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Inferno's Heir

Blackmail. Murder. Betrayal. A dark fantasy romance about a princess with no morals

Tiffany Wang, Author

Paperback

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Publication date: October 17, 2024

Category: Fantasy romance (Teenage)

ISBN: 9781444980608

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‘A mesmerizing debut fantasy.’ – Rebecca Yarros, No.1 New York Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame

‘Devious, driven and full of emotion.’ – Marie Rutkoski, New York Times bestselling author of The Hollow Heart and The Winner’s Curse

When you play with fire, someone always gets burned. In this cut-throat debut YA fantasy brimming with blackmail, heists, and a slow-burn dark romance, a princess with no morals must choose: survival, love, or revenge? Perfect for fans of Six of Crows and These Violent Delights.

Blackmail. Murder. Betrayal. There isn’t anything Teia won’t do to stay alive.

An outcast princess in her own kingdom, Teia is half Erisian, half Shaylani, and a formidable opponent who abandoned her morals long ago. She’s survived innumerable assassination attempts, all of which have been orchestrated by her half-brother. But once he is crowned king, nothing can save her.

When a rebellion seeks to overthrow the monarchy, Teia grabs at the chance to infiltrate the rebels . . . and trade their lives for her own. But as she gains their trust – and maybe more with surly rebel Tobias – Teia begins to question everything she knows. What if the rebels are right? What if the monarchy should be destroyed?

Or what if Teia took the throne for herself?

Reviews

A fire-wielding princess infiltrates a rebel army to barter her own freedom in Wang's pulpy fantasy debut . . . Suspenseful plotting and adrenaline-inducing action delivered at a steady clip . . . an exciting adventure.

Full of court intrigue, assassinations, prison breaks, and heists, this is a dangerous and riveting story that's part Six of Crows, part Game of Thrones, and part The Poppy War. I adored Teia, the novel's relentlessly fierce, morally gray heroine, and rooted for her even in the most impossible situations. Absolutely recommend if you're looking for a book to devour in one sitting.

Inferno's Heir is just like its protagonist: destructive, deceptive, and heart-wrenching. Wang creates a world where heroes and villains are two sides of the same coin and fates unfold with the flip of a playing card. Prepare to fall in love-and fall apart-in this dark fantasy done right.

A stunning concoction of political intrigue, found family, and nail-biting tension. Inferno's Heir is destined to be a book people obsess over.

A mesmerizing debut fantasy

Inferno's Heir is an absolute delight. Teia is the kind of character you'll follow anywhere-devious, driven, and full of emotion. The world is so rich and intriguing that I sank into it and never wanted to leave.

Wang's tightly written narrative deftly unravels surprising twists . . . A fantastical romp filled with intrigue and suspense.

Tiffany Wang

Tiffany hails from a town in North Texas, although she’s currently wandering her way through New York City. She studied communication and international relations at the University of Pennsylvania. In her spare time, she enjoys reading a variety of books (especially in YA!) and snacking on a questionable amount of Cheetos.