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The Underworld
Rise of the Queen
Rise of the Queen continues the story that began with Rise of the King, volumes one and two, it is not a standalone book. The story picks up exactly where volume two left off and continues to follow the evolution of various relationships introduced in the first two books. The reader will continue to enjoy the immersion in the story while discovering new details seemingly in real time.
Continue with the characters you've fallen in love with as they uncover hidden truths about the world and themselves, discovering their own powers in the process. New alliances and new betrayals test even the strongest of bonds between Sephie, Adrik, and all the men.
Continue with the characters you've fallen in love with as they uncover hidden truths about the world and themselves, discovering their own powers in the process. New alliances and new betrayals test even the strongest of bonds between Sephie, Adrik, and all the men.
772 pages, Paperback
First published November 6, 2024
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January 26, 2025
Absolutely my favorite series. Can’t not wait for volume 4
November 12, 2024
Where to start?
Volume 3 picks up right where volume 2 left off. You get more details about what's going on with everyone, meet some new characters that end up being absolutely hilarious and important in some way or another. The fuckery knows no bounds in this entire series and I personally love it. My only complaint, which is the reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5, is the amount of smut/detail that goes into the smut. While some people may enjoy it, it's become a bit much for me. Overall this book and series is one of my absolute favorites that I have read in a while. This is definitely meant for 18+ but I'm living for the growing relationship between Sephie and all the guys as well as the storyline. Thank you RJ for writing a story where females can be friends with males without needing the sexual relationship, on top of showing that working on yourself is the best way to be your best you before and during a relationship, as well as showing that you don't have to be in a relationship in order to be happy.
I can't wait for volume 4 to come out but I know that it's gonna take some time since RJ put 3 books out in a year which is rare and unlikely to ever happen again. I hope everyone gets as much enjoyment out of the series as I have.
Volume 3 picks up right where volume 2 left off. You get more details about what's going on with everyone, meet some new characters that end up being absolutely hilarious and important in some way or another. The fuckery knows no bounds in this entire series and I personally love it. My only complaint, which is the reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5, is the amount of smut/detail that goes into the smut. While some people may enjoy it, it's become a bit much for me. Overall this book and series is one of my absolute favorites that I have read in a while. This is definitely meant for 18+ but I'm living for the growing relationship between Sephie and all the guys as well as the storyline. Thank you RJ for writing a story where females can be friends with males without needing the sexual relationship, on top of showing that working on yourself is the best way to be your best you before and during a relationship, as well as showing that you don't have to be in a relationship in order to be happy.
I can't wait for volume 4 to come out but I know that it's gonna take some time since RJ put 3 books out in a year which is rare and unlikely to ever happen again. I hope everyone gets as much enjoyment out of the series as I have.
December 7, 2024
To be honest… I have read better (way better), but it is my confort book
April 13, 2025
3.5, rounded down
This is the slowest book of the series so far, mainly focusing on the development of each character in prep for the foreshadowed battle. Not much action otherwise. In this book, the series definitively incorporates magic/ fantasy /spirits / spiritual warfare into a contemporary world. Still great reflection and highlights of the human psyc and good vs. evil. Lots of humor. Was not a fan of the repeated scenes (a bit more than usual) and almost forced spice in the beginning
This is the slowest book of the series so far, mainly focusing on the development of each character in prep for the foreshadowed battle. Not much action otherwise. In this book, the series definitively incorporates magic/ fantasy /spirits / spiritual warfare into a contemporary world. Still great reflection and highlights of the human psyc and good vs. evil. Lots of humor. Was not a fan of the repeated scenes (a bit more than usual) and almost forced spice in the beginning
December 6, 2024
Family
Book 3 is just as perfect as the other two. The pages turn themselves, and there is no good stopping point because each volume grabs a hold of you, and you can't let go.
As Sephie becomes stronger, so does Adrik and each of the guys. You begin to ask who you can truly trust outside the group. You begin to second guess your judgment about those who enter your circle.
This book and the one before are so good you don't want the series to end. But... I can't wait for what's to come and the epic war that is on the horizon. Happy reading! See you when the next volume is hot and fresh off the presses.
Book 3 is just as perfect as the other two. The pages turn themselves, and there is no good stopping point because each volume grabs a hold of you, and you can't let go.
As Sephie becomes stronger, so does Adrik and each of the guys. You begin to ask who you can truly trust outside the group. You begin to second guess your judgment about those who enter your circle.
This book and the one before are so good you don't want the series to end. But... I can't wait for what's to come and the epic war that is on the horizon. Happy reading! See you when the next volume is hot and fresh off the presses.
November 10, 2024
Sephie and her Russian guardians will always have my heart!
This is my 3rd reread of this series.
The bond between Sephie & her lovable Russian bears warms my heart. Seeing stephen & victor come into their own is captivating. I cannot wait until book 4 comes out.
This is my 3rd reread of this series.
The bond between Sephie & her lovable Russian bears warms my heart. Seeing stephen & victor come into their own is captivating. I cannot wait until book 4 comes out.
November 16, 2024
Buy the series! You will not be disappointed. I am re-reading from the beginning (multiple times) to catch all of the character details that I overlooked on the first and second reading. Cannot wait for Volume 4.
November 30, 2024
I absolutely love this book
This is one of my favorite book series. I love how Adrik and Sephie and the guys keep getting closer and they keep leveling up. Only bad thing is that now I have to wait for volume 4!
This is one of my favorite book series. I love how Adrik and Sephie and the guys keep getting closer and they keep leveling up. Only bad thing is that now I have to wait for volume 4!
January 22, 2025
Omg I can't wait for the fjnale
After 3 books it just gets better. I started this when RJ Kane had it on a pay per chapter site and jumped at it when I saw it was released as a book. It is so good and gets better each book.
After 3 books it just gets better. I started this when RJ Kane had it on a pay per chapter site and jumped at it when I saw it was released as a book. It is so good and gets better each book.
February 14, 2025
Great series
I have read this series twice now. I absolutely love the main characters! I am very anxiously waiting for the next book and highly recommend for the series to be added to anyone's reading list!
I have read this series twice now. I absolutely love the main characters! I am very anxiously waiting for the next book and highly recommend for the series to be added to anyone's reading list!
April 13, 2025
I posted a review on #1 and I still can't get enough of these books! I check socials all the time for any news on book 4! (i am being patient though because I respect rj and get that it's alot of work and takes time! can't rush perfection!)
I love the emotional Rollercoaster you go on with everyone as they develop and grow their relationships or how some relationships fall through and it it like you are apart of their group! (so wish I was! I feel like i would get along pretty great with all the main characters!) idk how rj did it but these are such personable books that make you feel like you are apart of the story. not just reading someone else's journey. it's very immersive and I love it! I can't wait for the next one! (neither can my hubby! 😜
I love the emotional Rollercoaster you go on with everyone as they develop and grow their relationships or how some relationships fall through and it it like you are apart of their group! (so wish I was! I feel like i would get along pretty great with all the main characters!) idk how rj did it but these are such personable books that make you feel like you are apart of the story. not just reading someone else's journey. it's very immersive and I love it! I can't wait for the next one! (neither can my hubby! 😜
September 29, 2025
This series is a must-read. This series is ongoing/incomplete. I usually hate ongoing series because I have to wait (what feels like forever) to continue the series, BUT this series is worth reading even though it's incomplete. I have reread it because it's is an amazing series. The plot, the world building, and character development are spot on. I love banter and funny moments in books, and this series has many. I highly recommend this series.
December 26, 2025
Don't come for me because I know this book is very well loved by most people. I also love the book, and will continue the series when it comes out, but the "pick-me" FMC, Sephie, can just be a little over-the top with the whole "all the men fall at this weird quirky girl's feet" and I feel like this book exuded that even more. Often times I found myself just thinking "oh please" when it came to her. But I like the plot/story line, and I'm hooked to know how it ends.
September 25, 2026
Real page turner. R.J. Kane has a wonderful style of writing. I very much enjoy the fact she shifts perspectives between most of the main characters. Her humor and wit makes an amazing read. My only whine/complaint is how she leaves every book on a cliff hanger. I get that they want us to read the next book, but waiting a year or more to find out what happens (if someone lives or dies) makes you want to throw the book when you turn the last page.
November 14, 2024
The saga continues...
I was so happy to find book 3 as I had been waiting on it. It goes into deeper detail for the battle coming. I don't know if the rest of the story can be contained in 1 book. I love these books, and when the last one comes out I'm getting hard copies for my library.
I was so happy to find book 3 as I had been waiting on it. It goes into deeper detail for the battle coming. I don't know if the rest of the story can be contained in 1 book. I love these books, and when the last one comes out I'm getting hard copies for my library.
November 21, 2024
Oh, this is good! I love the series!
It's such a great 3rd chapter to a delightful series! I can't wait for the 4th installment! It makes me want to be a part of the 'family' too! They mix the danger, evil and comedy into a story so powerful you can't put it down. While there was a lot of touchy going on, it did add to the story.
It's such a great 3rd chapter to a delightful series! I can't wait for the 4th installment! It makes me want to be a part of the 'family' too! They mix the danger, evil and comedy into a story so powerful you can't put it down. While there was a lot of touchy going on, it did add to the story.
November 27, 2024
Incredible Series!!!!!!
RJ Kane is an amazing author! Her humor is incredible and I absolutely love her books! I have all 3 so far in the series and enjoy them so much. I can’t wait for the next book! Thank you so muchRJKane for bringing your incredibly amazing books into my life!!!!!
RJ Kane is an amazing author! Her humor is incredible and I absolutely love her books! I have all 3 so far in the series and enjoy them so much. I can’t wait for the next book! Thank you so muchRJKane for bringing your incredibly amazing books into my life!!!!!
December 11, 2024
BEST PARANORMAL SERIES OF ALL-TIME!
This story could go on for the rest of my life, and I'd never tire of it.
This is the most imaginative and spectacular modern-day version of Lucifer and Persephone you'll ever read! Bit, it's also so much more!
I love this world. All of the characters, the dialog and humor are second to none. Start at the beginning... you won't be sorry!
This story could go on for the rest of my life, and I'd never tire of it.
This is the most imaginative and spectacular modern-day version of Lucifer and Persephone you'll ever read! Bit, it's also so much more!
I love this world. All of the characters, the dialog and humor are second to none. Start at the beginning... you won't be sorry!
December 24, 2024
Amazing read again!!!
I don't even know how to express the level of awesomeness that this story is. The fact that it's only pt 3 is sooo much exciting. The characters are so life like. I feel like I know them, n I can't wait to see what comes next for them. I hope all the guys get their own book. I can't wait for the next installment!!!
I don't even know how to express the level of awesomeness that this story is. The fact that it's only pt 3 is sooo much exciting. The characters are so life like. I feel like I know them, n I can't wait to see what comes next for them. I hope all the guys get their own book. I can't wait for the next installment!!!
February 9, 2025
The Underworld Series: Rise of the Queen
Totally loved the two previous books and this one even more. In a way, it tells how we each struggle with the changes that happen in our own lives. A lot of people struggle with drug abuse, whether illegal or legal. We also see where people come up missing in the news. Some make it back but others never make it back.
Totally loved the two previous books and this one even more. In a way, it tells how we each struggle with the changes that happen in our own lives. A lot of people struggle with drug abuse, whether illegal or legal. We also see where people come up missing in the news. Some make it back but others never make it back.
May 10, 2025
Fantastic love it.
This series is amazing. I found it on a coin app. Loved it but deleted it
because it was way too expensive. Could not stop thinking about it, it was so captivating. I searched all over until I found it here. I could finally finish the first book. Then the second and third. It's one of the best series I have ever read. Right up there with BDB by JR Ward.
This series is amazing. I found it on a coin app. Loved it but deleted it
because it was way too expensive. Could not stop thinking about it, it was so captivating. I searched all over until I found it here. I could finally finish the first book. Then the second and third. It's one of the best series I have ever read. Right up there with BDB by JR Ward.
May 28, 2025
I loved the first two books but the plot line, the conversations and the way the main character is treated like a modern day Superwoman who makes everyone love her is overdone. It’s still good reading but the books are long even though pretty fast paced, I took one start off for the irritating redundancy in the way everyone worships the “queen”.
August 31, 2025
this is getting so good. i cant wait for book 4 to find out how everything turns out. please be a happy ending. if its a sad ending im gonna die. im already sad about victor. R.J. Kane please make it a happy ending in book 4. im living through sephe thats how deeply i connect with her. i need the happy ending.
June 7, 2026
I rarely write reviews on books. I absolutely loved the first 2 books in this series. Volume 3 had me wanting to pull my hair out! 763 pages of the same thing over and over. Very repetitive! I feel the book could have been an easy 300 pages and still have gotten every detail in it. Not sure if I’ll be able to read Volume 4 if it is over 700 pages again.
September 12, 2026
I simply cannot get enough. . . .
I have re-read the first three in this series no less than 6 times!
Now, as eager as I am to start volume four, I also want to savor it!!!!
RJ Kane’s character development and story line are next level. . . .
If you haven’t read her ‘The Dutch Connection’, stop reading this and go get it!
I have re-read the first three in this series no less than 6 times!
Now, as eager as I am to start volume four, I also want to savor it!!!!
RJ Kane’s character development and story line are next level. . . .
If you haven’t read her ‘The Dutch Connection’, stop reading this and go get it!
September 20, 2026
I forgot that they started to use telepathy 🤦🏼♀️ the gifts.. the beer flavoured nipples for everyone apparently now.. if this would have just continued with mundane thing and not the whole paranormal and shit maybe it would have been less of a cringe..
And volume three does not end where it ended before.. and there is not a chance I’m paying money to read volume 4
And volume three does not end where it ended before.. and there is not a chance I’m paying money to read volume 4
January 20, 2025
While I thought it was your typical mafia boss book going in, lol . Nope
While it was getting ridiculous as it went , found myself enjoying the writing style of the author so continued. Would read more from the author
While it was getting ridiculous as it went , found myself enjoying the writing style of the author so continued. Would read more from the author
January 26, 2025
Similar to the first book in that it just builds on the characters and the plans they are making but nothing actually happens. The actual action took place in book two so now we wait for book four for anything new to happen. Ugh.
February 7, 2025
rise of the queen
This is without a doubt one of the best series of books I’ve ever read. I can’t wait until book 4 comes out. Waiting on pins and needles for it. I know I won’t be able to put it down until I’ve finished it.
This is without a doubt one of the best series of books I’ve ever read. I can’t wait until book 4 comes out. Waiting on pins and needles for it. I know I won’t be able to put it down until I’ve finished it.
February 18, 2025
oh so good…
Why does it have to end of on a cliff! I need more information. This series has me by the throat and I love and hate every minute of it! The development is so great and I can’t wait for me. I had a couple breaks in reading, but is sucked me back in and didn’t let go.
Why does it have to end of on a cliff! I need more information. This series has me by the throat and I love and hate every minute of it! The development is so great and I can’t wait for me. I had a couple breaks in reading, but is sucked me back in and didn’t let go.
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