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warner_jessica's review against another edition
2.0
This was a quick read, the story was moderately engaging, and as a doctor I was excited to read a medical school romance drama. Unfortunately, the casual racism and body shaming/idealization of the “thin” female figure that permeated my medical school education in the South came through loud and clear in this book.
versky8's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
mrsdryoder's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book! It is Kimmery Martin’s debut novel but is the work of a master author. She beautifully describes the complex psychology of a friendship forged during medical school education, along with the challenges uniquely faced by women in medicine. The Queen of Hearts is a book with genuine humor and sadness, beautiful descriptions, and characters with depth. I eagerly await her next novel!
knittingdoc's review against another edition
4.0
What fun read! A little romance, a little lie (maybe a lot of lies), humanity, friendship. I see little bits of many familiar people and situations, my medical world.
tawnieblue's review
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical trauma, Child death, and Suicide
bofstedal's review
emotional
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Medical trauma and Medical content
reindeerbandit's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
p good book but i fucked up in choosing my beach reads this holiday. also zadie had a weird body obsession i didn’t care for.
marshmallowbooks's review against another edition
3.0
If Grey's Anatomy were a book, this would be it. The first 5 seasons anyway, which is all I've watched/need to watch. Although the characters described in the book are certainly not direct comparisons to those on the tv show, the concepts are the same: medical students deep in clinical practice experiences learning all the hospital things ... and more.
This book, however, has the value added of seeing the characters 15 years after their residencies as practicing physicians with families while still navigating patients and co-workers ... and that past that won't stay in the past. Dun dun dun! There are definitely some jaw-dropping, page-turning revelations and gotta-find-out storylines.
I have to admit, I started out liking the tantalizingly slow release of information about the past culminating event that is coming back to be reckoned with. To a point, I did, anyway. I skimmed the last third of the book because I got tired of waiting.
Other readers who like a good suspense story and want to fully experience each long drawn out clue or new addition to the shocking events piling up will probably enjoy.
This book, however, has the value added of seeing the characters 15 years after their residencies as practicing physicians with families while still navigating patients and co-workers ... and that past that won't stay in the past. Dun dun dun! There are definitely some jaw-dropping, page-turning revelations and gotta-find-out storylines.
I have to admit, I started out liking the tantalizingly slow release of information about the past culminating event that is coming back to be reckoned with. To a point, I did, anyway. I skimmed the last third of the book because I got tired of waiting.
Other readers who like a good suspense story and want to fully experience each long drawn out clue or new addition to the shocking events piling up will probably enjoy.