Quirky Cat
Her Majesty's Royal Coven is the first novel in a series by the same name, written by June Dawson. It's perfect for readers that enjoyed A Discovery of Witches.
Helena, Leonie, Niamh, and Elle were all proud to sign up for Her Majesty's Royal Coven, which dates back to the time of Queen Elizabeth I. Yet a civil war quickly changed the landscape of their job and perhaps their future.
Helena is now the High Priestess and the only one of the four still actively involved in the Coven. Meanwhile, Ellen has moved on to a new life, where she tries to pretend there's no magic in her blood. Leonie defected to a different (more inclusive) coven, and Niamh became a vet.
Ohhh! If you love politics mixed into your magical fantasies, I got the book for you. Her Majesty's Royal Coven is the perfect blend of the two while tackling many other surprising subjects.
It made for a delightfully dense read, with lots of twists and intrigues. This is no light fantasy novel; it's a book that will make you think and feel. I adore that; I cannot wait to see where the rest of this series leads.
I also love how different all four characters wound up being. This gave us several viewpoints on the world. We saw magic from several lenses, which helped showcase the corruption that can stem from power. It was very well done.
Thanks to Penguin Books and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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