Her Majesty’s Royal Coven (HMRC, #1)

by Juno Dawson

The first in a supernatural new series from the author of Wonderland, Her Majesty's Royal Coven follows a top secret government department of witches and the deadly threat to the nation that they must confront.

'Juno Dawson is at the top of her game in this vibrant and meticulous take on witchcraft. Her characteristic wit and grit shine through' 
Samantha Shannon

Hidden among us is a secret coven of witches. They are Her Majesty’s Royal Coven. They protect crown and country from magical forces and otherworldly evil. But their greatest enemy will come from within.

There are whisperings of a prophecy that will bring the coven to its knees, and five best friends are about to be caught at the centre. Life as a modern witch was never simple … but now it’s about to get apocalyptic.

Prepare to be bewitched by Juno Dawson’s first adult series. A story of ancient prophecies and modern dating, of sacred sisterhood and demonic frenemies.

• Publish Date: June 2022 (first published 31 May 2022)
• Publish Status: Out of Print
• Publish Country: GB
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Imprint: HarperVoyager
• Edition: FairyLootExclusive
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 464
• Language: English
• Special: Exclusive Design Signed Sprayed Edges

Reviews

[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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