I enjoyed the book! It took me awhile to get into the book at the beginning, but once the action picked up..the book was hard for me to put down. I absolutely adored Teia!

This was a book that was absolutely begging to be devoured, Tiffany Wang, when I say I'm banging down your door for the sequel!

Everything from the compulsive writing to the captivating elemental magic system to the morally grey cast of characters to the high-stakes heist was absolutely enthralling to read. Theia is a character that grips you and simply won't let go until you experience her entire story. The twists and turns in her character development and story arc had me gasping and staying up late to get in "one more chapter," there were definitely so many things that I didn't see coming despite the foreshadowing that had me go "ohhhhhh wait a minute..."

The pacing is done extremely well; its fast but allows readers to settle into a cadence where new information or character actions/outcomes don't feel too breakneck. And I really liked how Wang keeps the events of this book within the city, briefly teasing tidbits of the other countries in her world, before the final cliffhanger reveal in the book's epilogue.

My only grief is that I felt a couple of the character decisions (primarily Kyra) felt a bit forced at times, especially with Kyra's over-enthusiastic commitment to being the most morally just person, a deep contrast to her job as an assassin? A bit confusing, but easily looked over in the overall scheme of a great story. I also wasn't a big fan of how all the female characters had names ending in "-a" (Theia, Kyra, Amina, Enna, Alana), it was a little difficult at times to keep their names straight but again, this didn't impact my enjoyment of the book.

Overall, a fantastic debut and I'm waiting with baited breath for whatever Tiffany Wang writes next.

Overall, this book was 300 pages when read on my phone, and would have normally taken a few hours. Instead it took me a few weeks to read because I kept falling asleep while reading it. The story was not captivating for me, so I struggled mightily through it. Around page 200 the story started to pick up the pace, so I was able to push through and finish, but overall I was not as excited by this book as I had hoped.

Interesting premise, but this was just not for me. I struggled with the writing, and although I can get into well written ya, I think, well I think this just wasn’t for me. Very interesting concept though

The premise of this book is super interesting, and the execution of the book is good. There are some tried and true tropes in this book that keep things interesting, but there's a decent lack of character development, inconsistent pacing, and partially confusing world building. Looking over these, this book was a quick and entertaining read. The characters were pretty much cookie cutter cut archetypes, with some of the "twists" at the end not really being twists at all, especially since the MCs of this book are essentially driven by self preservation and revenge. None of them really stood out and some were not engaging characters to support, borderline irritating for how back and forth they were. The world could use a bit more clarification on how much modernism is in it, as I thought this was a fantasy book, not one that has steampunk-esque inspiration in it as well. It took me out of the book whenever guns or any other modern creations were mentioned in the same page-span as swords. Not to mention an apparent hotel. There was also a lot of telling about the characters, especially Teia, rather than showing. There were a few plot holes that bothered me with her character and some of the plot advancements late in the book.

Regardless, Inferno's Heir was enjoyable and entertaining to read. The passion is there and the fight scenes and heist scenes were exhilarating. I REALLY hope the romance between Teia and Tobias gets more development. I really liked their scenes and there was SO much tension just oozing off the pages. Enna was also another character I really liked, so I hope there is more of her to be scene and there are more heists to expand upon to show her talent as a thief. There are a lot of first book syndrome plot points in this book, but I am hopeful that a lot more will be explored in the next installment. Inferno's Heir sets up for an interesting second book as the world that Teia can explore expands. Wang definitely has a talent for writing, and I will be reading the next book to see her talent grow.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for an advanced reader's copy in exchange for my honest review.

A very unique and intriguing world.
The female characters is so great written.
I loved he story and the character development.
I was surprised by the story.

Don’t read this if you don’t like Six of Crows, found family, a morally gray protagonist, or betrayal within betrayal.

Faced with murder plots, betrayal, and resentment all around her, Teia Carthan, an outcasted princess of Erisia, concocts a plan to regain control of herself, her kingdom, and her life by betraying her own kingdom. Pitted against her egotistic and sadistic half-brother, will Teia and her newly-joined group of rebels succeed, or will they regret that they ever put their future in her hands?

From the beginning of this novel, I was astounded by the writing style and the clarity and depth of both the plot and characters. This is one of the few YA novels that I have read recently that has engaged me, from beginning to end, with no prominent complaints about the storyline, style, or dialogue.

All that to say, there wasn't one specific moment that would push this novel from three stars to four. Though it is similar to Six of Crows, it lacks the deep connection between the small circle of characters that elevated Bardugo's book to such a high standard. Wang's characters deserve a little more depth and screen time, especially since betrayal is such a key element in this novel. Shifting viewpoints between the characters would have really added to the depth and dimension of this book and cemented the characters more as deep-thinking individuals.

Thanks to the publisher for this e-arc.

This book is so damn good. I've had quite a few delightful surprise favorites this year, and Inferno's Heir has rightfully earned its place amongst them.

The best quality about this book is definitely the characters, main and side cast alike. Teia is morally gray, but it's very easy to sympathize with her and understand why she is the way she is, despite the morally dubious decisions she makes over the course of the novel (Especially at the end, cuz, man, it really shows how ruthlessly ambitious Teia is). She's also very sarcastic and snarky, which makes excellent chemistry with the rest of the colorful cast of characters. It reminded me so much of Six of Crows with how heavily the story is carried by amazing dialogue and complex dynamics between all these characters (They also break into a prison-twice, even-but that's where the similarities end).

The worldbuilding was also very interesting. I wish there was a map so I could visualize the land better (All fantasy books need maps, dammit), but the descriptors given in test gave enough to understand the baselines of this world. It's highly implied that there will be a sequel at the end, and Teia will be exploring her mom's homeland. As interesting as Erisha was, I cannot wait to experience another country and its culture in this world. The story was also so engaging and had me guessing at every new reveal. I had some ideas in mind that were completely proven wrong, but the reveals that were made only enhanced my enjoyment.

All in al, this was such a great read. I hope the sequel will be so once this book is officially released, because I really want to know what happens next!

This was such a satisfying read - there’s a perfect blend of conflict, betrayal, and romance. Teia is a fantastic main character - she’s morally grey, powerful, and cunning, and from page one I knew I’d love her! There’s a large cast of characters but at no point did I feel like this was overwhelming or that these characters were underdeveloped, but instead are interesting and relatable, with their own fleshed out stories - the Dawnbreakers team of Tobias, Kyra, and Alara had a great dynamic, and I definitely had a soft spot for Enna. I particularly liked the contrast between Kyra’s strong moral compass and Teia’s more underhand dealings.

The pacing was spot on throughout, it keeps you engaged without feeling rushed and maintains that perfect level of tension that keeps you hooked. This is definitely one I’ll want my own physical copy of when it’s published!

I read this book because I had heard incredible reviews on it all over Instagram. The story itself was really cool, but it did not feel unique. Different specific details felt stolen from other books. There was even an almost direct quote from another book. Overall, Inferno's Heir felt like a fan fiction, which is fine, but it made it very hard for me to get into it and enjoy the story.

I would give this a 3.5/4 stars. Where it lacked for me was the beginning it made up for as I continued reading. It took a little bit of time for me to get into and to really grab me into the story. Once I got past a certain point I was hooked. This has some elements of politics, alliances and betrayals, a morally gray character, and a twisting plot. I enjoyed the characters and watching them build throughout the story. Their relationships develop so naturally throughout the story and I feel like that flows well. The things that lose me are the mythology or lore I don't know much about so sometimes I get confused or feel like I can't follow completely, that is not the fault of the author I just don't know much lore and haven't done much research. I have been learning a lot recently while reading more fantasy novels. I do feel like this is a very well written YA fantasy novel and I think I would enjoy a re-read very much!

Thank you Netgalley and Kevin Norman for the eArc!

Inferno's heir is a YA fantasy that will appeal to fans of The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni and the likes, with strong heroines not afraid to dirty their hands, with themes of corrupt governments, revolts against them, romance and rare, very rare magic.
Sadly, this book was not for me. I did not like the main character and struggled to read to the middle of the book but DNFed it.
This is far from the general opinion, I think I'm just not the demographic for this.
Admittedly, I like my morally grey characters with a little more humour, especially if their downfall is self-centeredness. It's hard to feel for someone that's presented as a bully in their first appearance - whatever reasons she may have. Agreed, characters need flaws if they are going to have a meaningful growth arc, but I didn't manage to stay for the ride.

Thank you Bindery Books, Netgalley and Tiffany Wang for providing this book!

I give this book a 3.5 stars

I like book about throne politics with a fantasy element and this book really sells it, with a stronh female lead i quite like Teia

Tho one of the problem with this book it just too much telling not enough showing

But overall if you're looking for a element fantasy with throne politics this book is for you

Thank you Netgalley and Bindery books for this arc! The stunning cover is what first drew me to this book and from the very first page I was hooked.

This book was a 5/5 for me. I thoroughly enjoyed it from beginning to the end, boy was I shocked by the plot twist! It was built up from the beginning, but you know when you start to doubt and think surely not now after everything? I thought wrong, and loved it. The ending of this book and the tension involved makes me very excited for what else this world has to offer!

The author did a fantastic job in world building, I got a good grasp of this world without feeling that sense of information overload. I loved the use of elemental powers and the descriptions of use were unlike any other I have read! The writing was beautiful, descriptive and unique. This book was political and highlighted the manipulation of power struggles and how political gain is not black and white. I enjoyed the plot thoroughly, it kept me entertained and engaged throughout the late night and early mornings- I was often sleep deprived yet wanting to read just that one more page!

I loved the characters, I love a story that gives the side characters enough scope for me to fall in love with them. Enna and Kyra were easily favourites of mine, and each character felt unique. I love a book that makes me root for multiple characters. I also loved the banter we got to see between different pairings. Teia was a great main character, I love that she is flawed but still likeable. She is cunning, manipulative and the ultimate player of the long game. I can’t wait to see how she grapples with everything that happened. I feel like I can’t talk about loving characters without mentioning how much I hated Jura. The author did such a great job at making such a hate-able character. Overall, the characters throughout were fleshed out and masterful in their individual roles.

I don’t often give 5/5 ratings but I loved this book and will be recommending it to friends and fellow readers wanting a new ya fantasy read. I will be purchasing a physical copy upon release for sure.

3/5

Thanks to NetGalley and Bindery Books for the ARC.

Generally, I liked the story here - FMC who wants to thwart her brother's (the crown prince's) plan for her arranged marriage infiltrates the rebellion with the intent to sell them out. I love a ruthless main character.

Was Teia that ruthless though? At the very beginning, we see her murdering a sellsword after not getting her way, which would imply it, but then she meets the rebellion and immediately goes soft. Now she's thinking about improving the world and joining the rebellion for good. That would be fine if there was some sort of natural progression to it, but it was like a flipped switch. (And no spoilers, but at the end of the book, the switch flips back without warning again). Disappointed in the inconsistent characterization.

Also this book had a lot of telling, not showing. Kyra is the champion and everyone rallies around her. Why? Because we said so. Alara is the best Poison's Master we've ever seen. Does she ever use her poisons? No, but just trust us.

Also Jura is cartoonishly evil, making you wonder how he didn't get deposed as a kid when other people on the council had the opportunity to get rid of him. Somehow people didn't notice that he is a complete psychopath until one month before his coronation?

They say the definition of insanity is doing the same thing twice and expecting different results, which is how I felt when the author just ran the same main story point back again and then somehow everything was magically resolved.

There were some things to like about this book. It was fast paced, there was some good banter, and I like the geo-political set up for the story in the next book and beyond. I think this series has promise, but I was just a bit disappointed in the set-up in this book. If you are willing to overlook a little bit of wonky characterization and like heist stories and/or the magic system of Avatar: The Last Airbender, then this book might be for you.

This book is, in my opinion, a pretty funny and simple fantasy story. Given the amount of attention given to the inner workings of Erisia's government, both past and present, it is evident that this work is a political dream. This book flows quickly, and I believe several sections could have used more time. While the first part of the book seemed to drag, the second half of the book concluded very quickly. Additionally, I believe that some of the book's lore was added at the last minute or carelessly. While I realize that we are discovering the twists and turns as Teia is, I believe there is a way to incorporate them into the plot in a way that feels more cohesive. Diverse, funny, and immensely fascinating characters comprise the cast.

I really enjoyed the premise of the idea behind the story and Wang's writing was overall quite easy to follow. I was however a bit disappointed especially in the pacing near the end of the book and I was left with an unsatisfied feeling of the climax being glossed over too quickly.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bindery Books for the arc! Well, that was disappointing! The characters had no depth, Teia had no true character arc, the world building was barebones at best, and the whole book just read beyond juvenile. I know it’s YA, but children’s picture books are more well-rounded. ~2 stars

I loved this one! If you’ve been missing Six of Crows and want a heist, found family, and a stabby female main character, look no further. This was an incredible debut with adventure and heart, and I can’t wait for the next book in the series!

“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.