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Queen of the Darkness (The Black Jewels, #3)

by Anne Bishop

🌶️🌶️🌶️moderate·spoiler·The Black Jewels #3

Why Read This?

A cathartic conclusion to a slow-burn fated mates romance where power is claimed and dark destinies are fulfilled.

Synopsis

Librarian's note: See alternate cover edition of ISBN 0451456734 here . Jaenelle Angelline now reigns as Queen-protector of the Shadow Realm. No longer will the corrupt Blood slaughter her people and defile her lands. But where one chapter ends, a final, unseen battle remains to be written, and Jaenelle must unleash the terrible power that is Witch to destroy her enemies once and for all. Even so, she cannot stand alone. Somewhere, long lost in madness, is Daemon, her promised Consort. Only his unyielding love can complete her Court and secure her reign. Yet, even together, their strength may not be enough to hold back the most malevolent of forces.

At a Glance

4.36 ★ Goodreads
Spice Level🌶️🌶️🌶️moderate
Endingspoiler
PairingM/F
Romance Pacingslow burn

Top Tropes

dark romanceblood feud romancefated mates

Mood

darkintensebroodingromanticepic

Book Details

Goodreads Rating

4.36 ★

Page Count

430 pages

Published

2000

Primary Genre

Romantasy

Pairing

M/F

POV

Multi-POV

Romance Pacing

Slow Burn

Audiobook

Available

Yes

Format

Standard

Narrator

John Sharian

Narrator Count

Single

Tropes

RomanceMagicActionAngstWorld
Theme Constellation

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Mood & Vibe

Mood

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Characters

FMC: queen / ruling monarch sign in to unlock

Spice Details 🌶️

intense / passionate sign in to unlock

sexual assault (referenced)deathgraphic violencemurdertorturetraumaviolencecaptivitydark themesdubious consentwar

World & Setting

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Reading Context

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