BOOK REVIEW – The Magic Queen by Jovee Winters

The Magic Queen is the fourth book in the Dark Queens series by Jovee Winters. In this book, she focused on the love life of Baba Yaga. Calypso and Aphrodite, goddesses of the sea and love respectfully, have started a new game. They are pairing up dark queens with prospective mates. However, Baba Yaga thinks the whole thing is ridiculous. As one of the most powerful witches in the world, she does not need a man in her life. She unwillingly agrees to take part, thinking the last thing she would do is fall in love. But then, she meets Freyr, the Norse god of fertility and finds herself changing her mind.

I liked the chemistry between Baba Yaga and Freyr, who she nicknamed a very lascivious name which I would not mention here. As is usual with the preceding books of this series, she resisted her urges until she could not help but succumb.

Jovee Winters has a knack for describing her scenes within her books so well that I felt as if I was looking on at the games. I particularly liked the description of the dress Baba Yaga wore to fight against Fiera.

My only issue with the book is the games themselves. I did not like the terms of the games and the eventual ending. I found it a bit heartless. I also found that because of who was in the games, Calypso was a bit unfair but at least that worked out in the end.

I enjoyed the book and will be continuing the rest of the series. I even think I might try her Dark Kings series after.

Suitable audience: Adults who like fantasy and romance. Not suitable for teens and children

Recurrent themes: Magic. Soulmates. Fairytales. Love. Loyalty. Mythology. Witchcraft.

Note: If you’re looking for an intense reading experience, this is not it. If, however, you’re looking for a quick, fun read with no major thinking involved, this series fits the bill especially if you’re into fantasy and romance with a touch of mythology.

Violence: Mention of violence against children and animals. The battles are quite violent
Sexual Content: A lot!!! This is definitely a book for adults only!
Profanity: Multiple uses of sexual euphemisms as well as obscene language
Religious Themes: The book stars Greek gods and goddesses. There is also mention of gods from other cultures as well as nature spirits. Magic and witches are also very present in this series.
Alcohol/Drugs/Smoking: None

Baba Yaga is probably the darkest of all the queens. An unrepentant bad girl, she has no time for men, or something as pedestrian as love. Too bad Calypso and Aphrodite never got that memo. They’ve decided to make the witch their pet project. Baba’s choice is simple, fall in love with the male they found her, or die.
She’d laugh, except for the little fact that they’re totally serious. But Baba has never been a quitter, she’ll go to that male, she’ll even willingly go through the goddesses ridiculous “games,” what she won’t do is fall in love.

At least, those were her plans until she stared into the ice blue eyes of a Viking god and realized her life would never be the same again…