Not my type. The genre wasn't my type so that's why I even haven't started it. But I must say the cover was very captivating

a very solid debut however im glad i stuck by and read the entire thing because i liked the second half of the book more than the first half, however im really excited for the next one because by the end of the book i was finally into it, so i have a feeling book two will be a 5 stars

Sensational and absolutely enchanting. A story about cutthroat royals, brave rebels, and elemental magic. This is a story for lovers of badass female characters and a fantasy world one could only dream of exploring.

Inferno’s Heir by Tiffany Wang is a dark fantasy novel about an outcast princess. We're following Teia, a princess but also an outsider, as she struggles to survive in her malicious half-brother's court after their parents' deaths. A rebel group is threatening the crown, and Teia's plan to save herself from a deadly arranged marriage is to infiltrate the rebels and turn them over to her brother. However, once she's met them, the rebels aren't so bad. And, actually, they have some good points..What ensues is a morally questionable heist and the choice between a coup and a betrayal.

I really enjoyed the world-building and magic system in this book. I do wish we had gotten more about the magic system, as the elemental magic and politics tied to it were fascinating and quite unique. I'm assuming that'll come into play more in the sequel but I do hate when authors save pieces for the sequel versus revealing things in the first book.

The plot was fun and fast-paced, and the last half of the book was wild. If you're looking for a new fantasy world with found family, interesting politics, and questionable moral choices, this one's for you.

Inferno’s Heir is a total page-turner!! 🔥🔥The book follows Lia, a girl who discovers she’s connected to a fiery, dangerous legacy she never saw coming. As she unlocks her powers and digs into her family’s dark secrets, she’s thrust into a world of magic, ancient enemies, and some seriously high stakes!

The action is nonstop, and the plot is full of twists that keep you guessing. But it’s not all about the chaos—Lia is such a relatable character. Reading about her, amd getting to know her well enough to figure out who she really is and what she’s capable of makes the book so engaging. Plus, there’s a little romance ♥️ 🔥

I'm excited to read more of Tifanny Wang!

I wanted to enjoy this book but I simply couldn’t do it. The first half of the story, while being interesting im the exposition, really lacked in the momentum of its action. I had tried to pick this up on several occasions to just get through the book, but found myself bored.

The first half is very slow going and couldn’t keep my interest. By the time the second half came around and started to pick up, I was completely tuned out. I may try to give this book another go in the future, but for now it was just an okay bool to me.

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

3.75 stars

I was super curious to read this since I'd been seeing so much about Bindery Books online! If you're a fan of "Six of Crows" and "Throne of Glass" this is definitely up your alley. It's the first in a series, which I didn't realize until I got to the end, though (how does this keep happening to me), so be aware of that. 

We're following Teia, a princess but also an outsider, as she struggles to survive in her malicious half-brother's court after their parents' deaths. A rebel group is threatening the crown, and Teia's plan to save herself from a deadly arranged marriage is to infiltrate the rebels and turn them over to her brother. However, once she's met them, the rebels aren't so bad. And, actually, they have some good points... What ensues is a morally questionable heist and the choice between a coup and a betrayal. 

I enjoyed the world-building and magic system here and wished we'd gotten more about it, as the elemental magic and politics tied to it were fasicnating and unique. I'm assuming that'll come into play more in the sequels. I wasn't super connected to any of the characters in particular, but the plot was fun and fast-paced, and the last half of the book was wild. If you're looking for a new fantasy world with found family, interesting politics, and questionable moral choices, this one's for you. Thanks to NetGalley, Bindery Books, and the author for the advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

I really enjoyed this! can't believe that this is a debut. I felt like the story was well paced and I thoroughly enjoyed the characters. I am excited to see what Tiffany Wang creates in the future!

This was unfortunately not a winner for me! I ended up dnf’ing at around 40% because I felt the world development was rushed and felt too YA for me. Such a cool concept that fell victim to a lot of familiar tropes

This book was all sorts of amazing! Congratulations on such a great debut book!!! I couldn't put this down. There were all sorts of twists and turns, one of two i see coming, but i was surprised on others! Can't wait for more books set in this world!

This book caught my attention immediately and didn’t let go! The characters were intriguing, and the story moved along at a fantastic pace. I particularly enjoyed that it wasn’t clear how the story would be wrapped up- there were multiple ways it could have gone.

I am eagerly anticipating the next book in this series, and frankly anything else that Tiffany Wang writes!

I enjoyed Teia's cutthroat scheming by joining the rebels in hopes to remove her evil half-brother Jura from the throne. During Teia's journey with the rebels, she ends up befriending them to the point where she second guesses her true intentions and debates what would be the best option for her kingdom. I am curious to see if there will be a sequel and if so, how Teia's decision will play out. Thank you NetGalley for an ARC.

Many YA fantasy books market a morally gray lead character, and many ultimately fall flat. However, Teia truly lives up to being the self-preserving, disagreeable, morally grey character I want to read about.

Unfortunately, the other characters' overuse of sarcasm and hypocrisy (or perhaps willful ignorance?) lost me. This youthful naivety, which results in hypocrisy, amongst some characters was frustrating to read because it felt unrealistic in the context of a violent rebellion.

I agree with other reviewers that perhaps this is not the book for me at this time. That noted, I can see the book's popular appeal and wish all the best to the author.

Thank you, Bindery Books and NetGalley, for the ARC.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC.

Teia is a princess, and she’d do anything to stay alive. And she has, especially with her brother Jura’s attempts to assassinate her. But things are getting even more dire with Jura’s upcoming ascension to the throne. When Jura moves to quash a rebellion, Teia sees an opportunity to ingratiate herself with the rebels and turn the tables on her brother.

This was a really fun fantasy. Despite how popular the “morally gray” trope is, it’s genuinely rare to see a morally gray character rather than just an evil, sexy one… especially a protagonist! But we get that with Teia, and it’s both off-putting and refreshing. Another reviewer commented it feels a bit like we’re reading the book from the villain’s point of view. It’s true, there are points at which Teia does feel like the villain, but I think it’s a fun change from the standard Mary Sues that pervade the genre.

The story itself is a quite fun heist story. The world building is more fleshed out than I usually see in a YA fantasy– a nice surprise that I hope influences the rest of the genre. I especially appreciated Teia’s perspective as a dual-race character and how we see how she’s treated by others.

I should mention that this is clearly the first book in a series.

Highly recommended if you like YA fantasy and heist stories like Six of Crows, Heist Society, and The Inheritance Games.

I struggled a lot with this book. I really couldn't get into it. I absolutely loved the political aspect of it, though. I unfortunately didn't finish it. I'm wondering if it just wasn't to right time for me to read this book. I would love to try again some time in the future.

What an incredible Debut novel for Tiffany Wang. This story was fun and easy to read. This is perfect for anyone from younger readers trying to get into fantasy, all the way to well read readers who enjoy an easy YA Fantasy. Overall, I really enjoyed this story, it was a fast read. The beginning felt a little slow and the ending a little rushed, but nothing too uncomfortable when reading.

I just finished this debut novel, and wow, what a ride! It combines the political intrigue of The Cruel Prince with the action and found family vibes of Six of Crows. There is some necessary world building that may slow some readers in the beginning, but once it hit its stride, I couldn’t put it down.

Teia, our morally gray protagonist, is such a fascinating character. She’s jaded and critical, yet there’s a depth to her that makes you root for her, even when you don’t always agree with her choices. I loved how flawed and real she feels. And let’s not forget Enna, the notorious thief and confidante—such a fun addition to the cast!

The plot does have its predictable moments, but it also throws in some surprises that kept me guessing. Plus, it ends on a bit of a cliffhanger that definitely has me hooked for the next book.

Overall, this story is a well-crafted blend of politics, tension, and thrilling adventure. Tiffany Wang’s writing is an absolute pleasure to read. I’m excited to see where Teia’s journey goes next!

I think this was a pretty good debut! It had good characters and a very interesting ending. I do think it was a bit of a basic story, and I wish the author was a little more creative with the classic "princess joins rebel group and falls in love" trope. It is exactly what it says it's going to be, and I don't think that's a bad thing! I will probably still read the sequel, because I'm a sucker for a rebel princess.

Morally gray princess Teia Carthan blackmails her way through life avoiding the wrath of her even worse half brother and soon to be king. The rebels aka the dawnbreakers are looking to overthrow the corrupt Carthan throne, and Teia is going to infiltrate their group to get a favor from the crown… or more….

I’ll start with the positives; first of all what a gorgeous cover, I love the design and all the little details included. I find Teia to be an interesting main character. She does what she has to, to get her way, and she doesn’t care who has to get hurt along the way.

Few of the other characters really stood out to me, as most of them lacked much depth or characterization. We’re introduced to a band of rebels who naturally are reluctant of Teia at first, but fear not, a few chapters later they’re all the best of friends! They all have their specialties and quirks, but not much beyond that.

Most of this book felt like a very generic fantasy story to me. The world building was pretty shallow and the story wasn’t terribly complex. It all just fell a little flat for me. This is a young adult fantasy however, and perhaps I’m just outgrowing my YA phase, so I’d take that into consideration. Overall it was a fine book, it just didn’t stand out to me much.