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Everything you could want…
Found family, fantasy world, cutthroat characters, secrets, twists and turns, romance and vampires!
We follow the point of view of three teenagers- Arth... READ MORE
Perfect.
A Tempest of Tea has been my most anticipated read [period] since it was announced over two years ago. I had just read Faizal's We Hunt the Flame so was ex... READ MORE
A Peaky Blinders esque read with vampires thrown in.
I used to be an avid YA reader but since moving on to 'Adult' science fiction and fantasy YA took a backseat and i struggled to get back into it. A Tempest... READ MORE
Revenge and Romance
This had been on my TBR for a while now and after reading a light fantasy romance I felt it was time to launch into this.
Gripping from the start, thoug... READ MORE
"It's Teatime Scoundrels!"
This book is a wild ride - right from the get-go, and keeps you on the edge of your seat until the last sentence. A truly brilliant mash up of Arthurian an... READ MORE
Thoroughly Devourable
I was lucky enough to recieve a proof copy of this in November and it's an incredibly rich and well-written novel.
Hafsah Faizal's character work is bri... READ MORE
Full of twists and turns and of course, vampires!
Having previously read Sands of Arawiya duology by Hafsah Faizal I had high hopes for this novel. And it did not let me down.
Full of twists and turns ... READ MORE
Needed Longer To Steep
I was so excited to delve into this book. Vampire heists with a tea shop turned blood club run by snappy dressed underdogs? Fantastic. Sign me up.
Unfortu... READ MORE
I have never been disappointed by Hafsah Faizal.
This book was such a great read that had me on the edge of my seat not knowing what to expect. Her characters were exciting and memorable, their dynamics a... READ MORE
Fang-tastic
Stuck in a reading slump? This is the book for you!
Reflecting on this book, I think the brilliance of this story lies within the succinct characters a... READ MORE
Absolutely Unputdownable
A mysterious teahouse at the intersection of upper-class and working class society. A powerful girl who refuses to let anyone go by unseen, along with thei... READ MORE
Brewing up!
A Tempest of Tea, the new vampiric fantasy from Hafsah Faizal, is a curious mix. On the one hand, it features vibrant world-building that will be familiar ... READ MORE
"It’s tea time scoundrels!”
Came for the high stakes heist, stayed for the vampires.
Think Six of Crows but with more seduction and blood! A perfect blend of mystery and secrets, ... READ MORE
A Tempting Tempest
A brilliant romp through an enticing world I could have kept reading my way through.
This was such a great fantasy book with a world I wish I could step... READ MORE
For fans of Six of Crows and with added vampires
A Tempest of Tea was one of my most anticipated releases of the year. As soon as I heard it had vampires in, I knew I had to read it.
An incredible heis... READ MORE
The fantasy vampire heist you didn’t know you needed!
This has been a highly anticipated book for me for months and it didn’t disappoint. Thank you so much for the team at Pan Macmillion for sending me a proof... READ MORE
Definitely a YA fantasy worth reading
I would've preferred this I think if we had stuck to Arthie and Jin's POVs - I didn't feel like Flick's perspective added much to the story that couldn't h... READ MORE
A fantastic new fantasy series!
Actual rating 4.5.
If you’re looking for an excellent new fantasy series to get lost in, start here! I’ve been struggling a bit with fantasy lately, but... READ MORE
This is going to be a game changer for the YA Fantasy genre.
Thank you so much Netgalley UK for giving me an E-Arc of this book in exchange for my honest review.
A Tempest of Tea" by Hafsah Faizal is a spellbindi... READ MORE
Excellent!
A mischievous fantasy steeped with vampires, magic and tender-touched romance. Archie and her team-of-all-trades pack a punch, kick and a kiss in this twis... READ MORE
Couldn't really sink my teeth into it
The character dynamics and the promise of a heist initially got me excited, but unfortunately this fantasy novel was undermined by its utterly confusing wo... READ MORE
A beautifully brewed story...
A Tempest of Tea
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
I have been so very excited for this book release for MONTHS and I'm so happy it met my expectations; I find I often s... READ MORE
A darkly enchanting fantasy...
A darkly enchanting fantasy, blending magic, heists, and a richly atmospheric world inspired by Victorian London. Following a cast of morally gray characte... READ MORE
Synopsis
On the streets of White Roaring, Arthie Casimir is a criminal mastermind and collector of secrets. Her prestigious tearoom transforms into an illegal bloodhouse by dark, catering to the vampires feared by society. But when her establishment is threatened, Arthie is forced to strike an unlikely deal with an alluring adversary to save it – and she can't do the job alone.
Calling on some of the city's most skilled outcasts, Arthie hatches a plan to infiltrate the dark and glittering vampire society known as the Athereum. But not everyone in her ragtag crew is on her side, and as the truth behind the heist unfolds, Arthie finds herself in the midst of a conspiracy that will threaten the world as she knows it.
Dark, action-packed, and swoonworthy, this is Hafsah Faizal better than ever.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Pan Macmillan
- ISBN: 9781529098938
- Number of pages: 352
- Dimensions: 197 x 130 x 22 mm
- Weight: 240g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allI absolutely devoured A Tempest of Tea
We're nearing the end of 2023 and I have found my first five star read of the year! I think we can all agree that title comparisons are rarely accurate, bu... READ MORE
Wow okay, this was delicious. I was hooked from the first chapter.
The characters, the plot, the twists and turns oh my god. The found family, the drama and the vampires. What more could a reader want, oh romance too!!! Th... READ MORE
Verified Purchase
Perfect for fans of Six of Crows!
Thank you to Pan Macmillan for sending me an early copy in exchange for my honest review!
A Tempest of Tea is the first book in the Blood and Tea duology ... READ MORE
A Gorgeously Written Start To What Could Prove To Be A New Favourite Series
Actual Rating: 4.5
’He was fascinated by the world of the living, enamored by the concept of the undead, and wanted to make life better for all.’
Dar... READ MORE
YA fantasy
I was excited to read A TEMPEST OF TEA with its premise including a tearoom, vampires, and themes including the exploration of impacts of colonialism. Unf... READ MORE
A fun YA read with deeper themes of colonialism and near-totalitarianism government. Fantastic read
This was everything I hoped it would be, a fun adventure through White Roaring (think Peaky Blinders-esque London but with vampires) with a loveable cast o... READ MORE
Stunning crime caper in a fantasy London
Peaky blinders meets 6 of crows meets true blood with a smattering of Arthurian legend.
Fans of:
Heists
Revenge
Vampires
Fantasy
Found family
Th... READ MORE
absolutely Phenomenal.
☆☆☆☆½
On the streets of White Roaring, Arthie Casimir is a criminal mastermind and collector of secrets. Her prestigious tearoom transforms into an ille... READ MORE
Secrets, vampires, twists, turns and tea
A Tempest of Tea is a YA historical fantasy set on the streets of White Roaring, Ettenia which has a Victorian London vibe to it. Arthie Casimir, a crimina... READ MORE
Incredible!
I’ve been dying to get my hands on this book, and the First Look did not let me down! Immediately the story has action, intrigue, and sex appeal. Arthie ... READ MORE
Fun, Action Packed read full of great banter
I remember when I first heard about this book and was really eager to read. I tried to go into it as blind as I could and was pleasantly surprised by the o... READ MORE
Middle of the road
I legit only continued to read this because there were 2 characters I liked and they weren't the MC
Hafsah does it again!
Another beautiful, lyrical, magical book in the same world (different country) as We Hunt the Flame and We Free the Stars. A reimagining of 1920s London wi... READ MORE
A smoking gun of a book
A Tempest of Tea was a beguiling, beautifully written and brutal read. This was the oncoming storm and readers better brace themselves for what Faizal has ... READ MORE
5 stars read
Found family , heist , romance , vampires . What else do we need ? Amazing new book by Hafsah Faizal. Recommend 100%
disappointing
Tempest of Tea follows Arthie, the owner of a tea shop that secretly serves vampires late at night. When the shop is threatened, Arthie and her friends mus... READ MORE
Love this
There has been a lot of hype for this book and i couldn’t wait to get stuck in to see what it was all about. Vampire and peaky blinders, sign me up.
I ... READ MORE
Tempest of Tea ☕️
Most people have referred this book as Peaky Blinders meets vampire fantasy.
It’s a crime and dark fantasy mash-up, as a group of outcasts mounts a heis... READ MORE
Highly Anticipated - Did Not Disappoint!
I think I should start by saying that I pre-ordered this book way back on the 3rd March 2022 (basically as soon as I was able to) having waited patiently s... READ MORE
I don't want to review this, because once I do I have to admit I've actually finished it...
I don't want to review this, because once I do I have to admit I've actually finished it...
I loved this, so much. I need more of these characters, I wa... READ MORE
Great start to series
This was a fun Young Adult fantasy heist with some great twists and a solid four star book for me.
I enjoyed the setting and the concept the most in th... READ MORE
Non-Stop good times!
Vampires, heists, friends, family, tea! What’s not to love! I read this book in one day and haven’t stopped thinking about it. It was such a fun and captiv... READ MORE
Victorian London Vibes
"We are the same, Arthie. We understand what it's like to grieve with fire and not tears. What it's like to do anything for those we love.”
Tropes
• En... READ MORE
Fantastic Fantasy
Thank you to the author and publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC, in exchange for an honest review. A Tempest of Tea is a stunning, original fant... READ MORE
loved, loved, loved!!!
I’ve been dying to get my hands on this book, and the First Look did not let me down! Immediately the story has action, intrigue, and sex appeal. Arthie ... READ MORE
A well written concoction of Arthurian Legend with Peaky Blinders and Vampires
I have been lucky enough to have been granted early access to this fantastic work of art!
A Tempest of Tea is everything I had expected and so much more... READ MORE
A beautiful brew of vampires and Arthurian Legend!
A Tempest of Tea is everything I had expected and so much more. The concept of this book was in theory a bit of an Arthurian retelling but with the most in... READ MORE
"Why save the world when you can have tea?"
When this was revealed to be a crime filled dark fantasy duology featuring a deadly heist, with a pinch of King Arthur, a dash of Peaky Blinders and lots o... READ MORE
Well written but trope heavy
A Tempest of Tea is a multicultural powerhouse. There are characters of all colors and from all walks of life. Characters frequently discuss imperialism, c... READ MORE
Gg
Vvvvvg
Why save the world when you can have tea?
I absolutely ate this book up. It's like a cup of your favourite tea, brewed to perfection and you can't help but devour every last drop. I mean come on, i... READ MORE
Intriguing idea but fell short for me
So this one has vampires, a heist story and character's with some very tragic backstories.
I reeeally wanted to love this one but unfortunately it fell... READ MORE
Vampires and teashop what’s not to love?!!
What if vampires were real and respected members of society? What if one of them bought a tea shop? What if the tea shop served tea during the day and bloo... READ MORE
Vampire Fantasy Book with a Heist, Peaky Blinders Vibes x Anti-Colonial
"This was the side of White Roaring that society had discarded, where the wound of a gunshot was as commonplace as a horse's whinny. Spindrift sat on the e... READ MORE
Three words sold this book to me – tea, vampires, and heist.
Three words sold this book to me – tea, vampires, and heist. Sounded like the perfect blend of components to brew an exotic, exciting story. I’d never re... READ MORE
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