The queen has won her crown. Now, she must prove she’s worthy to wear it.

Tempest's Queen picks up where we left off in Inferno's Heir, and the author Tiffany Wang delivers nonstop action until the final page. Whereas book one set up the political climate of Teia's world and introduced us to our cast of characters, Tempest's Queen dives into the repercussions of her choices and how they have shaped the fate of those around her.

Teia has so much growth in this book becoming a better and stronger version of herself. This is a healing book of self discovery for Teia with plenty of adventure, heists and schemes. I love how she is always one step ahead of everyone. Even the reader! She gives me Ocean’s 11 vibes when she lets you in on the scheme!

I did find some parts less engaging then some but still think this is a great read and a good ending for Teia’s story but I hope there is more to come from Tiffany Wangs world because there is a lot more that can come from the series!

My praises from The Inferno's Heir hold up perfectly here. Teia is still an amazing protagonist, and the chemistry she shares with the side characters, both familiar and new, is still delightful as ever. The heist shenanigans aren't as intriguing here as they were in the first book, but you can't break into a prison twice in the same series. Besides, it still was fun and never failed to show off Teia's intelligence and cunning.

My wish for more worldbuilding was fulfilled here. Shaylan felt just as rich and fleshed as out Erisha, and Teia's perspective as a newcomer to her mom's homeland provided interesting perspectives. I do hope Wang gets to explore the other three kingdoms in a sister series, though, because even though Teia's story ends here, there's so much potential to explore the remaining kingdoms through the eyes of another protagonist.

Overall, I really liked this duology, and I hope to come back to it in the future (When I have the time; I still have so much other stuff I need to catch up on).

4.5⭐

Thank you Tiffany Wang and Bindery Books for the ARC.

The queen has won her crown. Now, she must prove she’s worthy to wear it, in a gripping conclusion to the Inferno's Heir duology. Teia must earn back friendship, or be crushed by the consequences of her treachery, unleashing the deadly fate coming.

Tempest's Queen is an amazing conclusion to the series and contained elements that made the first book so gripping. The world-building in this new setting was absolutely immersive, with its rich lore and history. The plot twists kept coming, having the reader flip pages and the writing flowing away made it impossible to stop reading.

It is action packed filled with wit, political intrigue, schemes, high stake heists/breakouts, shocking revelations, betrayals and sacrifice that will break your heart in the most beautiful and painful way.

Something that made this book stand out is the morally-ambiguous, diverse and compelling cast of characters. We get to explore Teia from a Princess to a Queen and her morally-greyness is compelling in every situation possible. She's absolutely smart, planning and plotting silently while observing everything.

Despite the struggles and challenges these characters face, they are always there for one another. This made the found family trope hit even harder, especially towards the ending.

While the romance was a subplot, it had its time to bloom and shine in the book. Teia and Tobias yearning and caring for each other had to be the most amazing part of their relationship. The chemistry sizzled while angst made it impossible to see the characters apart.

Overall, the ending left me wanting for mrke and I loved this book more than the first one. I highly recommend this to those who wanted a diverse mythological fantasy with political intrigue and high stakes quests.

⭐️: 4.75 of 5

Thank you to Tiffany Wang and NetGalley for the ARC! All opinions are my own.

Now onto the book!

I loved TEMPEST'S QUEEN more than I did it's predecessor. Teia is still Morally ambitious, morally ambiguous, and willing to stab people in the back. Now, she has a crown to go alongside it, and this time she is trying to help her cousin grom.bejng attacked.

Like the first novel of this duology, Teia is someone you root for but she's also a bit like her own villain. There's twists and betrayals, love and angst, and it's all so well written you won't want it to end.

Some reviewers have stated they wished the ending was different or that there was more to it, but I thought it suited the text well and, overall, made for a wonderful conclusion to a very, very good duology.

I didn’t realize this was a sequel when I requested it but I really enjoyed this after reading book 1! I thought Teia was a fantastic main character and this book was just as good as the first one. The plot was super engaging and I had a really great time with this.

Beautifully written, action packed, but still left me wanting more!

The second book in this duology has our main cast of characters in turmoil after Teia has forcefully taken her place upon the throne. She must now travel to the homeland of her mother to try and stop the destructive plans of Dawnbreaker leader Lehm.

Filled with lots of distrust, miscommunication, and haphazard planning -- a wild ride! Feel like all of these characters deserved more of an HEA than they got.

The story is well paced and the writing is good (fluid, descriptive, and I like that the story is not too dependent on dialogue). I really enjoyed the characters. I do think the language could have been a little more in-line with whatever time period or world the author envisioned. I find that when the language flows but then you see the word "hurl" or something like that, it takes you out of the flow of the fiction and breaks the fantasy.

Bindery is absolutely killing it with all their books and this is no exception! I love the premise of the story and the execution didn't fail. I was so invested right from the start and it kept my interest, making it hard to put the book down.

What an absolutely thrilling finale to a wonderful duology! Tempest’s Queen had me hooked from start to finish—Tiffany Wang really delivered. The stakes were high, the emotions were real, and the twists were SO GOOD. I’m not ready to say goodbye to these characters—they’ve completely stolen my heart. I'm going to be thinking about this one for a long time.

Thank you NetGalley and Bindery Books for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I've received "Tempest Queen" as an ARC. My review is my honest opinion.

After the surprising ending of the first book, we end up with a queen, a thief, the Poison Master, the champion, a lord who was a rebel, an emperor (a cousin of the queen), an advisor and the Society of Thieves that work together to stop a very bad man from doing a very, very bad thing. The same qualities of the first book are still there - the world building, the twists and turns, intrigues, betrayal and the power that corrupts many, the humour and the fellowship. The ending is a bit sad, but very satisfying.

I recommend the duology to anyone who wants to read high fantasy with a strong FMC who will burn the world down if needed and/or command the water in the laungs to drown you where you stand. There are multiple love stories if you are looking for romance in fantasy books, but they are not overshadowing the rest of the tale. Very well written, beautifully imagined and breathtakingly surprising. Just as I like it. Would I allow my kids to read this? Absolutely yes.

Firstly, as always the cover of this book is absolutely stunning, I didn’t think we could get better after the first but I was clearly wrong!
Tempests Queen starts where we left off, and our Teia is on a journey to her homeland, where there are new and old friends to meet and love, whilst working towards finally defeating Lehm.
My favourite part of the book was for sure the further exploration of the five kingdoms, I thought this was done in a really well rounded way and I found it really engaging. I loved the way this expanded and completed the overall world building that started in book one.
I loved how this book rounded up a conclusion from its previous nicely, I think the pacing was a little slow at times but for the most part I was engaged and wanting to find out more and more.
I adore our characters (Kyra is my personal fave forever).
Overall I did enjoy this book but I just think book one will forever be a sweet spot for me!

Thank you Bindery Books.

Tiffany WANG. WHEN I FIND YOU. I WILL PROBABLY BE MAD. But I love this book. It's the perfect conclusion. I just cannot describe my thoughts right now.

4.5/5 stars - any book that makes me cry gets bonus points. This book was even better than the first. The ease of the storytelling, the twists, the betrayals, the highs and lows. It's really well done. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC copy - this book releases in October 2025.

After having betrayed everyone and everything, Teia is now Queen. But is she fit to wear the crown? If she any better than her monster of a half brother before her? With her new reign on shaky grounds, Teia decides she must set off to her mothers homeland across the sea to warn the kingdom of the coming danger and plot of an old foe (Lehm) who is back in the picture. This begins a massive quest for Teia and a rag tag group to work to uncover the scheme and save not only her kingdom, but all kingdoms.

Tempest's Queen was everything I wanted in a sequel. I was once again gripped by the writing and pulled into the story, along for the ride right alongside Teia. What a wild ride it was, so much action and intrigue packed into the story, there was never a dull moment. This is absolutely an author that I will be excitedly watching for more to come!

Tempest’s Queen was one of my most anticipated read for 2025, because I had loved Inferno’s Heir. I was so ecstatic when I got the ARC! Let me just say the sequel was just as good as the first book. It is action packed filled with wit (<3 Enna Van Apt), political intrigue, schemes, high stake heists/breakouts, and shocking revelations. It is rich in history and mythology. We get to explore more of the world and see new forms of magic. However, what made this book stand out for me, was the complex, morally ambiguous diverse characters, especially our protagonist, Teia. She is fierce and ambitious, but also protective of the ones she loves. Her redemption arc was so well written. She is definitely not a sympathetic character. She understands the consequences of her choices and the impact it has on others. Although she stands by her decision, she also tries to correct the wrongs of the past. Some may see her as a villain and other a hero, but it is that ambiguity that makes Teia such a great character. There is also romance in this novel, which I really enjoyed. Although it is just a subplot, the yearning and tension was just so good. Finally, I loved the found family aspect of this novel. Despite the struggles and challenges these characters face, they are always there for one another.

Overall, I thought this was a great end to this series. It has definitely become one my favorite political YA fantasy duology. Highly recommend if you love intricate plotlines, witty dialogues, and memorable characters. I’m just sad that this story has ended, but I hope in the future the author will consider writing more stories in this world.

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

Inferno's Heir was a fantastic read. I always worry that the second book may not hit the marks as well as the first, but Tempest's Queen was a bittersweet finale that I loved just as much.

Tempest's Queen contains a lot of a political components, diversity, plot twists that keep you engaged, and the writing was very well done. Also, the cover art is phenomenal and very distinctly important to the story which I love.

Thank you Tiffany Wang, Net Galley and publishing for the ARC in exchange for honest feedback.

Six months after seizing her crown, Teia isn't enjoying her time as Queen. Instead she must deal with a man, who should be dead, attempting to raise a beast that may or may not be real. Determined to be better than those in power before her, Teia makes the journey to Shaylan to warn her mother's family of the plot to destroy the world as they know it. Unfortunately for Teia, the key to defeating Cornelius Lehm and his insane plan might just lie in the very people who vowed to kill her if they ever cross paths again.

I adore this series! What a great way to finish the duology off, Wang is a fantastic author! That being said, there were moments of the book that I wasn't entirely engaging with the plot. When it got to a slower part, I found myself setting it down to read something else. I did really enjoy the action sequences, and Teia's character became a bit more likeable (she was likeable before, but she really grew emotionally in this book). It was also so freaking cool to finish the book, look back at the cover, and really be able to understand the meaning of it!
Can't wait to see what Wang writes next!

Thank you to NetGalley and Bindery Books/Violetear for the eARC! Projected publishing date: October 28th, 2025

What a powerful end to this duology! Tempest's Queen was such a wild ride with one twist after another. Rich story telling and vivid world building combined with the growth of the characters definitely made this my favorite book of the two and I'm a bit bummed that there is not another book to look forward to!

My only complaint is that I did think the heroine's plans were unnecessarily complicated and conveniently revealed after everything seems to go wrong but then somehow goes conveniently according to plan.

I absolutley loved this book! I was gripped into the story as soon as I started and finished it in one sitting. I loved the authors writing style because it made it very easy to read and follow the plot. The characters were very unique but there journey was amazing and extremely satisfying to read. I will be recommending this book to all of my family and friends.

Loved this series! Great story and great characters!

The worldbuilding was nicely done, and you were keept intriged by the story all the way!