The Dragon Queen: The Dragon Queen, Book 3

The Dragon Queen #3

by Sam Hall, Zara Hampton-Brown (Narrator)

With the queen dead, we thought our troubles were over—turns out, they've only just begun.

Dragon eggs have been stolen. War looms on the horizon. And my prince—my lover—has asked me to be fitted for new dresses.

As the kingdom teeters on the edge of chaos, my prince struggles to hold it together. He's forcing Flynn into the role of Duke of Skane, pushing Brom away despite their love, and as for me? I was never meant to be queen-in-waiting, yet now it seems I may have no choice.

Nevermere has always been ruled by queens—human and dragon alike. I won't stand by and watch men decide the fate of our kingdom. If becoming the Dragon Queen is what it takes to save my people, then so be it.

But can I save my country without losing the men I love?

Genres: Fantasy, Dragons, Why Choose, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Fantasy Romance, M M Romance

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First published July 31, 2025

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Reviews

[Natalie · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book dragged for me. The whole series really. I love Sam Hall but I just don’t like this trilogy. It was boring and repetitive and the spice just didn’t add to the plot whatsoever.

[Alex(Books-In-A-Storm) · Rating 3 out of 5]

I felt like this one was just too long. I really liked it and the ending was good.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

It feels like it's been a long time coming, but the final book in the Dragon Queen series is here. Pippin hit a few bumps in the road, but she truly does have the makings of a great queen, even if she doesn't realize it. Pip is leading with her heart and is doing a pretty good job most of the time. The guys also have their share of issues to overcome, and one thing is obvious, they all need Pip by their side. They guys were so cute with her. The whole secret relationship aspect was starting to chafe a bit. It reached a point where I was like, "Everyone has to know they're in a relationship," but we’re pretending they didn't notice. It was seriously frustrating but still good.


The story moved a little slowly, but that's what happens with some fantasies. It was still good. The kingdom is on the brink of civil war. Draven's treacherous uncle is making moves, doing what villains do. There were a lot of annoying politics, some surprising side characters (I really liked Draven's cousin), and a lot of information was revealed about the dragon's relationship with humans in the past. Between all of that, the war itself, and the relationship angst, I was pretty entertained. Glimmer is always a character, but I also liked getting more of the other dragons' personalities.


There were a few surprises, but things ended pretty much how I expected. Dragon Queen was a good read. The epilogue was the best HEA I could have asked for.

[Maddy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved how this book ended, I felt like it had the perfect conclusion to the series with the last few chapters and the epilogue. I am going to miss all of the different characters and dragons as I have grown attached to all of their personalities. The first 50% of this book felt slow with a lot of fillers, but the second half was intense and captivating to me. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed the entire series and all of their character art throughout it.😍

[Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

i am so happy that i was able to come back and read the last book of the series. Ive been patiently, impatiently waiting for it and am thrilled it’s here and seeing how they are able to handle all the issues from the first 2 books and where everybody’s at down the road. I do love epilogues that are more than a few months after the end of the book, it seems more like an ending to me.

I don’t know if i could pick a favorite character out of the humans, but maybe Glimmer overall? Some definitely heartbreaking moments, that scene with you know who towards the end was needed and also a lot emotionally.

I will say that I kind of saw parts of this book as a “be careful what you wish for” and I don’t mean that for us the readers wanting to read this and be disappointed. No, not even a little bit. I mean that for the characters. They have so many things that they want or expect and one of those is to be free from the queens machinations. This book really shows you that it’s not easy to be free. Free to love, free to be who you are, free to do what you want with your life. So yes a little bit of be careful what you wish for mixed with I can’t think of the right cliche saying, but hard work, perseverance and hope, +love.

[Paulina · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was frustrated most of the book. I felt like everyone wasn't taking Pippin seriously, including herself.

But in the end the ending surprised me and I loved it ;d

Though, I really wish someone kicked that stupid general's ass....

[Marissa · Rating 2 out of 5]

This series had so much potential. Finished it b/c I was curious how it ended.

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

“None of this is what any of us wanted, but we need to see things through to the end,” I said in a low whisper, “and hope we come out on top when it does.”



This conclusion was EPIC! It’s not often that I can read a book and not get a sense of where it’s going and what I’ll probably happen, but Dragon Queen did this multiple times!!

I don’t want to spoil too much, so instead I’ll give you my internal dialogue as I was reading 😆

- Omg! I love this so much!
- Omg! How is this going to end?! I can’t figure out how they’re going to make this work 🥺
- huh, it’s super cool though that I can’t figure it out
- oh f*ck…Sam said there’s death of a side character. If it’s X I’m going to ugly cry 😭

This one had me on a roller coaster of feels until the last page and was so damn good!!

As always, please read the author’s trigger warnings.

**I received an ARC of this book, and this is my honest review 🥰

[Maitland · Rating 2 out of 5]

DNF - I grew tired of the story having different catastrophic problems while the characters continued to have the same personal struggles. While I enjoy the world, and character I may pick this up again.

[Kimberli · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok-whole series review

While I did enjoy this series, there were some things that just irked me. First and foremost, the story had way too much filler, causing it to drag occasionally. I wanted to scream, "Get on with it already!"
Pippin was just so wishy washy. One minute she seemed strong and willing to fight. The next minute she was acting like she couldn't think or speak for herself. She never came across as overly competent or smart and seemed to second guess every choice she made. While I understand that this story is set back in a time when women didn't have a lot of rights, it still bothered me to watch her just accept how things would be and go along without a fight. It wasn't until the end that she finally stood on her own two feet and made a decision that wasn't what someone else told her to do.

As far as the guys...I liked all of them except Draven. I really didn't understand why he rejected Pippin from the start. His excuse was really lame. What made it even worse is that he could have made a plan with Pippin since the Queen wasn't there to know what was happening. Regardless, I don't see why he had to be flat out mean to her. He could have just been cold and taken her to the queen without showing any emotion. Instead he continued to treat her badly. It just seemed so childish. I also really hate when the female lead succumbs to a man just because he's good looking, as if somehow his looks supersede any kid of character. Pippin embracing him after how awful he was to her bothered me. Even towards the end Draven made everything about himself. He didn't tell them his plan. He just let them go off believing his station was more important than his wing and queen. It's like he had no character growth.

However, don't think the series is all doom and gloom. The plot was still interesting. The sex scenes were steamy. It's still worth a read if you don't mind some annoyances.

[Tiffany Bumgardner · Rating 2 out of 5]

Series Review

I really wanted to like this, I really, really did.

2 ⭐️ ⭐️ because dragons.

And that’s the positive there were dragons,

I couldn’t keep the mmcs straight 90% of the time, we were expected to know information but it was usually never given, it was repetitive, there was a lot of eh smut that I skipped through. This could have been one book not three with better storyboarding, plotting, dialogue, characters.

Fmc wasn’t impressive and her character didn’t seem to grow. I wanted her to stand up and be a queen and instead she never steps up and then walks away. Even with promises made she didn’t stay to ensure they came to fruition.

Again honestly wanted to like this series but it needs a lot of revision.

[WayTooEasilyObsessed · Rating 2 out of 5]

The story's pace uad been fine up till now, but the amount this one repeats and drags is annoying. Everyone knows the RH is going to happen, dancing in that fence is just too much and prolonged. Also the MFC's constant fears, anger, and decisions being swept away andbdorgotten with just seeing her men is tiresome.
I'm so tired of MFC's stating decisions and decrees just to be talked out of it with soft words and a few kisses

[Jenn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Let us Begin ✏️

Overall Plot Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶
((Only because it's RH - honestly I would still put this one as a 3 in my own personal rating))
Execution of Spice: ⭐⭐⭐

Tropes/Triggers:
(You decide what is a trope or a trigger for you from this list)
- Reverse Harem, Mention and memories of animal abuse, murder/attempted murder, death and sacrifice, Explicit sex scenes, MxM, MMFMMM, Baudy talk, Virgin/loss of virginity(first book)
- Author's list of tropes / triggers: [[No list given on Audible]]
- Explicit sex scenes:
- I kind of got lazy with this one and didn't keep track. By the time I got to this book, I was just waiting for the story to end. I'm sorry, I just wasn't feeling it.


Format I read: Audiobook 🎧
Audio version: Single Narration
Narrator(s) and performance:
- Zara Hampton-Brown: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
- Let me explain: So, I get that a female voice actress doing a male's voice is something tough and that in itself is why I gave her 3 stars. There were times where it sounded like she had to go back and re-record a certain sentence here or there, and when she did, she used the compketely wrong voice for the MAIN FEMALE character... It was very disconcerting and took me out of the story. That happened more with the third book than the previous two. Also, sometimes she made it sound like Pippin's internal voice sound like a male's voice? I don't know, it was weird. But she was a lone performer and she had to cover SO MANY male voices, so, three stars.

1st person POV
The POV is set in Pippin's POV, but there are times her consciousness melds or slips in with another's... These scenes were [[sometimes]] confusing, maybe it would've been easier to understand if seen in writing, rather than delivered the way it was by the narrator? I don't know, I doubt it though because there were many scenes that were lacking in the writing.

Pros of the Story 👍
- The plot of the story was decent. And the ending was unlike most others, so that was a nice change of pace.

Cons of the Story 👎
- Some scenes were rushed. Details were skimmed over in some instances, almost like the writer couldn't be fussed with them.
- I HATED how whiny the FMC was 90% of the time. She'd legitimately make a love declaration with one of her guys, then the very next chapter was doubt8ng if she was enough for that same guy... like... did she instantly forget the way he plowed her into the ground the moment he was out of her sight? 😅
- Some of the details of the story were either just ignored or


In summary 📝
5/10 would recommend.
Here are my musings and possibly a bare-bone breakdown of my emotions during the book.

- I feel like Sam Hall could have focused a little more on specific details. I can't really give out those details without completely spoiling the book(s). But they were details that I thought were important to the storyline. After reading(listening to) those sections, I would actually pause the book at times to just stare at nothing as my mind raced to try and fill in the bits and pieces that the author COULD have added, because it just made me feel like there's so much of the book that was left out.
- Some scenes were rushed. DON'T READ FURTHER TO AVOID A SPOILER: There is a scene in the first book where Pippin has to save glimmer's egg from hitting the ground. Then, in this final book book books book, almost the exact same thing happens to zafira's(spelling?) last female egg. And it could have been such an epic and drawn out scene that really could have enraptured the reader, but instead it felt rushed, and it didn't feel as weighty/important because it was just glossed over super quickly. In fact, that was how a lot of the scenes where in most other books it would have been fleshed out and really would have helped the readers connect, but in this book, they were like second thoughts. I don't know how better to describe it.
- I hated how the writer mostly focused on pippin's negativity... there was barely any focus on anything else, really... There is a scene where she is confronted by a character who tells her something, but then the very next scene, when she's talking to the person that she was confronted about, normally, people would still be stuck on that previous conversation, (which was a big one!) but there wasn't even a single mention of her stressing about that new information that she had just discovered in her mind when she was conversing with this other person... there was no consistency in her thought processes.
- However!!! The reason I gave this story a five out of ten, rather than a four or lower, is because the writer was consistent with pippin's growth. I've read books where they take someone who hasn't lifted even a dagger their entire lives and like a month later, they're one of the best fighters in the world. Because there's no consistency in character growth, but thankfully Sam Hall knows how to be true to their characters. Pippin was not magically one of the best cadets once she was demoted from queen-in-waiting. However, despite Glimmer constantly telling her she was a Queen, she remained too docile for my liking. The saving grace of the story was a couple of her boys. And Marcus(spelling?) Lighthands. He was a great character that should've been fleshed out some more too.

Now, I've wasted enough time on this story, I doubt I'll ever read them again. I'm not a big RH fan, but there's definitely better written ones out there. 👍

[Yana · Rating 2 out of 5]

Probably, I had to reread the first 2 books before starting this one because I had forgotten quite a lot. May be that was the reason I didn't like the final book as much as the previous ones in the series. It took me a lot of time to finish the book, and I was bored with most of it. It was too drawn out, repetitive, and anticlimactic.

[MeliReads04 · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF 20%

Idk it wasn’t bad I just couldn’t get into it. Maybe it’s been too long since the other two books but I just didn’t feel connected to the characters or the plot. I forced myself to get to 20% as it is so I figured I would cut my losses now rather than later.

[Toni Hopley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m new to Sam Hall’s world, and I couldn't have been more thrilled to dive into The Dragon Queen series in its beautiful omnibus form as a ARC reader. From the very first page, I was swept away.

At first, the story feels like a reimagined Cinderella, with Lady Pippa Wentworth—Pip, as she’s lovingly called—stripped of everything by her cruel stepmother and wicked stepsister. Forced into servitude, her life is filled with hardship and unimaginable cruelty. But as the plot unfolds, it blossoms into something far more enchanting, rich with dragons, adventure, and passion.

The dragons in this world are no mere creatures of legend; they are highly intelligent beings, bonded to their human riders in a way that’s almost magical. The story touches on themes of self-discovery as Pip rises above the limitations others try to place on her, fighting against labels and embracing her true self. Alongside her are the warriors—brave, honourable men who protect the kingdom and everything they hold dear. These warriors, though bound by duty, form a brotherhood that is as strong as family. Brom, the quiet and responsible leader, Soren, with his raw, commanding presence, yet fiercely protective nature, Flynn, the gentle soul with a heart of gold, and Ged, the flirtatious, devoted charmer—all of them are perfect in their own way, and they each love Pip, not only for who she is but for who she could become. These men are patient, understanding, and fiercely possessive of Pip, ensuring her safety while allowing her to remain true to herself. They truly make her feel like she belongs—like she was made for them.

No story would be complete without a formidable villain, and The Dragon Queen delivers in spades. Regina, the royal queen, is pure evil, manipulative, and unrelenting in her pursuit of power. She’ll stop at nothing to get what she wants, and her twisted plots keep the stakes high. But it’s Prince Draven, who starts off as nothing but an arrogant, brooding jerk, who truly captivates. As the story progresses, it’s clear there’s more to him than meets the eye, and I found myself drawn into the mystery of his intentions. Watching his character grow and evolve was a truly satisfying journey—though I’ll admit, at first, I wanted nothing more than to hate him. His role in the story and in the group’s ultimate bond is essential, and by the end, I couldn’t help but cheer for his transformation.

Pip herself is a heroine for the ages. I have seen reviews and comments that Pip is not depicted as feminine enough and lots of similar negative comments. I find this hard to understand. Pip is tall, slender and very physically capable. This does not in any way make her less of a woman or feminine in her characteristics.

Though she stumbles at times, her heart leads her, and her innate strength is undeniable. She’s destined for greatness—even if she doesn’t fully realise it yet. The men around her have their own battles to fight, but it’s clear they need her just as much as she needs them. Watching them interact with her was pure delight. Their love, their care, their devotion—each of them showing Pip that she’s worth everything they can give. The secret relationship they share adds an element of tension that had me eagerly turning the pages.

The kingdom teeters on the edge of civil war, and as Draven’s treacherous uncle stirs up chaos, the politics of the realm are complicated and thrilling. Between the looming war, political intrigue, and the emotional rollercoaster of the relationships, I was hooked. And the dragons, especially Glimmer, added a magical layer to the story that kept me engaged at every turn.

There were a few surprises along the way, and while the ending unfolded much as I’d hoped, it was still deeply satisfying. The epilogue was an unexpected HEA that left me smiling long after the last page was turned.

The Dragon Queen is a story of love, dragons, destiny, and the kind of passion that burns brighter than the fiercest flames.

[Victoria · Rating 4 out of 5]

We've been waiting for this final book of the series for a while, and I'm so happy it's finally here!
I recently reread books 1 and 2 to prepare myself, and I'm happy I did. I needed the refresher, as so much was happening at the same time.

So, having reached the end, what are my thoughts?

Honestly, the first half of this book was a bit of a struggle :(
We continued right where we left off in the previous installment (and what an ending that was!), but things started slowing down considerably afterward.
I know the author had to line up everything to continue forward, but in my opinion, it felt a bit too drawn out.

I also think a significant part of my frustration came from Draven... I mean, I love the guy, but by the Gods, I hate him as well. Saying one thing and the next day doing a complete reversal. Not once, not twice, nope... pretty much the whole time! I wanted to strangle him so badly.
As for the other men, Flynn was very needy, which while consistent felt grating, and I rly wished we had more time to get to know Soren, our drill master, who was very quiet and off to the side much of the time. Ged can do no wrong, and our noble Brom would have been amazing if he hadn't been as self-sacrificing as he was. But then again, people aren't perfect! So who am I to judge all these complex and well-written characters, flaws, and all?
But Draven? Nope, that dude was on my shitlist for pretty much the whole series.

As for Pippin, the few times she acted as a queen, I cheered her on so hard! It was amazing when she stood up for herself, her men, and her dragons.
But most of the time, she reverted back to someone who was easily swayed by Draven (and other people), which was disappointing :(

As I said earlier, the pacing and flow were slow in the first half of the book, but once you get through it and get right back into all the action, it's a smooth and thrilling ride to the end!

The book had 462 pages, spread over 66 chapters (all from Pippin's point of view), and a heartwarming epilogue that had me sigh (in a good way, I promise!) :D
It was well written with no (noticeable) errors. There was plenty of spice, but none over the top or too descriptive.

I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy of this book, and I'm glad I've finished it. Overall, it was a great and enjoyable series, but that last book took some work to get through.

If you're a fan of dragons, dragon riders, complex plots, and reverse harems (did I mention dragons?), this series is definitely for you!

[DarcieReadsALot · Rating 5 out of 5]

This highly anticipated finale to the Dragon Queen series did not disappoint! We dive straight into where things left off and there really wasn’t much time for rest or any downtime. It is action packed and setting everything up for the final confrontation. We get a glimpse into the interactions directly between the dragons and Pip that I had been dying to experience and I couldn’t have been happier with - except I would always accept MORE. I love that while the dragons are sentient creatures, they still very much want to cuddle and get head scratches. It was absolutely freaking adorable!

There were a couple things that bothered me a teensy bit, but the Dragon Queen as a whole was too good for them to have any drastic impact on my overall opinion of the book. One of the characters seemingly had a lobotomy between the first two books and the third. Just felt abrupt and out of character a little bit, but who knows, maybe it was just how they handled the circumstances. And the psychic element within this series was a little overwhelming and confusing at times to the point where I had to slow down or re-read a passage to understand what was going on and whose perspective I was experiencing.

That said, the Dragon Queen finale had everything I was hoping for - from tension and suspense and danger to love and loyalty and justice. For some reason, I wasn’t expecting the emotional rollercoaster I was on, and did in fact shed some tears, but it was so good and really did right by Pip and her guys. There are a couple epilogues that really gave me the closure over their story that I needed. If you’re looking for a reverse harem fantasy romance with dragons in a historical setting, you’re going to love the Dragon Queen trilogy!

[Mar-Mar bookaholic · Rating 3 out of 5]

This Trilogy was some serious commitment. Wow! Overall, I think it was really good Trilogy. I couldn’t put it down, opted out sleep to keep reading.

My thoughts here are: I am disappointed in h. She never truly grew, she never truly found her way. She never truly understood the world. She was a coward and she was very consistent in being one.

They fought a war, queen was dead and she just dreamed being a nobody. Which, I understand!

BUT, she didn’t have that luxury, as dragons needed advocating for and their society needed to be steered into right direction. She opted out and said let them do this and let them fight this. Others, but it should have been her job. When reading something like this , I hope something big happening and main characters to change the world- to be heroes but in here they choose to opt out when things got hard.

Most of them knew how to he soldiers their whole life and now they enjoy being farmers? Soren is so needed with his expertise and knowledge, and just poof, let’s go to an estate and be farmers.

The only one who actually had amazing character arc was the Prince. He actually stayed in the capital and tried to work things out. He should have had his own book where he found a woman who would help him changing their nation.

I did enjoy it a lot , but this part was very disappointing. h never stood up for herself, besides deciding to walk away when things got hard.

[Shannan · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Dragon Queen is the 3rd and final installment of this series and WOW!!! The world building was rich with dragon and human history, and my favourite part of the entire series was the flashback/memories Pippin has. They are perfection. Her connection, not only to Glimmer, but to Cynane and Tanis from the past was nothing short of amazing.

The character development was wonderfully consistent the whole way through. Draven was a pomp-ass prince right to the very end. We got a little of Brom and Draven's history, Ged's family and sadly some of Flynn's as well. But I feel the one exception was Soren. He was a safe, constant presence throughout for Pippin, no question. But we didn't see any background for him, at least not that I remember. For me it doesn't detract from the story, I just felt he could have had a little something other than "old man" jokes. Nothing wrong with an age-gap!!!

The epilogues were everything. Seeing the new generation of dragons and humans growing up together from such a young age would make a great new series, just my opinion. As well as seeing what becomes of the wild dragon hatchlings as well would be amazing. Fingers crossed this isn't the last we have seen of this world.xx

[Cassandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sam Hall can do no wrong with these books! I forst fell in love with the its shifters, and then dived into her contemporary romance. No onto the DRAGONS. For some this has been a long awaited release, I had the pleasure of reading the trilogy back to back without delay.

The series has a great pace with nature variations in speed, but no filler fluff that kills the pace of reading.

Firstly these dragons are NOT simply impressive beasts of burden. These are intelligent magical creatures who bind their riders. They had a society world of their own outside the humans.

Pip who always was hesitant to lead follows her heart and shows she is destined for greatness. All these men are dealing with their own struggles and needs for Pip by her side. Draven’s character growth is truly great to read.

No story is complete without a big bad… Draven’s uncle is making his villain moves and Regina evil and absolutely nothing stops her pursuit of power… until….

Glimmers internal dialogue with Pip is a highlight through this whole series!

Definitely a 5/5 for the series, 4/5 for this specific installment.

[Julie Camino · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Dragon Queen

This series was sooo good, I'm glad I found it. I love every bit of it. You know this is the kind of series that I will definitely come back to, and will continue to read any and all spin-offs. That's how good it was.
Pippin had to deal with so much, everyone telling her what she can or can't do. What to wear, how to act. But Glimmer kept telling her that she was a queen and it took her a long time to realize what that meant. The heartache was soooo intense I cried especially when the flashbacks happened and Pippin was thrust into the past of the queens before and all the horrible things that happened to the dragons because of human greed.
While also trying to navigate a polygamous relationship behind closed doors because it was frowned upon in the capital. Gods the need they had for each other without the help of the Dragon Queen rising, having all her men there when they could. It was so hot, she had all the good choices, a bossy one, a tender one, a playful one, a protective one and one that took too long to finally go for his heart.
I couldn't put this book down because every chapter was more interesting than the last.

[TheheartofBrigid · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Dragon Queen is the third book in The Dragon Queen series written by Sam Hall.

💜 a coup
💜 mysteries
💜 dragons
💜 royalty
💜 why choose
💜 🌶🌶🌶🌶 spicy spice

This book picks up where the last one left off. There is so much that has happened and just when the group thinks they can breathe, they realize the coup that is happening. Draven’s uncle is gone. Several riders and their dragons are gone. The eggs are gone as well. What will the group do? How will they approach everything? Will they be able to recover the dragons and the eggs? Will Draven become king? If so, what will happen to the rest of the wing?

This was a good ending to this series. I liked how everything came together. The further world building as the story progresses was top notch. There were lots of twists and turns. I liked how everything ended up coming together. This was a really fun series and I was glad that I read it.

[Jess Norris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow.

I absolutely loved this series. Dragon Queen picks right up where the last ended and dives right into the problems and solutions in the war for dragons and country.

To me, Pippin stayed true to who she was from start to finish. Glimmer is the Queen and I enjoyed her and Pippins relationship but also the relationships of Pippin and the Wing’s dragons too.

There were twists and turns and I couldn’t guess the ending.

One thing that surprised me, Pippin didn’t give Draven a what-for. He needed it, but he got the HEA he truly wanted.

The Wing got their family.

I KNEW Marcus was going to be important!

95% of the book kept me in a constant state of anxiety, wondering what’s going to happen and why. That last 5% had me with the warm and fuzzies! (Just saying, would love Ember and Lily’s future story… something tells me they would be WILD!)

The book wraps everything up and brings everything together, and is a wonderful ending to this adventurous saga.

[Tasha Hawkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely adored getting stuck back in Pippin's world with her men, as well as the involvement of dragons.

Sam has amazingly created a world that you see in your imagination. You don't have to question how things are or what they could look like.
I went through this book and questioned what would happen next, and was surprised when it wasn't what I thought, and actually it worked.
Most times I thought Pippin should have been queen, but then the dynamics for the group would have changed dramatically. I think Sam chose the correct story line for the characters.
I was driven mad by Draven at times, but I think that's what makes a great redemption arc. But most of all my heart ached from Brom; who saw nothing but the woman for him within Pippin. A woman he was willing to lose.
Loved the peaks and troughs of challenges and successes throughout.

So glad Sam took her time to write this because she nailed what I hoped would happen, especially with the ending.

[LinzyB · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rating: ★★★★★

The Dark Queen trilogy by Sam Hall completely consumed me. If you’re into dark romance with a fierce, unapologetic heroine who doesn’t just survive but dominates, this series is for you. The journey from victim to ruler is raw, violent, empowering—and incredibly satisfying.

Sam Hall doesn’t pull punches. The series is filled with morally grey characters, revenge-driven plot twists, and a level of spice that’s intense and emotionally charged. I loved that the romance didn’t tame the heroine; instead, it fueled her rise. The world-building is rich without being overwhelming, and every book kept me turning pages way too late into the night.

This isn’t a light read—definite trigger warnings apply—but if you’re looking for dark fantasy with teeth and a strong emotional core, this one delivers.

Highly recommend to fans of dark queens, deadly court politics, and twisted love stories.

[Kristin E. Todd · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dragon Queen

Excellent fantasy series with dragons, politics, royalty, adventures and reverse harem. The plot makes the story in this series. It misses the mark on character descriptions, however. This was ripe for personal development of each MC and pretty much failed. Despite not wanting to, I kept picturing Soren as a grizzled old man, Flynn as a prancing playboy, Draven as a lost cause, Bram as a farmer and the last one as inconsequential. This really didn't make for an attractive harem. I shuddered in spicy scenes. The entire angst between her wanting the harem but not being able to keep them for social reasons just didn't fit the story. I am a queen was repeated constantly, but it didn't mean anything? On the other hand, I read all three books back to back and enjoyed them thoroughly. Well written and edited.

[Liv Croker · Rating 5 out of 5]

ahhhhhhh!!!!!! ❤️😭

Please!!!! I absolutely love this series!!!! There was so much happening but it was just so enticing to read. Draven, Brom, Ged, Flynn, Soren and Pippin were all spectacularly written. They had some of the best moments within the whole series and it was just a pleasure to read. I admit, I didn’t know how to feel about Draven and Broms relationship when it was first introduced, however, as Pippin accepted it with a little coercion from Glimmer, I was 100% on board!!!! These relationships held significance of all different magnitudes for me. I also really loved that Pippin didn’t take anything lying down and she stood for what she believed. Standing up against the general was such a boss girl move and, in my opinion, makes her one of the best FMC’s written. Oh my goodness. I’m in love!!!!

[Isabell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a big boy, but I don't love it when the HEA is wrapped up in a lovely collection of books where I can binge. This is just what I needed to satisfy my want of a dragon, fantasy, action, and spicy book. There are many characters, some you just plain hate, and that's okay. I loved an FMC who was just plain strong and could hold her own, but loved her guys (with plenty of sexy time). Yes, there is spice from f/m to m/f/m to some sprinkles of m/m, and oh, did I enjoy all of it. If you wanted a book where you get dragons paired with badass dragon rides (Glimmer and Pippa). Plus intrigue, why choose a romance dynamic, and some kings and queens? Definitely check this out cause it has it all wrapped nicely in one omnibus that you won't put down till you're done.

[Diamanti · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hello, people!
How about I tell you about a trilogy and specifically the series "The Dragon Queen"? Dragons have become my favorite lately. Now, with this trilogy, everything has multiplied. Something magnetizes me about these magical creatures.
Continuing with the third part of the series, I am amazed by her world-building. It is incredibly difficult to manage to pique the interest of readers and keep them engaged all the time.
I am so excited that I was given the opportunity to read her books. I was positively surprised with her and found the author's writing so unique and special. As for the ending, it was fantastic.

Thank you very much to the author and Hambright PR for the eARC!

This is my honest review!