Wooing the Witch Queen: Queens of Villainy #1    by Stephanie Burgis Order:  USA  Can Macmillan, 2025 (2025) Hardcover, Paperback, e-Book     Reviewed by Hilary Williamson Stephanie Burgis's romantasy romp, Wooing the Witch Queen, opens a new series depicting three magical Queens of Villainy - Saskia, Lorelei, and Ailana. Sorceress Saskia (Witch of the East) used her talents to dethrone her wicked uncle, but her realm is under threat from the neighboring Archduchy of Estarion. There, young Archduke Felix has been isolated, controlled and beaten by his regent all his life. He was married young to his only childhood friend (the regent's daughter) who recently died. His brother-in-law controls the armies and, now that Felix is too old for a regent, it seems that his own demise is imminent. Felix runs to Saskia, but hides his identity. Saskia dislikes the pomp and circumstance required of her, preferring to spend her time experimenting with the spells needed to protect her border. But the chaos in her library of magic needs sorting, so she reluctantly agrees with her majordomo's demand (he's an ogre) that she interview a dark wizard for the job. The expected one doesn't show up but Felix does and becomes Fabian. Of course you can see where this is heading and it's an entertaining journey. Lorelei and Ailana play their parts as a relationship between Fabian and Saskia matures, and the drums of war beat ever louder. If you're ready for a light, escapist read, try this one! Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more Romance books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews