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Queen of the Darkness

Black Jewels, Book 3

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Queen of the Darkness

By: Anne Bishop
Narrated by: John Sharian
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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.

Listen to another Black Jewels gem.©2000 Anne Bishop (P)2010 Penguin Classics Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Scary Royalty

Critic reviews

“As engaging, as strongly characterized, and as fully-conceived as its predecessors...a perfect - and very moving - conclusion.” (SF Site)

“A storyteller of stunning intensity, Ms. Bishop has a knack for appealing but complex characterization realized in a richly drawn, imaginative ambiance.” (RT Book Reviews)

“A powerful finale for this fascinating, uniquely dark trilogy." (Locus)

Satisfying Conclusion • Complex Characters • Dark Fantasy World • Engaging Plot • Emotional Depth • Beautiful Reading
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I actually enjoyed this story. There weren't any dull moments throughout. From the beginning to the end it was just one attention grabbing scene after another. The story flow and arc of the story was a little predictable after a while, but the devil was in the details. You can tell where the story was going, but didn't know how it was going to get there. Really enjoyable.

Great Story Flow

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Anne Bishops jewels books are all just amazing! I can't imagine anyone not enjoying them. I read/listen to the Jewels Trilogy every other year. Her world is just outstanding and her writing is somehow beautiful and desperate while all the while being strong and demanding. I guarantee you will enjoy them!!

Her world and stop telling is engaging and sexy.

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It's my 2nd time through these, 1st waa read. They're equally good this time around!!

LOVE THIS SERIES!

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oh where do I start? It took me first half of first book to decide to continue. It was athe right decision but now I feel the stories are very taxing. I would take a break here and go to some easy reads before continuing

Very engaging and unpredictable

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it may seem adolescent to some readers but I have read a little of everything including classic literature. There are alot of moments that are purely comic relief, (those are my favorites actually) the rest can seem a little over dramatic. As I get older and look around myself, I realize that's really not accurate. If anything compared to the evil in our world, Anne kindly watered it down.

what can I say? I just love this series.

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Narrator is lacking in emotion, but the story is great. An amazing series ending to this trilogy of 9 books ;-) *hint hint*

Great story

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I've read this trilogy many many times before. It's my favorite series EVER! It's a much different experience in Audible form. The story, the characters, the fact that the dead trend to be better people then the living. It pains a completely different picture. The best!!

Even better in Audible form!!

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This is a trilogy that turned into a full-on series, and it took me 2 novels to warm up to Anne Bishop’s THE BLACK JEWELS world, so after finally getting my ah-ha moment, I will be stopping here. Yes, the next installments have the potential to be even better, but they could also be a return to books 1 & 2, and I don’t care for those odds. Anyway, I really did enjoy QUEEN OF THE DARKNESS; Daemon at long last stepped into his role as consort, Jaenelle showed the Blood who’s boss, and other characters such as Lucivar & Saetan got their happy ending.

Angelline is now the undisputed Queen of Queens, although not everyone has accepted that fact yet, namely her wayward family because she hasn’t fully demonstrated what she’s capable of. That being said, I found it odd that she sat on the bench for the first quarter of this story. I went into this title thinking that it was her time to rule, and that that aspect was going to be this volume’s focal point. The author does get there eventually, and it is one of the best parts, but still I was expecting something a little flashier.

I was so very happy when Jaenelle & Daemon’s relationship made it to the romantic stage that I think that I may have whooped out loud. However, given both of their pasts (i.e Angelline’s history of rape and Sadi’s years as a pleasure slave), I’d envisioned lengthy dialogue between them prior to the two jumping in the sack together. There was a fair share of tiptoeing and doubt, yet once they admitted their feelings for each other they didn’t leave the bedroom for days. It was just too all-or-nothing. I personally appreciate the in-between stuff.

As with the writing, it also took me several novels to come to terms with John Sharian’s narration, and not because he doesn’t have the voice for it, but rather due to the age and gender of the heroine. The cast is primarily male, so from a purely logistics perspective it made sense. Nevertheless, he really let loose for the conclusion! He matched Daemon’s sadistic nature in both emotion and intensity, and the execution of Jaenelle’s master plan just wouldn’t have been the same without his delivery.

QUEEN OF THE DARKNESS made me understand what everyone’s been raving about!

Shaky start, but fantastic finale

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What a great series. I was so captured by these three books. Loved the narrator...just based on his voice, I would love a Daemon of my own! Enjoy this on a long drive, a day when there really isn't anything fun to do, or just because you can't put it down. (That's me!)

And the Trilogy ends...

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Anne Bishop has a talent for taking societal “norms” & turning them inside out, upside down & every “witch” way but loose. There isn’t an author who comes even close to her unique style. Hearing these beloved characters brought to life has given me many hours of joy & turned the dreaded 3 hr round trip commute to work into something I look forward to instead of dread. Ride my bike? With this trilogy loaded on my phone? You betcha - I’m ready! If you’ve read the series & liked it you’ll like the audible version. If you haven’t read it - no worries. You’ll enjoy it for the 1st time!

One of my favorite trilogies ever brought to life!

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