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Political intrigue and sibling rivalry! I loved it!
The world build was great and I enjoyed all the action and the spying.
The twist got me and I can't wait for the sequel!
I am also intrigued by the romantic sub-plot and I am excited to see how Tiffany will go with it in the second book..

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A surprising little gem of a book! I loved the characters and the pacing, and I hope there will be a sequel.

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Tiffany Wang’s Inferno’s Heir is a spellbinding tale of power, legacy, and self-discovery. With vivid world-building and a protagonist who burns bright with determination, this fantasy adventure grips you from the first page. Wang masterfully weaves action, intrigue, and emotion into a story that’s both epic and intimate. A must-read for fans of fierce heroes and fiery twists!

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Great book!
Readers follow princess Teia as she navigates her royal role at court while being constantly hounded by evil brother.
I enjoyed how independent Teia is, and her ability to keep her head up even when she is afraid.
This story is very empowering for women. This story does talk a lot of about violent acts and using violence as a tool for "progress".

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DNF at 17%.

Firstly, shout out to that beautiful cover art, because it really is perfect!

Inferno's Heir was on my radar for a little while, so I jumped at the opportunity to be on the ARC team when offered the chance.

So it really does sadden me to give up on it just 50-something pages in.

I've read the first 6 chapters, but I'm really struggling to get into this book. I can't really put my finger on what it is that's bothering me, it's just really not grabbing me at all and is starting to feel like a bit of a chore to continue.

Everything just feels a little...flat? Which is a shame, as I've been so looking forward to this one.

I do however think Tiffany Wang shows promise as a debut author. Inferno's Heir is just sadly missing a little something to make it stand out from any other generic political YA fantasy.

Appreciate the opportunity to read the ARC, but this one isn't for me, I'm afraid.

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Reminiscent of books like An Ember in the Ashes, Immortal Longings and Six of Crows, Inferno's Heir is a fast-paced and solid debut. It's very readable, with a heavy focus on politics and rebellion, a likeable cast of characters, and has an elemental-based magic system that makes sense and is easy to understand.
A great read for older teenagers who like fantasy, morally grey characters and overthrowing the government!

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This book had a really slow start but at about 2/3 of the way through things really picked up! I really fell into n love with the characters and was rooting for them to defy the odds. The ending tells me there is more to come from this author and I am excited to see where this journey goes. Magic, folklore, kings, a rebellion, and one scary prison what more could you ask for. Thank you NetGalley, Bindery Books, and the author for allowing to me to read this wonderful story.

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3.75 / 5!

I looooove me a good heist read and I really liked that this had a bit of elemental magic included! However, I feel like this story was a bit too slow for my taste, especially because it IS a heist-y story. Which is probably why it took me a hot minute to finish this read (along with other personal reasons)

I somehow missed that this was NOT a standalone read, but rather book one in a series, so I was expecting for this to be wrapped up by the end... and it wasnt :sad face:, but, honestly, I will most likely have the next book in my tbr! I want to know what happens because I have ssososososo many questions!!

thank you to Bindery Books and netgalley for the chance to read the arc!

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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

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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!

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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!

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