This was such a fun immersive book! I loved the world created in Blunder and the idea that magic only existed through decks of cards. The story follows Elspeth, who was “infected” with magic as a child, resulting in

a voice in her head, the personification of the magical Nightmare card

. Elspeth stumbles across highway men one night and her life completely changes as she tries to find a way to save her world.

I wish more time had been given to building Blunder as a world and discussing Elspeth’s family. Particularly Ione, I would have loved to spend more time getting to know her in order to feel properly invested by the changes caused by the Maiden card.

Overall though, I was completely drawn in to the story and I am so worried about the fates of the characters that I have already ordered the next book!