The Queen's Mistress by Sophia Green

 The Queen's Mistress

by Sophia Green

My Rating: 🟊🟊🟊🟊🟊

Blurb: 

She saved the Queen’s life. Now she can’t escape it.

When a commoner saves Queen Henriette from an assassination attempt, she never stops to consider what it might cost.

Perhaps she should have.

The attack leaves both women cursed, their magic infected and growing more dangerous by the day. With no idea who ordered the attack, queen and guard are forced into an uneasy alliance.

Henriette has spent her life as an outsider. Born without arms, she knows better than anyone how little the world was built for people like her. But when her new guard proves to be an outsider too, duty soon gives way to something far more dangerous: desire.

Joséphine abandoned her dream of becoming a knight long ago. Survival was enough, until protecting the Queen begins to feel like something worth risking everything for.

As the curse spreads and the assassin closes in, Henriette and Joséphine must decide what they are willing to sacrifice. Because the closer they grow, the more they risk losing everything—including each other.

My Review:

I loved the concept of this book from the moment the author pitched it to me. There still aren’t enough stories with disabled leads, and the fact that this is also a sapphic romance made me excited before I even started reading. That representation feels meaningful because it is woven naturally into the story rather than treated as an afterthought. The author’s writing is beautiful, creating an immersive world that flows effortlessly and makes every scene easy to picture. The setting feels vivid and lived-in, with enough detail to draw the reader in without slowing the story down. I also loved how each character has a distinct, memorable personality. Their individual voices, motivations, and relationships give the story warmth and make the emotional moments feel genuine.

If you’re looking for a book with rich worldbuilding, heartfelt representation, and unforgettable characters, this is one you’ll want to pick up. It offers the kind of reading experience that feels both imaginative and emotionally grounded, balancing romance, character development, and an absorbing setting. I was invested in the premise from the beginning, but the writing and characters gave me even more to appreciate as the story unfolded. I loved it before I even fully knew what it was, and by the end, it had given me plenty of reasons to keep thinking about it.