Name: Dance of Stars and Ashes
Rating: 4.25 (4 reviews)

In the jeweled city of Dharati, Zarya found passion and adventure for the first time. A mysterious stranger named Rabin helped to free the power within her—a dark, ancient magic that should not exist.

Now, Zarya learns Rabin’s true identity. A warrior prince, born to rule, he is as deadly as he is beautiful. He’s also insufferable. Arrogant and superior, with dangerous secrets of his own.

Zarya wants nothing to do with him. Terrifying demons are gathering beyond the walls and Zarya’s friends are rushing to complete a ceremony that will protect the city. Her mind is fixed on saving her home and finding the origin of her magic.

But every discovery and every dream pulls her back to Rabin. Does an enchantment bind them, or is it pure desire? Will opening her heart give Zarya the power to turn back the demons, or will it let the darkness to devour her?

Now, Zarya learns Rabin’s true identity. A warrior prince, born to rule, he is as deadly as he is beautiful. He’s also insufferable. Arrogant and superior, with dangerous secrets of his own.

High-stakes fantasy competitions, intricate magic systems, and romantic tension form the foundation of romantic fantasy novels that have reached readers worldwide. Canadian author Nisha J. Tuli gained widespread popularity with her breakout novel Trial of the Sun Queen, an international success that became a major BookTok phenomenon, sold over a million copies, and earned praise from readers including actor Katherine Heigl.

Career & Background

Originating from the Canadian prairies, Tuli developed her writing career by combining elements of romantic comedy and immersive epic fantasy. Based in Manitoba, where she lives with her husband, their two children, and a fluffy Samoyed, she balances her writing with personal activities such as visiting the gym, knitting scarves to survive Canadian winters, and spending time in the kitchen to enjoy food. Her books have been published through major houses, including Hachette Book Group and Penguin. Beyond her published print catalog, her novel Storm Breaker was optioned for television development by Amazon MGM.

Writing Style & Themes

Tuli is known for crafting glittering fantasy worlds, steamy romantic comedies, and angst-filled emotional dynamics. Her narratives focus on resilient heroines navigating deadly political arenas, mythic trials, and complex court intrigue. Across both contemporary romance and romantic fantasy, her writing blends fast-paced plotting, humor, and high-stakes romantic conflict.

Major Works

Trial of the Sun Queen — The bestselling opening novel in the Artefacts of Ouranos series, featuring a deadly competition that became a BookTok hit with over one million copies sold worldwide.
Fate of the Sun King — A key entry in the Artefacts of Ouranos fantasy sequence, continuing the narrative of magical trials, courtly politics, and high-stakes romantic conflict.
Dance of Stars and Ashes — A fantasy novel showcasing Tuli's signature blend of worldbuilding, perilous stakes, and emotional character arcs.
Storm Breaker — A fantasy novel selected for television development by Amazon MGM.

Career & Background

Writing Style & Themes

Major Works

Trial of the Sun Queen — The bestselling opening novel in the Artefacts of Ouranos series, featuring a deadly competition that became a BookTok hit with over one million copies sold worldwide.
Fate of the Sun King — A key entry in the Artefacts of Ouranos fantasy sequence, continuing the narrative of magical trials, courtly politics, and high-stakes romantic conflict.
Dance of Stars and Ashes — A fantasy novel showcasing Tuli's signature blend of worldbuilding, perilous stakes, and emotional character arcs.
Storm Breaker — A fantasy novel selected for television development by Amazon MGM.

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