isn't sure what to think when it comes to her farther. She is exciting but also on guard. Once they get there though, things aren't as they seem.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book. I loved the world building and getting to finally see this last kingdom and more about Zarya's father. Zarya and Rabin do face a couple more challenges but they do - *finally* - get their happily ever after in this book! I loved the found family in this series and seeing some relationships develop between the side characters. Loved Zarya and Rabin's relationship! A lot of truths come out in this book and overall, I enjoyed the series as a whole! If you are looking for a fantasy romance series with world building, found family and an FMC that rides a dragon in more than one way ;) - definitely check out this series!

AHHHH, Nisha! I have arc reviewed every book by this woman, and I just loved this. It was a stunning, action-packed conclusion to the series! Nisha's writing keeps getting better, and this book was no exception. I’m going to miss Yasen. Our warrior finally found his match. Zarya and Rabin endure unimaginable trials, yet their love and trust remain unshaken. Seeing them find solace in each other after years of loneliness was deeply moving. Rabin’s world was turned upside down, and he truly didn’t deserve the pain he endured—it was brutal to witness. Zarya, as always, fought through overwhelming obstacles. This cast is pure magic—Zarya’s fierce determination, Rabin’s broody resolve, Yasen’s heart and skill, and the rest of the crew create an unforgettable synergy.

No spoilers - just love!

This is the final instalment in the Nightfire Quartet, and what a finale it is! Once again, Nisha J. Tuli had me hooked from the get-go and took me on a wild ride! The world is vibrant and wondrous, and I absolutely loved returning to it. Zarya continues to be a fabulous and badass female lead. Rabin continues to be super hot and fight for her. There are more betrayals, lies, and shocking twists to contend with, and I was here for all of it! I especially loved Yasen's part in the conclusion as he has been my favourite side character throughout the series. The balance between friendship, romance, and adventure is absolutely perfect, and the ending brings ALL the feels! It's an awesome conclusion to an awesome series.

Pick up this series if you like romatasy with...

✨️ Indian mythology
✨️ Dragon shifting
✨️ Touch her and die vibes
✨️ Found family
✨️ Unique magic
✨️ Spice

I can now say if Nisha writes it I am going to read it.

I had been waiting for the release of this book before I started to read the Nightfire Quartet series as I knew if it was anything like the Artefacts of Ouranos series I would not want to get to the end of book three and then have to wait to finish Zarya (Zee) and Rabin's story, so I could not have been more excited and honoured when I was approved by Netgalley and Second Sky Books and given the opportunity to read this epic conclusion early.

Nisha knows how to write a story that will keep you hooked from the very first page of the first book until the very last page of the last book. I read all 4 books in 6 days.

I finished this book on 10 February and I am still thinking about it so much, that it has taken me 5 days to try and read just one other book.

Queen of Shadows and Ruin was a perfect ending to this series.

This picks up exactly where Storm of Ink and Blood ended. Zarya has asked Rabin to take her to meet her father, Abishek.

From then on you are taken on an action packed, rollercoaster of a journey. Zarya and Rabin have so many things to overcome in this book.

We get lies, betrayal, laughter, friendship, love, spice, a rebellion, more about the Ashvin brothers and so much more.

There were two side characters I absolutely loved. What can I say about Row and Yasen. Their friendship grew so much through this book, and Yasen's friendship with Zarya!!!

“Just know how much I love you Yas. Thank you for being my first best friend.”

If you haven't read this series yet, then pick it up and start reading it now. Then clear your reading schedule for release day, because you won't want to wait to read this.

Suuuuch a satisfying conclusion! I'll try to avoid spoiling, but everyone got the ending I hoped for without compromising on a lot of the emotional impacts throughout the story. There's such a good build of suspense, knowing things are going to go wrong but not exactly when or how. The spice was immaculate and built in so seamlessly to the story that it just furthered the love you knew Zarya and Rabin had for each other. Would absolutely recommend this series to a friend!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Queen of Shadows and Ruin is the final book in Nisha J. Tuli’s The Nightfire Quartet, a romantasy inspired by South Asian (Indian) mythology. This was a beautiful and captivating conclusion that kept me hooked from start to finish.

This book was a stunning conclusion to an incredible series! Nisha J. Tuli’s writing keeps getting better, and this final installment was filled with so many emotional moments. I absolutely loved Yasen and his friendship with Zarya—it was one of my favorite aspects of the book. Their bond felt so real and deep, and I appreciated how much they supported each other.

Zarya herself has grown so much over the series, transforming from a timid, lonely girl into a fierce and resilient FMC. Her journey has been incredible to watch, and I was completely invested in her fate. Zarya and Rabin endure so much in this book, but their love, faith, and trust carry them through it all. Watching them find solace in each other, finally knowing they’re not alone, was truly beautiful. After everything they’ve been through, they finally have someone to lean on, and I couldn’t be happier for them. That said, my heart ached for Rabin—his entire world was turned upside down, and he didn’t deserve any of it.

This book was filled with shocking twists, betrayals, and deep emotions. I especially loved the found family aspect—seeing these characters come together and support each other made the story even more powerful.
The ending was perfect, and I know this series will stay with me for a long time. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves strong heroines, unique magic, and heartwarming found family dynamics!