This was such a good book! The writing style was very well done and it felt like an easy read. I really enjoyed the story, the plot, and the characters. The pacing could have been more cohesive, because some parts of the book felt like there were different pacing aspects to it. But overall, it is a very good YA standalone book!

This is a solid debut that showcases the author’s potential. I look forward to seeing what she writes next.

“Inferno’s Heir” is a YA political high fantasy in the vein of “The Cruel Prince,” but with the heists of “Six of Crows” and the moral grayness of “Violent Made of Thorns.” It’s well-written, though it is much like other books from the genre.

Fair warning, there is little to be found in the way of romance here, if that’s something you’re seeking.

This book is a masterful tale of political intrigue, rebellion, and personal growth, with a strong and complex female protagonist at its core. Teia's journey is a wild ride, full of twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The book made me go feral (specially the last chapter....)

The author's world-building is exceptional, creating a rich and immersive fantasy realm. The characters are multidimensional and nuanced, with motivations that are both understandable and relatable, from the desire of revenge to the greed for absolute power.

Overall, this book is a must-read for fans of fantasy, rebellion, and strong female protagonists. It's a thrilling and emotionally charged page-turner that will leave you breathless and eager for more.

wow. A completely fascinating,multilayered book with fantasy, rebellion, thrill and political intrigue. This novel hooked me from the start and I hope there's a book2 because i definitely need it.

Wow!

Completely unexpected a first 5 star read for me this year. This kept me on the edge of my seat and I cannot believe I have to wait for the second book.

First, I have to say how much I loved the writing. The author has a lovely writing voice that I greatly enjoyed. It's not too flowery but descriptive nonetheless and emotion inducing. The descriptions of places, the seasons and the mood greatly helped to transfer me to the story itself.

Secondly, booy did I love Teia and Tobias! Hello my new power couple! "Every day of my life" - ooooh, be still my little heart. I loved the progression of their relationship even subdued as it is in this. And the rest of our characters - they all endeared themselves to me throughout the book (Not Jura) and while I admit I still didn't quite warm up to Kyra for some reason, I absolutely loved Enna.

Thoroughly enjoyed Teia and all her schemes - you can keep track of everything she does but ultimately there will be a thing you will forget and it will surprise you later on in the story. It's clever without being annoying and in your face and the author knows how to keep things from you without making it frustrating.

I just... really loved this. And I seriously need book two ASAP!

First of all thank you NetGalley and Bindery books for this arc in exchange of an honest review.

OH MY GOD? I was not expecting this to be so good?

Tiffany Wang created a mesmerizing debut with heart-wrenching characters that will stay with you after turning the last page.

The only reason why it's a 4.5 and not 5 was because the background felt too ambitious, the magic not really explored and slightly lacking, another point there being the guns along with the train felt a bit too farfetched as I mostly felt this book a medieval high fantasy type more of a modern one, but the sass and banter inside this book made it up for basically all of it.

I need book two, there has to be a book two. I need it- I crave it. I need Tobias and Teia to get together and Alara and Kyra to finally both get their things together and become a couple.

The only reason why it's a 4.5 and not 5 was because the background felt too ambitious, the magic not really explored and slightly lacking, another point there being the guns along with the train felt a bit too farfetched as I mostly felt this book a medieval high fantasy type more of a modern one, but the sass and banter inside this book made it up for basically all of it. Even If there it did feel lacking. And for everyone asking, no. This is not a romantasy but a political fantasy!

Tiffany Wang has crafted a layered world complete with histories, lore, politics, and magic, which I became completely immersed in!
It felt like a slow-to-well paced journey through most of the book, but a bit faster towards the end and seemed to wrap up quickly (though this could have just been me getting through the last half quicker than the first).
I will note that there was a fair bit of graphic violence throughout (some descriptions/events might be too much for sensitive readers)

I’m not usually one to pick up or enjoy a political intrigue type book. However I did really enjoy this one! Lots of significance on the government both past and present. I like that we learn the twists as our fmc does. The heists are also fun!

This book was weird but in a good way. It was a novel that I read on a plane so it was a quicker read for me.

I decided to request this book after seeing an amazing review about it, and I have to say... wow. It was extremely refreshing to see that the protagonist was not the typical "hero." Instead, we have a secondary character, Kyra, who fits the more traditional hero archetype. The continuous contrast between Kyra and Teia, was interesting.
Teia is far from perfect, but that's what makes her so relatable. I appreciated how she cares for others, even risking everything for her friends. However, she also prioritizes her own future, which added depth to her character.

It's challenging to add something more to explain how much I loved the overall vibe and characters of this book. I mean, I was already sold when I read there would be a heist, and it only got better from there.

Thank you so much to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me the chance to read this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this fast-paced story! It caught my attention right away and kept me turning pages to see what would happen next. Loved it!

Inferno’s Heir is a fast paced, easy to read fantasy that has heap loads of political intrigue. In the beginning, it reminded me a lot of Avatar the last AirBender. The book has more of a medieval setting while the cartoon is Asian inspired but I couldn’t help but compare the two. I imagined the prince and princess as children of Zuko. Like what if Zuko married Mai out of duty but love blossomed between Katara and him. And so it developed this power struggle in a fire nation where the outcasted princess with both water and fire began.

The nostalgia of a beloved animation may have made me bias but it was a fun read nonetheless. Thank you so much for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Inferno’s Fire

Princess Teia is called a halfing because her mother was Shaylani. She wields fire like her late father the king and water like her mother. Her half brother is a sadistic prince about to become king and wants to marry her off to a known wife-murderer. Teia will do anything to avoid that fate. Even join the Dawnbreakers, a rebel group trying to overthrow the monarchy.

Teia is like Jude Duarte, she will do ANYTHING to protect herself: murder, blackmail, etc. Plenty of twists and memorable characters, readers will eagerly seek the next volume in this series.

Recommended for Shadow and Bone and Folk of the Air fans!

At the heart of this compelling story is Teia Carthan, a young woman who has learned to navigate a treacherous existence by abandoning her morals in favor of survival. Her character's journey evolves as she plays a spy to upend the political transformation that will constrain her. Her half-brother, Jura, will be crowned king, and He will ensure Teia's miserable existence. Once Jura is crowned, Teia knows her chances of survival will diminish drastically. Her desperate quest for self-preservation drives the narrative, creating a tense and suspenseful atmosphere. The plot escalates as Jura prepares to quash a rebellion to overthrow the monarchy. Teia sees this as a final opportunity to ensure her safety. Her plan to infiltrate and betray the rebels is fraught with danger and moral conflict. However, the story takes an unexpected turn when Teia finds herself not just among the rebels but gaining their trust and friendship. So, who is she working for?

The narrative builds a rich and immersive world to the unfolding drama. The political dynamics and the rebels' contrasting vision of a new order are well-developed, adding depth to the story. The rebels themselves are fleshed-out characters, each contributing to Teia's growing understanding of what is at stake beyond her survival. The author's ability to weave Teia's personal growth with the broader political upheaval makes for a thought-provoking read.

This masterfully crafted fantasy novel combines thrilling action and deep moral self-reflection. A true blend of personal struggle and political intrigue ensures. This story will linger in your mind long after the final page, leaving you wanting more.

I received an Advanced Readers Copy of this ebook in exchange for an honest review. Thank you, NetGalley and Bindery Books

I am unfortunately DNF-ing this at 19%. I have not had the desire to pick this up in four days and I honestly don’t see myself picking it up again. The idea was interesting but it was also not unique or new in any way. The plot that I read felt really predictable and formulaic. The writing was fine! I just am not interested in the story.

Thank you to NetGalley for an arc-copy of this book.

This book is like a lot of other YA books. There is one scene in particular that reminds me of my favourite band of teenage criminals, the Crows. But even though it's individual aspects aren't unique the way the author made them all come together made it a really fun read. I liked the characters and the found family was a lot of fun. The ending made excited for it's sequel.

Tiffany Wang creates such a vibrant world and does a wonderful job of creating complex characters. While you don't immediately love all of the characters, you still find yourself rooting for them. This was a fun read with some twists and turns.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. It was excellent. First, the cover is perfect and professional, and this led me to this book. The writing was simple and eloquent. The author had so many stories and substories that there really was no need to dump information or prolonged descriptions.
The story caught me from the first chapter and the relation of Teia with his brother Jura intrigued me. Then came the background story, slowly but beautifully.
The world building is excellent and I could not put down. I like strong heroines and this one will be remembered. Thanks!

Teia is a princess who loves to scheme, and has lately been scheming to get out of her marriage contract, set up by her soon to be crowned king half brother. When he announces that anyone with information pertaining to the rebellion threatening his rule will be granted a favor by the crown, Teia decides to infiltrate the rebellion.

This was okay. I feel like Teia was supposed to read like Aelin Galathynius but I just couldn’t connect with her in that way. Her motivations are purely selfish from the get go and she doesn’t really seem to develop any sort of conscience. The language also seemed a little to flowery in som parts with sentences like “the lock creaked open with a groan”. Was it a creak or a groan? The romance aspect also seemed a little out of left field. I think if Teia had given anyone an ounce of explanation things wouldn’t have gone so poorly at the end, and I hate miscommunication as a plot point.

Inferno's Heir is a YA fantasy book that follows Princess Teia, who stands in a very vulnerable position in court. Her older half-brother, a psychopath, is about to take the throne and she needs to get leverage, immediately. So she decides to infiltrate a revolutionary group, the Dawnbreakers, to trade their lives for her own life/freedom. However, once she joins up, she finds community unlike she's ever felt before and also starts to consider what would happen if she took the throne for herself.
While Inferno's Heir doesn't have the world's most original plot, it more than makes up for it in the characters department. Teia is a really interesting and morally gray character and watching her development throughout the book is fun. She's really well-done, especially since you can see exactly how she was made into who she is now. Kyra is sweet, Alara is a delightful set of contradictions, and Tobias comes with way more backstory than you can hope for. The only character who is lacking in my opinion is Jura, the villain, who is so evil it's cartoonish.
The world building was very basic, but more in a way that didn't detract from the plot or add to the plot. Based on the ending, I imagine that the fantasy elements will take a greater role in any future books, but for a fantasy book, it's a little light on fantasy. It does have great court intrigue and also two (ish) heists. It's definitely a satisfactory read.