The scene features a vertical stack of eleven vibrant, rainbow-colored books placed on the left side of a neutral-toned background. The books follow a spectrum, progressing from deep purple and blue at the top, transitioning into green, yellow, orange, and red, and finally ending with a deep plum color at the base. Each book spine features distinct lettering and subtle illustrations.
To the right stands a portrait of a realistic brown tabby cat with alert green-gold eyes, portrayed in a sitting position facing forward. The cat and the book stack are depicted as if they are partially assembled, with several individual pieces scattered around them or missing from their structures to suggest an ongoing activity. Some of the jigsaw pieces appear to be floating in the air nearby, contributing to the sense of creative process.
The artwork utilizes a blend of rich, saturated colors for the books and natural, warm earth tones for the cat’s fur, creating a high-contrast visual balance. The overall style is illustrative and clean, set against a soft, pale background. To the right, a rectangular text area contains the words "QUEEN OF THE STACKS," adding a structured, graphic element to the composition.