An exciting end to this wonderful duology. I am sad to say goodbye to some of these characters and hope we will some of them in future spin-off books!
I really enjoyed this book it flowed well and kept the reader engaged. ya appropriate.

As a sequel book to The Inferno Heir - this book holds up fairly well. Our FMC Teia, is just as morally grey as she was in book one, which is a refreshing change from the parade of morally grey shadow daddies proliferating fantasy. Teia has to learn how to balance being a fair ruler while navigating politics from a different vantage point. There is a lot of character growth and development as well making it an interesting followup to the first installment. The world building and expansion in this book is fantastic and I love the idea of how magic works in this world. There is still a lot to explore throughout this world and I would love to read more stories set in it from Tiffany Wang. Thank you to NetGalley and Bindery Books for an advanced copy of this book! I really enjoyed this wrap up to the duology and I hope you do too! Thanks for reading my thoughts and opinions!

I enjoyed Inferno's Heir and I wasn't disappointed by Tempest's Queen. Just like the first book, TQ is really fast-paced and its crowning glory is the loveable side characters. I think the overall plot was a good concept but there is definitely less action than book one. I also find it odd that this is marketed as being able to be read as a standalone, as I feel you learn nothing about the main character Teia in this book, and she would be completely hollow if not for the development you see in book one.

I love the elemental magic in this duology and the role of court politics, especially after the explosive finale in IH. We get all new villains in this book and I felt equally as shaken as I was by their predecessors, plus I loved the surprises that carried over from book one. I think Tiffany Wang does a really excellent job of writing action sequences and 'filler' text, but I struggled with the dialogue a little bit in this book. At times it feels stilted and unnatural.

I am excited to see how Wang's writing develops and I'll definitely be giving her work a go again in the future.

The 2nd instalment of this duology had so much promise, but I finished it feeling underwhelmed. The writing is good, and I particularly loved the dynamic of our cast of mischievous bandits. However, I felt the worldbuilding and lore were not explored deeply enough, thus creating numerous plot holes. The world and magic system were interesting, but again, I felt it was not explained adequately for the reader to have clear knowledge of how it works. Unfortunately, this created a duology where there were entertaining heists without much understanding of how they fit into the broader context.

Also, I've heard some advertising suggesting that each book of this duology can be read independently. I strongly disagree with this, and personally think that it would be substantially more confusing for the reader to read this book without having read the first one.

All in all, a promising but mediocrely executed 3.25⭐️ debut.

Thank you NetGalley, and Bindery Books, for my digital ARC 💌

More Magic. More Heists. And a Broken Found Family.
Our crew is shaken and trust is broken. Can our morally grey queen fix her chosen family and stop Lehm's plan to raise the Serkawr?

Tiffany Wang’s world expansion for book 2 is exquisite. I was fully intrigued and immersed in this new land as our characters explore a new kingdom. The new characters with magic so different than what Teia knows was fascinating and added a whole new layer to what is possible.

The story and the twists kept me engaged and wanting more. Cannot wait to get my hardcopy in October!

Thank you Tiffany Wang, Violetear, and Bindery Books for the eARC.

Tempest’s Queen is a thrilling sequel that builds on the world and character development established in the first book. The protagonist’s growth is compelling, as they struggle with the weight of leadership, duty, and personal desires. The author does a fantastic job of portraying this internal conflict, making the character’s journey feel both emotional and earned.

The world-building is richer in this installment, with the addition of deeper political intrigue and a more complex mythology. The pacing strikes a perfect balance, shifting between introspective moments and high-stakes action. Secondary characters are given more depth, and their relationships add tension and emotional depth to the narrative.

The writing continues to shine, with vivid descriptions that draw readers into both quiet scenes and large-scale conflicts. The themes of sacrifice, loyalty, and identity are explored with nuance, grounding the epic story in relatable struggles. Tempest’s Queen is a must-read for fans of high fantasy, and I would for sure read anything Tiffany dishes out next!

I was so excited to read this especially as the ending of the first book was so surprising!

This had the same energy and fun of the first book with the same surprise.

It did take a while to get going but once it did I was hocked.

I really loved how the story unfolded and how everything ended.
I loved the world and I am sad that it ended.

I honestly expected the sequel to have far more action and less back and forth dialogue. The characters were interesting but the creative names of places and people were a bit hard to keep track of. I lost interest in some of the plot points and subplots very quickly however. I did enjoy the main character's wit and honesty in her struggles to maintain queenhood.

A fantastic conclusion to the duology. A well crafted story with incredible characters, and such a layered world. I can't wait to see more from Tiffany Wang.

I haven’t read the first book in the series, but I was surprised by how quickly I was able to immerse myself in Teia’s world. The story picks up six months after her hard-won rise to power, and from the first chapter, I was drawn into the tension between her past betrayals and the high-stakes mission ahead. The writing is vivid, and the pacing is tight, with a good balance of political intrigue, personal conflict, and hints of romance.

Teia is a compelling protagonist—flawed, determined, and wrestling with the weight of her choices. I especially appreciated the layers in her dynamic with Tobias, which felt authentic and emotionally charged. The threat of Cornelius Lehm and the looming legendary creature added a sense of urgency that kept me turning pages.

That said, there were moments where I wished for more context from the first book—some character motivations and world-building details felt slightly out of reach. Still, it didn’t stop me from investing in the stakes or caring about the characters.

Overall, this book delivers an emotionally charged fantasy adventure with just enough grit and heart. I’ll definitely be going back to read book

5 ⭐️

I am so sad that this story is over! I had the privilege to at. Read the first book last year and now the honor to arc read the sequel. Thank you so much to the publisher and the author for trusting me with your work.

I think this duology is criminally underhyped. The first book in the series was so good but this second book was AMAZING!

This book has everything! Found family, romance, heists, political intrigue, sarcasm and humor. The sprinkling of romance throughout is enough to make you giddy and kick your feet. The fact that Tobias can hardly say a word yet make my heart race speaks for itself.

Enna is one of my favorite side characters. She’s witty and so unserious with a silver tongue. Teia is the best anti hero I’ve ever read with grey morales and a soft spot for those she loves. Very few people get under her thick skin but when they do, she is loyal to a fault. The entire cast of characters is so likeable and relatable that I find myself wanting to be a part of their crew.

This book included another heist, similar to book one which we love to see, and some unexpected magical trials. AND THE PLOT TWIST AT THE END!!!! Truly had my jaw on the floor and was so well done that I didn’t even see it coming. I’m so sad this story is ending but am so glad it exists because it’s an amazing read. I highly recommend!

Tempest’s Queen picks up where Inferno’s heir left off and we get to see the consequences of Teia’s actions at the end of book 1. We travel to Shaylan and meet some new characters and reunite with some old ones on a quest to stop Lehm from raising the Serkawr. The scheming, heists, and battles did not disappoint. I did not see the twist at the end coming and the end had me in tears (both happy and sad!)

Thank you to Tiffany Wang, Bindery Books, Violetear, and NetGalley for an ARC!

The queen has won her crown. Now, she must prove she’s worthy to wear it.

Tempest's Queen picks up where we left off in Inferno's Heir, and the author Tiffany Wang delivers nonstop action until the final page. Whereas book one set up the political climate of Teia's world and introduced us to our cast of characters, Tempest's Queen dives into the repercussions of her choices and how they have shaped the fate of those around her.

Teia has so much growth in this book becoming a better and stronger version of herself. This is a healing book of self discovery for Teia with plenty of adventure, heists and schemes. I love how she is always one step ahead of everyone. Even the reader! She gives me Ocean’s 11 vibes when she lets you in on the scheme!

I did find some parts less engaging then some but still think this is a great read and a good ending for Teia’s story but I hope there is more to come from Tiffany Wangs world because there is a lot more that can come from the series!

My praises from The Inferno's Heir hold up perfectly here. Teia is still an amazing protagonist, and the chemistry she shares with the side characters, both familiar and new, is still delightful as ever. The heist shenanigans aren't as intriguing here as they were in the first book, but you can't break into a prison twice in the same series. Besides, it still was fun and never failed to show off Teia's intelligence and cunning.

My wish for more worldbuilding was fulfilled here. Shaylan felt just as rich and fleshed as out Erisha, and Teia's perspective as a newcomer to her mom's homeland provided interesting perspectives. I do hope Wang gets to explore the other three kingdoms in a sister series, though, because even though Teia's story ends here, there's so much potential to explore the remaining kingdoms through the eyes of another protagonist.

Overall, I really liked this duology, and I hope to come back to it in the future (When I have the time; I still have so much other stuff I need to catch up on).

4.5⭐

Thank you Tiffany Wang and Bindery Books for the ARC.

The queen has won her crown. Now, she must prove she’s worthy to wear it, in a gripping conclusion to the Inferno's Heir duology. Teia must earn back friendship, or be crushed by the consequences of her treachery, unleashing the deadly fate coming.

Tempest's Queen is an amazing conclusion to the series and contained elements that made the first book so gripping. The world-building in this new setting was absolutely immersive, with its rich lore and history. The plot twists kept coming, having the reader flip pages and the writing flowing away made it impossible to stop reading.

It is action packed filled with wit, political intrigue, schemes, high stake heists/breakouts, shocking revelations, betrayals and sacrifice that will break your heart in the most beautiful and painful way.

Something that made this book stand out is the morally-ambiguous, diverse and compelling cast of characters. We get to explore Teia from a Princess to a Queen and her morally-greyness is compelling in every situation possible. She's absolutely smart, planning and plotting silently while observing everything.

Despite the struggles and challenges these characters face, they are always there for one another. This made the found family trope hit even harder, especially towards the ending.

While the romance was a subplot, it had its time to bloom and shine in the book. Teia and Tobias yearning and caring for each other had to be the most amazing part of their relationship. The chemistry sizzled while angst made it impossible to see the characters apart.

Overall, the ending left me wanting for mrke and I loved this book more than the first one. I highly recommend this to those who wanted a diverse mythological fantasy with political intrigue and high stakes quests.

⭐️: 4.75 of 5

Thank you to Tiffany Wang and NetGalley for the ARC! All opinions are my own.

Now onto the book!

I loved TEMPEST'S QUEEN more than I did it's predecessor. Teia is still Morally ambitious, morally ambiguous, and willing to stab people in the back. Now, she has a crown to go alongside it, and this time she is trying to help her cousin grom.bejng attacked.

Like the first novel of this duology, Teia is someone you root for but she's also a bit like her own villain. There's twists and betrayals, love and angst, and it's all so well written you won't want it to end.

Some reviewers have stated they wished the ending was different or that there was more to it, but I thought it suited the text well and, overall, made for a wonderful conclusion to a very, very good duology.

I didn’t realize this was a sequel when I requested it but I really enjoyed this after reading book 1! I thought Teia was a fantastic main character and this book was just as good as the first one. The plot was super engaging and I had a really great time with this.

Beautifully written, action packed, but still left me wanting more!

The second book in this duology has our main cast of characters in turmoil after Teia has forcefully taken her place upon the throne. She must now travel to the homeland of her mother to try and stop the destructive plans of Dawnbreaker leader Lehm.

Filled with lots of distrust, miscommunication, and haphazard planning -- a wild ride! Feel like all of these characters deserved more of an HEA than they got.

The story is well paced and the writing is good (fluid, descriptive, and I like that the story is not too dependent on dialogue). I really enjoyed the characters. I do think the language could have been a little more in-line with whatever time period or world the author envisioned. I find that when the language flows but then you see the word "hurl" or something like that, it takes you out of the flow of the fiction and breaks the fantasy.