What a fun retelling of a classic fairytale! Even though this fantasy retelling of sleeping beauty was low in spice, it was high in fun. The pacing was great in that in kept my attention going. I admit I stayed up way too late reading. I really like how the author strings us along with little tidbits of info we need to know and doesn't give it all to us in one book. I definitely can't wait for the next one. I also really liked how Mira wasn't the typical FMC in that she stumbles through the book while finding herself and her purpose. It's a great journey watching her grow and confront her previous biases. If you like a good slow burn, enemies that team up to stop an evil queen then this book is for you.

I loved this so much! I'm a sucker for fairytale retellings. And you went and added enemies to lovers AND a slow burn romance in with it. I was hooked from the start. I really enjoyed that it wasnt just a sleeping beauty retelling, but that you twisted the characters around, added a cool magic system and also threw in a secret society. It was amazing and addicting from.start to finish. I would love a cool sprayed edges physical copy to display on my trophy shelf!

Wow. Just, wow! "The Queen's Card" by Erin Archer is an absolute masterpiece of a fairytale retelling, and I devoured every single page. This book completely captivated me from start to finish, earning a solid 5 out of 5 stars!

What makes this book so incredibly special is its fresh and ingenious twist on the classic Sleeping Beauty tale. It doesn't just rehash the story you know; instead, it flips expectations on their head, focusing on Mira, a royal guard training to be a Keeper, rather than the princess herself. This fresh perspective immediately pulled me in, offering a thrilling new lens through which to view a beloved legend.

And speaking of that twist, it weaves seamlessly into the utterly captivating romance. The enemies-to-lovers dynamic between Mira and the enigmatic Raven (Bael) is perfectly executed. Their slow-burn chemistry sizzles, growing from intense animosity to a deep, compelling connection that felt incredibly earned. The way their relationship develops against the backdrop of this reimagined fairytale—with the core Sleeping Beauty elements impacting their journey and choices—is simply brilliant. It’s not just a love story; it’s a love story intrinsically tied to the very fabric of the twisted fairytale itself, making it feel fresh and unforgettable.

Erin Archer's writing is immersive, pulling you into a world filled with unique tarot-inspired magic, dangerous secrets, and high stakes. The pacing is fantastic, keeping the tension high and the pages turning effortlessly. Mira's journey of self-discovery and her fight to protect her kingdom are incredibly compelling, and Bael is the perfect morally gray, intriguing love interest you can't help but root for.

If you're a fan of fairytale retellings that dare to be different, crave a truly satisfying enemies-to-lovers slow burn, and want to get lost in a richly imagined fantasy world, then stop what you're doing and pick up "The Queen's Card." It's everything I could want in a romantasy, and I'm already desperate for book two!