As Enforcer to the vampire Master of the City of New Orleans, Jane Yellowrock stakes her reputation and her life on keeping her territory safe. But Leo has been issued a blood challenge by the emperor of the European vampires, who seeks to usurp all of his power and possessions. If Leo loses the match to the death, the city will be forfeit, and the people of New Orleans will suffer the consequences. Jane can't let that happen.

Preparing for the duel requires all of Jane's focus, but with so much supernatural power in play, nothing goes according to plan. She has to rely on herself and the very few people she knows she can trust to stand and fight. Only two things are guaranteed: Nothing is sacred, and no one is safe.

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Listening Length	16 hours and 51 minutes
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Starts With A Bang And Ends With A Surprise (and A Few Dead Bodies Along The Way)

Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2018

Ok, where to start ... probably unknown to most people is that this was originally thought to be the last Jane Yellowrock book (a crime beyond comprehension). The series got a reprieve and there will be at least 2 more books BUT according to the author most of this book was written by that time and so it does some things that you might not like (I can think of several of them). In the long term I am sure it will be fine but you can see it was lining up for a finale and then the story turns a corner and starts down a new road.

Pretty much everything that has been happening for the last several books (and the series in a couple of places) is coming together for a final battle. There are some serious surprises here and a story that is addicting, we have what seems to be a requirement in recent books to have a lot of pages of "naval gazing" and while not boring, you keep wondering what is happening while she is doing all this self introspection with the almost non-stop action in this book.

There are a couple of new characters, some more revealing things about some old characters and some side stories that left me a bit depressed. I was never really bored but Jane's reaction to some things got somewhat redundant if not a small bit irritating.

The book starts with a bang and after release day you can read the teaser that Amazon shows (WARNING: You better be ready to buy the book if you do LOL). The action only lets up a few times which makes the quieter parts seem slower than normal.

I don't dissect plots in my reviews, more of a feeling when I finished and this one kept me thinking about it long after I went to bed and the sorta cliffhanger ending (I am still considering if it is a true cliffhanger since you can mostly guess at the general direction of the plot). All I can say is she better write fast, I want to know what happens next ! I should add there is actually 2 sorta cliffhangers (HATE THAT)

Bottom Line: Loved it, mixture of emotions, love, hate, rage, warmth, and my favorite .... revenge. Obviously this is NOT a place to start this series at book 12 and one of the few series that the random short stories/novellas released along this journey DO matter. Jane is the hand of justice and while she might not love many of the aspects of that responsibility, she does not shirk them. These last few books have had a multitude of plots and subplots, this one is no different so hang on and don't even try to scan through or you will miss something that might leave you confused later. Jane Yellowrock and Kate Daniels still sit atop the world of urban fantasy genre in my opinion and always will I am sure.

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Lynn Latimer

Battle Royale;Such a good ride.

Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2018

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In book 12 of the Jane Yellowrock series, an epic battle with the European vampires has long been in the making with several skirmishes in the earlier books, some won and others lost. DARK QUEEN culminates with all the preparation by Enforcer Jane Yellowrock and her team working with Leo, vampire Master of the City of New Orleans and his numerous other titles for other parts of the country. Jane Yellowrock not surprisingly deals with several complex issues at a time including trying to have a relationship with Bruiser, handle all the minutiae of the upcoming duel that will decide everyone’s fate as well as catching traitors, and dealing with someone who may have a very personal connection or be a clever enemy.

Jane has to accept the fact that people she loves and other folks of the natural and supernatural kind may not survive this battle. Beast has become even more assertive and as usual, knows things that Jane does not, some of which may have devastating consequences. All the major players are here including Jane’s significant other, George Dumas, and her ex, Rick LaFleur. Because of Were politics, Jane and Rick are thrust into a new dynamic that has all kinds of potential for trouble for whatever kind of relationship they do or don’t have. I am sure Brusier will not be amused either way even though he understands how tricksey things are with supernaturals in the mix.

Readers of this series will be left with many strong emotions about this book’s outcome, many of which have been building for quite a while. Some questions about Jane’s background are answered, but others are raised. Feelings will run high as this is a very gut-wrenching story in some respects for fans who have followed the series. Ms. Hunter deftly runs the reader through several emotional wringers and powerful scenes especially during the final battles. Jane’s personal and professional story comes to a major turning point which may seem like a cliffhanger, but thankfully, at least two more books are to follow so after this very intense ride, we are left with the happy thought of more to come.

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Set a day aside to read this

Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2018

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Faith Hunter writes wonderful characters with 3D personalities and lots of humor, and her books are always enjoyable. She creates terrifically complex relationships and even the vampires, whom Jane generally characterizes as evil, are frequently likeable. The action is not as intense in this book as it often is in the series: there's a lot of "prep" time in anticipation of the duel between the Master of New Orleans and the head of the European vamps. The plot is also less twisty than Hunter sometimes writes. But once the action starts, it's quite intense, and Jane's emotional journey continues to be very engaging. Sadly, it ends on a cliff hanger, which is always upsetting.

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serendipity5

Heartbreakingly good

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 7, 2018

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I feel utterly broken after reading this. I safely avoided all spoilers and reviews before reading this, it being one of my all time favourite series and put everything aside to read the moment it comes out books, and I wanted nothing to spoil my enjoyment of that blissful first read in a familiar series with loved characters. To say I ugly cried would be putting it mildly, what Jane and Beast have to go through, with perhaps the biggest realisation of all for Jane being that she can't control or affect the outcome of everything, especially for those she loves and regards as her friends, and it is heartbreaking.

Of course the story is the usual action packed, battle ready, beast form filled, political quagmire of my favourite supernatural world, with actions hidden behind actions. No change there, but obviously this time the 'stakes' are higher! Like outcome of the world higher. And Jane, showing how far she has come, puts plans in place to ensure that those she loves and indeed the fate of humankind, are not affected by the sangre duello - too much! There is one surprising new player on the scene and it blew my socks off a little. I'm with Jane on this one, still confused, overwrought and swinging between disbelief and longing.

The sangre duello itself was - unexpected. Jane proves her worth time and time again, just not in the way I had expected. With people falling at every step all looks to be bleak, and indeed the world surrounding NOLA will indeed change drastically after this. I'm just not sure how. I've never wanted a next book in the series so badly. Where Jane leaves off is emotional in the extreme and plays on a feeling that has nothing supernatural at all to do with it, but sits as a fear deep inside of us all. A massive turning point and culmination of the last 12 books. Faith Hunter remains, for me, the bench mark of every urban fantasy book out there.

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Jon Doe

He has his duty-and even Jane knows better than to challenge that

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 2, 2018

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We see the Vamp Emperor, Titus, and his people finally show up in person in this one, for the Sangre Duello to decide what happens to Leo's territory, his people and his followers. Jane leads the defense from the front with the Yellowrock Clan beside her-plus an unexpected last-minute addition with ties to Jane's past she could never have seen coming...

Leo has been planning for this for 200 years, and Jane has done more than anyone to tear apart the Eurovamps own long-term Plans and ambitions, so his plans centre on her in this case-not that she knows that for some time. Yet again Leo and his loyal people and followers are betrayed, and this time a new threat is the reason. Plus, old threats and evident betrayals may not have been what they seemed. The new mega-werewolf Pack shows up to strike a deal with Leo, but matters are never that simple and Brute becomes an issue when he is not impressed with attempts by the Werewolves to reach out to him. He has his duty-and even Jane knows better than to challenge that.

Leo sets out to reinforce his power base and Clan Yellowrock is formally brought into being, and Angie Babies "Uncle Leo!" on the phone to the ceremony is a laugh-out-loud moment that leaves even a centuries-old Mithran Blood-Master floored. Plus, while Jane isn't exactly sure what accepting the title of "Dark Queen" from Leo might mean still, she is quickly learning that she is a more key component in Leo's plans than anyone but Leo ever realised. The title doesn't make her some sort of monster, but it might just make her what Leo ultimately needs to carry the day. The list of Eurovamps and associated wanting to fight Jane fluctuates as she plows over enemies and agents sent after her, but Titus is almost 2,000 years old and plans in ways Jane can barely keep up with. It was always going to come down to this-and Jane knows it.

Also, it becomes apparent that Jane's time-shifting abilities have been damaging her health whenever she use's them in previous books-and not just because she often ends up vomiting blood. Even Beast is very worried at the damage Jane has done to her genetics, which haven't affected Beast's own DNA since it's Jane who use's the power. The consequences of using a power like this, even with Skinwalker magic and healing, come home in this book. I understand that this won't be the last JY book, but the ending will make the hair on your neck stand up. Can even Jane survive this? Faith...?

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Kitty kisu

Warning, one hell of a novel, hard to put down!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 20, 2018

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I have followed the Jane Yellowrock story all the way through the series from the first time I read Skinwalker right up to Dark Queen. I can honestly say that Faith Hunter has stayed consistent with her skill of writing each scene carefully to bring out the best/worst of each character in each scene. Hunter's skill as an accomplished author shines through. Each Jane Yellowrock novel surpasses the previous one. I love the way all of the characters have grown and aged and allowed us the privilege to witness such skill. Simply magical, awesome and down right brilliant!

Following the character of Jane Yellowrock from the young adult and watching her develop and grow in to a formidable warrior woman accompanied by Beast's soul within her body.
All I can say is that Dark Queen is one pretty awesome read. The novel builds up in to a crescendo which will have you wanting to be left alone to witness the outcome of the fight scenes.

Dark Queen is simply one hell of a trip. I thoroughly LOVED it!

CJB

£7.49 for a kindle book?

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 31, 2018

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I love the authors work but have just noticed a steep increase in prices. I paid £4.14 for this kindle book on (admittedly) pre-order for delivery in May '18. Now seemingly all the authors kindle books are priced at £7.49, more expensive than the paperback version. Am I missing something or is this blatant profiteering due to the popularity of Kindle? That's fine, I'll just go back to paperbacks if this is the way things are going. What a shame as I would imagine paperbacks are far less environmentally friendly.

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Marta Cox

This is urban fantasy that leaves the rest behind !

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 1, 2019

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Finally the long awaited duel between Leo and the European Vampires is here ! For most of this book we see Jane preparing but her life is getting ever more complicated when a stranger shows up at her door. Add in the fact that she's coming to terms with all that it means to be the Dark Queen and you just have to sit in awe at this authors imagination. As usual Leo is at his manipulative best but it's everything that's happening to Jane that makes this a wildly twisting story.
All my favourites are here from Eli who always understands just what Jane really needs to Beast who just merrily chuffed away confident that Beast is the best Hunter bar none. We get tiny snippets of Molly and of course Rick although his presence adds little to the overall plot. Bruiser fans will cheer but for this reader Angie baby steals every scene she's written in. This definitely shouldn't be read as a standalone as to do so would make you miss so much that has built up to this grand showdown so I certainly recommend reading this series as its urban fantasy that leaves the rest behind !

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