This is a wonderfully creative fantasy that reminded me somewhat of Six of Crows and Throne of Glass in a way.
With a fierce main character who doesn't shy away from her power and a ragtag bunch of rebels, this was exactly what I wanted to read. The writing style helps to sweep you into the story and won't put you down until you've turned the last page!

If you love a morally gray main character this book is for you. Inferno's Heir is about Teia a Princess of Erisia. Not only can wield fire from the royal line of her father, but she can also wield water through the royal line of her mother. After her parents death, Teia's half brother is Jura is the soon to be crowned king is trying to push Teia out of the way by having her married off. The an uprising of rebels, Jura is going off the rails and will do anything to make the rebels disappear before his coronation.

Inferno's Heir has multiple strong female leads, great political intrigue, and is easy to get hooked into from the very first page.

Inferno's Heir is a definitely a must purchase. Inferno's Heir is YA, and such a fantastic fantasy book!

I gave Inferno's Heir 4/5 stars.

Thank you Netgalley for the chance to read Inferno's Heir.

There were parts of this book I really liked but I'm not sure the ending was one of them. I almost want to re-read the last 100ish pages to see if I saw what happened coming. The soon-to-be-King in this book is vile, and Teia wanting to take over makes sense. She wants to see her half-brother taken down because he is a horrible person, but the way she does it almost doesn't make it any better. The writing style was good but sometimes it felt like there were too many moving parts, too many people doing things that would make a difference in the text. I really enjoyed Tobias, and I'm sad that he was semi-betrayed. Plus, I think Teia was unreliable a lot of the time. Rated it a sold 3.5

Teia Carthan is the half-sister of Jura Carthan, a despot and soon-to-be ruler of Erisia. She has survived numerous assassination attempts orchestrated by Jura but if he ascends the throne, there is no place in the Five Kingdoms where she will be safe. However, an uprising against the monarchy by a rebel group called the Dawnbreakers presents Teia a slim chance to secure her future. Will she seize it? When the rebel group begin promoting a new champion, Teia believes that freedom is within her grasp if she can find this champion and befriend her. By infiltrating their group, she believes she can double cross them in order to save herself. But as she gets closer to the Dawnbreakers, Teia begins to question whether or not she has it within her to betray them.

Inerno’s Heir was a fun and easy book to read! The magic system was easy to follow along, as well as the world building! It was really cool that this was Wang’s debut novel- she did a good job!! I really enjoyed the characters and the heist aspect of this book!

The only downside of the book was I felt that the events comprised of the ending happened too quickly, the beginning had a hard time drawing me in, and that the reader is often told and not shown the dangers the characters are facing. Blackgate was supposed to be this big, bad, and scary prison but I never felt that. I also wanted more interactions with Teia and the Dawnbreakers to solidify that found family feeling that Wang was shooting for.

Overall, it was a fun and good story! I can’t wait to read the next installment in the series! Thank you to Netgalley and Bindery Books for an eARC in exchange for an honest review!

Inferno’s Heir is a debut YA fantasy featuring royals, rebels and elemental magic.

I enjoyed the story, but did think the world building and characters could use a little more filling out. Overall the journey was an enjoyable ride.

I did also think it was a standalone - but that ending points to something more in the future.

Thank you to Bindery Books and NetGalley for an advanced electronic copy in exchange for an honest review.

This political fantasy story had me captivated from the very beginning. I could not put this book down. The scheming, cunningness, deception, alliances, and betrayal was so well crafted. Not to mention, the mythology and the magic, which was cleverly weaved throughout the story. There were so many strategic moving parts, high stake heists, plot twists, and revelations that had me at the edge of my seat, needing to know how everything played out.

In addition, the characters and relationships were complex and well developed. Each character had their own unique personality, backstory, and motivation. I really enjoyed each of their journeys, especially our morally gray protagonist, Teia. She is definitely an anti-hero. Willing to sacrifice the sense of comfort and safety she felt with her new found family, and be seen as a villain to achieve what she believes to be a better future. After all, only a monster can destroy a monster. Besides Teia, I also found Kyra’s character fascinating. She is the symbol for the rebellion, compassionate and morally just. However, I loved how her moral compass does become questionable when it comes to saving the people she loves. However, my favorite character was definitely Enna Van Apt, the master thief. Smart, cunning and funny. Despite saying she has no loyalty except to money, she has yet to abandon Teia. There is also a very small sub plot of a budding romance, which I enjoyed. I am curious to see how the author will develop this in the future novel.

Overall, this book is perfect for readers who love political intrigue and compelling characters. I really enjoyed the writing, especially the sarcastic, witty dialogues. Although the pacing in the beginning starts off slow, it does pick up quickly. This book was definitely a page turner and THAT ENDING!!! I am already longing to get my hands on the sequel.

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

Thank you so much to Netgalley and the publisher for providing an eARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review

This fantasy ya debut has great base line world building and really intriguing political inner workings. The magic system, from what we know, is elemental based with fire and water magic however, very limited to certain characters.
The pacing is quick and easily digestible, even being a bit repetitive, sometimes.

My main problem is with the characters, they feel like archetypes in the beginning and remain so throughout the entirety of the book, because their development is basically nonexistent.

The ending leads me to assume there will be at least one more book in this story and I am hopeful Wang will improve in this one aspect

AMAZING!!! i loved all the characters, connected with them, and overall enjoyed the plot a lot!

this was extremely fast paced and featured my favorite trope - found family!

highly recommend ❤️

I'm in the midst of also reading a very popular fantasy series and am relatively new to this genre...
I enjoyed Inferno's Heir even more than the mainstream series. Great characters, interesting plot lines, and overall entertaining.
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for access to this eARC.

Thank you NetGalley and Bindery Books for the ARC of Inferno's Heir by Tiffany Wang.

Inferno's Heir is a gripping tale of survival, betrayal, and unexpected alliances that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Teia Carthan, the outcast princess with a tumultuous past, is a masterfully crafted protagonist. Her journey of navigating the treacherous waters of rebellion against her own family showcases her intelligence and ruthless determination. The moral complexities she grapples with are both thought-provoking and relatable, making her an unforgettable character.

Wang does a brilliant job with the supporting cast; each character is vibrant and distinct, contributing to the rich tapestry of the narrative. I was pleasantly surprised by the humor woven throughout the story, adding a refreshing layer to the intense plot. The camaraderie and friendships Teia develops with the rebels are beautifully portrayed, and I found myself genuinely invested in their fates.

The pacing is spot-on, building tension and excitement as Teia grapples with her loyalties. The climax is intense and satisfying, yet it leaves just enough threads dangling to tantalize readers for a potential sequel. I can’t wait to see where Wang takes Teia’s story next!

Overall, Inferno's Heir is a stellar debut that combines fierce ambition, emotional depth, and an engaging plot. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking for a fantasy that challenges the boundaries of loyalty and power. This is a book that will stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page!

Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this book, it is fast paced with a small amount of magic, but a whole lot of political intrigue. Teia is a complicated and morally grey character, but you follow her logic and understand why she does the things that she does, which is always a favorite of mine. I am excited to see where this story goes next!

3.75 stars

This is a fun, fast-paced YA fantasy with wicked royals, rebels vying for change and political intrigue.
I do think a little more time could have been spent on world building. But I originally thought this book was a standalone; the way it ended, that assumption seems to be wrong. So maybe we will get more world building in the next book.
No spoilers but I did think the final act of the book was accomplished way too easily. Why couldn't that have been done at any point?
Overall, this is a fun and accessible fantasy book that I think will have at least a sequel. It better after that ending!

Solid read, I like the way the story is told and how we can see characters develop. I do hope we will have a chance for book 2 as the ending was kinda 'open' and I would love to find out what else can happen in Teia's life.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Inferno's Heir by Tiffany Wang is a captivating fantasy novel that immerses readers in a world filled with magic, betrayal, and political intrigue. Fans of dark fantasy and strong character development will particularly enjoy this novel.
I would like to thank NetGalley, the publisher and author for the ARC of this fast-paced read.

I loved this book so much. The in-depth characters and their motivations, along with the twists and turns made this feel like a political thriller. Wang's writing style was top-notch and it's hard for me to believe that this is her debut novel. It was so well-written! This book gave me Avatar vibes, as Teia is able to control water and fire. I hope this is a series so I can find out what happens next!

Excellent read! A beautiful YA debut that's perfect for Six of Crows fans, with a morally-gray protagonist and an interesting, three-dimensional cast of side characters.

Thank you to Net Galley and Bindery Books for the ARC. I was really excited to read this because Six of Crows is my Roman Empire. Unfortunately, I didn't really like Teia, and the plot was super predictable.

the only thing propping up this book is the perspective it's told from. The half sister of a tyrannical not yet crowned king joins up with the rebel movement. Usually we would see the book from the chosen rebel's point of view, a la Katniss Everdeen. But our half sister is cunning. The twist at the end was satisfying, but a little more expected because of the perspective we are seeing everything from. why would Teia do anything without a plan? everything else was cookie cutter ya rebel fantasy.

Inferno’s Heir is the beginning of a new fantasy series, staring Teia (the “halfling”) and her brother, Jura, who is about to be crowned king. Teia is engaged to Lord Devin Ralis (later Minister Abbott), who she does not want to marry. In order to escape her fate, she wants to identify Kyra, the symbol of the rebel group the Dawnbreakers, to receive a wish. I can tell that there will be multiple books in this series because it feels like not a lot happens in the book. The pacing is fairly slow throughout and then fast at the end, though there is plenty of foreshadowing regarding the ending. The author is definitely setting up a romance between Teia and Tobias. The book also features one of my least favorite tropes - that someone is never truly dead and characters are able to survive scenarios they shouldn’t. Overall, it’s a solid start to a new series and I would pick up the next installment.

TW: animal abuse

4/5 stars

Thank you to NetGalley and Bindery Books for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Inferno is Heir, by Tiffany's Wang is destined to be a classic! This book is so well written and the pacing is perfect throughout. The story is so full and rich with interesting characters, and I liked it so much that I actually read it twice. Grab this book!