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Dungeon Queen
From the USA Today bestselling author of Vampire Girl comes a new kind of Why Choose Fantasy Romance. Enter a world unlike any other. A story that is the ultimate power wish fulfillment for those looking for an epic romance, sexy men, exciting adventures, plot twists, mystery, and did we mention sexy men?
Dungeon Queen is the ultimate fantasy romance quest-seeking adventure you never knew you needed, but you totally need.
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My name is Lilly Lemon and my life has always come in threes.
I was born the third day of the third month as the youngest of three daughters. I didn't speak until I was three years old, but I observed and remembered everything I saw and heard.
My parents didn't have much money left for my college education, so I spent three years working three jobs to save enough to attend my dream school.
I had epic plans, but by the third class of my first day, I'd already had three massive embarrassments. Things weren't looking great for me until something very strange happened, and I ended up in a magic world quite unlike our own.
Whereas before I had been strikingly ordinary, in this strange new world I was strong, mighty, powerful... I was a queen!
But dark magic was destroying my people and a new ruler was rising, making false promises and putting everyone in danger.
Now, I will have to conquer the dreaded dungeon to save my people.
But I don't have to venture forth alone.
There are three who seek to ally with me and help me save the world.
A destined warrior bound to me.
An alpha wolf mated to me.
And a dark fae fated to me.
The Devious King is about to fall.
And a new Queen is rising from the dungeons to save us all.
Me. I'm the new queen. Fyi.
Dungeon Queen is the ultimate fantasy romance quest-seeking adventure you never knew you needed, but you totally need.
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My name is Lilly Lemon and my life has always come in threes.
I was born the third day of the third month as the youngest of three daughters. I didn't speak until I was three years old, but I observed and remembered everything I saw and heard.
My parents didn't have much money left for my college education, so I spent three years working three jobs to save enough to attend my dream school.
I had epic plans, but by the third class of my first day, I'd already had three massive embarrassments. Things weren't looking great for me until something very strange happened, and I ended up in a magic world quite unlike our own.
Whereas before I had been strikingly ordinary, in this strange new world I was strong, mighty, powerful... I was a queen!
But dark magic was destroying my people and a new ruler was rising, making false promises and putting everyone in danger.
Now, I will have to conquer the dreaded dungeon to save my people.
But I don't have to venture forth alone.
There are three who seek to ally with me and help me save the world.
A destined warrior bound to me.
An alpha wolf mated to me.
And a dark fae fated to me.
The Devious King is about to fall.
And a new Queen is rising from the dungeons to save us all.
Me. I'm the new queen. Fyi.
308 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 8, 2020
About the author
Karpov Kinrade
91 books2,497 followersKarpov Kinrade is the pen name for the husband and wife entertainment duo Lux and Dmytry Karpov-Kinrade, aka The KK Duo.
Together, they write award-winning, internationally and USAT bestselling books, make music, create art, write screenplays and direct -- all the things.
Look for more from Karpov Kinrade in the Vampire Girl series, Endless Magic Online, The Night Firm, The Last Witch, Dungeon Queen, The Nightfall Chronicles and The Forbidden Trilogy. If you’re looking for their suspense and romance titles, you’ll find those under Alex Lux.
Check out their music by clicking on the Music tab.
They live in wine country California with their three offspring who have crazy creative genius oozing out of them in the form of music, art, performance, and all the things, and too many cats who all think they rule the world (spoiler alert: they do).
Together, they write award-winning, internationally and USAT bestselling books, make music, create art, write screenplays and direct -- all the things.
Look for more from Karpov Kinrade in the Vampire Girl series, Endless Magic Online, The Night Firm, The Last Witch, Dungeon Queen, The Nightfall Chronicles and The Forbidden Trilogy. If you’re looking for their suspense and romance titles, you’ll find those under Alex Lux.
Check out their music by clicking on the Music tab.
They live in wine country California with their three offspring who have crazy creative genius oozing out of them in the form of music, art, performance, and all the things, and too many cats who all think they rule the world (spoiler alert: they do).
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February 6, 2020
Well, the Greek gods didn't just stop existing. This is the story you never knew you wanted to know! A fantastically written story. This book is RH (reverse harem). We have a female lead, Lily, and her three men. I would consider this a simmering, medium burn RH. The tension is there with all of her beaus. However, she does not jump into bed with any/everyone by the third chapter. In this book there is only F/M interaction (no M/M). Lily is young, but she is in no way your typical young FMC. She isn't struggling and in need of saving. She hasn't been abused. She comes from a middle (maybe lower middle) class family. She has a Mom, Dad and 2 sisters. She has snark and wit for days. She is certainly not lacking in confidence but not arrogant. Her journey is an amazing one. There are twists and turns and a unique take on the gods themselves. Like I said, just because we call it ancient Greek mythology, doesn't mean they stopped existing. Grab this book and catch up on what's been happening on Mt. Olympus and the lands surrounding it. You won't be disappointed. I wouldn't call the ending a cliff hanger...the current storyline has come full circle and the lead in to the next great adventure is given. This is a series with the next book scheduled for March 2020. This is a story of righting a wrong, good triumphing and finding love. I can't wait for the next book!
March 14, 2020
The book was promising at first and then everything went down the drain. Backdrop and potential of the plot is very good but the words didn't draw you are nlin. Lily was born in a middle class family and she moves to the university to pursue her dream. Alas,she ends up in the Olympic mountain literally with the Olympians. There she collects her harem I mean the men were gifted for her.Then they're off to her queendom of dungeons. Everything is just moves from point A to Z no middle ground. I mean though it's a fantasy there should be some credibility. As a reverse harem there should be equal measure of attraction and feelings toward the guys but the author just used them as accessories not people since we literally don't know anything about these characters we cannot get attached to them even Hailey's character was better than the guys. A disaster and the villain character was totally a weasel which is a shame. I was sorely disappointed .
February 3, 2020
Holy Greek Pantheon!! I couldn’t put this down and had to finish it the day I started it!
Once again, Karpov Kinrade has created a work of art. If you’ve read either the Vampire Girl series or about The Dark Templars, you are really going to love how Dungeon Queen unfolds. If you haven’t read any of Karpov Kinrade’s works, this is definitely as great a place as any to start an addiction for more from that imagination.
We meet Lily Lemon, the youngest of three sisters, on her way off to start her life at school majoring in what she loves most – the classics… unusually drawn to the stories of Greek Gods and Goddesses that seem almost familiar to her. Twists and turns abound – lo and behold – she’s not who she thinks she is. What starts with hope for the future and what seems like a freak event leaves Lily reeling with grief and a massively complicated situation on her hands that she’s initially not sure she’s ready for; however, she not only rises, she rules the story with compassion and a moral compass that is greatly lacking in her “peers” winning over her kingdom with feats of bravery tempered with kindness.
At the climax, we see her triumph and what seems like the beginning of hope and promise for everyone around her starting with her, but it would it really be a Karpov Kinrade work without another twist ending leaving you wanting to know WHAT HAPPENS NEXT????
Not to worry, though. The sequel, Warrior Queen, is already on the horizon and up for presale. So, you won’t have to wait that long to find out what happens in what is sure to continue to be a page turning series rife with myth and lore, spun into fantasy, and served up with a heavy dose of seriously hot RH action.
Once again, Karpov Kinrade has created a work of art. If you’ve read either the Vampire Girl series or about The Dark Templars, you are really going to love how Dungeon Queen unfolds. If you haven’t read any of Karpov Kinrade’s works, this is definitely as great a place as any to start an addiction for more from that imagination.
We meet Lily Lemon, the youngest of three sisters, on her way off to start her life at school majoring in what she loves most – the classics… unusually drawn to the stories of Greek Gods and Goddesses that seem almost familiar to her. Twists and turns abound – lo and behold – she’s not who she thinks she is. What starts with hope for the future and what seems like a freak event leaves Lily reeling with grief and a massively complicated situation on her hands that she’s initially not sure she’s ready for; however, she not only rises, she rules the story with compassion and a moral compass that is greatly lacking in her “peers” winning over her kingdom with feats of bravery tempered with kindness.
At the climax, we see her triumph and what seems like the beginning of hope and promise for everyone around her starting with her, but it would it really be a Karpov Kinrade work without another twist ending leaving you wanting to know WHAT HAPPENS NEXT????
Not to worry, though. The sequel, Warrior Queen, is already on the horizon and up for presale. So, you won’t have to wait that long to find out what happens in what is sure to continue to be a page turning series rife with myth and lore, spun into fantasy, and served up with a heavy dose of seriously hot RH action.
February 9, 2020
Lily is at the beginning of the rest of her life. College is starting, new friendships spark then everything comes crashing down around her.
When she opens her eyes things aren't as she remembers. Her new life and new hurdles await her. When she meets Ladron, Mirk and Torak her life begins again.
This book is skillfully written, obviously well researched and it pulls you in a with its depth of character. This author duo is masterful and will be a force to reckoned with.
Don't read this book off you're looking for tidy, clean endings. You'll be in for a letdown because this book has you gripping to hold on, and holding your breath for the next book to come out.
Fantastic job ladies! Bravo!
When she opens her eyes things aren't as she remembers. Her new life and new hurdles await her. When she meets Ladron, Mirk and Torak her life begins again.
This book is skillfully written, obviously well researched and it pulls you in a with its depth of character. This author duo is masterful and will be a force to reckoned with.
Don't read this book off you're looking for tidy, clean endings. You'll be in for a letdown because this book has you gripping to hold on, and holding your breath for the next book to come out.
Fantastic job ladies! Bravo!
February 5, 2020
I was drawn in by this cover immediately and wanted to read this book ASAP, and I'm so glad I did! I've been on a bit of a Greek binge lately (with gaming anyway!) and this book was something extra I didn't know I needed. A lot of love and research has gone into this story and it really shows. It's written beautifully. And the twists! Don't get me started on the twists. And the foreshadowing is utter perfection!
I got so many chills, especially at the end.
Looking forward to reading the sequel!
I got so many chills, especially at the end.
Looking forward to reading the sequel!
February 8, 2020
A nice take on Greek mythology, if not a little too fast. Three guys, one girl that adapts way too fast. Ends on a cliffhanger but not a surprising one. Plenty of violence, sexism, an a hole that needs to be squished and monsters.
October 28, 2024
Unexpected
I thought this would be a story loosely based on mythology. It was a lit more than that! Most excellent.
I thought this would be a story loosely based on mythology. It was a lit more than that! Most excellent.
February 23, 2020
Dungeon Queen gets one star extra just for that plot potential otherwise there is just too much happening that's drastically reducing the rating.
I love me some Greek gods drama; been obsessed since summer 2014 to be exact. I was more than ready to get that in a reverse harem book and the cover has this Kill Bill kickass Bride vibes that creates certain expectations for the whole queen thing talked about in the blurb. Having said all that, I was quickly disappointed when the story takes off itself. The initial chapters don't spend time really introducing the FMC if we are to forget the world building aspect for a sec. The weird back and forth of present cluelessness to the casual college scenes that lead upto the present were more irritating with the surface level efforts in those past scenes, I mean the way she ends up in this "magic world" was so underwhelming in itself.
I was waiting for the book to finally stop slacking once we were in the present timeline and yet all these things I was wanting to see were very surface level, like yes there are Greek gods and there are interactive scenes with those said Gods but am I get those details or sharpness in dialogue to feel that impact of those scenes? No.
For characters, let's start with Lily Lemon herself, I expected this chick to be badass. It's not like she doesn't give her weird lemon life lessons enough to think she is one of those kickass typecast FMC. Leaving a few scenes, I don't see her being so active and it kinda mutes the wow factor for scenes where she is active. The three harem members are so underwhelming, like one is Hermes and dude, I did not think I would be feeling this indifferent reading about Greek gods LI. Their relationship development with Lily is just hollow, it's just too lacklustre for whatever lusting crap is taking place.
Again, I could endure everything because I was chasing the scraps of plot that was interesting, it had so much potential with the whole Dungeon territory and mysterious monsters struggles but man the tiny book just doesn't showcase enough world building and finer details to really use this plot to the extend it could have reached.
I love me some Greek gods drama; been obsessed since summer 2014 to be exact. I was more than ready to get that in a reverse harem book and the cover has this Kill Bill kickass Bride vibes that creates certain expectations for the whole queen thing talked about in the blurb. Having said all that, I was quickly disappointed when the story takes off itself. The initial chapters don't spend time really introducing the FMC if we are to forget the world building aspect for a sec. The weird back and forth of present cluelessness to the casual college scenes that lead upto the present were more irritating with the surface level efforts in those past scenes, I mean the way she ends up in this "magic world" was so underwhelming in itself.
I was waiting for the book to finally stop slacking once we were in the present timeline and yet all these things I was wanting to see were very surface level, like yes there are Greek gods and there are interactive scenes with those said Gods but am I get those details or sharpness in dialogue to feel that impact of those scenes? No.
For characters, let's start with Lily Lemon herself, I expected this chick to be badass. It's not like she doesn't give her weird lemon life lessons enough to think she is one of those kickass typecast FMC. Leaving a few scenes, I don't see her being so active and it kinda mutes the wow factor for scenes where she is active. The three harem members are so underwhelming, like one is Hermes and dude, I did not think I would be feeling this indifferent reading about Greek gods LI. Their relationship development with Lily is just hollow, it's just too lacklustre for whatever lusting crap is taking place.
Again, I could endure everything because I was chasing the scraps of plot that was interesting, it had so much potential with the whole Dungeon territory and mysterious monsters struggles but man the tiny book just doesn't showcase enough world building and finer details to really use this plot to the extend it could have reached.
October 25, 2022
A pleasant surprise. Unexpected storyline that isnt something I've read before which was great. Story flows so well that you don't really question anything
The lemon jokes and frasers I LOVED. I enjoyed it a lot. Greek gods and lots of hidden secrets. I will be read book 2 straight away.
The lemon jokes and frasers I LOVED. I enjoyed it a lot. Greek gods and lots of hidden secrets. I will be read book 2 straight away.
August 24, 2024
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𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚: 2.5/5⭐
𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗥𝗘: 𝖥𝖺𝗇𝗍𝖺𝗌𝗒 𝖱𝗈𝗆𝖺𝗇𝖼𝖾 / 𝖢𝗋𝗈𝗌𝗌𝗐𝗈𝗋𝗅𝖽𝗌 𝖥𝖺𝗇𝗍𝖺𝗌𝗒
𝗧𝗬𝗣𝗘: 𝖲𝖾𝗋𝗂𝖾𝗌
𝗔𝗚𝗘: 𝖭𝖾𝗐 𝖠𝖽𝗎𝗅𝗍
𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗬: 🟡
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𝗘𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡:
𝖢𝗈𝗇𝖼𝖾𝗉𝗍 𝗂𝖽𝖾𝖺: 5/𝟻 🤔
𝖯𝗅𝗈𝗍: 3/𝟻 📖
𝖶𝗈𝗋𝗅𝖽 𝖡𝗎𝗂𝗅𝖽𝗂𝗇𝗀: 2/𝟻 🌎
𝖶𝗋𝗂𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗀: 3/𝟻 📝
𝖯𝖺𝖼𝗂𝗇𝗀: 3/𝟻 ⏱
𝖢𝗁𝖺𝗋𝖺𝖼𝗍𝖾𝗋𝗌: 2/𝟻 👥
𝖱𝗈𝗆𝖺𝗇𝖼𝖾: 0/𝟻 ❤️
𝖲𝗉𝗂𝖼𝖾: 3/𝟻 🔥
𝖢𝗈𝗏𝖾𝗋: 5/𝟻📓
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𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗦 / 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘:
🔱 𝖬𝗒𝗍𝗁𝗈𝗅𝗈𝗀𝗒
💕 𝖯𝗈𝗅𝗒𝖺𝗆𝗈𝗋𝗒
🚀❣️ 𝖨𝗇𝗌𝗍𝖺𝗇𝗍 𝖫𝗈𝗏𝖾 + 𝖫𝗎𝗌𝗍
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𝗠𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦:
The story and world had a lot of potential, but the execution and weak character building didn't do the story justice. The book was rushed and disappointing.
The characters were unbelievable (Lily accepts dying and being a goddess in a few chapters and the Harem was boring I forgot their names, and they were not distinguishable with zero chemistry.
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"𝓦𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓵𝓮𝓪𝓿𝓮 𝓫𝓮𝓱𝓲𝓷𝓭 𝓲𝓼 𝓷𝓸𝓽 𝔀𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝓲𝓼 𝓮𝓷𝓰𝓻𝓪𝓿𝓮𝓭 𝓲𝓷 𝓼𝓽𝓸𝓷𝓮 𝓶𝓸𝓷𝓾𝓶𝓮𝓷𝓽𝓼, 𝓫𝓾𝓽 𝔀𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝓲𝓼 𝔀𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓷 𝓲𝓷𝓽𝓸 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓵𝓲𝓿𝓮𝓼 𝓸𝓯 𝓸𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓻𝓼."
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𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗬:
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𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦:
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𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚:
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𝖶𝗂𝗅𝗅 𝖨 𝖼𝗈𝗇𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗎𝖾 𝗋𝖾𝖺𝖽𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗌𝖾𝗋𝗂𝖾𝗌? ✔️
𝖶𝗈𝗎𝗅𝖽 𝖨 𝗋𝖾𝖺𝖽 𝗆𝗈𝗋𝖾 𝖻𝗒 𝗍𝗁𝗂𝗌 𝖺𝗎𝗍𝗁𝗈𝗋? ❔
𝖶𝗈𝗎𝗅𝖽 𝖨 𝗋𝖾𝖼𝗈𝗆𝗆𝖾𝗇𝖽? ❌
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𝗧𝗪 / 𝗖𝗪:
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Dungeon Queen Duet
𝟏. Dungeon Queen: 2.5 ⭐
𝟐. Warrior Queen: 2 ⭐
𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚: 2.5/5⭐
𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗥𝗘: 𝖥𝖺𝗇𝗍𝖺𝗌𝗒 𝖱𝗈𝗆𝖺𝗇𝖼𝖾 / 𝖢𝗋𝗈𝗌𝗌𝗐𝗈𝗋𝗅𝖽𝗌 𝖥𝖺𝗇𝗍𝖺𝗌𝗒
𝗧𝗬𝗣𝗘: 𝖲𝖾𝗋𝗂𝖾𝗌
𝗔𝗚𝗘: 𝖭𝖾𝗐 𝖠𝖽𝗎𝗅𝗍
𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗬: 🟡
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𝗘𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡:
𝖢𝗈𝗇𝖼𝖾𝗉𝗍 𝗂𝖽𝖾𝖺: 5/𝟻 🤔
𝖯𝗅𝗈𝗍: 3/𝟻 📖
𝖶𝗈𝗋𝗅𝖽 𝖡𝗎𝗂𝗅𝖽𝗂𝗇𝗀: 2/𝟻 🌎
𝖶𝗋𝗂𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗀: 3/𝟻 📝
𝖯𝖺𝖼𝗂𝗇𝗀: 3/𝟻 ⏱
𝖢𝗁𝖺𝗋𝖺𝖼𝗍𝖾𝗋𝗌: 2/𝟻 👥
𝖱𝗈𝗆𝖺𝗇𝖼𝖾: 0/𝟻 ❤️
𝖲𝗉𝗂𝖼𝖾: 3/𝟻 🔥
𝖢𝗈𝗏𝖾𝗋: 5/𝟻📓
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𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗦 / 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘:
🔱 𝖬𝗒𝗍𝗁𝗈𝗅𝗈𝗀𝗒
💕 𝖯𝗈𝗅𝗒𝖺𝗆𝗈𝗋𝗒
🚀❣️ 𝖨𝗇𝗌𝗍𝖺𝗇𝗍 𝖫𝗈𝗏𝖾 + 𝖫𝗎𝗌𝗍
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𝗠𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦:
The story and world had a lot of potential, but the execution and weak character building didn't do the story justice. The book was rushed and disappointing.
The characters were unbelievable (Lily accepts dying and being a goddess in a few chapters and the Harem was boring I forgot their names, and they were not distinguishable with zero chemistry.
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"𝓦𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓵𝓮𝓪𝓿𝓮 𝓫𝓮𝓱𝓲𝓷𝓭 𝓲𝓼 𝓷𝓸𝓽 𝔀𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝓲𝓼 𝓮𝓷𝓰𝓻𝓪𝓿𝓮𝓭 𝓲𝓷 𝓼𝓽𝓸𝓷𝓮 𝓶𝓸𝓷𝓾𝓶𝓮𝓷𝓽𝓼, 𝓫𝓾𝓽 𝔀𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝓲𝓼 𝔀𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓷 𝓲𝓷𝓽𝓸 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓵𝓲𝓿𝓮𝓼 𝓸𝓯 𝓸𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓻𝓼."
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𝖶𝗂𝗅𝗅 𝖨 𝖼𝗈𝗇𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗎𝖾 𝗋𝖾𝖺𝖽𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗌𝖾𝗋𝗂𝖾𝗌? ✔️
𝖶𝗈𝗎𝗅𝖽 𝖨 𝗋𝖾𝖺𝖽 𝗆𝗈𝗋𝖾 𝖻𝗒 𝗍𝗁𝗂𝗌 𝖺𝗎𝗍𝗁𝗈𝗋? ❔
𝖶𝗈𝗎𝗅𝖽 𝖨 𝗋𝖾𝖼𝗈𝗆𝗆𝖾𝗇𝖽? ❌
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Dungeon Queen Duet
𝟏. Dungeon Queen: 2.5 ⭐
𝟐. Warrior Queen: 2 ⭐
February 10, 2020
All Lily Lemon has wanted is to follow her dreams. To become everything she's ever thought of being and more. Her life, however, soon takes an unexpected turn. Determined to make sense of what she cannot understand, she dives head-first into the secrets that now surround her. If she's too succeed in rising above the rest of the gods, she'll need to mold the world that's now become hers to her liking. Only then will she gain the wisdom and true understanding that eludes her at every turn.
An awesome start to such an immersive series, Dungeon Queen delivers in more ways than one. We're presented with a character anyone can relate to. A character that wants to fit in within the world she lives in. Lily is a young woman with hopes and dreams. She yearns to make something of herself when the times comes. All her aspirations are wiped out in the blink of an eye, however.
Authors, Karpov Kinrade and Liv Chatham, have taken the usual Greek god lores and shaped them in such a way that keeps the reader glued to every page. They've given these characters original beginnings, though they're also tied to each individual pantheon. Each of these characters are forces to be reckoned with.
When I first opened the book, I thought I'd be diving into a LitRPG story. This book, however, is true Greek mythology and fantasy mixed with reverse harem ties. What else the authors have in store for us remains to be seen. Nevertheless, I look forward to what's to come.
Bring it on!
An awesome start to such an immersive series, Dungeon Queen delivers in more ways than one. We're presented with a character anyone can relate to. A character that wants to fit in within the world she lives in. Lily is a young woman with hopes and dreams. She yearns to make something of herself when the times comes. All her aspirations are wiped out in the blink of an eye, however.
Authors, Karpov Kinrade and Liv Chatham, have taken the usual Greek god lores and shaped them in such a way that keeps the reader glued to every page. They've given these characters original beginnings, though they're also tied to each individual pantheon. Each of these characters are forces to be reckoned with.
When I first opened the book, I thought I'd be diving into a LitRPG story. This book, however, is true Greek mythology and fantasy mixed with reverse harem ties. What else the authors have in store for us remains to be seen. Nevertheless, I look forward to what's to come.
Bring it on!
February 10, 2020
I Need More Books Like This
I really love Karpov Kinrade’s work and have never once been disappointed and the Liv Chatman team up is a good one. The authors work brilliantly together to create a fantastical reading experience for their readers.
As soon as this book was announced, it was a no brainer that I had to get my hands on this book ASAP. Greek Mythology is my absolute favorite and there aren’t enough books that take place in this genres in my opinion. Then a RH on top of that - YES PLEASE!
Lily Lemon is a regular girl embarking on her college experience. Things start going wrong for her pretty quickly and things go even worse when she dies.
However she awakens as a reincarnated goddess whose identity is a question at this point. She has to navigate the patriarchy world that Zeus is clinging to, thwarting her killer, three very hot guys that are now in her harem, and a desolate kingdom she has been given while still trying to figure out who she is. Oh and on top of that - monsters are escaping her dungeons and wreaking havoc and she has to figure out how to reseal the dungeons.
However Lily Lemon is no damsel in distress and she quickly makes lemonade out of her problem while facing them head on. Not only is she intelligent, caring, resourceful but she also kicks some major ass.
Oh and of course not everything is what it seems. So be prepared for twist and turns and you will be itching for book 2 before you are even done with the first.
I really love Karpov Kinrade’s work and have never once been disappointed and the Liv Chatman team up is a good one. The authors work brilliantly together to create a fantastical reading experience for their readers.
As soon as this book was announced, it was a no brainer that I had to get my hands on this book ASAP. Greek Mythology is my absolute favorite and there aren’t enough books that take place in this genres in my opinion. Then a RH on top of that - YES PLEASE!
Lily Lemon is a regular girl embarking on her college experience. Things start going wrong for her pretty quickly and things go even worse when she dies.
However she awakens as a reincarnated goddess whose identity is a question at this point. She has to navigate the patriarchy world that Zeus is clinging to, thwarting her killer, three very hot guys that are now in her harem, and a desolate kingdom she has been given while still trying to figure out who she is. Oh and on top of that - monsters are escaping her dungeons and wreaking havoc and she has to figure out how to reseal the dungeons.
However Lily Lemon is no damsel in distress and she quickly makes lemonade out of her problem while facing them head on. Not only is she intelligent, caring, resourceful but she also kicks some major ass.
Oh and of course not everything is what it seems. So be prepared for twist and turns and you will be itching for book 2 before you are even done with the first.
February 5, 2020
Lily spent most of her life knowing just who she was and what she wanted. A driven, focused young woman who graduated early and worked three jobs so she could go to school and study her passion – Greek Myths – she just doesn’t expect how in depth of a study she’s about to get.
This book is great – a reverse harem style book (although even it that’s not your thing it’s ok it’s not the prevalent theme) set in a world where the gods and goddesses of Olympus are still alive and, well, I guess it depends on your definition of thriving…
Karpov Kinrade continues their masterful ability to tug at your heartstrings and make your spirit soar into a world you can’t help but wish you could truly be a part of – with friend and foe, adventure, power, intrigue and an ending that always leaves you wanting more (even when it’s NOT a cliffhanger).
Part one of a wonderful new series that promises to be just as amazing as we’ve come to expect from this brilliant duo will leave you as impatient as ever for book two with a twist most would never see coming.
As it is the first in a series it can seem slow to start (especially if you’ve read their works before and know just how wild of a ride they’ll eventually take us on) but don’t worry – it picks up around chapter 2 😉
This book is great – a reverse harem style book (although even it that’s not your thing it’s ok it’s not the prevalent theme) set in a world where the gods and goddesses of Olympus are still alive and, well, I guess it depends on your definition of thriving…
Karpov Kinrade continues their masterful ability to tug at your heartstrings and make your spirit soar into a world you can’t help but wish you could truly be a part of – with friend and foe, adventure, power, intrigue and an ending that always leaves you wanting more (even when it’s NOT a cliffhanger).
Part one of a wonderful new series that promises to be just as amazing as we’ve come to expect from this brilliant duo will leave you as impatient as ever for book two with a twist most would never see coming.
As it is the first in a series it can seem slow to start (especially if you’ve read their works before and know just how wild of a ride they’ll eventually take us on) but don’t worry – it picks up around chapter 2 😉
February 5, 2020
This is a must read book especially if you love greek mythology.
This is a really interesting take on greek mythology stories and I find the concept for this fascinating. This is the first book in the series and most of it focusses on the reincarnation side and Lily being torn between her human past life and her coming to grips with her goddess life. I did have my suspicions on her god identity and was pleased to have it confirmed at the end.
I love the world the authors have created with this and love the true concept of the dungeon.
Regarding the other characters, most of the gods like Zeus, Poseidon and Hades are how you would expect and like that there references to so many of the lesser known gods. Clay is an egotisical greedy adversary that I look forward to seeing getting destroyed by Lily.
Mirk, Ladron and Torak are definately mates you want at your back and was shocked at Ladrons true identity. Looking forward to seeing more about Mirk as I feel there is more of a mystery there.
Cant wait for the next book to come out, need to find out what happens next.
*I was given and ARC for an honest review*
This is a really interesting take on greek mythology stories and I find the concept for this fascinating. This is the first book in the series and most of it focusses on the reincarnation side and Lily being torn between her human past life and her coming to grips with her goddess life. I did have my suspicions on her god identity and was pleased to have it confirmed at the end.
I love the world the authors have created with this and love the true concept of the dungeon.
Regarding the other characters, most of the gods like Zeus, Poseidon and Hades are how you would expect and like that there references to so many of the lesser known gods. Clay is an egotisical greedy adversary that I look forward to seeing getting destroyed by Lily.
Mirk, Ladron and Torak are definately mates you want at your back and was shocked at Ladrons true identity. Looking forward to seeing more about Mirk as I feel there is more of a mystery there.
Cant wait for the next book to come out, need to find out what happens next.
*I was given and ARC for an honest review*
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 9, 2020
Man I read this book earlier today and still trying to find the words to describe how much I loved this book. Fantasy is always my favorite genre when reading, but history has my heart. This book combines both to where you feel like it's real. I felt like everything Lily went through I understood. They have a way of writing that makes you feel what she is feeling. Like she is a God but I could feel her feelings. That takes amazing writing
Now the story is so spectacular. The way they can to back and forth between her memories and the present is seamless. Then you add her 3 harem members and wow. How her feelings for each are explained without it sounding like just I want to sleep with them all, is something I really appreciate.
Now I could not put this story down when I picked it up. There were parts that really suprised me and some I saw coming. But despite all that, I can say that I absolutely loved this story. The characters feel so real and rounded and the world amazing. I cant wait for book 2.
Now the story is so spectacular. The way they can to back and forth between her memories and the present is seamless. Then you add her 3 harem members and wow. How her feelings for each are explained without it sounding like just I want to sleep with them all, is something I really appreciate.
Now I could not put this story down when I picked it up. There were parts that really suprised me and some I saw coming. But despite all that, I can say that I absolutely loved this story. The characters feel so real and rounded and the world amazing. I cant wait for book 2.
February 5, 2020
I’ve never read a book by KK I didn’t love and thank every goddess in this book we aren’t starting now! Usually it worries me when two authors decide to write together since you can tell which authors words are which and it just throws the books off again not the case. Liv Chatham and KK did a fantastic job making it seamless. For KK’s first rh series I really enjoyed it. For those who don’t know KK is known for their world build with that being said the real romance isn’t as big but don’t fret I know it will come in the next installment. Trust me they never disappoint. When you fall you fall hard.
I’ve always been fascinated with Greek Mythology so this was like candy to me. I really loved Lily Lemon. For a 4’9 chick she is everything you want in a character. Loved the guys- did want more of Mirk. The ending wasn’t what I expected at all. Usually I can guess but nope not this one. I can’t wait for Warrior Queen!!!
I’ve always been fascinated with Greek Mythology so this was like candy to me. I really loved Lily Lemon. For a 4’9 chick she is everything you want in a character. Loved the guys- did want more of Mirk. The ending wasn’t what I expected at all. Usually I can guess but nope not this one. I can’t wait for Warrior Queen!!!
February 6, 2020
Lily Lemon is an extraordinarily smart young lady and about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. Finally, starting college means being away from her home and close-knit family for the first time ever but the events that unfold take her so much further away than she could have ever imagined.
Determined to make the best of a terrible situation she embarks on a journey to save the people she is bound to rule and ensuring the safety of the family she has left behind all while navigating the very foreign idea that the 3 men along for the ride make up her very own harem.
This is a story filled with beautiful but treacherous Gods and Goddesses, shifters, fae and the monsters known to haunt your nightmares. As already a huge fan of Kaprov Kinrade's many other books I was excited to dive in as soon as I received this. With its many twists and turns, It truly did not disappoint. This epic adventure has only just begun and will leave you wanting so much more!!
Determined to make the best of a terrible situation she embarks on a journey to save the people she is bound to rule and ensuring the safety of the family she has left behind all while navigating the very foreign idea that the 3 men along for the ride make up her very own harem.
This is a story filled with beautiful but treacherous Gods and Goddesses, shifters, fae and the monsters known to haunt your nightmares. As already a huge fan of Kaprov Kinrade's many other books I was excited to dive in as soon as I received this. With its many twists and turns, It truly did not disappoint. This epic adventure has only just begun and will leave you wanting so much more!!
February 7, 2020
This book was better than I expected. The author always has interesting ideas, but I wasn't expecting a lot since it was reverse harem. The nice thing about this was that it was explained right up front and referred to a bunch of times. It felt like there were reasons for everything, not just for the sake of promiscuity (which there was only sex once). It felt natural. The authors' writing is seamless and you can't tell where each author is writing as opposed to the other one. The pace was great. I like the main character, Lilly. She seems like a really good person. A couple characters irritate me, but that's a good thing. We're supposed to not like them. The rest of the characters are interesting as well. The twist at the end was definitely good. I was trying to guess the whole time who Lilly was the reincarnation of and I was wrong. I can't wait to see what happens in the next book. I am voluntarily reviewing this book, gifted to me by the author with no obligation.
February 11, 2020
I wont give too many spoilers away buuuuut you are going to want to block out time to read this new story by these amazing writers!! I loved everything about this and fantasy isn't usually my top genre, but this stole the month's show for me in terms of releases! I love that it is RH and that her men arent all the same supernatural creature. I always like a mixed group, makes is more interesting and adds more layers (like shifters and mating for life - the pool and animalistic tension, then the gods and all the power, and then the fae *Swoooon*). Ok enough from me. Go get this book, you will not be disappointed. In this one, like all of Karpov Kinrade's stories, the story is in the forefront, not the tension/steamy moments between the MC and the guys.
Looooved it ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Looooved it ❤️❤️❤️❤️
February 15, 2020
Dungeon Queen
What a refreshingly unique book! I'm new to these authors and because the blurb mentions Greek mythology and gods I decided to give it a try. Boy am I glad I did!
A mythology nerd in college gets killed by hellhound after confronting a supposed friend who cheated off her test and framed her then throwing her in front of the hound. They both come back as gods hum revered her pretty much insulted. She's given 3 males for her harem the sons of Hades and Poseidon and Hermes himself. She's given the dungeon as her kingdom.
I love her! Her thinking of her people before herself, her bravery, thoughtfulness hooked me and has me clamoring for more!
What a refreshingly unique book! I'm new to these authors and because the blurb mentions Greek mythology and gods I decided to give it a try. Boy am I glad I did!
A mythology nerd in college gets killed by hellhound after confronting a supposed friend who cheated off her test and framed her then throwing her in front of the hound. They both come back as gods hum revered her pretty much insulted. She's given 3 males for her harem the sons of Hades and Poseidon and Hermes himself. She's given the dungeon as her kingdom.
I love her! Her thinking of her people before herself, her bravery, thoughtfulness hooked me and has me clamoring for more!
April 22, 2022
I feel like a breath of fresh air….. I have read a few *wink, wink* reverse harem book series and the tension was so intense that I found myself just wanting them to get to the next scene…NOT THIS BOOK!
I felt like the harem part was a subplot to the story and not at the forefront of the book! Don’t get me wrong I LOVE the tension but with the main plot of defeating the bay guy I wasn’t trying to race ahead in the book. The Adventure is just so good!
For a young woman finding herself in a realm with no recollection of who she is and trying to find herself while being thrown into the deep end is incredible.
Definitely would recommend this book to my friends who read.
I felt like the harem part was a subplot to the story and not at the forefront of the book! Don’t get me wrong I LOVE the tension but with the main plot of defeating the bay guy I wasn’t trying to race ahead in the book. The Adventure is just so good!
For a young woman finding herself in a realm with no recollection of who she is and trying to find herself while being thrown into the deep end is incredible.
Definitely would recommend this book to my friends who read.
February 5, 2020
This story will pull you in right from the start and you're sure to burn through the pages!
We get a journey that starts off in our world and then moves to one full of sexy Greek gods, fae, shifters, and all things magical. It was so much fun to read the traditional myths juxtaposed against the authors' ideas of just what these gods and goddesses may have been up to in the times since they roamed our world and shaped our legends. And of course, in the usual Karpov Kinrade fashion, this story has some wonderful plot twists!
I can not wait until book two! I'm so glad it is coming SOON!!
We get a journey that starts off in our world and then moves to one full of sexy Greek gods, fae, shifters, and all things magical. It was so much fun to read the traditional myths juxtaposed against the authors' ideas of just what these gods and goddesses may have been up to in the times since they roamed our world and shaped our legends. And of course, in the usual Karpov Kinrade fashion, this story has some wonderful plot twists!
I can not wait until book two! I'm so glad it is coming SOON!!
February 6, 2020
Wonderful start to a new series!!
Dungeon Queen is freaking AMAZEBALLS!! It’s a new take on the Greek gods/goddesses of old and was just friggin brilliant. Lily is a strong, compassionate woman and I know she will do her original self proud (she’s a reincarnation of one of the olds, but which one you may ask.. read to find out!). This book is full of mystery, laughs, betrayal, some kicka$$ action scenes and the sweet beginning of possible love. Loves? Yeah.. loves as this is a RH series hehe.
Cannot wait for the next book! Lily is about to get down to business!
Dungeon Queen is freaking AMAZEBALLS!! It’s a new take on the Greek gods/goddesses of old and was just friggin brilliant. Lily is a strong, compassionate woman and I know she will do her original self proud (she’s a reincarnation of one of the olds, but which one you may ask.. read to find out!). This book is full of mystery, laughs, betrayal, some kicka$$ action scenes and the sweet beginning of possible love. Loves? Yeah.. loves as this is a RH series hehe.
Cannot wait for the next book! Lily is about to get down to business!
February 12, 2020
This book was all over.
At about 60% I just started to skim through the book. Even though we start off the book with Lily just having joined uni, this was basically a high school book set in a patheon.
Clay's speech was awkward in the early stage, something that should have brought up Lily's suspicious, but of course it didn't. Then when she finally transitions into her role, there are times her speech is so formal, so old world then that of a 21st century teenager.
Then the ending instead of it being a good surprise, it just made me angry. Will not be going on with the series.
At about 60% I just started to skim through the book. Even though we start off the book with Lily just having joined uni, this was basically a high school book set in a patheon.
Clay's speech was awkward in the early stage, something that should have brought up Lily's suspicious, but of course it didn't. Then when she finally transitions into her role, there are times her speech is so formal, so old world then that of a 21st century teenager.
Then the ending instead of it being a good surprise, it just made me angry. Will not be going on with the series.
February 15, 2020
What an awesome adventure! This story takes you away with wonderful twists, to the world of Greek Mythology! I’ve always been fascinated with Greek Mythology so this was like candy to me. I really loved Lily Lemon. For a 4’9 chick she is everything you want in a character. Loved the guys! The ending wasn’t what I expected at all.
I was very excited to read this book. The premise sounded really fun and this book did not disappoint. I really like Lily how she rose up against adversity. Now I can't wait for Warrior Queen!
I was very excited to read this book. The premise sounded really fun and this book did not disappoint. I really like Lily how she rose up against adversity. Now I can't wait for Warrior Queen!
February 24, 2020
Blown Away! This book captivates you from the beginning straight threw to the end. Love, love the play with Greek Mythology in the past but also incorporating it more in the present as well. The main character Lily captivates you from the first moments with her determination, will and sheer desire to do what is best with what she is given. you will quickly fall entranced by not only her but so many other incredible character. I was in aww at the ending and now I can't wait to see what will happen in the next book.
February 8, 2020
A new adventure!
I was very excited to read this book. The premise sounded really fun and this book did not disappoint. I really like Lily how she rose up against adversity. This is my first reverse harem book and I haven't decided what I think about it yet. This title was also a little more adult than I am used to but there was still plenty of story. If you are a fan of Karpov Kinrade definitely check it out. I can't wait for the next one!
I was very excited to read this book. The premise sounded really fun and this book did not disappoint. I really like Lily how she rose up against adversity. This is my first reverse harem book and I haven't decided what I think about it yet. This title was also a little more adult than I am used to but there was still plenty of story. If you are a fan of Karpov Kinrade definitely check it out. I can't wait for the next one!
February 9, 2020
Did not see that coming!
Starts off a little slow and confusing but only for a tiny bit so stick with it. I love when a story can play with your emotions while reading it. I felt outrage on the character’s behalf so many times. Lily is a great new character to follow. Absolutely loved the “Ah-ha!” moment at the end. This is a book you will not want to put down! Looking forward to what happens next.
Starts off a little slow and confusing but only for a tiny bit so stick with it. I love when a story can play with your emotions while reading it. I felt outrage on the character’s behalf so many times. Lily is a great new character to follow. Absolutely loved the “Ah-ha!” moment at the end. This is a book you will not want to put down! Looking forward to what happens next.
February 11, 2020
ABSOLUTELY THE BEST
This is refreshing reworking of Greek Mythology. It is a well written co-author project by two very Great authors. Character development was very well done. Most of all I feel for Lily. I was just as enraged at the antagonist as Lily was. I cannot wait until the the next book. Way to go LUX AND Liv!!! Was I expecting anything different from these two? Nope not at all. They never cease to amaze me.
This is refreshing reworking of Greek Mythology. It is a well written co-author project by two very Great authors. Character development was very well done. Most of all I feel for Lily. I was just as enraged at the antagonist as Lily was. I cannot wait until the the next book. Way to go LUX AND Liv!!! Was I expecting anything different from these two? Nope not at all. They never cease to amaze me.
February 26, 2020
Greek mythology!!! On a new scale!
Mythology in general has always been a favorite of mine. I love tales of the Greek Gods! Karpov-Kinradeand Liv Chathham had me guessing the mysteries a few times and excited to finally get an answer. Friends who aren't always what they seem? Check. Character build with awesome trials and a strong woman lead? Check. When is the next one here? Warrior Queen, I'm waiting.
Mythology in general has always been a favorite of mine. I love tales of the Greek Gods! Karpov-Kinradeand Liv Chathham had me guessing the mysteries a few times and excited to finally get an answer. Friends who aren't always what they seem? Check. Character build with awesome trials and a strong woman lead? Check. When is the next one here? Warrior Queen, I'm waiting.
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