I honestly can’t believe this is a debut — Inferno’s Heir reads like the work of a seasoned fantasy author, and I was hooked from page one. Tiffany Wang delivers a gripping, high-stakes political fantasy with heart, fire, and a heroine I’ll be thinking about for a long time.

Teia Carthan is the kind of morally grey, razor-sharp protagonist I live for. She’s an outcast princess, caught in a brutal game of survival, and she doesn’t flinch from hard choices. Watching her navigate the rebellion, political sabotage, and her viper of a half-brother (Jura — oh, I hate him and love that I hate him) was completely addicting. Teia is cunning, fierce, and painfully human — you want her to win, even when you're not sure what "winning" even looks like anymore.

The world of Erisia is lush and complicated, with a rich political backdrop that never feels like info-dumping. If you love fantasy that really dives into the scheming and strategy behind power, you’ll eat this up. And even though it leans political, it’s also funny in the best, dry-wit kind of way — the dialogue had me smirking more than once.

There’s romance, there’s betrayal, there’s fire — both literal and emotional — and it all builds to a conclusion that left me desperate for book two.

If you’re into high fantasy with rebellious princesses, court intrigue, and the kind of storytelling that keeps your heart racing, Inferno’s Heir is a must-read. Tiffany Wang is absolutely an author to watch.

4 Stars

Great debut novel! it started out a little slow but really picked up about a third in. I enjoyed reading this and look forward to the next book in the series.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

3.5 ⭐️

Love the world building, the characters and the ending left me in shock. I need book 2 by yesterday!!
Thank you Bindery Books and Netgalley for providing an ARC.

I don't typically read fantasy or science fiction. Inferno's Heir seemed like something I could enjoy but I this wasn't for me.

It was an interesting read. I couldn't get into the story. Teia's character was well written but the plot seemed all over the place. The end seemed to come out of no where. Normally, when someone's motives are questionable, it is in more than one scene. You question them in multiple spots.

Inferno's Heir had potential but just wasn't for me. I could see a lot of readers loving this one.

Teia is an outcast princess at the mercy of her sadistic half brother, who is soon to take the throne. Teia hatches a plan to join a rebellion uprising in hopes to take back control of her future and kingdom. She doesn’t consider how the people who make up this rebellion will effect her and the kind of person she’ll have to become to betray them.

Inferno’s Heir is absolutely packed with political scheming and I really loved that. The major elements of this book are all pretty simple (monarchy, elemental magic) but I did enjoy the writing so I’m not upset about that, i just wouldn’t go into it expecting to have your mind blown in that regard. The writing style was really the only thing that carried me to the end of this book so I’m HOPING book 2 will be a bit more developed in the plot department. I think a lot of the characters feel a bit slapped together and kind of relies on the reader’s imagination a little too much (I couldn’t tell you what most characters even look like/how old they are), but I did enjoy Teia in the morally grey MC position. I enjoyed her backstory and *most* of her decisions were logical and just.

The biggest downfall of this book is the plot armour - literally EVERYWHERE. So many times it felt like the author came up with a great conflict/obstacle but put zero thought into how to resolve/overcome it in a sane way. It was almost comical in a couple of instances. I understand this is YA and pretty short for a fantasy but that’s no excuse for skipping logic. The other things I was a little iffy about were the pacing (I can’t tell you how long this book took place over), almost everyone being 17 years old, and the lack of depth and exploration to issues of race and colonisation. The groundwork was laid with the monarchy and resulting class system, as well Teia’s own mixed parentage, but it went nowhere? I would’ve really enjoyed a bit of critical discussion in this area.

Despite the flaws I don’t think this is a bad book and I do think the author has a lot of talent. I’m looking forward to hopefully seeing some more development in book 2.

Thanks to NetGalley and Bindery for the ARC of this book.

I enjoyed this book. It was a little bit of a slow start for me, but I liked that the FMC wasn’t necessarily a good person. A lot of it is due to her circumstances but seeing her grow as a person was great.

The ending was a little heartbreaking for me, I was hoping she would make different choices, but I think it’s more realistic that she made the ones she did.

I’m very interested to see where the story goes in book 2.

Tiffany Wang’s Inferno’s Heir is nothing short of mesmerizing. From the very first page, I was completely enthralled by Teia, a protagonist who is as complex as she is compelling. Morally grey, powerful, and fiercely independent, Teia is the kind of character that lingers in your mind long after you’ve finished reading.

Wang masterfully weaves a story filled with high-stakes intrigue and unforgettable characters. Jura, the cunning and ruthless half-brother, is a scene-stealer, keeping readers on edge with his manipulative charm. The Dawnbreakers, determined to shatter Teia’s family legacy, add even more tension to an already explosive narrative. Every character is fighting for their own truth, and the shifting allegiances and betrayals make for an exhilarating ride. The pacing is razor-sharp, making Inferno’s Heir impossible to put down. Every twist left me gasping, every revelation pulling me deeper into this richly crafted world. And just when I thought I had caught my breath, the ending left me desperate for more.

This book is everything I love about YA fantasy—gripping, emotional, and utterly addictive. If you’re a fan of fierce heroines, political intrigue, and stories that keep you up all night, Inferno’s Heir is an absolute must-read! I can’t wait to see where Teia’s journey takes her next.

It didn't catch me, I had to leave it because it was creating a block for me, a somewhat complex story but I would like to try to resume it.

This gave some heavy Six of Crow vibes with the ragtag band of misbegotten teenagers taking on the world, but it worked well for the plot line. It's engaging, interesting, and a great read.

This book is an enticing fantasy debut. I found myself drawn in by the political machinations woven into the story. The world building and magical system were not terribly complex, making this book a good choice for people newer to the genre, but also detailed enough for the reader to be able to imagine themselves in this world. The story is steeped in conspiracy, corruption, rebellion, with found family and enough potential for betrayal that’ll keep you guessing. For the adventurous, there are even a couple of heists.
This is listed as a standalone, but there is room for more. I look forward to diving back into this world when the time comes. The story telling was intriguing and the characters are diverse and memorable.
Many thanks to Bindery Books and NetGalley for a digital archive of the book. The opinions expressed are honest and my own.

This is the first of the freshman class of Bindery published books that I have read. I hoped for better than what I ended up getting. This was not a bad book, just a rather basic one. Everything read formulaic and flat with stereotypical characters and plot events

DNF @25%

Ugh! This just wasn’t for me. The premise hooked me and I needed to read it, but once I got into the book I was bored. I could not for the life of me connect or understand what is happening at any point,

Inferno's Heir follows Teia, a morally grey, powerful outsider caught in a battle for her family's legacy, surrounded by betrayals, twists, and complex characters.

A fun fantasy read that features a great cast of characters. I am a sucker for a morally grey character and this was perfect. There were so many twist and turns and this was just a really fun time!

Wow this book was fast and easy to read.
The characters were very enjoyable. This book reads like a video game to me.  
A political fantasy for fans of The Cruel Prince and Six of Crows. This book would be good to reread as well.
The ending, what a cliffhanger. I cannot wait for book number 2.

4.5

Easy to read, with memorable characters and a beautiful world. Each character felt unique and with their own voice, and I definitely loved the FMC! I have to say that I felt the beginning a little bit slow but the moment I reached ⅓ I couldn’t stop reading. I loved every moment of the book but I would have loved to see more about the magic system. I definitely am looking forward to the next book!

Thank you to netgalley for an arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I could not resist requesting this one on NetGalley when I saw Kevin Norman raving about it on his Instagram. It is his imprint at Bindery Books that published this novel. Thank you to Bindery Books and NetGalley for the free Advanced Reader’s Copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

This is the story of Teia and her half brother, Jura. In this world some people have control over water and some people have control over fire. And on rare occasions, they have both. Teia has both as her father had control over fire and her mother over water, but this union is not seen with good eyes. Keira’s brother is truly evil.

The rebels convince Keira to help them. Against her will, she chooses to do that. However, Keira is a strong character, who we come to realize is morally grey. While she intends to help the rebels to get into the prison to steal a gem,, she just might double cross them to rule the kingdom herself!!

I have seen some people compare this book to Six of Crows, but I am not sure why. It is a fantasy heist novel. This book stands on its own merits. It has a strong female Asian character. I never really warmed to Keira, myself. I liked the secondary characters more. The book does end on a cliffhanger, but the final book in the duology will be published at the end of 2025. I am looking forward to seeing how Tiffany Wang wraps this up! I gave this debut novel a 4 star rating.

This was such a gloriously fast-paced, cutthroat, unique new fantasy—with wonderful character building, moral complexity, and excellent intrigue and action. Cannot wait for more!

I really tried to enjoy this book but I couldn't. I swear it.

The synopsis actually hooked me, but that was it. There were many elements that I didn't love. On the one hand, I wasn't particually fond of the writing style. It felt slow and boring. I didn't get to connect with the plot nor the characters.

In these first 100 pages I couldn't know anything about the world builidng, the system. the characters, the rebels, and so on. If it had started in any other way, maybe I would've enjoy it more. I started this book several days ago and I felt like I couldn't keep going. I know many people loved it so if you're interested in it, try it. We're all different and maybe you'll love it like others did. Thanks to NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book!! 🫶

While the premise was nice, the writing was... not what I expected. I wanted more from the characters because I felt that what was on the front cover and the front flap was not what we were given.