I have the other two books in the HMRC series and so was intruiged by this prequel. I was not disappointed.
This book, with Anne Boleyn as one of the coven, was not only an immersive story of Tudor witchcraft but had the comraderie, humour and complex relationships found in Juno's other HMRC books.
I really enjoyed this but I'm not going to lie - I'm desperate for the next book in the series!

I enjoyed this novella but I wish that it had been a lot longer, the ending was perfect and overall a beautiful book

Just the thing I needed to tide me over whilst I wait for the next installment in the series! I loved seeing the origins of the HMRC and how it all began in the Tudor era. This still felt so typical of Dawson's writing even in the very different setting of the book and was great to read.

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I really enjoy this series and this is a great addition. I like the characters and that there’s the link to times past with characters we know from history. I like that it spans dual timelines. The world building is imaginative but at the same time is linked to real places of interest within the UK. I liked the Southampton tie in. I listened to the audio for this one and I really enjoyed the narrators voice, really bringing the story to life. I wouldn’t have minded if this was a full length novel. I cannot wait to read more from Juno Dawson.

I have loved the rest in this series and was keen to read this one. However, it wasn’t for me. I love everything Tudor and witchy, so this book should have been right up my alley. Unfortunately, I found it quite slow going and not a lot seems to be happening. I DNFd at 50%. Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers.

I really enjoyed this!
I loved the history behind all of this and the witchy spin on real people from many years ago.
This is only a small novella but it fits a lot of plot in, switching between 2 time lines 10 years apart of equal importance.
I also liked Anne and Grace's characters and developing relationship and wish it was more than a novella so that I could read more!

A great introduction to Juno Dawson’s HMRC series, especially, if like me, you have never read any instalments in this series. I would have loved to see greater focus on the magical organisations than the story being from the viewpoint of historical events.

I adore Juno's style of writing and the world she's created with the HMRC. I enjoyed the book and the way it gives us the context for the modern novels but I wish this had been a full, sprawling novel like the others!

Queen B is part of the HMRC series by Juno Dawson. Although this one is a novella, it really had the potential to be a full story and it left me wanting a little more content! It’s a nice blend of history and fantasy, and sees the coven trying to find a traitor and stay afloat in turbulent times.

If you’re a big fan of the series, certainly give it a go, if you’ve not read the others though, start there! I didn’t read the others first and wished I had.

It’s 1556 and Anne Boleyn has just been beheaded, her close friend and fellow coven member Grace Fairfax is convinced one of their own has betrayed them and sets out to find her before the witch hunters do

Having read and loved the first of the Majesty’s Coven books (and the tv show The Tudors!) I was keen to read this prequel which explores the creation of the coven, however I’d say it could just as easily be enjoyed as a stand-alone as a well written reimagining of life under the reign of Henry VIII

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I'm so sad I didn't like this as I was really looking forward to it. Unfortunately I was bored for the most part. It seemed to drag which is odd as its a very short book. I'm also struggling to see what the point of this book was. It just felt really unnecessary. Such a shame because I liked HMRC. It's a no from me I'm afraid.

My favourite Juno Dawson book to date!

This novella is a prequel to Her Majesty’s Royal Coven. It follows the founding of HMRC, focussing on Anne Boleyn and her relationships to other witches of the time.

This novella really packs a punch, with so much happening in such a short book. The pacing was great, the characters felt fully fleshed out and I loved gaining insight into the founding of HMRC.

One of the main criticisms of the main trilogy is Dawson’s use of contemporary language (with frequent swearing and pop culture references). However, due to this being a historical novella, the writing is considerably easier to read.

I thoroughly enjoyed the other books in this series and this is essentially a ‘prequel’. I liked getting to know the characters and seeing where it all began. Brilliantly written just like the other books, the storyline and characters kept me interested throughout.

Queen B by Juno Dawson is a glorious introduction to the series "Her Majesty's Royal Coven". A jam-packed novella based in the Tudor Era which blooms into a delectable prequel that catapulted this series straight on to my TBR.

Thank you to NetGalley, HarperCollins UK, HarperFiction | HarperVoyager and the immensely talented Juno Dawson for the ARC. My review is left voluntarily and all opinions are my own

I should have read this sooner!! But dare I say it was a perfect read for this time of year!!

Absolutely adored the first two books (Her Majesty's Royal Coven & Shadow Cabinet) and it was so much fun reading essentially what is a prequel and seeing where it all began.

The alternative history which has such strong female characters showing us the strength and sacrifice it takes to form a true long standing sisterhood.

More then just a story about witches.

I loved this book!

I reread the first 2 HMRC books prior to this, and Queen B is an excellent addition. I loved finding out about the beginnings of the coven and the history behind it.

A great addition to the HMRC series, this novella was entertaining and inventive. I would have read a full novel of this story and would have enjoyed fleshing out the characters more.

Thanks: Received from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review

4.5/5

More of a novella than a full entry into this series, Queen B is never the less absolutely brilliant - full of Dawson's clever writing and compelling female characters, with a queer love story threaded through the narrative. Dawson takes the historical obsession with Anne Boleyn and puts a fascinating supernatural empowerment spin on it - brilliant

Was this a necessary addition to the series? Perhaps not. Was it a good time, as well as a quick and engaging read, perfect for anyone who loves both the main HMRC series *and* Tudor history? Damn right it was!!