Gemini Kings

Dark Witch Academy #2

by Laura Navarre

I summon the dragon. I claim my throne. The warlocks of Icarus Academy claim me.

I start my night with a heist in a Catwoman costume at a Vegas casino…and end up shifting into my dragon form for the first time ever in mid-plummet from the roof.

Except I can’t actually fly. Oops.

Turns out being the first dragon shifter queen to rule the witching world (while I’m simultaneously a student at the Icarus Academy) isn’t, like, a party. Especially when I go into heat. Because now I have…needs…that no warlock at the Academy can satisfy. Plus the only full-blooded male dragon shifter on the planet intends to kill all my warlocks and make me choose just him for my king.

As.

If.

Sweet Jesus, this Maxim guy’s causing a world of trouble. Vasili and Ronin are fighting over whether to kill him or kiss him. My wolf shifter headmaster Lucius has his paws full trying to keep us all from getting expelled. And my sweet bookworm Neo needs something new we’re all afraid to give him.

When a rival rises to threaten my throne, it’ll take major trust between me and all my warlocks—including that vicious dragon I’ve sworn I’ll never claim—to save us all from an assassination attack we'll need a miracle to survive.

Gemini Kings is a New Adult dark witch academy why-choose paranormal romance and the sequel to Gemini Queen. This deadly duet delivers a seductive and lethal warlock court, teacher-student forbidden love, first-time MM, bi awakening, a satisfying climax (no cliffhanger!), and enough fast-burn heat to set your Academy uniform on fire!

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

450 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 20, 2023

About the author

Amazon category bestselling author Laura Navarre (she/her) whisks you away from your day-to-day with spicy-shifty wild & witchy why-choose romance starring hot bi heroes and the women who love them.

A long time ago in a galaxy far away, Laura wrote dark fantasy romance for Harlequin, while her sinister twin Nikki Navarre wrote sexy spy romance. Now, with eighteen sexy stories released worldwide, this Washington, DC-based nomad writes dark witch adult academy why choose romance featuring bi heroes, badass heroines, and enough heat to set your Academy uniform on fire!

Laura is a cat lover, globetrotter, wine addict, PhD candidate, and president of Ascendant Press. When she isn’t conjuring witchy worlds, she’s a diplomat with a professional background in weapons of mass destruction and an MFA in writing popular fiction. She’s a Golden Heart finalist, two-time winner of the Golden Pen, winner of the Pacific Northwest Writers Association romance award, 2023 New England Readers Choice award winner, 2023 winner of the Holt Medallion for Best Virginia Author, 2023 Fantasy, Futuristic & Paranormal RWA PRISM dark paranormal romance finalst, and other awards.

She’s also relentlessly obsessive, alarmingly efficient, and a recovering perfectionist. She’s deeply suspicious of the Oxford comma, but she’s never met an em dash she doesn’t love.
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Reviews

[Laura Navarre]

Attention at the Academy!
Loved the steam in GEMINI QUEEN?
Buckle up, buttercup! GEMINI KINGS is steamier.
The Goblin King returns…in print!!
Hogwarts meets Labyrinth…and everyone fvcks!
This Academy steam is too extreme!
But you’re not gonna let that stop you.
⚡️⚡️⚡️
Get ready for:
💘 Zara’s first superheat
💘 All holes filled
💘 Mating bites so potent they send the whole harem into heat
💘 Possessive AF alphas
💘 So much scenting!
💘 Unique p33ns
💘 Double dikking
💘 Teacher-student forbidden heat
💘 Extreme dragon br33ding k!nk
💘 Bi awakening and first-time MM (no FF)
💘 A sexy-pretty punk rock warlock inspired by Jareth the Goblin King in Labyrinth
💘 A vicious dragon shifter who needs to learn to share
💘 Explicit & extended enemies-to-lovers encounters
⚡️⚡️⚡️
Claim Zara & her warlocks forever in print. Or read GEMINI KINGS free in KU!

[⭐Toonasa⭐ •Romance Book Lovers' Haven• · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh. My. God. I loveeddddd this so much! This was my 1st by this author & even tho I dived between the series, that didn't stop me from loving Zara & her mates, Vasili, Ronin, Neo, Lucious & Maxim! Oh goddamn do I also love that swords cross. The magic. The story. Plus, I definitely want more! I want to see them all get heats, after they all get mating bites. I mean ALL. Plus I wanna see her ascend!! Definitely gonna be in touch with this one, plus it deserves a reread.

This was a skim/fast read, with me skipping a lot details as I couldn't understand them for not reading the 1st book. I'm promising a reread on this one definitely!

[Haylee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 2 of 2 (with a possibility of more….hopefully)

💜PNR with witches and shifters
💜First person/ Multi POV
💜MM in harem (Everyone is with everyone)
💜Mating bites and heats
💜Teacher/student relationships
💜No OW drama or cheating
💜just as much spice and MM as the first
💜5 mates
💜Past trauma of abuse from parent (Maxim)


FMC- Zara
MLs- Ronin, Neo, Lucius, Vasili and Maxim


I can’t get enough of Zara and her men! Love the addition of Maxim the dragon and what he brings to the table. There was a point in the book( I think I highlighted it but can’t remember now lol) where her dragon talks about getting more mates so maybe there will be more? Loved seeing the character growth from Vasili and how he navigated his relationships. Seeing his vulnerable side come out was rare, but oh so beautiful. And that submissive side with Maxim was 🥵

This doesn’t end on a cliffhanger and could technically be ‘done’, but I feel there is far too much that still needs taken care of first. This series definitely needs at least one more book, preferably two. A few things needs wrapped up. Like her two exs, they need dealt with. As well as her father, that needs an epic conclusion. Or this mysterious ‘other queen’. Would love to see Zara and the guys graduate and ascend to the throne. I want to see Zara queening it. Would also love to see her have those kids…pups…dragonets…little goblins….whatever you wanna call them lol and how her and the guys are with them. A Vasili POV with the kid(s) would be magical. Like him holding them for the first time or something!? How freaking cute would that be. I’d also love a scene with Vasili and his father. That would be pretty epic, and would help give Vasili some closure maybe?

[Amy Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you like books about shifters
An ur not afraid of the lgbtq+ community an mentions of hard topics this book is definitely for you I fell in love with the academy an the characters an will be going back to find an read the book before this one an can't wait for the next one.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Kristian Too · Rating 5 out of 5]

THANK YOU FOR BLESSING US WITH A SECOND BOOK! I needed more Vasili and was so pleasantly satisfied. I adore this world you've built and all of the lovable characters within. One of my absolute favorites.

[Eileen (Bangor Belles) Robinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

So after reading the first book in this series, Gemini Queen I couldn't wait to jump on this one once it was released!!
Here we go again with Zara and her men !!
I have to admit i am not naturally a fantasy, pnr reader but I devoured this book!!
OH these KINGS sure know how you have your heart pounding!! They will protect their Queen sparing no one, they will service her as a when she wishes and boy she sure wishes !!!!
Hot and Heavy, the relationships within her little harem grow, and they are all finding their place and strengths. But evil lurkes!!! HOT AND HEAVY FOLKS!!!
This book doesn't end on a cliffhanger but a Happy for now scenario, and I am not ashamed to admit that I really hope there is MORE, we need more!!
What happens with her stinky father, how does life go with her dragon and how well he fits in, and WE NEED Their ascencion to the throne!!!!

[DesN2004 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely fantastic read!! I WANT MORE.....
I was so ecstatic when I saw this come out as I loved the 1st in the series Gemini Queen! These don't end on cliff hangers, more of a happy for now. I hope the author writes more of these characters and story as I love them!! This read was super hot and fast paced, with a lot of things going on. I love every character and the differences between them and the love they have growing for each other. There was a lot of MM in this read and I would have liked to see a little more of everyone together at once, but it was hot either way. The storyline holds your attention and you don't want to put this down. I would love to see where this world goes, the author seems unsure if this will continue. I did receive an ARC of this book, however I will be purchasing for my library when released. I loved this book and how the author writes, this takes me to a new world where real life is ignored for a while!!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Pamela Brooke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book Review

I don't often give books a 5 star rating, but this book is just so AMAZING!! This author has written a truly fabulous book!! The story is extremely interesting, and it's just so easy to fall into this book! The end and her Macs are truly perfect together, and their chemistry just burns white hot throughout the book! I'm going to read her other books, as soon as I've downloaded them!!

[Helena Mitchell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is just so awesome. Zara and her harem encounter another alpha in waiting. He is a dragon just like our queen in waiting. He wants to be the main man but Vasilli has plenty to say about that especially as they know each other from their youth. There is action on every page. No one page is boring. Such a long book which I like. I recommend this series so much. I was enthralled from beginning to end especially thru the heat sequences. Great, great read

[Thelibrarythief · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book! I love the dynamic between the entire relationship group and Navarre really delved into all of the guys' individual characters and chemistry amongst each other. I even enjoyed our new character introduction and their sensitivity to his backstory. Great read!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Shamell Klinger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even better than the first

Best thing about this book was it didn't end in a cliffhanger. Which is a rarity nowadays. Storyline was engaging. Characters were well developed. And it has a little of something for everyone. Action, love, sex, lots of MM action. And it was a bit longer than the average books that come out in same genre. So you don't get that feeling of "but I just started and it not enough" it just works

[NewFriendJen · Rating 5 out of 5]

enemies to lovers goodness

Gemini Queen was amazing! Gemini Kings somehow manages to be even more incredulous delicious!

With the addition of the feisty dragon Maxim, this book is an action packed, spicy thrill ride! Getting to see how each of their relationships plays out further, learning more of their backstories, and adding new tidbits to the current dialogue of their story was incredible! And SPICY! Between all of the different mating heats throughout the story and a very interesting *member* this book blew Gemini Queen out the water with the increase in spice level!

I admit at the end of the book I still had a few questions, but none pertaining directly to this storyline. I hope to see more of the Dark Witch Academy world in future stories!

[JackaayReadsallday · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh 👏 my 👏 god 👏 You knocked it out of the park AGAIN!
I could not be anymore in love with these characters than I already am! I am so glad you wrote a book 2 but to be honest- I would read about this group for an infinite amount of books. THE LIMIT DOES NOT EXIST! I NEED MORE (please and thank you) I don’t think I’ll ever get enough of this world. I would love to see more books on Zara’s journey to becoming queen & after. The guys are absolutely fantastic in their own ways & I can’t get enough!

[Jenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh, So Good!

Zara is growing into her power and adding to her harem, but her enemies are gunning for her. Plus, she’s about to go into her super heat and the whole crew (Lucius, Neo, Ronin and Vasili) are trying to navigate the addition of Maxim the dragon shifter into their polycule. The dynamics in this story are intense and interwoven, with plenty of M/M action and an abundance of heat. Truly, I just wanted to push pause on life and read this book (alas, responsibilities) - what an amazing, magical ride.

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVED this book! Gemini Kings is a well written, entertaining story full of spice and smokin’ hot love scenes in a fantasy world that doesn’t disappoint. I love the enemies to lovers trope, and the tension between Maxim and the polycule was electric. I really enjoyed reading this sequel to Gemini Queen, and although it wraps up nicely, would love to read more in this world!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Melissa Cheek · Rating 5 out of 5]

amazing read!

This second book was worth waiting for….Absolutely loved it!!! The steam between Zara and her men definitely makes you long for your own Goblin King/Ronin pair!! Hooked on the story and didn’t want to put the book down until the last page. Now the torture of waiting for the next book…. But can’t wait to see where you take us Laura Navarre! I know it will be worth the wait.

[Nikki Bao · Rating 5 out of 5]

Zara is enjoying her life with her men when a dragon flies into the scene. A dragon who happens to have a history with Vasili. Will Vasili allow Maxim into the harem? Will Zara's dragon get what she wants? Will Neo get what he's craving?

[Micheal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gemini Kings

My oh My!!! Another extremely hot and read! I really love all these characters and how they make their unique relationship work 😍

[Leaanne Wright · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF

[Alex Salazar · Rating 3 out of 5]

Feels a little unfinished.

Smut was hot! Like really hot. Loved all the characters individually. Zara's back n forth feeling with her dragon king was a little annoying. I would loved to hear more about her and Max . It just seems everyones feelings towards max is left in the air. No one doesn't tell him how they feel towards him in actual words it just seemed to be more about Max and Vasili. And it felt like the relationship between them was left unfinished. Also does anything ever happen between Lucius and Max or Max and Neo? What about her Dad? What about Vasili parents ? It was pretty darn hot but too much left unsaid..

[Shana Roszko · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved Gemini Queen and was so excited when i found out about Gemini Kings. This book was so bloody good. I love Zara and her polycule/harem shes got. I love how the book has points of view from Vasili, Ronin, Neo, Lucius & Maxim aswel. Maxim was such a good edition to their harem/polycule. I really hope you write more books in this series as its honestly one of my favourites.

[Gin Angell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This entire series is phenomenal! Highly recommend.

[Kelly McMillan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Once again I cannot reiterate how LONG these chapters are. Even just breaking up the chapters between scenes/places and starting the next chapter with the same character but good grief the length of some chapters is really off putting.

There is A LOT that was left unanswered. I don’t know if these answers will be in book 3 but the next book seems to be about adding another person to the harem so maybe it will be like a duplicate of this book?

Once again this was smut > plot. Yes we got some good insight into Maxim’s life and why he is the way he is and we see more character development in Vasili but no one else really has any character development.

Zara’s back and forth feelings for Max began to get irritating towards the end.

The blurb makes out that the rival to the succession is a big deal but honestly I felt like it was more of a sub plot. We don’t know for sure if there is or isn’t a rival. Nothing seems to have been resolved in this book and just opened up more room for questions.

I didn’t think there was a need to add another to the harem but with Max and Vasili’s past I could see why Max was added (plus the whole he is the last dragon thing too), but I’m worried about adding someone else to the harem in the next book.

Vasili is still my favourite, even though he is cruel, obnoxious and vicious he is just using this as a cover for his self doubt about being loved. He actually makes this book for me, yes the other characters all have their own traits but Vasili and the fact he is changing quite rapidly is great. I’m interested to see who becomes alpha between him and Max and I’m hoping it’s Max so we can see more of Vasili’s character development.

I originally had started reading this series to arc review book 3 however after my review of book 1 I was informed that this doesn’t seem like my book so was told to stop reading. I was invested in Vasili so I wanted to finish it. I will likely read 3 when it is released but it won’t be top of my list.

[TinyVenusAfterDark · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Sizzling Ride through Witching Realms

Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Heat level: 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Gemini Kings, the second installment in Laura Navarre's Dark Witch Academy series, delivers another nice and hot paranormal romance. The heat level, a standout feature akin to the first book, adds an enticing layer to the narrative. While this installment can stand alone, the compelling storytelling and the author's skill in infusing passion into the plot leave me eagerly anticipating the next chapter of this bewitching saga.

The synopsis unfolds a captivating tale as the protagonist grapples with newfound powers, shifting from a daring casino heist in a Catwoman costume to an unexpected mid-air dragon transformation. The challenges of being the first dragon shifter queen at Icarus Academy add depth to the storyline. The brewing tensions among warlocks, a love triangle involving a dragon shifter, and the looming threat to the throne create a gripping narrative that keeps readers hooked.

Navarre's writing style shines, and the characters, including the intriguing Maxim, contribute to a world where trust is essential. As the stakes escalate, the story builds towards an assassination threat, promising a thrilling climax that demands a trust-filled alliance among the protagonist and her warlocks.

Gemini Kings is a fiery blend of fantasy, romance, and suspense, leaving readers eagerly awaiting the next magical twist in this enthralling series.

[Serena Holt · Rating 5 out of 5]

This harem just got h0tter!

I absolutely adore how much these six LOVE each other. It might take them a little bit to get there, but h0ly f∆¢king h0tness! The passion and love is scorching. Don't be worried because there is still a plot and good storyline hiding in the crumpled sheets of Zara's massive bed. Vasili, Ronin, Neo, Lucius, and Max are a perfect fit with Zara.
Obviously mind your own triggers and read the warnings. Then dive into the messy world of our Gemini queen-in-waiting.

[Angel · Rating 1 out of 5]

Dnf.

Sure, there's a bunch of smutt but omg.
The inner dialogues...
Super long chapters with pointless information.
The book really doesn't need to be as long as it is.
I saw all the reviews and thought, hey....a great story...for a change,but honestly, I have to wonder if I got the wrong book or maybe an earlier edition? Because, despite the smutt, I don't like this story.
I'm tired of her fighting herself about not wanting her mates but resigning herself to having them...then claiming to love them?
Yeah. No.............

[Mary Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

It took me until max attacked his mom for Zara for me to like him honestly but now I can’t get enough 😂😂 I can’t wait to read more about him and vasili. I’m loving their dynamic!! Neo has grown a back bone in this book and I’m loving it. Finally asking for what he wants!! 😍😍 so good!! Still my favorite why choose series I’ve ever read…it keeps getting better!!

[Dana Delamar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Woo!!! This book is SCORCHING hot! Totally loved getting more of these characters and this world. Maxim was a great addition, and I loved getting to know Vasili and the others better. I hope there's another book about Zara's ascendance to the throne. Can't get enough!

[Diana Martins · Rating 5 out of 5]

And the good stuf continue

I'm in love with this series.
RH with MM where all the swords cross. Is soo good.
There is shapeshifters and magic and the FMC is a badass!
In this book the "new" lover becomes family.
A new family member and new difficulties.

[Dennis · Rating 5 out of 5]

wonderful why choose paranormal

Oh yeah I really love a good smutty why choose Paranormal Romance and this series is one of the better ones in this particular sub genre that I have read so far. I highly recommend this series