This was a strong sequel in the Fairytale Tarot series, it had that element that I was looking for and enjoyed from previous works from Erin Archer. It uses the fantasy element in a way that I was expecting and enjoyed in this world, it continued the storyline perfectly and was glad it was everything that I wanted. It uses the Beauty & and the Beast element that I wanted and loved the use of the wolf shifters. I enjoyed getting to read this and look forward to more from the author.

The first book in this series was, despite the fact that it was a retelling, quite original. I was therefore really curious about this second book and when it appeared on Netgalley I requested a digital review copy. Luckily the author granted me one.

This book was maybe ever more interesting and exciting than the first book in the series. Firstly because we're a little more familiar with the world already and can now play around a little more. Secondly because this book really deepens the relationships between all the characters. Thirdly because just like in the first book, the author twists a well known fairytale in a very original way and from a very original point of view.

All the relationships are growing and developing in this book. I loved how the relationship between the two sisters changed throughout the novel. And in a very realistic way. Things took time. Things took patience. Things took saying sorry. The same with the romantic relationship between the heroine and her hero. They had ups and downs. They had wonderful and touching moments, but they also had moments of doubts and mistrust.

This book is loosely based on the story of Beauty and the Beast. Therefore quite some reveals don't come out of nowhere. I quite liked how actually most of the story was original. The fairytale was one of the many elements of the story, but there's so much more! The politics for example, the scheming, and the adding of more players to the game. After the finale and especially after the ending I can't wait to read the next book in the series!