Although imperfect, HUMAN RITES is jam-packed with action, humour and heartfelt moments. A more than satisfying conclusion to the trilogy.

I enjoyed this one overall, although it has left me feeling a little more lukewarm compared to its predecessors (probably because HUMAN RITES is the first not to end on a whopper of a cliff-hanger). Things can get a little overwrought; the time-travel elements weren't my favourite and some of the action scenes get muddled by too many bodies doing things all at once, but on the whole the characters were great, the plot was gripping and the humour never failed to make me smile. I couldn't put it down once it hit its stride.

WILL I READ ON BY THIS AUTHOR? Depends on the next book.

What an epic conclusion to one of my favourite series! I never want to leave these characters and this world - I feel so connected to them, and like they're actually real people. This felt like the perfect ending for these characters and their stories, and this entire series embodies the meaning of sisterhood and friendship, and I think it's so beautiful. This installment is non-stop from the get-go, as our gang of witches tries to stop evil from taking over the world, and I found myself completely shocked at so many points throughout this with what was going on. Every POV in this book felt so well done and well-written, with each character incredibly complex and you find yourself feeling so much for each of them. This is just one of my favourite series, I can't recommend it enough.

The final instalment of the HMRC saga sees the end of the world. I mean, we saw it coming, but we kinda hoped…
Ciara had been unmasked as her sister Niamh’s killer, but she’d also rid the world of evil warlock Dabney Hale. And she’d managed to reconcile herself with Leonie and Elle at the last minute, undoing the terrible transformation that Elle had visited on her cheating husband. Things were undoubtedly messy, but the depths of these relationships had been laid bare, despite all the damage that had been done, suggesting that coven was thicker than blood and water both, and some way out might yet be possible.
But Lucifer is cleverer than that. Leviathan will rise, and he’s not the only one.
The conclusion to the story of the Hebden witches isn’t as cleanly plotted as the first two books, but then the end of the world is a mess, ok? Getting around the apocalyptic issues means more than one magical McGuffin getting shoehorned into the plot, and then an extremely Dr Who timey-wimey third act that struggles with its rigid determinism, but is at least faithful to the losses the trilogy has experienced ahead of it.
More vital to the impact of the ending is the emotional punches that start coming from page one and simply do not stop. No one is spared the pain of the battle with Satanis, but there are also a hell of a lot of satisfying endings as well.
The closing is *literally* a gem.
A very worthy end to a simply brilliant series. There is also a tantalising option for future stories right at the end: bring me the Fortress Files, witches!

Thank you so much to Harper Collins for approving me to read this early, it’s obviously a 5 star book - I’d rate it higher if I could.

I started this trilogy on Monday and fell inlove with the magic, characters and chaos. I’m literally crying that it’s over, the whole thing blew my mind. I wanted to swear there and say it blew my effing mind because well the book characters swore like builders on site so it feels appropriate.

This trilogy has come to an end and it was an amazing ride, book 3 is incredible. The multi POV was done brilliantly linking every path the story diverted to and making it coherent. The prophecy came to a head in the most insane and crushing way, but each characters conclusion is super satisfying and I loved it.

Feel like I’m going to be in such a reading slump after this, how do I move on.

Quick note, my kindle couldn't handle this ARC the formatting was all over the place so if you also have this issue, please know I was able to read it on the NetGalley reader absolutely fine!

Now, for the actual review...

Wow, this was just SO good. So very good. I truly couldn't put it down. It's always hard to review the final book in a series without giving away loads of spoilers, but suffice it to say that this final installment was nothing like what I expected and at the same time gave me absolutely everything I needed.

At times it was a wild ride, and the plot pulled together in confusing ways that I had to work hard to understand at times, but the true star of this series is the characters and their development. I am always a total simp for women stepping into their power and this book gives that for so many different characters in different ways that feel earned and valid and true to who they are.

In lots of ways this installment especially feels like a love letter to women, and particularly to millennial women. A story that really demonstrates that so many of the things we were taught about how to be a woman were wrong, and limiting, and a tool to keep us small. A story that takes the 90s girl power messaging and blows it up on an epic scale, reminding us of the power of women and the power of women's friendships and women's love.

What a perfect ending to a perfect series. Dark and yet whimsicle. Chalk full of feminine rage power. These are badass characters.

I have really enjoyed all the books in HMRC series but I think this book might be my favourite. Juno Dawson takes us on an adventure that I never would have predicted for this book and somehow managed to tie everything together in a clever and satisfying way. There is some brilliant character and plot development here with lots of humour whilst also highlighting some serious and extremely relevant topics in a thought provoking yet still really fun way. The friendships and relationships this series developed shine through in this last book and I will miss having a new book in this world to look forward to. Overall a brilliant series with a satisfying final instalment.

This is, somehow, the perfect end to this trilogy and might be my favourite in the series! Which is a big feat considering how much I loved books 1 and 2.
There is some great character work here - particularly the core four of Niamh, Ciara, Elle and Leonie. There are also great moments with all the side characters from the series, with plot threads dutifully paid off throughout.
The compelling antagonists had some delightfully evil moments here, and the threat they pose is really hammered home by Juno's descriptive prose.
11/10 - can't wait to read whatever she writes next!

A phenomenal finale. Everything is on the line for HMRC and I loved every page of it, I’ll miss the characters, the humour, the twists and the magic. Thank you so much to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an ARC.

A long awaited and satisfying conclusion to the HMRC trilogy. Fans of the first two books are going to love this final instalment - Juno Dawson has a unique talent for weaving the epic and the ordinary together so skilfully and creates a world where her witches go for girls' nights out, have the usual relationship issues, manage their children and yet can deal confidently with the rise of Lucifer on a mythic island, handle ancient prophecies and time travel completely convincingly. There's a long wait before publication but I can say you are in for a real treat. Everyone (and my favourite resolution was the one Ciara got) gets the right and most satisfying conclusions to their stories.

I absolutely adored this book and I think this might be my favourite fantasy series ever? The HRMC series deals with lots of serious subjects (friendships, transphobia, the end of the world...) but somehow it also manages to keep the whole thing really fun. As a woman in her 40's I would also add the Juno Dawson also writes some of the most realistic female characters for this age group, with the women going out for curries and swearing too much. I'm really going to miss this series, can we have another spin off please?

I have loved this series and I hope Juno Dawson never stops writing such fantastic books. This third installment went in a direction I really wasn't expecting, there were a couple of really incredible "Wait what did I just read" and then staying up way too late moments but overall one particular plot line just....it's not my favourite kind so I struggled with it.

Senait is my issue i think - she is a FANTASTICALLY interesting character and she's used almost exclusively as a plot device and it's a real shame.

Everything else was honestly perfection, so it's really hard to be anything other than delighted to have been able to inhale this into my brain.

Is "waaahhh, omg, omg, omg" an acceptable review?!

I just love the HMRC trilogy so much. Pure escapism and joy. Juno has created a world that feels so real. It's like being reunited with great friends. My favourite witches, ever!

Human Rites has the gang back together after 'that' cliffhanger and this time, the real war is just beginning.

Niamh has been resurrected, Elle is grieving the loss of her son a second time, Ciara is stuck in prison and Leonie has just had a jaw dropping suprise. Oh and Lucifer is hovering about causing absolute chaos in the name of prophecy.

Our lovely Theo has a choice to make - her life was never simple. Save the world and humanity or save the people she loves the most in it.

Human Rites starts with a bang, and the pace doesn't let up. Its absolutely spell binding and I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. I gasped, I laughed, I cried, I punched the air.

Peppered with Juno's trademark razor sharp wit, it's relatable, emotional, absorbing, action packed, inspirational, inclusive. It's just so fun and packed with girl power!

"What if the biggest lie there ever was was that women are weak? Why did men want us to believe that? So we'd think we needed them?"

Human Rites is the perfect finale to the trilogy. Chefs kiss times a million!

Perfect as it is, I am sad its goodbye. I'll have to comfort myself by remembering this - "The coven never ends. As long as there are women, there will be witches."

I really can't recommend the Her Majesty’s Royal Coven trilogy enough - essential reading for anyone who's ever been told to dull their sparkle or struggled to fit in! Come join the Coven, it's like a big warm hug and everyone is welcome!

Thank you Juno it's been an absolute blast and I have loved every minute!

I have loved journeying through this adventure with the witches of HMRC. This series has been an injection of fresh air into the world of urban fantasy writing. Smart, funny, fast paced writing that doesn't flinch from difficult subjects and a perfect blend of great story-telling and a brilliantly snappy approach to horror/violence. I applaud Dawson's blend of playfulness and dead seriousness. This series feels revolutionary to me.

I did love this final book, which tied up all the loose ends very satisfactorily and gave a very good conclusion. My only sadness was that this felt a little rushed and I would have loved it to have been two books rather than one. Perhaps that's just me being sad that it's over, because I really am.

The third and final instalment to the HMRC trilogy delivers exactly what the previous instalments promise… ‘Leviathan will rise!’

Much like the previous books the writing is accessible, witty, at times emotional and full of cultural references with short punchy chapters.

The world the witches live in is more magical realism than full on fantasy which I personally prefer as it’s easier to submerge yourself into their world and there is more time for character development instead of world building.

However, this is where the book didn’t quite deliver. Even without the need to explain fantasy elements some of the characters were still a little underdeveloped or their storylines rushed. I felt the book needed to be longer (or have an extra book in the series) to really do all the character arcs justice. I also wasn’t a massive fan of the time travel element as it could be a little confusing and would have like more explanation in some parts.

That being said all the loose ends were tied up at the end. It was a brilliant ending to a phenomenal series and wanting the book/series to be longer is never a bad thing.

I would definitely recommend the entire series and I can’t wait to get my hands on a physical copy when released and of course I’m hoping for Nicola Coughlans return to the audio.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advance download of this book.

Thank you so much to the team who sent me the early copy of Human Rites. I was very grateful!
In the last instalment of HMRC we get to follow the wonderful witches again, in their battle with Satan.
It was so beautifully written I didn't want the book to end. I highly recommend this to everyone

If you've been along for the whole ride of this series - this book does its job and concludes many of the character arcs. That being said, this did stray a bit from the original series style as it gets very focused on time travel which seems to allow us to jump around the timeline from all the books to pull in various bits of plot line to the main battle. Lots of action in the book, lots of pop culture nods - but didn't feel like we got much character introspection like the first two books, although Ciara now is my hero and I wish we'd gotten more of her!
Overall - it's a good conclusion for the series, although not as strong as the first two.

Juno said this: « In 2018, in a hotel room in Melbourne, I had an idea: Desperate Housewives, but they’re witches. » And I think it describes the vibes, even though it’s more than that now. This saga is wild. It’s sarcastically funny and the pop culture references are on point. It’s also political and queer -obviously. The characters are the centerpiece of this incredible chaos tapestry. It’s the found family you’re rooting for. The secret magic societies you’ve hoped for. Dawson’s writing is just so smooth, so immersive and fun. The pov are switching with such an ease, she makes it seem effortless -which I bet isn’t. Queen B was one of my favorite reads of 2024 and I will always remember the first time I’ve read Her Majesty Royal’s Coven. This saga could have been a rom-com except it’s pretty dark. Terrible things happened (in all four of those books to be clear), and I still haven’t recovered from the bold choices, from all the ups and downs. Still, the ending was satisfying. To me, Human Rites is a great conclusion. Sure it hurts, in so many ways because I will miss those witches. Leonie especially, which I found had such a great arc in this one. But also, Theo, my love, you’ve been through so much.. Like all of them to be fair. Niamh and Ciara. Elle and Holly. *bow down*

Human Rites is the hotly anticipated third and final outing for Her Majesty’s Royal Covern. Following the strong witches of Hebden Bridge and continues their story. No spoilers here but Juno Dawson has developed a strong and compelling cast of true to life women and all the loose ends are tied up nicely at the end.
The only reason for a 4* review is there is a vignette of memories at the start of each chapter which is interwoven through the first few pages and, I'm not sure if it's a formatting issue but it made each of the 74 chapters hard to get into.
A great ending to a good story.

Human Rites brings the series Her Majesty's Royal Coven to a nice ending. The loose ends are brought together, and we get a real conclusion. 


I really enjoy the writing of Juno Dawson. It is contemporary and has a lot of references to pop culture, but for the right people they will hit. Spice Girls and Buffy are some that come up now and then, and I think they fit well. The characters are well rounded for the most part, and they're an easy squad to get attached to. The LGBTQ+ and feminist themes in the books are written in a way that comes across as natural and true to real world situations. 


It's a series I would definitely recommend reading, and I'm excited to see what Juno Dawson will write in the future.