Incredible end to this duology. Full of magic and stakes and heists! Teia is a character you can’t help but to root for

I lovedddd this book! I at first wasn’t quite sure how the second book would go considering the ending of the last one, however this book flowed so well and the plot was spot on! I love that there wasn’t just easy choices to be made, that there was genuine stakes, this made me so much more invested instead of just your usual ‘easy way out’

This is a million percent a must read for everyone involved!!

I received an arc copy from Netgalley and all opinions are of my own.

3.5 This is a review of the ARC.
I have not read the first book. However, it still made sense, and the worldbuilding was impressive. I'm running to read the first book to see what I missed!

Overall, I enjoyed this series. The story was great and unique. The book definitely puts the gender bias into light, which is why I love Teia so much as a main character. She isn't really considered a hero and it's so refreshing. She could easily be portrayed as a villain, but even so, she's one who does wrong things for the right reasons and isn't inherently bad. I appreciate that even though she knew she did "bad" things, she never regretted them because of the end result. If a man did any of those things, no one would think twice. Teia was looked down upon for doing some not so great things, but a man who had done more abhorrent things barely even gets judged by the people. I don't know if the problem I had with one of the betrayals was due to the writing not being fully developed or that it was because a man was so eager to believe another man he just met with shotty proof over a woman who he was related to and had been willing to get better proof. Along with this piece, there were some spots that could've used some work. A few of the plot points/twists weren't fully developed and sometimes the flow of events didn't make sense. Some surprises didn't feel like there was any kind of foreshadowing to be able to guess it was going to happen and the dots not fully connected. All that said, I enjoyed the books and would read this author again. Technically, I rated 3.5/5, but rounding up to 4.

This lovely historical YA novel tells the story of a queen who went to great lenghs to get her crown and continnues working hard in order to keep it. Queen Teia risked everything and now she ventures across the sea to warn she cousin of a great enemy who is still alive. She will need all the help she can muster to defeat this enemy even if it means she must gain the trust of those she does not like.
Overall I was quite impressed with this novel. It goes to show that being a monarch is no easy business and with that title comes great responsibility.
I received an arc copy from Netgalley and all opinions are of my own.

This review is based on an ARC.

I ate these books up in true binge-worthy fashion. I devoured the stakes, and her decisions kept me on my toes. I was unsure how the story was going to continue, and it did not disappoint. Nothing felt easy or given for her, and that made the stakes feel real. I was shocked at the ending, even though I knew it was a potential ending. I was pleasantly pleased with how it was executed. A must-read for everyone. I want to shout this from the rooftops and demand that if you have read SJM you should have read this.

Tempest's Queen by Tiffany Wang
⭐⭐⭐⭐.5 stars

Just finished the book. And oh god it was soo soo good. Loved everything about it!!!
Let's start off with the characters. Oh my I love Teia! who doesn't like a morally grey lead, ready to kill, manipulate anything in her way. Others were fantastic too, their dynamics, relationship with each other is soo well crafted. And also, I loved Enna!!! You go girl

The world building- beautiful, nothing too overly complicated, simply awesome. The well developed magic system, kingdoms everything is just 10/10
And now the plot- it is perfectly paced and the twists are like; INSANEEEE; you wouldn't anticipate them coming which made it a smooth enjoyable read. Also the writing is so good, it's difficult to keep it down once you start it. The politics involved is also top tier.
And the cover. no words for it, absolutely gorgeous✨

🌊🔥🔮👑⚔️

Thanks to Netgalley and Bindery Books for the ARC!!!

Thank you for allowing me to review this book!
I really enjoyed the first book and I was thrilled to continue on!

After reading Inferno’s Heir I was really looking forward to the rest of Teia’s story, and Tempest’s Queen did not disappoint! I really hope we see more from Tiffany Wang with this world and some of these characters. I would say the pacing of this book isn’t quite as good as the first, but otherwise it’s an enjoyable read and I continue to find the storyline interesting and the characters engaging. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC :)

Teia is a badass who knows what she wants and she goes for it, while maybe not the best ways sometimes but, it is what it is. I thought Infernos Heir was a whirlwind of excitement, but Tempest's Queen was a whole other ballgame! With the Dawnbreakers back in the saddle, and traveling to visit her mothers homelands, Teia encounters more than she bargained for. This story is full of suspense, betrayal, heartbreak, joy and yes even a little bit of romance for our heroine. I know its only a duology, but I am hoping for more from these characters and the story line!

This was a stronger follow up then Book One. I was hesitant to keep reading after book one because I thought characters were a bit underdeveloped, but Wang does a good job in this book spending more time with our characters and helping readers get to know the. All in all an enjoyable read.

I loved this sequel to Inferno's Heir! I never quite know what to expect going in to the second book in a series but this one was fabulous!

OMG!! First, I have to thank Bindery Books on Netgalley for allowing me to read the ARC. Ever since reading the first one yesterday, I HAD to see if the next one was on Netgalley and it was and that made my day.

Okay, this book was AMAZING! Oh my goodness, that ending, though, was INSANE! All of the characters were really thought out, and all had unique personalities. There's not enough words for me to describe how much I LOVED Teia. She was a menace, iykyk ;) Aynways, I loved the story, the dialogue, virtually everything. Also, that romance had me blushing and giggling like a school girl it was the BEST! I CANNOT say enough good things about this. I recommend this to ANY person who loves a good political fantasy series with romance. It's super easy to read, and I couldn't put it down.

I was able to snag an eARC from net gallery for this sequel to Inferno's Heir and I'm super glad I did. I loved the directing the story to so much and the way the characters changed, developed and grew. It brought me back to six of crows\Crooked kingdom vibes and I was so happy to be there. The pacing was amazing and the story sucked me in so much I didn't like I was reading anymore. I pictured it all, perfectly. I definitely hope there will be another. I'd love to spend more things with these characters.
Also, that cover: gorgeous.

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!