Was chuffed to get an advance copy of Human Rites by Juno Dawson: the third in her Her Majesty’s Royal Coven series. Burned through it - fast-paced, funny and emotional. Think this was my favourite of the three by far!

Let me tell you, I screamed when I saw this on netgalley, screamed when I got approved and continued to scream throughout reading this!!! It was SO GOOD. Amazing to be back in the coven. Niamh is back!!!! Theo !!!!!! It was all too much but in the best way possible. This series just gets better and better!!! I also can’t wait for the Audio to be released as it adds so much to the story!

Did I enjoy this book?
Yes, but with an *

Do I recommend it?
Yes

This is a good finale for our coven of witches. Action packed, sassy and full of drama. My favourite part was Leonie’s journey, she really shines in this book, and it was beautiful to see. I enjoyed the ending and seeing everything pull together. As always, the diversity and the female characters are excellent. Seriously this series needs to be praised for its female friendships. It makes me want to start my own coven!

Any criticisms?
*I did not like the pacing of the book. There are some big revelations at the start that the reader doesn’t have time to digest. I wanted longer and I felt the characters needed longer to deal with them as well.
Then the build up to the final even in the story takes too long. We all know what it is building to and we want to get there sooner. The final battle needs to be longer and more action packed. The world is supposed to be ending so the battle should be epic. I wanted a longer beginning and a shorter middle.
Despite these issues I did enjoy the book and think fans of the series will like it as well.

Will I read it again?
Maybe?

For fans of:
Iron Widow
A Discovery of Witches
Circe
Mer Majesty’s Royal Coven

It is worth pointing out that the format of this ARC was appalling. I didn’t let it affect my review but it significantly affected my reading experience. If indie authors can get it right, then I expect the big publishers to meet the same standard.

Thank you to Juno Dawson, HarperVoyager, and NetGalley for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

I didn’t love the first book, but found myself interested enough to finish the series off. The plot is strong and the premise is intriguing. I struggled with the writing style as it relies so heavily on internal narration. A lot of the characters’ narration blended it one because some characterisation wasn’t as strong as it could be. I felt like the world wasn’t properly built because of the type of narration too.

I thought the first book should’ve been re-edited to suit a YA demographic and I think this is still a relevant criticism. The politics underpinning the series are important and might help teenagers struggling to understand the current climate as well.

A brilliant end to this series. I have loved these books, the characters are just brilliant. The 90s references have made me laugh and the battles have been so well written.

Niamh, Ciara, Elle and Leonie have been outstanding characters and true to life. I think we all need our covens around us and Juno Dawson is a brilliant author.

Human Rites is a fierce and intelligent work that confronts pressing social issues with Juno Dawson’s signature wit and clarity. The book offers a powerful exploration of gender, politics, and identity in a way that feels both personal and urgently political. Dawson's voice is sharp and unapologetic, making complex themes accessible without diluting their impact.

While the book's polemical tone is part of its strength, it may occasionally feel a bit heavy-handed, which is why it’s not quite a 5-star read for me. Still, it’s an essential and timely book that challenges readers to reflect deeply on societal norms and the future of human rights. Bold, provocative, and compassionate—this is a book that deserves to be read widely and discussed loudly.

Juno's done it again. She's well and truly smashed this trilogy. I am a big urban fantasy girly, but there aren't many that are set in UK. It's so lovely reading about places I know and imagining these events happening there. Honestly, every book in the series has been a smash hit. I'm very sad it's over but the conclusion was perfect. I wish I could live in this world a bit longer!

4 stars.

Thank you to Netgalley and HarperCollins UK for the free review ecopy!

I loved the first 2 books and the novella in the HRMC but the last in the series just fell a bit flat to me. The fact that I had to read on my phone didn't help (kindle version was unreadable with missing text).

What I liked is that it wrapped up the storylines and the development of some of the characters (Ciara).

I can't put my finger on why exactly I didn't love it. Was it that I read this one whilst listened to the others? Or was it the time travel element which can cause confusion if not developed enough (or explained enough). I also felt like the characters were very different in personality especially Niamh.

I would still recommend the series overall.

Human Rites brings a satisfying conclusion to the HMRC trilogy, wrapping up all the different storylines in a way that shows the brilliant foreshadowing that had been done in the previous installments, both in regards to the story itself and its incredible cast of characters.

4.25/5 stars! This is the third installment in Her Majesty's Royal Coven series. This is the final book in the series and what a wild ride it was. This book was jam-packed but I didn't mind the intensity of this. Strong witch-filled fantasy.

An amazing conclusion to one of my favourite book series. I am so sad to say goodbye to the Hebden Bridge girls.

This is urban fantasy at it’s best. The whole premise of there being a secret society of witches within the government is so intriguing but beyond that this whole series is such an amazing tale of girl power, sisterhood and badass witches.

It is chock full of laughs, tears and 90s pop culture references which the millenial in me loved.

I love the LGBTQ+ representaion in this series however feel I should mention if you are looking for a lighthearted queer, witchy fiction, this is not it! This whole series tackles the discrimination and issues the LGBTQ+ community faces but does so with such grace and understanding and is so beautifully written.

This book perfectly rounds up the series, answering all our questions from the previous books and adding so much to the amazing story.

It is absolutely a 5 star read from me and I cannot recommend it enough.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Harper Collins for this ARC

I really wanted more from this book, although it was still funny, heartfelt and enjoyable it still felt like there was something missing from it.

I loved all the others in this series, but this left me wanting more, even though there was a lot of action I was spending too much time trying to figure out who was where in relation to who, so was very confused for most of these.
I will however continue to read Juno Dawson, and will probably re-read the whole series again as I overall really enjoyed it

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!