So, I can confirm that what I’ve heard about this book is true - it is a fictional medical drama similar to Grey’s Anatomy. The Queen of Hearts is about two life-long doctor best friends, their romantic relationships, and the unexpected patients that cause them both to question their paths. As well, we uncover secrets from the past and what could be the pitfalls of this friendship. It was a fictional setting and theme that I’ve never explored before in writing. HOWEVER...

While the premise hooked me and the setting of the book was new to me, I still wasn’t overly into it. The writing had a very slow start to it - so much so that I questioned continuing. I felt the pace picked up about half way through which allowed me to soldier on and finish. I questioned the characters and the storyline. I didn’t agree with their choices or their reactions to situations. Ultimately, I couldn’t identify with them and that’s an obstacle for me as a character-driven reader. I did enjoy how the timeline went back and forth from present to past. Sometimes that bothers me or I find it confusing, but in this instance it did support the telling of the story well. All in all, this was an average read for me but I would definitely read another book with the same theme and setting of medicine & hospital life.