very interesting rebel drama, and i absolutely love all the characters? the vibes are immaculate, and the heist scenes had me nervous for them. tysm for the arc

This book follows a princess that cannot get away from the outcast role in her family. After her parents are killed, her half brother and will be king, has taken it into his own hands to deal with his sister after a botched attempt on her life. The main character then goes on to join a group of rebels to try to stop her brother from gaining the kingdom. Also did I mention that she can control elements!? Overall this book is a fun, refreshing read on some tried and true themes that are known and beloved.

While I absolutely loved the premise, the writing style was not my cup of tea. It was so cut and dry. I found myself uninterested in the character’s lives. The world building was confusing to me.
Congrats to the author on her debut and I hope her book does well- it just wasn’t for me.
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC

Inferno's Heir by Tiffany Wang

Genre: High Fantasy

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Teia Carthan's life is a mess not only for being a princess, the only having royal blood other than her psychopatic and sadistic older half-brother Jura.

What about being daughter to two enemy countries, the late Erisian king and the Shaylani witch?
What about being able to bend both fire and water?

Jura's coronation is approaching, and news of a possible firebender in the Dawnbreakers rebels are frightening the Erisian court, prompting Jura to repress even more people.

Her name is Kyra Medoh, and Teia Carthan is getting involved in it.

She will try everything to prevent Jura from seizing the throne and finally destroying her country.

Even siding with the rebels: pure Kyra, witty Alara and dangerously charming Tobias are growing on her every minute, even if Dawnbreakers leader Cornelius Lehm seems as reliable as a striking viper involved in plots that seem darker by every minute.

If they succeed in their mission, Teia's mind is thinking on a possible outcome: her on the throne.
She needs to choose now: their trust... or their security.

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Inferno's Heir is an interesting debut, with a weaker start but a really strong ending (with a terrible cliffhanger).

We are in a fantasy world with many countries: the history is set in Erisia, with the royal family being the only ones to bend fire (Teia is half Shaylani, the country with whom Erisia was at war), in some ways similar to Avatar: The Last Airbender.

I found the characters to be really interesting, probably the gemstones of the books: I'd have wanted to see more the Dawnbreakers and their relationships with Teia (yes, I'm talking about two couples).

The plot kept me hooked until the last page (I screamed, yes). I sensed there was something wrong, but Wang threw a genius move in the end!

I honestly can't wait to read the sequel.

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Rating: ★★★★

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I want to thank Bindery Books for the digital ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) via Netgalley. I'm not affiliated to the author, to the publishing house or any other person/agency. My review is honest and based only on my thoughts/feeling while reading the book.

Anais by The Bookish Scorpio

Inferno's Heir takes a long time to really get going, but once it does, phew! I found myself unable to put this book down. Genuinely fantastic stuff here. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this in advance!

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

I saw the author post this on Tik Tok and immediately ran to NetGalley to request an ARC. Overall, this was a decent read. I would have liked a bit more editing for some parts of the book - just to make it a bit more cohesive and seamless. I do think this has a lot of good potential and I do look forward to the second book. I am particularly intrigued to see where the relationship with Tobias goes. That relationship looks like it will be a great example of enemies to lovers so I look forward to that.

Inferno's Heir is an exciting debut that pulls you into a world filled with elemental magic, political intrigue, and a morally complex protagonist. Teia Carthan, a princess-turned-outcast, has survived by being ruthless in a kingdom where loyalty means nothing and betrayal is around every corner. Tiffany Wang’s writing is immersive and makes you feel like you’re standing alongside Teia, making impossible choices just to stay alive.

What I loved most about this book is how it plays with shades of gray. Teia’s decisions are messy, and while she’s trying to survive her brother Jura’s rise to power, her alliances and intentions are never black and white. Her connection with the rebellion, the growing friendships, and the gradual realization that maybe the system she's grown up in should be torn down really hooks you in. The tension between choosing self-preservation or standing for something bigger makes her character both relatable and compelling.

That said, there are times when the pacing stumbles, especially as Teia wavers between loyalty to her bloodline and the rebels. But when the action picks up, it really delivers. The mix of magic, rebellion, and Teia's internal conflict kept me flipping pages until the end.

If you’re a fan of morally gray heroines, elemental magic, and high-stakes power plays, Inferno’s Heir is definitely worth the read! Can't wait to see where Teia’s story goes next.

This is a book about and outcast princess joining a rebellion against her own kingdom. Despite the fact that there's a blurb from Rebecca Yarros on the cover of Tiffany Wang's Inferno's Heir, if you're looking for a romantasy read (or just a fantasy read with a lot of romance in it), this is not the book for you. Instead, if you're a fan of young adult fantasy (or even adult fantasy), and you're looking for a book with a lot of political intrigue, morally gray main character, betrayals, and a twisty plot with a satisfying ending that will leave you reeling and wanting for more, then this might be the book for you.

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

I saw a review of Inferno's Heir on tiktok and immediately ran to NetGalley to apply for this ARC. Inferno's Heir is Tiffany Wang's debut fantasy novel about a powerful princess who attempts to join a rebel group to help save herself and usurp her brother from the throne.

I really enjoyed our FMC Teia, who is more of a morally grey FMC - she reminds me alot of Jude from The Cruel Prince in the way that she's calculating and can be manipulative. It gives off Six of Crows vibe at times with found family aspects, as well as a sprinkle of Avatar the Last Airbender. There's lots of political fantasy in this as well, and honestly kept my interest the whole way through. I would say that there are parts that seem predictable, but I think it was mostly due to the fact that it's just a YA fantasy and alot of plots can feel predictable now.

Super excited to get into the sequel!

This was such a well-written, structured story (and debut!) with wonderful world-building and characters.

This story was very political. Most of the twists and turns were completely unanticipated. There is a lot of depth to the worldbuilding, and the story is complex while seamlessly fitting the YA category.

Teia, our somewhat morally grey FMC hero, is a total badass. While reading, it's easy to disagree with some of her cutthroat choices, but she's built in such a way that you understand how life has led her to who she is as a person, and you can't help but love her despite her flaws. I found myself rooting for her the entire time, even when I didn't agree with her choices. There are so many other great characters, and I particularly loved Enna, a notorious thief and somewhat confidante to our FMC.

This story is fast-paced. It has notes of found family, there is betrayal, and it is quite thrilling with loads of tension that will keep any reader on the edge of their seat.

I'm very much looking forward to where the story goes next. While some of the conflict is resolved, there's a sense of plenty more to come.

𝓣𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓴 𝔂𝓾 𝓽𝓸 𝓝𝓮𝓽𝓰𝓪𝓵𝓵𝓮𝔂 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓑𝓲𝓷𝓭𝓮𝓻𝔂 𝓑𝓸𝓸𝓴𝓼 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓐𝓡𝓒 𝓸𝓯 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼 𝓫𝓸𝓸𝓴 𝓲𝓷 𝓮𝔁𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓰𝓮 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓶𝔂 𝓱𝓸𝓷𝓮𝓼𝓽 𝓻𝓮𝓿𝓲𝓮𝔀

Inferno’s Heir is a Wang’s debut YA Fantasy novel that is loaded with Royal politics, rebellion and self motivation.

I had a good time with this book. There is enough political gaming and scheming that it kept me interested with also a small hint of a possible romance down the line.

If you want a Princess, a rebellion and power hungry people, this is your book!

*ARC kindly provided by publisher for an honest opinion”

This book is incredible! I was sucked in right away and could not put the book down! There was the perfect amount of mystery, banter, friendship, angst... Literally everything you could want in a YA fantasy.
I loved how there was just enough fantasy that it wasn't over the top and was a semi relatable world. The plot twists had me on the edge of my seat and eager for more.
To top this all off, the writing was beautiful. The descriptions did not go overboard and only added to the world building and character building.

Inferno's Heir is about a reigning family who can control fire. Teia tyrant step-brother is about to take the throne after their father's death. Teia is a mixed race child- who can control both fire and water. Teia gets involved with a rebel group making moves to overthrow the monarchy.

This is a debut novel by the author. Requesting a fantasy arc from a debut author is not something I typically do. Good fantasy is hard to find, and I'm a tad picky.
However Tiffany knocked this out of the park. The writing was superb and the characters were everything. The fantasy elements were what I like to call "fantasy lite"- very easy to understand, and something I could recommend to someone that typically doesn't read fantasy.
The characters were well rounded and I especially loved the morally grey character of Teia. She was so real. Often the herione is so good, we get swept away in their perfections, and maybe lose a bit of authenticity in the process. Not the case with Teia.

I went into this thinking it was a stand alone. It wasn't until I was about 80% finished I realized there is no way this could wrap up by the end of the book. When this happens I'm typically dissappointed- I like a series, but like to know from the start what I'm getting into.
But honestly with this one, I'm just so excited that down the road I will get to read more of these characters and stories I wasn't even mad about it (okay well maybe a little).

This title release October 15- so available now. If you love YA fantasy/ political fantasy or "fantasy lite" I definitely recommend checking it out.

4.25 stars from me!

Thank you to NetGalley and Bindery Books for the advanced reader copy!

Immediately after finishing Inferno's Heir I researched if there was a sequel and if there was anything on it so far. The story cannot end here! This story has the whole spectrum of morals with its character from an evil prince (soon to be king) who likes to see how far he can go, a princess who feels like a caged bird in a fire but will never stop trying anything and everything to open that door, a master thief, and a whole host of revolutionaries (some with better reasons than others), and it all adds up into absolute chaos. It kept getting better and better!

Anyone who likes stories of magical powers, strong female leads, romantic side plots, and never knowing what exactly will be the next move, this is for you!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing this eARC.

Inferno's Heir follows Teia Carthan, a powerful princess who joins a rebel group in an effort to place herself on the throne.

Tiffany Wang knows her way around a sentence, and that made the writing in this book one of its greatest strengths. I enjoyed how Teia was written as a sort of antihero, with a significant amount of moral greyness that made everything she did feel all the more interesting to watch. She wasn't a likeable character, but then should all main characters have to be likeable?

At the plot level, while I enjoyed generally the full arc of the story, I found the pacing a little bit slow and unbalanced for my tastes. I think, with a slower paced plot, I would have liked even more richness from the worldbuilding and the characters. That's not to say that I found what was presented in this book lacking, but I do think there was ample room for even more.

This is a solid fantasy debut, and I'm incredibly interested to see more in this world, or more from Tiffany Wang in general!

It's been a while since I read a morally grey FMC who has power and survival at the top of her priority. I think, the last time I read a character like her, it was Jude from The Cruel Prince !

Teia was a force of nature. She's cunning, brave but not reckless. She thinks and manipulates everyone around her to succeed. She even, manipulated me ! I didn't see the end coming !

I loved the rebels, the group of friends they make ! They are resourceful and I wanted more scenes with them together. I cannot wait to see what will happen next because the ending had me screaming into my pillow.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bindery Books for providing me with an eARC of this title in exchange for an honest review!

This book was… fine. I liked the concept, which is what initially drew me to the novel, but the protagonist was just kind of awful— and not even in a “loveably evil” kind of way— she just sucked. The writing was also Fine, not great, not bad, but just okay.

Pity, but it will be a DNF from me. Didn't vibe with the writing style and the plot. I've read almost half a book and still don't care either about any of the characters, or the story itself. It's too slow, too much on the nose, and I've been struggling big time to get into it.

Thanks to NetGalley for the eARC of this book.

I just capital L Loved this book. Especially the first 100 pages were perfection. The atmosphere, the bad-ass MC, the way the rebels are introduced, the sadistic half-brother ... wow. I´m keeping all my fingers crossed that there will be a sequel!

All of my thoughts of this reading experience can be found in my dedicated reading vlog where I read all four fall releases of Bindery.

This is a solid debut that fits right in with the YA fantasy you know and love. While putting some twists on the cliches we're familiar with, I didn't find it to be different enough to give more than a 3. I do think that Avatar: the Last Airbender and Six of Crows are great comps for this book, but unfortunately it just didn't quite live up to the massive success of either. I'd be interested to see how the series develops, but not super anxiously.