I want to shout from the roof tops how much I loved this book, Tiffany does such a great job of bringing it to life it makes my heart race.

I'm so glad I was chosen to ARC read both of the books.

This book was so good! I devoured it so fast, I legit could not put it down! I hope for more from this author soon!

I was so excited to see this on netgalley (I somehow didn't know the sequel existed and screamed when I saw it) that I IMMEDIATELY devoured it. This book absolutely holds up to the first in the series while expanding on a lot of the concepts and world building in ways I was ITCHING to see in the first book. I loved getting to see more of this world and to meet new characters, and the pacing was much quicker and easy than before. I found falling into the story effortless and it was so great to return to these characters and see them brought to new heights.

Wang is a new stand out author, with a fresh voice and the ability to grab a reader from the very start and never let go. I'm so grateful to have read this duology early and I can't wait to see what this author does next!

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.

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.

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).

⭐️: 4.75 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.

Bindery is absolutely killing it with all their books and this is no exception! I love the premise of the story and the execution didn't fail. I was so invested right from the start and it kept my interest, making it hard to put the book down.

What an absolutely thrilling finale to a wonderful duology! Tempest’s Queen had me hooked from start to finish—Tiffany Wang really delivered. The stakes were high, the emotions were real, and the twists were SO GOOD. I’m not ready to say goodbye to these characters—they’ve completely stolen my heart. I'm going to be thinking about this one for a long time.

Thank you NetGalley and Bindery Books for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I've received "Tempest Queen" as an ARC. My review is my honest opinion.

After the surprising ending of the first book, we end up with a queen, a thief, the Poison Master, the champion, a lord who was a rebel, an emperor (a cousin of the queen), an advisor and the Society of Thieves that work together to stop a very bad man from doing a very, very bad thing. The same qualities of the first book are still there - the world building, the twists and turns, intrigues, betrayal and the power that corrupts many, the humour and the fellowship. The ending is a bit sad, but very satisfying.

I recommend the duology to anyone who wants to read high fantasy with a strong FMC who will burn the world down if needed and/or command the water in the laungs to drown you where you stand. There are multiple love stories if you are looking for romance in fantasy books, but they are not overshadowing the rest of the tale. Very well written, beautifully imagined and breathtakingly surprising. Just as I like it. Would I allow my kids to read this? Absolutely yes.

Firstly, as always the cover of this book is absolutely stunning, I didn’t think we could get better after the first but I was clearly wrong!
Tempests Queen starts where we left off, and our Teia is on a journey to her homeland, where there are new and old friends to meet and love, whilst working towards finally defeating Lehm.
My favourite part of the book was for sure the further exploration of the five kingdoms, I thought this was done in a really well rounded way and I found it really engaging. I loved the way this expanded and completed the overall world building that started in book one.
I loved how this book rounded up a conclusion from its previous nicely, I think the pacing was a little slow at times but for the most part I was engaged and wanting to find out more and more.
I adore our characters (Kyra is my personal fave forever).
Overall I did enjoy this book but I just think book one will forever be a sweet spot for me!

Thank you Bindery Books.

Tiffany WANG. WHEN I FIND YOU. I WILL PROBABLY BE MAD. But I love this book. It's the perfect conclusion. I just cannot describe my thoughts right now.

4.5/5 stars - any book that makes me cry gets bonus points. This book was even better than the first. The ease of the storytelling, the twists, the betrayals, the highs and lows. It's really well done. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC copy - this book releases in October 2025.

After having betrayed everyone and everything, Teia is now Queen. But is she fit to wear the crown? If she any better than her monster of a half brother before her? With her new reign on shaky grounds, Teia decides she must set off to her mothers homeland across the sea to warn the kingdom of the coming danger and plot of an old foe (Lehm) who is back in the picture. This begins a massive quest for Teia and a rag tag group to work to uncover the scheme and save not only her kingdom, but all kingdoms.

Tempest's Queen was everything I wanted in a sequel. I was once again gripped by the writing and pulled into the story, along for the ride right alongside Teia. What a wild ride it was, so much action and intrigue packed into the story, there was never a dull moment. This is absolutely an author that I will be excitedly watching for more to come!

Tempest’s Queen was one of my most anticipated read for 2025, because I had loved Inferno’s Heir. I was so ecstatic when I got the ARC! Let me just say the sequel was just as good as the first book. It is action packed filled with wit (<3 Enna Van Apt), political intrigue, schemes, high stake heists/breakouts, and shocking revelations. It is rich in history and mythology. We get to explore more of the world and see new forms of magic. However, what made this book stand out for me, was the complex, morally ambiguous diverse characters, especially our protagonist, Teia. She is fierce and ambitious, but also protective of the ones she loves. Her redemption arc was so well written. She is definitely not a sympathetic character. She understands the consequences of her choices and the impact it has on others. Although she stands by her decision, she also tries to correct the wrongs of the past. Some may see her as a villain and other a hero, but it is that ambiguity that makes Teia such a great character. There is also romance in this novel, which I really enjoyed. Although it is just a subplot, the yearning and tension was just so good. Finally, I loved the found family aspect of this novel. Despite the struggles and challenges these characters face, they are always there for one another.

Overall, I thought this was a great end to this series. It has definitely become one my favorite political YA fantasy duology. Highly recommend if you love intricate plotlines, witty dialogues, and memorable characters. I’m just sad that this story has ended, but I hope in the future the author will consider writing more stories in this world.

Thank you Netgalley and Bindery Books for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC. All opinions are my own.

Inferno's Heir was a fantastic read. I always worry that the second book may not hit the marks as well as the first, but Tempest's Queen was a bittersweet finale that I loved just as much.

Tempest's Queen contains a lot of a political components, diversity, plot twists that keep you engaged, and the writing was very well done. Also, the cover art is phenomenal and very distinctly important to the story which I love.

Thank you Tiffany Wang, Net Galley and publishing for the ARC in exchange for honest feedback.

Six months after seizing her crown, Teia isn't enjoying her time as Queen. Instead she must deal with a man, who should be dead, attempting to raise a beast that may or may not be real. Determined to be better than those in power before her, Teia makes the journey to Shaylan to warn her mother's family of the plot to destroy the world as they know it. Unfortunately for Teia, the key to defeating Cornelius Lehm and his insane plan might just lie in the very people who vowed to kill her if they ever cross paths again.

I adore this series! What a great way to finish the duology off, Wang is a fantastic author! That being said, there were moments of the book that I wasn't entirely engaging with the plot. When it got to a slower part, I found myself setting it down to read something else. I did really enjoy the action sequences, and Teia's character became a bit more likeable (she was likeable before, but she really grew emotionally in this book). It was also so freaking cool to finish the book, look back at the cover, and really be able to understand the meaning of it!
Can't wait to see what Wang writes next!

Thank you to NetGalley and Bindery Books/Violetear for the eARC! Projected publishing date: October 28th, 2025

What a powerful end to this duology! Tempest's Queen was such a wild ride with one twist after another. Rich story telling and vivid world building combined with the growth of the characters definitely made this my favorite book of the two and I'm a bit bummed that there is not another book to look forward to!

My only complaint is that I did think the heroine's plans were unnecessarily complicated and conveniently revealed after everything seems to go wrong but then somehow goes conveniently according to plan.

I absolutley loved this book! I was gripped into the story as soon as I started and finished it in one sitting. I loved the authors writing style because it made it very easy to read and follow the plot. The characters were very unique but there journey was amazing and extremely satisfying to read. I will be recommending this book to all of my family and friends.

Loved this series! Great story and great characters!

The worldbuilding was nicely done, and you were keept intriged by the story all the way!

2025 has barely begin — alright, alright, I hear you, we are 25% in the year, BUT this has to be one of the best books I will read this year. I loved Inferno's Heir to death, and Tempest's Queen has only added to intensify my adoration for this universe. I hate that this is it? That we are not getting any more explorations of the five kingdoms? That we aren't getting any more of the fierce Teia, kind Tobias, stealthy Enna, wholesome Alara, and oh so sweet Kyra?? I need to get my hands on the physical copies of this duology, for one, look at that cover, and secondly, it is a series that has ascertained itself in my heart as one of the best political YA fantasies ever written.

And it couldn't have come at a better time than this, when we have readers arguing about how reading isn't inherently political, when our world descends into chaos. That's the tragic part about dystopian/political fiction in today's age, it doesn't feel like fiction at all, however pondering about that would be a deviation from the main purpose of this review.

Tempest's Queen is the dramatic conclusion to Inferno's Heir, and for me, contains all the elements that made the first book so endearing to me. The plot twists keep you flipping the pages, the world and character building is SO immersive, the writing flows like a destructive flame -- reaching the tiniest corners of your soul and leaving them scorched in the most magnificient way. I LOVE the relationships between these characters, I love how diverse they are, I am so enthralled by the way they overcome their problems. Teia is everything we want our strong female characters to be omg???

Thank you Bindery Books & Netgalley for the ARC, I will never shut up about how life-changing this book is. If you have ever been intrigued by well-developed kingdoms and (sort of) elemental magic, this is the epic fantasy for you.

Tempest's Queen is such a good story. I rated this amazing story 5 stars because I couldn't put this book down for a second.

This is a captivating tale that transports readers to a richly imagined world filled with magic, adventure, and intrigue. The story follows the FMC, who embarks on a perilous journey. Along the way, they encounter a diverse cast of allies and enemies, each adding depth to the unfolding narrative. The author’s vivid world-building and immersive storytelling create a breathtaking setting where mythical creatures, ancient prophecies, and epic battles come to life.

4.5 stars Tempest’s queen. 4.5 stars

First of all Tiffany Wang has crafted a great story about Teia and the challenges she faces.
Like the previous book Inferno’s heir there are many challenges from the first chapter and weave through out the whole book.

Adding in more political pulls from Teia point of view, new characters and the relationships that come with them.
Lehms plotting.
Traitors
As well as Hard choices for Teia and her friends.
Us readers are in for a great ride when it comes to the Tempest’s queen.

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. Fingers crossed.

Thank you Tiffany Wang, Bindery books and NetGalley for the ARC Copy.

This is Book 2 in the Inferno’s Heir Duology.

I loved this book so much. It is just as good as Book 1. This book has political intrigue, rebel schemes, extortion, heists, and redemption. We follow Teia on her journey of redemption after her betrayals in Book 1.

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!

This book is a page turner. It is very hard to not read in one setting.

This duology gives The Cruel Prince vibes as Teia and Jude are so much alike… BA QUEENS! Go read this duology!! You won’t regret it!

Thank you so much Bindery Books and NetGalley for the eARC

Thank you to Bindery Books and Netgalley who provided me with an eARC of this book for review purposes. All opinions are my own.


We rejoin our heroes for the conclusion of the Inferno’s Heir duology in this book. Just like the last, it features political intrigue, action, and–best of all–heists.

I enjoyed this book even more than the first, especially as the characters all felt more fleshed out and complex. I had difficulty connecting to Teia in the last book, but very much enjoyed watching her grapple with her own moral flexibility in this book. She is not a soft or sympathetic character, but that is one of the things that I enjoy best about her. I would have appreciated a bit more tension between the characters due to her actions at the conclusion of the first novel, but the excitement of the various schemes and heists more than made up for it.

My biggest complaint is that the story, while not ended on a cliffhanger, doesn’t quite feel finished to me. I feel like there is so much more left to tell, and was vaguely unsatisfied by the ending. I suppose if a book’s biggest failing is that it leaves you wanting more of the story and the world that the characters inhabit, it’s not really much of a failing at all.

That being said, I hope that the author doesn’t leave us too long without a new work–whether with these characters or in a whole new cast from her imagination. I will definitely pick up a copy whenever that happens.

as a second book in the series I had high hopes for it and was so excited to complete this story and then the second book came and really did lifted my expectations again for the author upcoming books , I don't like spoiling any books i read anyway so for my honest review for it if you liked the first , you will worship the second book , there is more development for the characters we didn't see in Inferno's Heir so yes highly recommended duology

Inferno's Heir has become one of my favorite duologies - it's the perfect combination of Six of Crows, Avatar, and The Poppy War, with fresh takes on morally gray characters.
Teia has become a favorite protagonist for me - her ruthless ambition combined with her fierce love and protectiveness for her loved ones makes her a fascinating and complex heroine. I would have liked to see more development from the cast of characters - while Enna and Tobias are important to the plot, I didn't feel a very deep connection to them, and I would have liked to learn more about them on their own and not in relation to Teia.
The plot was extremely fun and I loved that it was set in Shaylan. The idea of Memory Keepers was really interesting and the worldbuilding was done really nicely. Tiffany Wang did an amazing job creating a whole new setting while maintaining the same tone and pacing as the first book.
The open ending was also appreciated and I am so very excited to see where Tiffany Wang goes with her writing. Thank you so much to NetGalley and Bindery Books for the eARC!!

I don't think this was quite as well-paced and structured as the first one, however, I did continue to enjoy the story. For most of the story, I went between sections in which I was really engaged and sections in which I was less engaged. It is because of this that my rating is closer to a solid four. Outside of that critique, the exploration into another of the five kingdoms was awesome. I think it added more to the overall view of the world being crafted. I definitely suggest this duology though, I just wish there were more books to further explore the rest of the five kingdoms.

Hated that this was just a duology! Absolutely loved this better than the first. Teia is Queen and you navigate with her journey to explore the rest of the kingdom. Also for her to warn everyone of the coming threat. Definitely very much engaged throughout the story. Wish there was more this series. I do feel like it did a good job wrapping up the story.

Wow! This series has gotten me out of a major book slump. I'm such a big fan of Teia's character and her development. I do feel like the stakes somehow felt less high than in the first book, but the plot twists and characters were as distinct and exciting as the first book. Where the first book felt very Six of Crows, this read as very Shadow and Bone (just inspired by in the broadest strokes).

4.5 stars

I received an eARC in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to NetGalley, Violetear Books, and Bindery Books for providing me with copy.

When I initially requested this title, I didn't realize it was the second book in a duology. I was lucky enough to be able to read Inferno's Heir quickly with Libby so I could start reading this one. I could tell that Tempest's Queen was definitely a second book in the sense that the writing was better than in the first book. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed both, but I could tell there'd been growth. Tempest's Queen had more descriptive language, more world lore, and just as intense of a story - just with a few extra twists and turns than Inferno's Heir.

I think my biggest qualms were I felt like betrayals from Inferno's Heir were maybe forgiven a little too quickly and that sometimes the language felt too descriptive. The small glimpses of romance were what I prefer when the story is as intense and filled with political intrigue as this one is. Honestly, I wish that there was more explaining the elemental affinities of the Five Kingdoms and why only nobles seem to have them. Some parts felt a little ATLA, and I loved that. Overall, 3.75 stars, but 4 stars for the duology. I'd definitely be interested in reading more that this author has to offer.

Tempest Queen gave me everything I was hoping for—political chaos, magic, betrayal, and a queen who is messy in the best way.

Teia is back and trying to hold it all together (barely), and the way her decisions spiral? Whew. She’s ruthless, emotionally complicated, and absolutely refuses to play by anyone’s rules but her own. I live for a morally grey queen who makes terrible choices for all the right reasons.

We get even more of the Five Kingdoms in this one—especially Shaylan—and the world is stunning. You can feel the tension building through every conversation, every betrayal, every alliance that might break apart in the next chapter. It’s court intrigue on steroids, and I was hooked.

Was it perfect? No. Some of the pacing dragged a bit and a few plot twists felt like they showed up just to move things along. But did I care? Not really. I was too deep in the drama to stop.

If you love fierce queens, slow burn rebellion, and power struggles wrapped in pretty writing and even prettier pain—go ahead and add this one to your shelf.

Teia is an exceptional character. She grew stronger and stronger with every page I flipped. An orphaned princess, shunned in her own kingdom and with no prospect of ever inheriting the throne which was greatly made sure by a very cruel half brother, she's a rose who bloomed out of the tiniest crack in the wall. Trust was never Teia's forte. But when she found herself in the Shaylani court amongst traitors and conspirators, she found herself trusting the three musketeers of Dawnbreakers whom she had unintentionally beatrayed and exiled out of Erisia. Their common enemy? Cornelius Lehm, the monstrous and cunning rebel leader of the Dawnbreakers who went astray from the cause he once had and was now chasing an ancient myth of a creature, Serkawr.
Lehm was always two steps ahead of Teia, always infiltrating her plans, always planting seeds of bestrayal. The fascinating part was that he was so compelling that he had fooled the Shaylani emperor and Teia's cousin, Yuwen; the rebel champion, Kyra Medoh and even the bravest Shaylani guards, the Nagas.
Now that I've kind of set the atmosphere of the book, let me officially fangirl about this. Teia, Enna, Tobias, Alara and Kyra- omg! I'm so in love with them. I absolutely lovedddddd the banters, they were so very witty. And we get a bit of soft romance segments for Teia and Tobias, which had me in a chokehold. I absolutely rooted for them during the action packed scenes, which there were like quite some. And the twist in the end was gripping, though I always had an inkling about it but I was still surprised. I loved the sequel as much as the first book. I saw some reviews mentioning how the second book wasn't as good but I really liked it. I think it was equally fast paced and well written.

So much better than the first one so fast paced easy to read and the twists and betrayals???whiplash and also I cried like

Tempest’s Queen by Tiffany Wang
⚔️👑🖤🌊 4.5/5 stars

HELLO??? This book ate and left no crumbs. Imagine: deadly court politics, morally gray fae royals, a tempestuous queen who doesn't know if she wants to kiss you or kill you (maybe both), and one very tired, very loyal soldier who is just trying to survive the chaos.

This book is giving:

✨ enemies to “I’ll burn the world for you”

✨ “who did this to you” trope (WEAK for it)

✨ court intrigue with a side of murder

✨ angst. So. Much. Delicious. Angst.

Our girl—the Queen herself—is cold, calculated, and so unbothered it hurts. But beneath the icy exterior? Hints of heartbreak and buried softness that had me absolutely feral. And the love interest?? Brooding, battle-scarred, loyal to a fault. The slow-burn tension was chef’s kiss.

Also, the WRITING?? Ethereal. Lyrical. You’ll be rereading lines like you're annotating a Taylor Swift song. Tiffany Wang did not come to play — she came to emotionally devastate us with poetic metaphors and soul-crushing longing.

Perfect if you're into:
📖 fae drama with teeth
📖 queens who don’t need saving but wouldn’t mind someone choosing them anyway
📖 slow burn that HURTS in the best way
📖 vibes that scream “I could fix them but honestly I want them to stay a little bit broken”

Final thoughts: obsessed. Please send help or the sequel. Whichever comes first.

Very fast pace.A beautiful end to the duology.
A very strong female character.
A good world and very interesting plot.

𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐬𝐭'𝐬 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐓𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐠 | 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐫-𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭-𝐟𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐬 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨

Teia Carthan 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.

This book had everything that made me fall in love with the first book in the duology. The non-stop action, movement, romance and plot development was something that I ached to read in this book and was amazingly approved for!

It has everything --- found family, romance, heists, political intrigue, sarcasm and humor. The action scenes were stunning, especially with how elemental magic was used as a weapon. The new and expanded magic system was glorious and well developed.

Teia's anti-hero side was shown every clearly and made me admire her rage and vengeance even more. The romance between Teia and Tobias was heart-warming and I was so happy to see them back together! The found family element was another standout. It was sweet, touching, and heartbreaking at the end.

Like Inferno's Heir, Tempest's Queen broke my heart so many times at the end. It's definitely not HEA but rather a bittersweet ending to a wonderful story!

The final book in The Inferno's Heir duology does not disappoint. In Tempest’s Queen, Teia is now a queen, but rest is still out of reach. Lehm is out there, plotting to raise the Serkawr to destroy and rebuild the Five Kingdoms in his image. To stop him, Teia travels to Shaylan to warn her cousin, the Shaylani Emperor, but, as always, everything goes wrong. She ends up face-to-face with the very people she once betrayed.

I could not put this book down. I don’t know what Tiffany Wang put in this, but it was absolutely addictive. Somehow even better than the first book!

The action scenes were stunning, especially with how elemental magic was used as a weapon. The magic system really got to shine here, and I adored how often and how creatively it was used.
And the romance? Phenomenal. It broke my heart how things ended in the first book, but this sequel picks right up with Teia and Tobias and just... wow. I swooned, I grinned, and I ached for them. Their romance is only a small part of the plot, and I do wish we’d gotten a bit more of them in the end, but honestly, it was perfect as it was. Tobias is a total book boyfriend, every one of his lines was incredible.

The found family element was another standout. It was sweet, touching, and sometimes absolutely heartbreaking. The author wasn’t afraid to let characters make brutal choices—kill, betray, die, or do questionable things. One betrayal completely tore my heart out, I did not see that coming! Teia is such a brilliant, sharp protagonist, and the other Dawnbreakers are just as amazing. I loved every single one of them, and I’m genuinely sad this duology is over.

If I had one small wish, it’s that the Dawnbreakers didn’t forgive Teia quite so fast. Even though they didn’t say it outright, they were still pretty civil toward her. I would’ve liked to see some of them be more angry, to lash out a bit, especially since that would’ve added an extra layer to the romance as well. That part of their relationship felt a little too easy to overcome, and I think it could’ve taken more from Teia emotionally.

Still, this was a brilliant conclusion to a phenomenal series. I loved just about everything in this book, and I can’t wait to see what Tiffany Wang writes next!

This book picks up where the first book left off and goes full speed ahead the entire time. The expansion of the world along with watching Teia learn what it means to be a queen and do what is best for her people makes for an extremely engaging story. I loved going on this journey with Teia and seeing her progress, as well as learn more about old and new side characters that really fleshed the world out even further. This was an excellent conclusion to the duology!

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.

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 book was even better than the first, the author really came into their own with this one.
I loved book 1 and book 2 was an incredible finale for the duology.

The characters had such strong emotions and there was so much growth, good and bad, from all of the characters.
The plot twists had my heart in my throat and unable to put the book down.
You couldn’t help but feel for the characters, rooting, hurting, and angry for/at them through all the highs and lows.
The romances blooming in the background? 🔥 The crazy heists and plots? 💣 The emotions ripped out of you from these characters and their struggles? 😭 sobbing my little heart out over here.

Tropes:
One last heist
Enemies to lovers
Found family
Redemption arc
Myths and legends
Elemental magic (think avatar the last airbender style)
Plot twists on plot twists


I can’t wait to see what Tiffany Wang comes out with next because these were so fun to read.

This was an ARC from NetGalley. All views are authentically my own.

I can't help but love Teia, won't lie. she's a great character and the found family is everything.
I love the elemental magic and the whole heist plot that keeps those six of crows vibes mixed with the legend of Korra.
really had a great time and the romance is lovely
thanks again for giving me the chance to live the wonderful experience that is this series!!

Tempest’s Queen by Tiffany Wang is a smart, fun, and thoroughly addictive fantasy.
The world building here is absolutely phenomenal.
A fast-paced, character-driven fantasy that blends magic and betrayal.

The beautiful cover pulled me in and the story within did not disappoint! Found family is always a favorite, getting to know Teia and watch her evolve learn and grow was great. This is packed full of action and never slows down. Highly recommend to all fantasy readers.

I just finished Tempest's Queen and enjoyed it even more than Infernos Heir. The story was full of magic, strong characters, and just the right amount of drama. The writing was beautiful, and the twists kept me hooked. If you enjoyed Infernos Heir, you will love this one!

“Teia Carthan … Welcome to the kingdom of Shylan”

“I don’t just think of you. You haunt me. You visit my dreams. And once I notice you, you kill me there too - slowly, without mercy”

The Inferno’s Heir duology is coming to an end … book one was great but book two … fire !!! Action after action after action. More backstory of the characters and meeting Teia and Alara again … I needed that !!! Those two women could not be more different and yet so similar !! It was beautifully written and despite it being a while since I read the first book in this duology, I was reminded of everything that happened from the very first page. It was like stepping back in those so dear used pair of shoes, you thought you had forgotten about !! And while alliances get complicated and old enemies become new friends, war will threaten to ensue and I was there with the characters every step of the way!!! And that ending … it felt like the culmination of a series of tense moments of betrayals and doubts and dedication and loyalty facing one another as much as it felt so bittersweet because let’s be honest, no one wants a dear series to end. Nonetheless … it felt beautifully right !!

“Rest easy … Tonight, you’ve made an enemy oit of Shaylan”

“Astronomical odds, unlikely chances, and a plan that’s all but impossible … I wouldn’t miss it for the world”

I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
From the very first pages, the action and beautiful prose captured my attention. Teia’s mission was compelling and the intrigue kept me hooked, but it was the richly drawn secondary characters that truly brought the story to life for me.
Wang crafted a politically complex and intriguing world that feels both fresh and accessible. And that ending? Chef’s kiss.
I highly recommend this to fans of high fantasy who appreciate immersive worldbuilding that doesn’t overwhelm. It’s a really nice, really satisfying conclusion to the duology.

Tempest's Queen is a great follow-up to Inferno's Heir; it manages to keep the same mad-heist feel of the first book, while expanding the cast and the world itself. There is a lot of ground to cover, the new locales visited are all vividly described and exciting, but between the beautiful description and complex plot some sections felt a bit cumbersome.
We follow our (anti-)heroes as they stumble around a new country, with new politics and agents to think about, and lots of lore resurfacing. Still, the real propelling force is the push and pull between different characters and their wants and motivations, which keeps the story engaging and intriguing. While the plot twists all feel deserved and the wins satisfying, some of the characters suffer a bit from the congestion caused by the richness of plot, prose and cast. I feel like some supporting figures are either glossed over too much or flattened into almost caricatures, but there is not much to be done with so many threads to follow, I hope there will more to read about in future installments!
I thank NetGalley and the author for providing me with an ARC to review

I had such a great time reading Tempest's Queen! This book honestly reminded me why I love fantasy so much. It brought back that feeling I got when reading Six of Crows—a strong crew dynamic, high-stakes adventure, and characters you can’t help but root for. Plus, if you’re into elemental powers and royal politics (yes please), this one will be right up your alley.

Thea was such a great main character. I loved how powerful she was, but also how much she struggled with that power and what it meant for her. And Tobias?? Don’t even get me started. The romance was so good, I wish there were more of it! Their moments together were definitely some of my favorites, but I was left wanting a few more of those softer, quieter scenes between them.

What really stood out to me was how the world felt familiar in all the right ways—like Avatar-style elemental kingdoms—but still fresh. I love the elemental royalty trope, and this book did it so well without feeling cliché. Each kingdom felt unique, and the magic system actually made sense and had real weight to it.

There were twists I didn’t see coming, moments that made me nervous for the characters, and scenes that were just so cinematic. I seriously think this would make a killer show or movie.

Huge thanks for the ARC—I’m so glad I got to read this early. Tiffany Wang is definitely an author I’ll be keeping an eye on!

I was so excited for the continuation of Teia's journey and certainly wasn't disappointed!

The book has the same feel of the first one (which I already loved) with the added bonus of Shaylan's beautiful setting. I fell in love with the characters again and enjoyed their journey. The only 'problem' was it being a bit too similar to the first one which kept me from giving it the whole 5 stars, still an amazing book though! Who doesn't love a good old heist?

Thanks to Violetear Books and Netgalley for providing me with this ARC!

An epic conclusion to this duology, this book was everything I could have possibly wanted from this story and more! Acts of betrayal, allies coming back together, and some political intrigue all combine into a beautiful story of Teia’s journey to save the world.

My biggest complaint is that there is some level of suspension of disbelief needed throughout the story, because why on earth would the new leader of a nation be allowed to go gallivanting to a different country basically by herself. Completely unbelievable, girl don’t you have a country to run? What’s happening at home?

The pace is breakneck, there’s not a single moment of downtime which makes for a book I couldn’t put down. No pages are wasted, there’s always some new being told to us, either about the world or the people Teia is interacting with.

I think I like Teia more in this book than the first one. In the first book you root for her, but there’s is some hesitation since you know she needs to betray good people for the sake of bettering the country… in this one I had no hesitation rooting for her fully. She’s so smart, always thinking ahead and it shows as even when her plans don’t always go her way she finds a new way to make it work.

I really enjoyed this book. Thank you so much to NetGalley and Bindery Books for the e-ARC!

4.5⭐

𝙏𝙚𝙞𝙖 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 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.

There was a reason I fell in love Inferno's Heir by Tiffany Wang and this made me feel like I never left that world — even after reading the first book months ago.

Something I loved about this duology was how political it is and the anti-hero character who are through and through morally grey. I love the non-stop action, continuous movement in the narrative, gripping romance and plot development that had me aching towards the end.

This book has everything that readers love in fantasy, with a few amazing aspects from the first book too — found family, romance, heists, political intrigue, sarcasm and humor.

Wang has sprinkled romance throughout the book that it made it feels fulfilling while not overtaking the main plot. The romance is enough to make readers giddy and kick their feet. I was so happy to see Teia and Tobias together again! Despite being a subplot, it was done justice really well and I loved it!

𝐓𝐞𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 is the best anti hero I’ve ever read in a while — a morally grey heroine with a soft spot for those she loves. Her anti-hero side was shown every clearly and made me admire her rage and vengeance even more because there was no covering up her true character.

The found family will always be my favourite part of this series. It was sweet and touching, but sometimes absolutely heartbreaking. The author wasn’t afraid to let the characters make hard decisions that would destroy the readers. I was completed destroyed when some of the characters made choices that made sob so much. Some betrayals cut deep and some sacrifices haunt their very existences.

The action scenes were stunning, especially with how elemental magic was used as a weapon. I loved the exploration into the new and expanded magic system.

Inferno's Heir isn't just a fantasy novel — it's a political fantasy novel with so many underlying themes. The characters are morally ambiguous and we get to see Teia make difficult choices from a Princess to Queen in foreign lands where she no longer hold the capacity of the sovereign of the nation.

Just like Inferno's Heir, Tempest's Queen utterly destroyed me by the end. One of the betrayals and plot twist at the end shook me completely and I may not be able to recover from that ending any time soon. I feel like we need more after that ending because it did feel ominous at times by nevertheless, was a heartbreaking and bittersweet ending to an amazing duology.

A great end to a wonderful duology! I took awhile to review this, because I didn't know it was the second book in a series! I quickly went amd downloaded the first and I was blown away!! Loved, loved, loved Inferno's Lair! However... this is a review of Tempest's Queen..

And guess what? I loved this one too! Maybe better than the first. To be honest, there wasn't as much tension or stakes as high as the first, but it just felt good. Im sad to say goodbye to the characters though. Books like this, with found family always get me right in the feels.. Teia is a fascinating main character, flawed but headstrong and in my opinion, quite likeable. I do feel like there was a bit of "letdown" with the almost instant forgiveness she was granted from the things she did in the first installment (trying not to spoil), but it did move the story along quicker, I guess. And Toby.. oh Toby..... swoon.

I I'm giving four stats instead of five, simply for the fact that the story slacked.a little in the middle for me and I felt my mind drifting. If there were partial stars available, I'd be giving 4.5. I definitely recommend this duology.

“She was here to do what she was best at. Teia Carthan had come to strike a bargain.”

A great and tidy finish The Inferno’s Heir Duology.

Teia Carthan is back, but this time as a Queen. But threats from Cornelius Lehm still loom, and she must travel to Shaylan to warn her cousin of a plan that could ruin the Five Kingdoms.

“‘Astronomical odds, unlikely chances, and a plan that’s all but impossible?’ He said. ‘I wouldn’t miss it for the world.’”

I fell in love with Teia and her rebel friends in Inferno’s Heir, and I was so excited to see where the story went. Whilst at times predictable, it was just as much fun as the first book. Full of action, witty banter, and insane heists, this story was an amusing read. I love Teia’s ragtag group of friends that become family, they all add different and exciting elements to the story.

I finished this book feeling satisfied. Everything came together very nicely and the story felt complete.

“Happiness can be found outside of crowns and thrones.”

Thank you Netgalley and Bindery Books for this ARC.

This is the second book in a duology that started with last year’s Inferno’s Heir. I adored this sequel. I feel like this book was able to expound on the lore and richness of the world in the best ways.

This story has now ended, but I will think do this world often. Tiffany Wang is a great writer and I’m very excited to see what she does next. One day, I hope she might revisit this universe. This book felt like a reunion of friends with higher stakes, and genuine earned character growth. Well done!

Thanks to NetGalley and Bindery for giving me this ARC in return for an honest review.

Read the first book because someone recommended it on their instagram stories a while ago and when I randomly stumbled across the second book on netgalley I was pleasantly surprised.
I enjoyed the story and think it was an appropriate conclusion for this duology. I hope many more people get to enjoy it!

4

Thank you to NetGalley and Bindery Books for this ARC and a fair review

I really loved the first book called Inferno's Heir and when i saw this, i knew I had to try to get the ARC of this book and when i got approved i screamed from the rooftops. This was such a great continuation of the first book and i really got invested in the story and genuinely enjoyed reading about Teia and her journey.

Thanks so much to NetGalley and Bindery Books for access to this eARC in exchange for an honest review. So this book was so much better than I was expecting. Inferno’s Heir was slow in some places but I felt like the tension and plot in Tempest’s Queen was way more fast paced. And just enjoyable. I loved all the twists and turns and honestly wish I had read it sooner. Highly recommend if you enjoyed the first book in the series. It was a great end to the duology. Can’t wait to read more by this author.

This second a final book in this duology follows Teia on her quest across the Dark Sea to Shaylani to stop Lehm from summoning the Serkawr. Stopping this will save the Five Kingdoms from ruin. Teia runs into former friends who may just trust her enough to help with her plans of stopping Lehm. In the end villain and hero are not necessarily who you think they are.

Tiffany has created another book full of heists and Teia’s mad plans to accomplish her goals. I will say I was undecided on how I felt about Teia in the first book, but this one has turned that around. Shes not as much of a villain as I thought she was in the first book. She is able to earn the trust if her friends back and get the man she loves back as well.

I will say I feel like a lot of the plotting was done off page in this book. From what I remember of the first book we got a lot more and were able to follow Teia’s plans better. I understand the reasoning that is explained at the end, but it felt a little too convenient to me. It wasn’t bad, I just don’t think it built into the shocking reveal it was meant to.

Overall a nice ending to this duology and a great end to a debut series.

Tempest’s Queen was a strong conclusion to Tiffany Wang’s duology. I really enjoyed how fast-paced it felt and how much tension there was throughout Teia’s journey. It did a great job of showing the weight of leadership and the struggles that come with being queen, and I liked how her choices and morality shaped the story. The pacing kept me hooked, and I thought the stakes felt real all the way through. There were sections I wish went into more detail, but definitely worth the read!

This was my second read of my pre fall list and now im seriously worried.
How will I get to top this book?! It was amazing!! The adventure, the trials, the romance!! The plot twist at the end!?
I was giggling through it all. Thank you Tiffany Wang for creating such a unique world!

A wonderful sequel! I liked Tempest's Queen even better than Inferno's Heir. The world felt richer and more colorful (though I admit I'm extremely drawn toward Asian fantasy). The characters felt more likeable too.

Solid next part about Teia and her friends. New characters plus old archenemy. Nicely written story with right amount of action, friendship, betrayal and more. I enjoyed reading it.

thank you to tiffany wang & netgalley for an arc of this book. all opinions are my own. ♡

₊˚⊹⋆ first thoughts: sci-fi is not my go to but i'm looking to open my horizons here and this cover is so pretty. i have not gotten to read the first book in this series so i'm hoping it's not too difficult to figure out what has happened

₊˚⊹⋆ final thoughts:

What a satisfying conclusion to this duology! Tempest’s Queen absolutely delivers, and in many ways, it surpassed the first book for me. It builds beautifully on everything I was craving more of - more world-building, more mythology, more political complexity - and delivers with fast-paced storytelling that kept me completely immersed.

Teia’s arc in this book is incredibly rewarding. She grows into a version of herself that is stronger, more self-aware, and willing to face the consequences of the choices she made in book one. Watching her wrestle with loyalty, betrayal, and leadership made for a compelling journey. I especially loved how layered the relationships became in this installment—messy, tense, and full of consequences. It felt earned.

Wang’s writing is wonderfully fluid and accessible. It’s sharp, vivid, and flows in a way that makes the dense world of Shaylan feel real without ever being overwhelming. The new characters were a great addition, and seeing familiar faces again, especially under these new circumstances, was a real highlight.

The added political intrigue and the mythology expansion really elevated the stakes this time around. Everything felt bigger, darker, and more urgent, yet Wang kept the emotional core of the story intact. I also appreciated the faster pacing compared to book one, it made it hard to put down.

If you’re looking for a high fantasy series with a strong female lead who will quite literally burn it all down to protect what she believes in, this duology is one to check out. A great finale, and a strong finish from a very talented author.

My copy of this book was provided by NetGalley and Violetear for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I definitely enjoyed this one more than the first book and think this was a satisfying ending to the story. This was such a great debut duology and I’m very excited to see what is next for Tiffany Wang.

4.25 stars: oh. my. god. tiffany wang knows how to pack a PUNCH with her writing!! i was very unmotivated to pick this up (this arc has been BEGGING me to be read for four months LMAO) but i’m so glad i finally did because wow. it was incredible. the first 40% was kinda slow, similar to book 1, but when it picked up, IT PICKED UP. the ending sacrifice was also the biggest punch in the stomach (if ykyk). tiffany wang writes the most incredible found family dynamics and that’s why i find myself returning to this universe. want even more fantasy fights and found family? tempest’s queen is a great ending to the inferno’s heir duology.

Tempest’s Queen releases on october 28, 2025. thank you to netgalley and bindery books for providing me with an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

A stunning sequel and perfect ending for this complete duology. I had really enjoyed the first book and was excited to get back into the world that Tiffany had created. Just like with the first book, I was hooked and could not look away. I always enjoy when characters are flawed and not put on perfection pedestals, and Tiffany did a great job of capturing the complexity of people and what drives them. Did I cry? Obviously.

Overall this duology is fantastic and I can't wait to read what comes next from Tiffany Wang!

4.7/5 stars. Generally, I liked the book, but I did not know that this was the second book in the series because of that it was kind of hard for me to understand what was going on for a good portion of the book but then again I really enjoyed the main character and her backstory and i enjoyed watching her formulate her plans and meeting interesting characters like Amalay, Rina, Enna, etc. I also loved the plot twist and the descriptions in the book as well. Sometimes I got tired of the descriptions but I loved how the book picked up pace

Thank you Tiffany Wang, NetGalley, and the publisher for the chance to read this ARC!

I am a sucker for a heist! Give me a world with magic, unlikely friendships, quippy characters, and a heist, and this is a ready made recipe for me to love the book! I listened to the audiobook of The Inferno's Heir and I fell in love with the world and the characters, and so I was quite excited when I had the chance to read the ARC of the sequel. While there were moments when I thought it was just a little too convenient for Teia to have the answers or have known the solution to the problem from the beginning, I understand that this is a common trope in a heist novel and suspended my disbelief to continue to enjoy the narrative and the actions in the story.

Reading this book almost felt like watching an action movie, which was undoubtably entertaining, but there were moments when I would have liked to see a bit more character development and see the way that the relationships progressed.

4 Stars

Thank you Netgalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review. I enjoyed this book so much, I found the prose to be good and the characters complex and relatable. Looking forward to read more from this author!

I don't know whether to count this as a tearjerker because I was crying (for other reasons aka Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 3 but that's a whole different story) before the part of the book that would've made me cry, but then because I was crying already, I just started crying harder, and I'm not sure I would have cried at all if I hadn't been crying already...

Tempest's Queen is the sequel to Inferno's Heir, and I'm happy to say I enjoyed it a lot more. This may be an unpopular opinion, and I might have been in one of my mini book slumps while reading book one, but I read this book in around 24 hours, so the facts speak for themselves. It feels similar to Siege and Storm (book two in the Shadow and Bone trilogy), which could be just because of the giant sea monster. Overall, I just appreciated the exploration of the world itself, specifically through the new settings, characters, and magic. I personally found the Shaylani culture/world to be a bit more fleshed out than Erisia, and I just enjoyed seeing all the different uses of water magic, whereas we only ever see a few uses of fire magic throughout the series.

Teia has overthrown her half-brother and taken the throne, but Cornelius Lehm is still at large and poses a threat to her regime, specifically because he intends to awaken the catastrophic Serkawr - a sea monster who will destroy the world. In order to prevent Lehm from raising the Serkawr, Teia reaches out for her help from her cousin, Emperor Yuwen of Shaylan, who has only recently claimed his own throne. Just like book one, this book contains a heist or two, but everything else feels like it takes place on a much larger scale. There's plenty of tension and suspense as the dynamics between Teia and the other characters shift, and while the ending did feel a bit rushed, I was on the edge of my seat for the majority of the book. I didn't call one of the major twists, and I'm a bit ashamed of it, but it was still enjoyable and got a great reaction out of me (definitely not sarcastic). I wasn't expecting some of the plot points, but I also anticipated some that never happened, so the story kept me on my toes. Like I said earlier, I raced through this book in a few sittings, and I'm almost sad I went through it so fast because I want more from this world. Also (as I mentioned before), I kind of cried, but it wasn't 100% because of this book, so I'm not sure if I want to include it as a tearjerker yet.

Just as I hoped, we got some major complicated found family vibes in this book. I really enjoyed Teia's arc, her internal conflict, and her contrasts with Kyra. She didn't feel quite as ruthless in this book, which a part of me missed, but I also appreciated the change, and I think it made sense in the context of the plot (she's no longer scheming to the same extent she was before). Tobias took a backseat despite being the love interest, but I was okay with that. I prefer relationships in books that aren't overly lusty and that involve more slowburn development. He's still a bit bland at times, but I'm secretly hoping for more books to change that. Alara, too, didn't seem as relevant, but I enjoyed the scenes she was in, and I also appreciated the extra Enna page time. She fits in so well with the other characters. Kyra is still one of the most interesting characters to me because her arc is one that we usually see from the inside (as she would usually be the protagonist in a book like this), and watching her arc and her internal conflict from the outside provides a lot of nuance. Yuwen and Jin though...they stole the show. One of my first annotations in this book is "if either of them dies, i will not be okay," and I loved them from the beginning. I loved their dynamics, as complicated as they were. Jin was probably my favorite character overall in this book, which says a lot about me as a person that I don't necessarily approve of, but we're past that point now. Their dynamics had me way too invested.

Tempest's Queen is the nail-biting sequel to Inferno's Heir, and it provides just as many twists and turns as its predecessor while also exploring new worlds, magic, and characters. Also, it might have made me cry...so bonus points for that.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the free e-ARC!

4.25/5

4.5 stars, but rounded down, simply because the magic system got a little convoluted in this one. Trying to keep track of who had what power, and which power could withstand or beat back other powers got difficult. That is my only complaint.

Other than that, I loved getting to visit with these characters again and follow up their stories. I loved the way that their stories unfolded. We did get new characters, but not so many that it was hard to keep people straight. I do wish there would have been more Taia/Tobias tension. It's like they both immediately dropped past events and just ran back to each other and I would have loved to spend some more time rekindling that relationship.

AND THAT ENDING? I AM WOUNDED 😭😭😭

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was such a satisfying conclusion to the duology! The plot may not have been as hard core as the previous book, but by the way everything tied up to the ending, it was just perfect! I'm going to miss Teia and the gang so muchh!

Thank you to Netgalley and Bindery for an eARC of this book in exchange for my honest thoughts!

Rating: 3.75/5

Thrillingly addictive, "Tempest's Queen" is a fantastic sequel in a fantasy duology; Tiffany Wang is an author that improves upon her craft in every successive book and I cannot wait to see what this author does next.

It's been a little over a year since l've read "Inferno's Heir,"and although I was worried I had forgotten the storyline, "Tempest's Queen" does a phenomenal job of subtly refreshing reader's memory throughout the first couple chapters. The cliffhanger at the end of book 1 leads so seamlessly into Teja's motivations and actions at the beginning of this book, and this sequel is written with a beautifully engaging pacing that ensures tension and high stakes in nearly every scene, regardless of whether the scene contains high action. Each betrayal came at a complete and utter shock, inserted into the story so seamlessly to continually engage the reader's attention, and as a result I found myself devouring this book in two sittings.

At it's heart, this story is driven by its bright and memorable cast of characters, each of them brought to life so vividly within this story. The found family aspects were allowed to slowly simmer throughout the course of the story, and I feel like the conflict introduced into the group's dynamic provided an apt space for emotional growth for every character. Unfortunately, the romance element was weaker in comparison to the platonic relationships within the story. The love interests needed a lot more animosity in sorting out their conflict before they absolved their differences, and it felt like their relationship relied on a flimsy trope of "he loved her this entire time."

Throughout her quest through Shaylan, the author provides space for world-building in both subtle and overt ways, allowing readers to see a country that had been hinted at in Teia's ancestry, vastly expanding upon the many different factions of peoples that had been briefly touched upon in book 1. I really enjoyed seeing the creativity with which the story tackles elemental water magic and the different affinities granted to the magic wielders, though I do wish Teia's affinity in particular had been explored on a deeper emotional level, connecting her with her mother, as she discovered her powers. I also felt like the other elemental magic systems did not feel cohesively enmeshed into the story, with only a few throwaway scenes here and there nodding to the peoples of those nations.

Lastly, while the action sequences were immensely robust and engaging, there were moments of discontinuity that disrupted the flow of the scenes. For example, Teia would suffer an injury that broke 3 of her ribs, then take a stab wound directly to her thigh, but in the next instance she would run at breakneck speed across an entire battlefield. It often felt like the injuries the characters sustained didn't have a lasting or consequential impact on the character's movements and after this occurring numerous times, my willingness to suspend my disbelief was wearing thin.

Nonetheless, I still found this story to be highly entertaining and it was certainly hard to put this story down after I had started. Wang's writing has so much incredible potential, and I hope she continues to write more fantasy stories in the future!

thank you for giving me a chance to read an ARC of this from Netgalley before the publication date!

I read both books one after another, a day or two in-between each and I can't recommend it enough! I really loved the characters in this whole story. All the challenges that the main character faced was so well written and thought out. There were several points were I thought "surely, she won't find a different path out of this" and BOOM, Teia basically paved her own way and her own solutions to problems that arise. Solutions that made sense and didn't feel like plot holes or plot armour.

I really loved this duology, I gave the first book 4.5 stars, and this book was even better! I gave it a whooping 5 stars, I would even give it 6 stars if that was possible.

thanks again for letting me read an ARC before the official release. I look forward to reading whatever Tiffany Wang decides to write and publish next!

A wonderful book with great depth and character development. I loved the writing style, the storyline, and the ending. What a solid follow-up to the first book. I flew through this book quickly and got sucked into the world. A great book and a high-stakes adventure.