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Inferno's Heir
Fearing for her life, an outcast princess joins the rebellion against her own kingdom and family. . . but when playing with fire, someone always gets burned.
Teia Carthan abandoned her morals long ago, and now there’s nothing she won’t do to stay alive. So far she has survived her parents’ deaths, the ire of the Council, and innumerable attempts on her life, orchestrated by Jura, her half brother and soon-to-be king of Erisia. Teia’s rare control over two elements marks her as both an outsider and a formidable opponent—but once Jura is crowned king, there will be no way to survive him. Not for Teia, not for anyone.
When Jura moves to crush the rebellion that seeks to overthrow the monarchy, Teia sees one last opportunity to ensure her own safety. She can infiltrate the rebels, locate their base . . . and betray them to Jura, trading their lives for her own.
Yet when Teia meets the rebels, she gets far more than she bargained for. And when she gains not only their trust but their friendship, she begins to have doubts. Perhaps the rebels are right. Perhaps the Golden Palace should be torn down and the monarchy destroyed.
But then again—what if there is another possibility? What if Teia were on the throne instead?
Teia Carthan abandoned her morals long ago, and now there’s nothing she won’t do to stay alive. So far she has survived her parents’ deaths, the ire of the Council, and innumerable attempts on her life, orchestrated by Jura, her half brother and soon-to-be king of Erisia. Teia’s rare control over two elements marks her as both an outsider and a formidable opponent—but once Jura is crowned king, there will be no way to survive him. Not for Teia, not for anyone.
When Jura moves to crush the rebellion that seeks to overthrow the monarchy, Teia sees one last opportunity to ensure her own safety. She can infiltrate the rebels, locate their base . . . and betray them to Jura, trading their lives for her own.
Yet when Teia meets the rebels, she gets far more than she bargained for. And when she gains not only their trust but their friendship, she begins to have doubts. Perhaps the rebels are right. Perhaps the Golden Palace should be torn down and the monarchy destroyed.
But then again—what if there is another possibility? What if Teia were on the throne instead?
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First published October 15, 2024
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May 3, 2024
I have read this book at least four times now, from its various drafts to the final version that everyone will be holding in their hands today. When I first came across Inferno’s Heir, I fell in love with our main character, Teia. She embodies the type of characters I adore: morally grey, powerful, and somewhat of an outsider. Teia evoked the same emotions and affection I felt when reading The Cruel Prince, which is one of my all-time favorite YA trilogies.
Beyond Teia, I was captivated by the diverse cast of characters, each battling for what they believe to be right. There is Jura, the malevolent half-brother who treats life as a mere game; the Dawnbreakers, who aim to overthrow Teia’s family legacy; and Teia herself, striving to belong within her own kingdom. I was thoroughly engrossed by the journey of each character as they navigated twists, betrayals, and mysteries. The book’s pace is brisk, making it impossible to put down until the last page—and even then, I was left craving more.
When given the opportunity to publish my first book under my imprint, I knew I wanted to find something reminiscent of Inferno’s Heir—a nod to the YA fantasies that ignited my passion for reading. I hope you fall in love with Teia as much as I did.
Beyond Teia, I was captivated by the diverse cast of characters, each battling for what they believe to be right. There is Jura, the malevolent half-brother who treats life as a mere game; the Dawnbreakers, who aim to overthrow Teia’s family legacy; and Teia herself, striving to belong within her own kingdom. I was thoroughly engrossed by the journey of each character as they navigated twists, betrayals, and mysteries. The book’s pace is brisk, making it impossible to put down until the last page—and even then, I was left craving more.
When given the opportunity to publish my first book under my imprint, I knew I wanted to find something reminiscent of Inferno’s Heir—a nod to the YA fantasies that ignited my passion for reading. I hope you fall in love with Teia as much as I did.
December 5, 2024
maybe the rebellion is the friends we made along the way
September 16, 2024
3.5 Stars
A solid YA fantasy debut, following a black-sheep princess (Teia) who becomes immersed in a duplicitous personal mission to dethrone her ruthless, soon-to-be-king brother (Jura), through deceitfully joining forces with an emerging rebel alliance, known as the Dawnbreakers.
It’s been said many times already that this story has similarities to Six of Crows, following a cast of multi-skilled, misfit teenagers, who join forces to pull-off an impossible heist (or two), each with their own varying motivations and personal levels of morality, and full of rousing dynamics and snappy banter. That’s about where the comparisons ended for me, though, because even with familiar story and character elements, Inferno's Heir still felt like a fresh, imaginative take on the genre at hand.
I’ll admit this was slow-going for me for a time, definitely finding the second half more engrossing and worthy of holding my attention for prolonged reading jaunts than the slower-paced first half of the story. I believe my biggest problem was that I had a disconnect with Teia as our morally-grey heroine. She felt a bit contradictory and fairly unlikable to me; I never really warmed to her personality, her methods, or her motives displayed throughout—at least, not in the way I assume I was meant to while the story progressed.
For me, it was an interesting choice to write Teia this way. In a sense, I felt like I was following one of the villains of the story instead of one of the heroes, and I didn’t quite like how that made me feel (which is an odd reaction indeed, considering how much I generally love morally grey characters in my fantasy stories). However, this may have been a purposeful choice on the author’s behalf, in which case, it worked, and I felt exactly what I was meant to feel towards this fairly sociopathic, definitely traitorous, self-survivalist heroine.
Pushing back with some positives, I quite liked the side cast of female characters (especially Kyra and Alara, and master thief Enna), who I hope get more page time to shine in possible sequels (because this was very much a series starter if I ever read one). Love interest Tobias was a little wooden, but not so poorly drawn that he’d be Mal-levels of unredeemable for me going forward (IYKYK). Big bad brother Jura was adequately menacing and I quite enjoyed the scenes he featured in because they gave the story a kick, even though he was absolutely a reprehensible excuse for a human being.
The writing quality was fairly remarkable for a debut fantasy tale, with clear and cohesive narrative styling and world-building that was simple yet effective, and very easy to comprehend. As someone who regularly becomes overwhelmed reading fantasy stories of this nature, often confused over dense detailing and heavy composition, I was pleased to find myself immediately in the story, following Teia’s (often questionable and treacherous) journey with ease and understanding, even if it took a while for me to get invested.
My favourite aspect of the story, however, was the idea of the elemental magics at play and the little tastes we got of the larger world’s myths and legends, that will clearly play-out in bigger, more comprehensive ways in future sequels. I mean, you can’t dangle the idea of dragons in front of me and not deliver them, right!? RIGHT?!!
This was my third official read from Bindery Books upcoming launch collection, and, although I’ve had mixed reactions so far (one I loved and the other… not so much), I can happily say I liked this one on a lot of levels—definitely enough to read future works from this promising author, including some much-needed sequels that’ll surely expand this world and these characters in all the right ways!
***A special thanks to Bindery Books (via Netgalley) for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
A solid YA fantasy debut, following a black-sheep princess (Teia) who becomes immersed in a duplicitous personal mission to dethrone her ruthless, soon-to-be-king brother (Jura), through deceitfully joining forces with an emerging rebel alliance, known as the Dawnbreakers.
It’s been said many times already that this story has similarities to Six of Crows, following a cast of multi-skilled, misfit teenagers, who join forces to pull-off an impossible heist (or two), each with their own varying motivations and personal levels of morality, and full of rousing dynamics and snappy banter. That’s about where the comparisons ended for me, though, because even with familiar story and character elements, Inferno's Heir still felt like a fresh, imaginative take on the genre at hand.
I’ll admit this was slow-going for me for a time, definitely finding the second half more engrossing and worthy of holding my attention for prolonged reading jaunts than the slower-paced first half of the story. I believe my biggest problem was that I had a disconnect with Teia as our morally-grey heroine. She felt a bit contradictory and fairly unlikable to me; I never really warmed to her personality, her methods, or her motives displayed throughout—at least, not in the way I assume I was meant to while the story progressed.
For me, it was an interesting choice to write Teia this way. In a sense, I felt like I was following one of the villains of the story instead of one of the heroes, and I didn’t quite like how that made me feel (which is an odd reaction indeed, considering how much I generally love morally grey characters in my fantasy stories). However, this may have been a purposeful choice on the author’s behalf, in which case, it worked, and I felt exactly what I was meant to feel towards this fairly sociopathic, definitely traitorous, self-survivalist heroine.
Pushing back with some positives, I quite liked the side cast of female characters (especially Kyra and Alara, and master thief Enna), who I hope get more page time to shine in possible sequels (because this was very much a series starter if I ever read one). Love interest Tobias was a little wooden, but not so poorly drawn that he’d be Mal-levels of unredeemable for me going forward (IYKYK). Big bad brother Jura was adequately menacing and I quite enjoyed the scenes he featured in because they gave the story a kick, even though he was absolutely a reprehensible excuse for a human being.
The writing quality was fairly remarkable for a debut fantasy tale, with clear and cohesive narrative styling and world-building that was simple yet effective, and very easy to comprehend. As someone who regularly becomes overwhelmed reading fantasy stories of this nature, often confused over dense detailing and heavy composition, I was pleased to find myself immediately in the story, following Teia’s (often questionable and treacherous) journey with ease and understanding, even if it took a while for me to get invested.
My favourite aspect of the story, however, was the idea of the elemental magics at play and the little tastes we got of the larger world’s myths and legends, that will clearly play-out in bigger, more comprehensive ways in future sequels. I mean, you can’t dangle the idea of dragons in front of me and not deliver them, right!? RIGHT?!!
This was my third official read from Bindery Books upcoming launch collection, and, although I’ve had mixed reactions so far (one I loved and the other… not so much), I can happily say I liked this one on a lot of levels—definitely enough to read future works from this promising author, including some much-needed sequels that’ll surely expand this world and these characters in all the right ways!
***A special thanks to Bindery Books (via Netgalley) for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
April 1, 2025
Tiffany Wang’s Inferno’s Heir is nothing short of mesmerizing. From the very first page, I was completely enthralled by Teia, a protagonist who is as complex as she is compelling. Morally grey, powerful, and fiercely independent, Teia is the kind of character that lingers in your mind long after you’ve finished reading.
Wang masterfully weaves a story filled with high-stakes intrigue and unforgettable characters. Jura, the cunning and ruthless half-brother, is a scene-stealer, keeping readers on edge with his manipulative charm. The Dawnbreakers, determined to shatter Teia’s family legacy, add even more tension to an already explosive narrative. Every character is fighting for their own truth, and the shifting allegiances and betrayals make for an exhilarating ride. The pacing is razor-sharp, making Inferno’s Heir impossible to put down. Every twist left me gasping, every revelation pulling me deeper into this richly crafted world. And just when I thought I had caught my breath, the ending left me desperate for more.
This book is everything I love about YA fantasy—gripping, emotional, and utterly addictive. If you’re a fan of fierce heroines, political intrigue, and stories that keep you up all night, Inferno’s Heir is an absolute must-read! I can’t wait to see where Teia’s journey takes her next!!!
Wang masterfully weaves a story filled with high-stakes intrigue and unforgettable characters. Jura, the cunning and ruthless half-brother, is a scene-stealer, keeping readers on edge with his manipulative charm. The Dawnbreakers, determined to shatter Teia’s family legacy, add even more tension to an already explosive narrative. Every character is fighting for their own truth, and the shifting allegiances and betrayals make for an exhilarating ride. The pacing is razor-sharp, making Inferno’s Heir impossible to put down. Every twist left me gasping, every revelation pulling me deeper into this richly crafted world. And just when I thought I had caught my breath, the ending left me desperate for more.
This book is everything I love about YA fantasy—gripping, emotional, and utterly addictive. If you’re a fan of fierce heroines, political intrigue, and stories that keep you up all night, Inferno’s Heir is an absolute must-read! I can’t wait to see where Teia’s journey takes her next!!!
September 1, 2024
I was captivated by this book from the first page to the very last, and I couldn't put it down! It was that good! It's unbelievable that this literary masterpiece is the author's debut!
The protagonist, Teia, totally captured my attention; she was undoubtedly an anti-hero, and I adored how her story developed. Aside from Teia, I was completely engaged with the varied group of characters, each of them brought a unique perspective to the story. My favorites, aside from Teia, were Kyra and Enna; each character had a distinct personality and I love their backstories.
The world building done by the author was excellent; I had no trouble understanding it without feeling overloaded with information. I found it very easy to get sucked into the story by the descriptions of the locations and the atmosphere. The world's mythology and magic system were well developed, and I hope the sequel will include more of this fascinating universe!
I'm looking forward to further books featuring Teia and the other characters dealing with the consequences from the events in the book. For those who enjoy fantasy, rebellion, and strong female leads, this book is a must-read. You'll be left wanting more after reading this gripping and intense page-turner.
The protagonist, Teia, totally captured my attention; she was undoubtedly an anti-hero, and I adored how her story developed. Aside from Teia, I was completely engaged with the varied group of characters, each of them brought a unique perspective to the story. My favorites, aside from Teia, were Kyra and Enna; each character had a distinct personality and I love their backstories.
The world building done by the author was excellent; I had no trouble understanding it without feeling overloaded with information. I found it very easy to get sucked into the story by the descriptions of the locations and the atmosphere. The world's mythology and magic system were well developed, and I hope the sequel will include more of this fascinating universe!
I'm looking forward to further books featuring Teia and the other characters dealing with the consequences from the events in the book. For those who enjoy fantasy, rebellion, and strong female leads, this book is a must-read. You'll be left wanting more after reading this gripping and intense page-turner.
October 20, 2024
Inferno's Heir
Tiffany Wang
YA Fantasy New Adult
NetGalley eARC
Pub Date: October 15, 2024
Bindery Books
Ages: 14+
Subject to Jura, her half-brother's sadist games all of her life, Teia knows that using the kingdom's politics and blackmailing those politicians is the only way she has to survive her brother's maliciousness when he takes the throne. He has sent assassins after her before, but now he has found a new way to abuse her, promising her hand in marriage to the worst of the kingdom's lords.
However, when Jura announces an extravagant reward, one favor from the kingdom, in exchange for the location of the rebel's base, Teia sees her chance to free herself from Jura so she can be in the kingdom without fear.
While infiltrating the rebels was easy, gaining their trust wasn't. But she finds herself liking and admiring the rebels, but their leader, not so much. He sends her and a few other rebels on a fool's mission, which they did not complete, but one of them was captured. Even though their leader was willing to trade, Teia knew Jura wouldn't keep to the terms and would kill everyone, including his own men, which, after his plans were laid out, the rebel leader was also willing to do.
Now suspicious of his true intentions, the idea Teia tried to push away begins to scream in her mind: What if she could take the crown?
When I started this book, I feared that it would be bogged down with pages and pages of political mumbo jumbo, but it was a pleasant surprise to find this story blended the politics, backstory, magic, characters, and main plot equally together so I was not bored!
While there were some slow spots, it still moved along at a good pace. It wasn't one of those books that I hated to put down, but I was not dreading reading it. I wanted to find out what was going to happen.
Most of the characters were great, though a few were predictable, (the romantic interest,) but Teia, the MC, was a great character. She knew what she was doing was wrong, and could/would get people killed, but it was either her or them. Her character makes you think about who you would betray to protect yourself/those you love.
I do wish the magic system was explained in more detail. Maybe it's in upcoming books, but I felt 'left out' because while I mostly understood the magic Teia and Jura could use, I don't remember much of the other kingdoms.
There were a few twists and of course obvious outcomes, and while there is violence, it isn't overly graphic, so it's suitable for readers fourteen and older.
Looking forward to the next book in the series.
4 Stars
Tiffany Wang
YA Fantasy New Adult
NetGalley eARC
Pub Date: October 15, 2024
Bindery Books
Ages: 14+
Subject to Jura, her half-brother's sadist games all of her life, Teia knows that using the kingdom's politics and blackmailing those politicians is the only way she has to survive her brother's maliciousness when he takes the throne. He has sent assassins after her before, but now he has found a new way to abuse her, promising her hand in marriage to the worst of the kingdom's lords.
However, when Jura announces an extravagant reward, one favor from the kingdom, in exchange for the location of the rebel's base, Teia sees her chance to free herself from Jura so she can be in the kingdom without fear.
While infiltrating the rebels was easy, gaining their trust wasn't. But she finds herself liking and admiring the rebels, but their leader, not so much. He sends her and a few other rebels on a fool's mission, which they did not complete, but one of them was captured. Even though their leader was willing to trade, Teia knew Jura wouldn't keep to the terms and would kill everyone, including his own men, which, after his plans were laid out, the rebel leader was also willing to do.
Now suspicious of his true intentions, the idea Teia tried to push away begins to scream in her mind: What if she could take the crown?
When I started this book, I feared that it would be bogged down with pages and pages of political mumbo jumbo, but it was a pleasant surprise to find this story blended the politics, backstory, magic, characters, and main plot equally together so I was not bored!
While there were some slow spots, it still moved along at a good pace. It wasn't one of those books that I hated to put down, but I was not dreading reading it. I wanted to find out what was going to happen.
Most of the characters were great, though a few were predictable, (the romantic interest,) but Teia, the MC, was a great character. She knew what she was doing was wrong, and could/would get people killed, but it was either her or them. Her character makes you think about who you would betray to protect yourself/those you love.
I do wish the magic system was explained in more detail. Maybe it's in upcoming books, but I felt 'left out' because while I mostly understood the magic Teia and Jura could use, I don't remember much of the other kingdoms.
There were a few twists and of course obvious outcomes, and while there is violence, it isn't overly graphic, so it's suitable for readers fourteen and older.
Looking forward to the next book in the series.
4 Stars
June 4, 2025
Interesting plot, likable main character (to me, dudes, I love selfish women who are making sure to protect themselves) fast paced, yet something was missing
(that something was a bit of depth, the story felt a bit too self contained and since we're not really getting much aside from our main character and the people she interacts with, I'd like a bit more emotion)
(that something was a bit of depth, the story felt a bit too self contained and since we're not really getting much aside from our main character and the people she interacts with, I'd like a bit more emotion)
June 3, 2024
3.5/4 ⭐️ I think this book is a very funny, very easy fantasy novel. It is definitely a political fantasy, with a lot of emphasis on the inner-workings of Erisia’s government, both past and present. This book moves fast and I think some parts could’ve done with more time spent. The end half of this books ends a little abruptly whereas the beginning seemed to drag. I also think some aspects of the books lore seem thrown in last minute or haphazardly. While I understand we are finding out the twists and turns as Teia is, I still think there is a way to weave these into the plot in a way that feels a bit more cohesive. HOWEVER, where this book really shines is in its characters and in the heist/action sequences. While this is not a John Wick-level action book, the sequences are fun, interesting, and well written. The characters are diverse, witty, and incredibly interesting. While I wish we could’ve spent time seeing them all together (read to figure out more), I was so happy anytime they could all share a scene. Overall, a fun book that I had the pleasure of reading early by the kindness of Girl Friday via Netgalley. Thank you!
March 28, 2025
What a ride - I’m talking morally grey FMC with a merry band of rebels and a master thief.
Teia is the halfling princess of her kingdom, the black sheep of the family, she has no real power in her kingdom. Under the control and whims of her evil step brother and the future king -Jura. With his plans to wed her to a far off noble and to continue to rule the kingdom as he sees fit - Teia must use all her skills and resources to try and save herself and take back some of the power Jura has stolen. So she plans to infiltrate the rebellion that threatens his reign and betray them in exchange for her freedom. But nothing is ever that simple - there is elemental magic, plot twists, some very mild romantic tension but not really a romantasy, and some great characters.
Teia is the halfling princess of her kingdom, the black sheep of the family, she has no real power in her kingdom. Under the control and whims of her evil step brother and the future king -Jura. With his plans to wed her to a far off noble and to continue to rule the kingdom as he sees fit - Teia must use all her skills and resources to try and save herself and take back some of the power Jura has stolen. So she plans to infiltrate the rebellion that threatens his reign and betray them in exchange for her freedom. But nothing is ever that simple - there is elemental magic, plot twists, some very mild romantic tension but not really a romantasy, and some great characters.
April 1, 2025
Wait why was this actually incredible and one of the first books I’ve found that lives up to being compared to Six of Crows.
Also the rats of unusual size reference just made my heart so so happy.
Also the rats of unusual size reference just made my heart so so happy.
December 27, 2025
This was actually a fun little rebellion book. I just had a few issues along the way.
While the pacing was all over the place, the writing was very fun/serious in the best way. I really liked the FMC - I liked that she was the one doing the tough stuff for her own ends. She didn’t shy away or let the others do stuff for her and I liked that. She was a very grey character and was looking out for herself.
On the other hand… the rebellion was like a big joke. I couldn’t take them seriously. They had no plans ; they had this idea of what they wanted but no way to achieve it. The decisions they took had me side eyeing the book and I couldn’t believe how convenient it was for things to fall through despite it. I can’t say more without spoiling but a decision was taken at the 50% mark that was debilitating. I couldn’t believe the option was even being discussed and them actually doing it. They were like a bunch of chickens with their heads cut off.
I thought Teia & Kyra had really good chemistry and I was hoping for a sapphic romance… until the MMC was introduced as being the most handsome being she had ever seen… and then I knew my ship had sailed. I didn’t feel the chemistry between Teia & Tobias but that might be all on me.
I would recommend this if you’re looking for something quick to read and like FMCs who are looking out for themselves.
While the pacing was all over the place, the writing was very fun/serious in the best way. I really liked the FMC - I liked that she was the one doing the tough stuff for her own ends. She didn’t shy away or let the others do stuff for her and I liked that. She was a very grey character and was looking out for herself.
On the other hand… the rebellion was like a big joke. I couldn’t take them seriously. They had no plans ; they had this idea of what they wanted but no way to achieve it. The decisions they took had me side eyeing the book and I couldn’t believe how convenient it was for things to fall through despite it. I can’t say more without spoiling but a decision was taken at the 50% mark that was debilitating. I couldn’t believe the option was even being discussed and them actually doing it. They were like a bunch of chickens with their heads cut off.
I thought Teia & Kyra had really good chemistry and I was hoping for a sapphic romance… until the MMC was introduced as being the most handsome being she had ever seen… and then I knew my ship had sailed. I didn’t feel the chemistry between Teia & Tobias but that might be all on me.
I would recommend this if you’re looking for something quick to read and like FMCs who are looking out for themselves.
November 22, 2024
First thought...BADASS FEMALE MC THAT DONT NEED NO MAN! YESSSSSSSSSSS! Step aside boys, she's out her building her OWN empire *flips hair, checks mirror to make sure she's still THAT BITCH, proceeds to run the world* Teia is kween. Now, I am no stranger to romantasy, I love it. BUT! I don't need romance in all my fantasy books. Sometimes I just want a book that is giving plot and vibes and...this is THAT! Character and plot focus with an immersive world full of action and political intrigue. She is the FANTASY henny!
Ok second thought...if you like Six of Crows, HERE YOU GO! This was very much giving SoC, but make the FMC the love child of Zuko and Katara from Avatar the Last Airbender. #zutara But tell me those vibes aren't PERFECTION?! It's a thrilling heisty moment with elemental magic, nail-biting risks, a rebellion, betrayal, a bad ass thief, and a villain that must be UNALIVED because ugh he's the worst and someone hit him in the shin with a scooter. I literally brought this book to work with me and would sneak a page or two while nobody was looking because it was a book I NEEDED to read!
Third thought...THE WRITING! Wang is an enchantress of LITERATURE because everything about the writing appealed to every fiber of my being! Every sentence felt like such a statement piece. The way the world was brilliantly developed and described, each conversation being had, and every bit of the plot unfolding kept me about 4 centimeters from the page because I was eating that SHIT up. I just wanna live in this world and in Wang's words.
This is seriously such a phenomenal debut and I cannot WAIT for Book 2 (because yes, the ending was INSANE and left off on the most thrilling of cliffhangers) Thanks so much to Violetear Books and Bindery Books for an ARC of this stunner in exchange for an honest review :)
Ok second thought...if you like Six of Crows, HERE YOU GO! This was very much giving SoC, but make the FMC the love child of Zuko and Katara from Avatar the Last Airbender. #zutara But tell me those vibes aren't PERFECTION?! It's a thrilling heisty moment with elemental magic, nail-biting risks, a rebellion, betrayal, a bad ass thief, and a villain that must be UNALIVED because ugh he's the worst and someone hit him in the shin with a scooter. I literally brought this book to work with me and would sneak a page or two while nobody was looking because it was a book I NEEDED to read!
Third thought...THE WRITING! Wang is an enchantress of LITERATURE because everything about the writing appealed to every fiber of my being! Every sentence felt like such a statement piece. The way the world was brilliantly developed and described, each conversation being had, and every bit of the plot unfolding kept me about 4 centimeters from the page because I was eating that SHIT up. I just wanna live in this world and in Wang's words.
This is seriously such a phenomenal debut and I cannot WAIT for Book 2 (because yes, the ending was INSANE and left off on the most thrilling of cliffhangers) Thanks so much to Violetear Books and Bindery Books for an ARC of this stunner in exchange for an honest review :)
June 8, 2024
“Inferno's Heir” is a ya fantasy standalone written by Tiffany Wang, here at her debut. A quick and gripping book characterized by simple and compelling prose. A tale full of political intrigues, power plays, conspiracies, alliances and betrayals, which is not short of really well-written action scenes. The extensive and articulate world building, full of explanations and carefully delineated, intrigued me a lot. The story absorbed me completely with all the plotting and subterfuges that take place, making it hard for me to tear myself away from the pages. I admit that the ending seemed a bit rushed compared to the rest, but overall I still enjoyed the narrative. Teia, the main character, won me over completely! I love morally gray characters and she definitely falls into the category! Complex, troubled and cunning, she gave me so much satisfaction! I also liked the secondary characters, as well as their interactions with Teia!
Thank you to the Publisher and NetGalley for giving me an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to the Publisher and NetGalley for giving me an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
August 9, 2024
Tiffany Wang has made one hell of a debut with Inferno’s Heir; this book is easily among the top 5 best books I’ve read this year, and I loved every moment of it.
One of Wang’s main strengths was the way she wrote each character; everyone felt unique and had their own depth and quirks, and I appreciated how much each character grew throughout the book.
I can’t wait for the next installment in the series. …It IS going to be a series, right?
Thank you NetGalley and Bindery Books for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
(But seriously, when does book 2 release?)
One of Wang’s main strengths was the way she wrote each character; everyone felt unique and had their own depth and quirks, and I appreciated how much each character grew throughout the book.
I can’t wait for the next installment in the series. …It IS going to be a series, right?
Thank you NetGalley and Bindery Books for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
(But seriously, when does book 2 release?)
September 18, 2024
I wish I could do more precise ratings on GoodReads. Don't let the four stars fool you, this ended up being a 4.75-star read for me. I was immediately drawn into the story from the first page and didn't want to put this book down. It had a way of blending almost magical realism with a medieval-style world. I found that the fantasy aspects of this novel were very digestible and didn't get lost in the details while also creating a rich world for the reader to appreciate. I would definitely suggest this book to all fantasy and magical realism lovers.
October 16, 2024
An absolutely fantastic debut!
The political intrigue and court politics of The Cruel Prince meets the action, adventure and found family of Six of Crows.
The beginning was a bit slow, but once this book hit its stride I breezed right through.
Teia is about as morally gray as they come, and I love that about her. She isn’t overly self-sacrificing. She isn’t delusional in her optimism. She jaded. She’s critical. But she isn’t downright heartless. Which makes her an interesting, multi-faceted character, I genuinely enjoyed reading about.
There’s a romantic subplot that hasn’t been fully explored and I’m hoping we’ll get more of that in later books.
The main plot itself is a bit predictable at times. But it still had a couple of tricks up its sleeve at the end. The book also ends on a bit of a cliffhanger. Nothing too crazy, but enough to keep a reader on the hook for the next book 👀
Honestly, I’m excited to see how the rest of this story unfolds.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bindery Books for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
The political intrigue and court politics of The Cruel Prince meets the action, adventure and found family of Six of Crows.
The beginning was a bit slow, but once this book hit its stride I breezed right through.
Teia is about as morally gray as they come, and I love that about her. She isn’t overly self-sacrificing. She isn’t delusional in her optimism. She jaded. She’s critical. But she isn’t downright heartless. Which makes her an interesting, multi-faceted character, I genuinely enjoyed reading about.
There’s a romantic subplot that hasn’t been fully explored and I’m hoping we’ll get more of that in later books.
The main plot itself is a bit predictable at times. But it still had a couple of tricks up its sleeve at the end. The book also ends on a bit of a cliffhanger. Nothing too crazy, but enough to keep a reader on the hook for the next book 👀
Honestly, I’m excited to see how the rest of this story unfolds.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bindery Books for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
April 28, 2024
Wang’s expertly crafted and twisting plot in Inferno’s Heir is addictive! While labeled an elemental magic fantasy novel, which it is, this could have easily be considered a political thriller. I couldn’t put this book down as each chapter introduces some new twist, machination, or character motivation that you can’t wait to see play out. From our morally gray protagonist, to her psychopathic brother, to our heroic rebels, all the characters and relationships are deeply developed in a way that is natural and never rushed. This gives the sense that even as you come to know the characters, you’re left wondering how they will respond to various forces at play around them. One of the biggest marks of a 5-star book for me is re-readability. Inferno’s Heir is a book I will definitely reread, as I longingly wait for book 2! Thank you to Kevin Norman and NetGalley for the eARC. I can’t wait to get my hardcopy in October!
September 18, 2024
3.5⭐️
This book started very strong for me. I was instantly hooked and thought it’d be a favorite of the year. The magic system and world are easy to understand, and different from other books I’ve read. The main plot kept my interest and the FMC’s next move had me guessing.
My biggest issues were the pacing and the length. This dragged multiple times for me. I needed to be shown more in this instances and not just told. Or it just needed to be shorter. There were several times when I thought it started to pick up, but again I felt myself wanting to just skip to the next chapter.
That being said, I enjoyed the cast of characters and wouldn’t mind getting some varied POV’s in the next one. I think the supporting characters were one of the strongest parts of the book and I’m excited to see where we go with them.
Overall this is a good debut and I’m interested to see where the next book goes. The main plot and the characters are enough to make me want to finish this duology (I think?) out.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the eARC.
This book started very strong for me. I was instantly hooked and thought it’d be a favorite of the year. The magic system and world are easy to understand, and different from other books I’ve read. The main plot kept my interest and the FMC’s next move had me guessing.
My biggest issues were the pacing and the length. This dragged multiple times for me. I needed to be shown more in this instances and not just told. Or it just needed to be shorter. There were several times when I thought it started to pick up, but again I felt myself wanting to just skip to the next chapter.
That being said, I enjoyed the cast of characters and wouldn’t mind getting some varied POV’s in the next one. I think the supporting characters were one of the strongest parts of the book and I’m excited to see where we go with them.
Overall this is a good debut and I’m interested to see where the next book goes. The main plot and the characters are enough to make me want to finish this duology (I think?) out.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the eARC.
July 17, 2025
Despite my rating for this title, I'm excited about Bindery books. I first learned about them from Marines and signed up for her Bindery...press release? email list? I signed up to get emails about the Bindery books on her imprint
The first four Bindery books were released in 2024: this one, And the Sky Bled, Strange Beasts, and House of Frank.
I put the latter two on my TBR list immediately and even created a Bindery-Book bookshelf but the first two were the ones we got in the library so they're the ones I read or am reading.
And I don't love them, so far.
But. BUT!
I didn't necessarily want to read this one or And The Sky Bled because the synopses did not intrigue me, they sounded like standard YA speculative fiction and that's exactly what I got. However, since they were the first two to cross my path, I tried them out to see what Bindery has to offer.
Physically, they have a LOT to offer, they're nicely formatted and bound and printed on thick paper. The hardbacks are sturdy. Holding these was a pleasant tactile experience.
Sadly for me, reading them was not. However, I am also not the target audience.
In this particular story, a princess whose parents have died is in danger of being married off to a BlueBeard type of dude by her half-brother who hates her and who is the new ruler of the land. There's rebellion afoot and spies in the castle. Anyone who has read a few YA fantasy books in the past ten years will be able to map the story out in no time. I actively read the first quarter and skimmed the rest just to make sure that everything I suspected came to pass.
For those who like silly, single-minded princesses and don't mind plot holes because you read for entertainment not for thinking, this is going to be a fine read. It may still disappoint a little but should still get 3.5-4 stars.
The two that were on my TBR list have since arrived and I have them on hold for February and March. I think Marines' first one will be released soon and that's the one I'm really eager to read because she and I have overlapping opinions regularly and I trust her judgment as a reader and an editor. So while this one didn't do it for me, I am eager to read more of these books.
The first four Bindery books were released in 2024: this one, And the Sky Bled, Strange Beasts, and House of Frank.
I put the latter two on my TBR list immediately and even created a Bindery-Book bookshelf but the first two were the ones we got in the library so they're the ones I read or am reading.
And I don't love them, so far.
But. BUT!
I didn't necessarily want to read this one or And The Sky Bled because the synopses did not intrigue me, they sounded like standard YA speculative fiction and that's exactly what I got. However, since they were the first two to cross my path, I tried them out to see what Bindery has to offer.
Physically, they have a LOT to offer, they're nicely formatted and bound and printed on thick paper. The hardbacks are sturdy. Holding these was a pleasant tactile experience.
Sadly for me, reading them was not. However, I am also not the target audience.
In this particular story, a princess whose parents have died is in danger of being married off to a BlueBeard type of dude by her half-brother who hates her and who is the new ruler of the land. There's rebellion afoot and spies in the castle. Anyone who has read a few YA fantasy books in the past ten years will be able to map the story out in no time. I actively read the first quarter and skimmed the rest just to make sure that everything I suspected came to pass.
For those who like silly, single-minded princesses and don't mind plot holes because you read for entertainment not for thinking, this is going to be a fine read. It may still disappoint a little but should still get 3.5-4 stars.
The two that were on my TBR list have since arrived and I have them on hold for February and March. I think Marines' first one will be released soon and that's the one I'm really eager to read because she and I have overlapping opinions regularly and I trust her judgment as a reader and an editor. So while this one didn't do it for me, I am eager to read more of these books.
April 6, 2025
Teia is an outcast princess at the mercy of her sadistic half brother, who is soon to take the throne. Teia hatches a plan to join a rebellion uprising in hopes to take back control of her future and kingdom. She doesn’t consider how the people who make up this rebellion will effect her and the kind of person she’ll have to become to betray them.
Inferno’s Heir is absolutely packed with political scheming and I really loved that. The major elements of this book are all pretty simple (monarchy, elemental magic) but I did enjoy the writing so I’m not upset about that, i just wouldn’t go into it expecting to have your mind blown in that regard. The writing style was really the only thing that carried me to the end of this book so I’m HOPING book 2 will be a bit more developed in the plot department. I think a lot of the characters feel a bit slapped together and kind of relies on the reader’s imagination a little too much (I couldn’t tell you what most characters even look like/how old they are), but I did enjoy Teia in the morally grey MC position. I enjoyed her backstory and *most* of her decisions were logical and just.
The biggest downfall of this book is the plot armour - literally EVERYWHERE. So many times it felt like the author came up with a great conflict/obstacle but put zero thought into how to resolve/overcome it in a sane way. It was almost comical in a couple of instances. I understand this is YA and pretty short for a fantasy but that’s no excuse for skipping logic. The other things I was a little iffy about were the pacing (I can’t tell you how long this book took place over), almost everyone being 17 years old, and the lack of depth and exploration to issues of race and colonisation. The groundwork was laid with the monarchy and resulting class system, as well Teia’s own mixed parentage, but it went nowhere? I would’ve really enjoyed a bit of critical discussion in this area.
Despite the flaws I don’t think this is a bad book and I do think the author has a lot of talent. I’m looking forward to hopefully seeing some more development in book 2.
Inferno’s Heir is absolutely packed with political scheming and I really loved that. The major elements of this book are all pretty simple (monarchy, elemental magic) but I did enjoy the writing so I’m not upset about that, i just wouldn’t go into it expecting to have your mind blown in that regard. The writing style was really the only thing that carried me to the end of this book so I’m HOPING book 2 will be a bit more developed in the plot department. I think a lot of the characters feel a bit slapped together and kind of relies on the reader’s imagination a little too much (I couldn’t tell you what most characters even look like/how old they are), but I did enjoy Teia in the morally grey MC position. I enjoyed her backstory and *most* of her decisions were logical and just.
The biggest downfall of this book is the plot armour - literally EVERYWHERE. So many times it felt like the author came up with a great conflict/obstacle but put zero thought into how to resolve/overcome it in a sane way. It was almost comical in a couple of instances. I understand this is YA and pretty short for a fantasy but that’s no excuse for skipping logic. The other things I was a little iffy about were the pacing (I can’t tell you how long this book took place over), almost everyone being 17 years old, and the lack of depth and exploration to issues of race and colonisation. The groundwork was laid with the monarchy and resulting class system, as well Teia’s own mixed parentage, but it went nowhere? I would’ve really enjoyed a bit of critical discussion in this area.
Despite the flaws I don’t think this is a bad book and I do think the author has a lot of talent. I’m looking forward to hopefully seeing some more development in book 2.
September 21, 2024
3.5
"Inferno's Heir" by Tiffany Wang was an interesting read that had its ups and downs but still managed to keep me hooked. The start was a bit slow, but once I got past the beginning, the middle of the book really pulled me in. The action, missions, and new characters made it so much more exciting. When the story picks up, it’s full of fast-paced events and clever twists.
Teia, the main character, stood out the most for me. She’s sharp, determined, and isn’t afraid to use blackmail to get what she wants. Her morally gray decisions made her a fascinating character, and even when she made mistakes, it made her feel more real.
The scheming and political games were some of my favorite parts. There’s also a subtle romance subplot, which added a little extra spark without taking over the story. I also loved the side characters, especially the “found family” vibe they brought to the story.
That said, I did feel the ending was rushed. The villains had so much potential, but things got a bit unclear towards the end. I also found the flashbacks early on a little confusing—they interrupted the flow rather than adding much to the story. While they did reveal more about Teia’s past, they didn’t feel all that necessary.
Despite these small issues, I really enjoyed the heart of the story, and I’m excited to see where the series goes. The cliffhanger was intense, and I can’t wait for the next book. As a debut, it was impressive, and Tiffany Wang shows a lot of promise as a writer.
"Inferno's Heir" by Tiffany Wang was an interesting read that had its ups and downs but still managed to keep me hooked. The start was a bit slow, but once I got past the beginning, the middle of the book really pulled me in. The action, missions, and new characters made it so much more exciting. When the story picks up, it’s full of fast-paced events and clever twists.
Teia, the main character, stood out the most for me. She’s sharp, determined, and isn’t afraid to use blackmail to get what she wants. Her morally gray decisions made her a fascinating character, and even when she made mistakes, it made her feel more real.
The scheming and political games were some of my favorite parts. There’s also a subtle romance subplot, which added a little extra spark without taking over the story. I also loved the side characters, especially the “found family” vibe they brought to the story.
That said, I did feel the ending was rushed. The villains had so much potential, but things got a bit unclear towards the end. I also found the flashbacks early on a little confusing—they interrupted the flow rather than adding much to the story. While they did reveal more about Teia’s past, they didn’t feel all that necessary.
Despite these small issues, I really enjoyed the heart of the story, and I’m excited to see where the series goes. The cliffhanger was intense, and I can’t wait for the next book. As a debut, it was impressive, and Tiffany Wang shows a lot of promise as a writer.
December 24, 2024
I liked it and thought it had some good premises and an interesting plot but it just missed the mark for me.
The world building was ok.
It didn't jump off the page but it definitely set the scene and did create a good atmosphere.
The characterisations just didn't work for me.
Teia was the main character and everything focused around her but I just couldn't get invested in her. She just seemed to be very contradictory and didn't have any depth. I could see why she was doing what she was doing but just didn't feel connected.
There are other characters too but we just didn't see enough of them.
I think there was also no real development in Teia or the other characters and they were a bit bland and one dimensional.
The plot is solid but didn't really seem to be going anywhere and there wasn't any real twists or turns that I didn't see coming.
There were some good moments near the end and while it didn't say there would be more in the series I wouldn't be surprised.
There were definitely moments where I though ah here we go but it isn't a very long book so didn't really develop due to that I think.
I think if there is another one I would give it a go and see.
I'm glad I gave it a go after not really knowing anything about it.
A solid read I would call it.
The world building was ok.
It didn't jump off the page but it definitely set the scene and did create a good atmosphere.
The characterisations just didn't work for me.
Teia was the main character and everything focused around her but I just couldn't get invested in her. She just seemed to be very contradictory and didn't have any depth. I could see why she was doing what she was doing but just didn't feel connected.
There are other characters too but we just didn't see enough of them.
I think there was also no real development in Teia or the other characters and they were a bit bland and one dimensional.
The plot is solid but didn't really seem to be going anywhere and there wasn't any real twists or turns that I didn't see coming.
There were some good moments near the end and while it didn't say there would be more in the series I wouldn't be surprised.
There were definitely moments where I though ah here we go but it isn't a very long book so didn't really develop due to that I think.
I think if there is another one I would give it a go and see.
I'm glad I gave it a go after not really knowing anything about it.
A solid read I would call it.
August 20, 2024
BIGGGG thank you to NetGalley and Bindery Books for this arc in exchange for an honest review!!
First off, this cover is absolutely STUNNING!! I’m literally in love. It’s the first thing that drew me in, and the blurb sold me. Overall, I thought this was a solid debut with a lot of potential for the second book to be great!
THE PLOT
Our FMC Teia is working hard to survive the life she’s been given, from attempts on her life from her half-brother Jura to the general dislike the kingdom of Erisia has for her. She decides to join a rebellion against the crown and then ultimately betray them in exchange for freedom from Jura’s hatred, but as Teia incorporates herself into the rebels’ lives, she finds herself unsure of where her loyalties truly lie.
This was a quick and easy YA fantasy! The plot is quick paced, and I think this would be a great book for someone just getting into fantasy. The world-building and magic system leaves a bit to be desired, but I never felt like things were too complicated or hard to follow. A lot of scenes however lacked a certain tension that I felt like should’ve been there or the scenes just weren’t fully engaging for me. The reader gets told an awful lot about how awful and terrible Blackgate is and how no one gets out alive and it’s guards are trained for torture, but no scenes in Blackgate truly had me on the edge of my seat or worried for our main cast.
THE WRITING
Because I read an e-arc, I won't put any direct quotes. However, the fact that this is a debut novel shocks me! Wang has a beautiful writing style and a great flow that keep the story going, and my only complaint is that the banter fell short for me most of the time. There were times certain words felt out of place for the time and setting I imagined for the story, like “clout” and the usage of a hotel towards the end, but all in all I thought Inferno’s Heir had great writing.
THE CHARACTERS
Teia
I thought Teia was an alright MC. I didn’t feel especially attached to her, but I liked her goals and her confidence. It felt like she got attached to the rebels pretty quickly after all her talk about only looking out for herself, and yet the ending still seemed out of character. I’m intrigued to see what she does in book 2.
Tobias
I’m a bit indifferent on Tobias. I don’t dislike him, but I also didn’t necessarily love him, or even him and Teia together. I can definitely sense the budding romance here, and I hope it grows more in the second book.
For a lot of the book, it felt like things were happening around Tobias and he was always just there next to Teia for added effect.
Kyra
I liked Kyra, but she had a very strong “tell not show” effect going on. She’s apparently the People’s Champion, but why exactly is that? It’s never explained or even questioned for more than a page why she can use fire, so that’s just something we’re supposed to nod along with. She felt too much like a side character to me, and I think some more scenes of her leading the rebels or rallying the citizens or just simply taking charge during scenes in Blackgate would’ve helped give her character some depth. Actions need to support descriptions!!
Alara
Probably my favorite character. I wish we’d seen more from her, as I’ve got the same issue with her that I’ve got with Kyra. Do we ever see Alara use her poisons in any scenes, or are we just told she’s really good at making them and shown her lab? Hopefully her character gets flushed out more thoroughly in the sequel and we get scenes of her putting her title to good use!
Enna
I wasn’t expecting Enna to have such a huge role, so it was nice seeing her character continue to pop up! I thought she was funny and a good opposite to Teia’s character. Again, I felt like she was deduced to her title “the thief” too many times, so she wasn’t as 3-D as I would’ve liked.
Jura
Jura kinda felt like a cartoon villain. I’m not exactly sure why we were supposed to be so scared and wary of him. He just seemed like an immature child to me, so it was weird to be continually told through Teia’s POV that his presence or voice would cause goosebumps or make her heart stutter. I’m not sure how I feel about the ending either as Jura is concerned. I wish it had least been a bit more personal.
CONCLUSION
All in all, I thought this was a good first book in a series and a great debut! Wang has a lot of potential and I’m intrigued to see where the plot goes in the second book!
First off, this cover is absolutely STUNNING!! I’m literally in love. It’s the first thing that drew me in, and the blurb sold me. Overall, I thought this was a solid debut with a lot of potential for the second book to be great!
THE PLOT
Our FMC Teia is working hard to survive the life she’s been given, from attempts on her life from her half-brother Jura to the general dislike the kingdom of Erisia has for her. She decides to join a rebellion against the crown and then ultimately betray them in exchange for freedom from Jura’s hatred, but as Teia incorporates herself into the rebels’ lives, she finds herself unsure of where her loyalties truly lie.
This was a quick and easy YA fantasy! The plot is quick paced, and I think this would be a great book for someone just getting into fantasy. The world-building and magic system leaves a bit to be desired, but I never felt like things were too complicated or hard to follow. A lot of scenes however lacked a certain tension that I felt like should’ve been there or the scenes just weren’t fully engaging for me. The reader gets told an awful lot about how awful and terrible Blackgate is and how no one gets out alive and it’s guards are trained for torture, but no scenes in Blackgate truly had me on the edge of my seat or worried for our main cast.
THE WRITING
Because I read an e-arc, I won't put any direct quotes. However, the fact that this is a debut novel shocks me! Wang has a beautiful writing style and a great flow that keep the story going, and my only complaint is that the banter fell short for me most of the time. There were times certain words felt out of place for the time and setting I imagined for the story, like “clout” and the usage of a hotel towards the end, but all in all I thought Inferno’s Heir had great writing.
THE CHARACTERS
Teia
I thought Teia was an alright MC. I didn’t feel especially attached to her, but I liked her goals and her confidence. It felt like she got attached to the rebels pretty quickly after all her talk about only looking out for herself, and yet the ending still seemed out of character. I’m intrigued to see what she does in book 2.
Tobias
I’m a bit indifferent on Tobias. I don’t dislike him, but I also didn’t necessarily love him, or even him and Teia together. I can definitely sense the budding romance here, and I hope it grows more in the second book.
For a lot of the book, it felt like things were happening around Tobias and he was always just there next to Teia for added effect.
Kyra
I liked Kyra, but she had a very strong “tell not show” effect going on. She’s apparently the People’s Champion, but why exactly is that? It’s never explained or even questioned for more than a page why she can use fire, so that’s just something we’re supposed to nod along with. She felt too much like a side character to me, and I think some more scenes of her leading the rebels or rallying the citizens or just simply taking charge during scenes in Blackgate would’ve helped give her character some depth. Actions need to support descriptions!!
Alara
Probably my favorite character. I wish we’d seen more from her, as I’ve got the same issue with her that I’ve got with Kyra. Do we ever see Alara use her poisons in any scenes, or are we just told she’s really good at making them and shown her lab? Hopefully her character gets flushed out more thoroughly in the sequel and we get scenes of her putting her title to good use!
Enna
I wasn’t expecting Enna to have such a huge role, so it was nice seeing her character continue to pop up! I thought she was funny and a good opposite to Teia’s character. Again, I felt like she was deduced to her title “the thief” too many times, so she wasn’t as 3-D as I would’ve liked.
Jura
Jura kinda felt like a cartoon villain. I’m not exactly sure why we were supposed to be so scared and wary of him. He just seemed like an immature child to me, so it was weird to be continually told through Teia’s POV that his presence or voice would cause goosebumps or make her heart stutter. I’m not sure how I feel about the ending either as Jura is concerned. I wish it had least been a bit more personal.
CONCLUSION
All in all, I thought this was a good first book in a series and a great debut! Wang has a lot of potential and I’m intrigued to see where the plot goes in the second book!
September 18, 2024
I got a copy through Netgalley, this however didn’t affect this review.
Inferno’s Heir is a political fantasy and while I usually pick up some lighter fantasy, I really did enjoy this!
We follow Teia, who’s set to mary and abusive lord on the outskirts of her kingdom, the match secured by her half-brother, the prince and heir to the throne. Teia also has been spying on everyone in the palace and learning all of their secrets to use against them.
I really liked Teia as a main character, because you never knew what to expect from her, which shows in all of her actions. The dynamics between her and the other rebels in the story are heartwarming, but also tentative, because Teia knows these friendships will have an ending.
There was a very small sub plot of romance, which I actually liked, because if it would have been a bigger part of this book, the rest wouldn’t have felt as strong as it did now. Of course, I’m eager to see how it will develop in the next book(s)
The middle part was the weakest of the book as it was a bit repetitive at times, but the beginning and ending more than made up for it.
Inferno’s Heir is a political fantasy and while I usually pick up some lighter fantasy, I really did enjoy this!
We follow Teia, who’s set to mary and abusive lord on the outskirts of her kingdom, the match secured by her half-brother, the prince and heir to the throne. Teia also has been spying on everyone in the palace and learning all of their secrets to use against them.
I really liked Teia as a main character, because you never knew what to expect from her, which shows in all of her actions. The dynamics between her and the other rebels in the story are heartwarming, but also tentative, because Teia knows these friendships will have an ending.
There was a very small sub plot of romance, which I actually liked, because if it would have been a bigger part of this book, the rest wouldn’t have felt as strong as it did now. Of course, I’m eager to see how it will develop in the next book(s)
The middle part was the weakest of the book as it was a bit repetitive at times, but the beginning and ending more than made up for it.
August 15, 2024
rated: 2 stars
this was lowkey so boring. it's literally just a cookie cutter ya fantasy where everything that happens is predictable and literally every single thing works out so there doesn't feel like there are any actual stakes.
the story felt quite rushed, with teia joining the rebels and then considering them like family within the space of six weeks. the pseudo love interest was also pretty weak and very insta-lovey. the extreme sadism and violence of jura as our "villain", and even teia as our mc, was quite jarring and didn't really match tonally with the ya nature of this book.
left with a lot more questions than answers after finishing this book, but definitely not enough interest to pick up the inevitable sequel.
Thanks to the publisher via NetGalley for an ARC of this book.
this was lowkey so boring. it's literally just a cookie cutter ya fantasy where everything that happens is predictable and literally every single thing works out so there doesn't feel like there are any actual stakes.
the story felt quite rushed, with teia joining the rebels and then considering them like family within the space of six weeks. the pseudo love interest was also pretty weak and very insta-lovey. the extreme sadism and violence of jura as our "villain", and even teia as our mc, was quite jarring and didn't really match tonally with the ya nature of this book.
left with a lot more questions than answers after finishing this book, but definitely not enough interest to pick up the inevitable sequel.
Thanks to the publisher via NetGalley for an ARC of this book.
March 11, 2025
YOU DONT UNDERSTAND I NEED THAT SEQUEL NOW
October 3, 2024
Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for providing me with an arc of this book. This book was a decent read through for a YA Fantasy debut. The main character, Teia, forms an alliance with the rebel forces the Dawn Breakers to try to overthrow her in succession for the crown brother. There are heists, deceits, and morally gray characters throughout this story. However, I found a lot of the first half of the book to be very tedious to get through. Many conversations are fine for world building and character development, which this story is very character driven, but there needs to be more action to hold attention, especially seeing as this is YA. It does pick up a bit towards the end. The main character was not very likable and leaned more towards a self preserving persona, which is an interesting twist of character. I'm hoping that in the next book, the author expands a little more on the magic system and some more fantastical elements as well. All in all, it was a good read, and I'm definitely interested in the second when it comes out.
August 9, 2024
3.5 ⭐️
First I’d like to thank NetGalley and Bindery books for gifting me with an early copy of Inferno’s Heir in exchange for an honest review.
Here are a few things you can look forward to in this book:
🔥 Morally Grey FMC
🔥 Budding Romance
🔥 Schemes and Deals
🔥 Betrayal
🔥 Heists
🔥 Court Politics
🔥 Reluctant Allies
🔥 Elemental Magic
🔥 Found Family
This book was a good time. It was heavily character driven and in the best way. I really connected with our FMC Teia. I thought she was so resourceful, empowering and incredibly brilliant! If you ever need a lesson in blackmailing, then she’s your girl.
The constant plotting in this book was so entertaining and so clever. I also really enjoyed the budding romance we see between our two reluctant allies. I’m a sucker for a book with intriguing court politics and maneuvering, and Inferno’s Heir delivers this in spades!
Because I became so attached to the found family in this story, it made the ending hurt so much worse! Talk about a cliffhanger! I’m officially anxious for book two to see what happens and I can’t wait for you all to get your hands on this book when it releases.
First I’d like to thank NetGalley and Bindery books for gifting me with an early copy of Inferno’s Heir in exchange for an honest review.
Here are a few things you can look forward to in this book:
🔥 Morally Grey FMC
🔥 Budding Romance
🔥 Schemes and Deals
🔥 Betrayal
🔥 Heists
🔥 Court Politics
🔥 Reluctant Allies
🔥 Elemental Magic
🔥 Found Family
This book was a good time. It was heavily character driven and in the best way. I really connected with our FMC Teia. I thought she was so resourceful, empowering and incredibly brilliant! If you ever need a lesson in blackmailing, then she’s your girl.
The constant plotting in this book was so entertaining and so clever. I also really enjoyed the budding romance we see between our two reluctant allies. I’m a sucker for a book with intriguing court politics and maneuvering, and Inferno’s Heir delivers this in spades!
Because I became so attached to the found family in this story, it made the ending hurt so much worse! Talk about a cliffhanger! I’m officially anxious for book two to see what happens and I can’t wait for you all to get your hands on this book when it releases.
October 13, 2024
this book was a really frustrating read. our main character has suffered a lot and has an abusive older brother who has full control over her, which is clearly not a pleasant situation to be in. however, she doesn’t actually want to take him out of power because of her family’s legacy? I guess? and so her brilliant plan is to infiltrate the rebel group and betray them to use that as a single, one-time piece of leverage over her brother????
if this sounds not like a brilliant plan, much less a moral one, that’s my exact issue with it. I’d accept a morally grey MC, or an unintelligent one, but both is kinda much.
my other main complaint is that I’m SICK of this trope in fantasy where people are like “democracies are a terrible idea! we all know the best form of government is monarchies!” and all revolutions much have absolutely evil leaders and everyone else is misled at best… it’s just tired!
overall, there just wasn’t much keeping me in the book. I think the side characters would have been more inspiring leads, but we didn’t get to know them well enough.
if this sounds not like a brilliant plan, much less a moral one, that’s my exact issue with it. I’d accept a morally grey MC, or an unintelligent one, but both is kinda much.
my other main complaint is that I’m SICK of this trope in fantasy where people are like “democracies are a terrible idea! we all know the best form of government is monarchies!” and all revolutions much have absolutely evil leaders and everyone else is misled at best… it’s just tired!
overall, there just wasn’t much keeping me in the book. I think the side characters would have been more inspiring leads, but we didn’t get to know them well enough.
March 14, 2024
THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVOURITE BOOKS OF ALL TIME. WHEN I TELL YOU NO ONE DOES FANTASY LIKE TIFFANY WANG. THE BANTER. THE FOUND FAMILY. THE ANGST. THE DASH OF ROMANCE. HEIST!?!!?!?!? IT IS EVERYTHING.
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