A Tempest of Tea

De: Hafsah Faizal

Narrado por: Maya Saroya

Long-listed, CPL: Chicago Public Library Best of the Best, 2024

This program includes a bonus conversation with the author.

"Maya Saroya gives an expressive performance in this thrilling historical fantasy filled with vampires, action, romance, and tea."—AudioFile on A Tempest of Tea

From the New York Times–bestselling author of We Hunt the Flame comes the first audiobook in a hotly anticipated fantasy duology teeming with romance and revenge, led by an orphan girl willing to do whatever it takes to save her self-made kingdom.

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 night, 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—she can’t do the job alone.

Calling on some of the city’s most skilled outcasts, Arthie hatches a plan to infiltrate the sinister, 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.

A Macmillan Audio production from Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

©2024 Hafsah Faizal (P)2024 Macmillan Audio

Loved It

Good plot and characters. Can't wait for the 2nd book. I need it very soon

The ending

I can’t wait to listen/read the second book!!!! I loved the themes in this book and the way it held my attention. The writing was great and honestly made me feel connected to the characters in a way I didnt expect!

I love the tea representation

A vampire heist book with tea and pastries. What more could you want? A fun listen.

Captivating

Perfect voice acting and a wonderful story. It starts a little slow but ultimately so worth the read. Very disappointed in myself for missing the twist but incredibly excited to see where this goes. I usually stick to smut but something about the art and the book jacket blurb sucked me in. I want to hate the author now that I’ve finished it but we’ll see when the next book comes out.

the characters

I really love the world & all the characters! funny, charming, intense . so great!!

Great story, wish it was longer!

I loved all the characters and world building. I just wish it would have been longer so that the ending didn't feel as rushed. Can't wait for book #2!

Disappointed

I’m not sure what I expected to happen but the ending was just not it.

Loved it!

Such a great story - can’t wait for the next book in the series to come out!!!

Okay story, awful audio

The audio is AWFUL. The narrator reads in a near monotone voice, lacking a change in inflection and tone for different characters and scenes. I could not tell which character was speaking or if it was the third person narrator. During scenes of action I expect a tempo change, but there were none.

I enjoyed this book but I didn’t love it. The simplicity of the story makes it a teen book, or what YA used to be. The plot, world building, and depth of characters just brushes the surface. Nothing is truly flushed out.

The author states she is a “pantser” and it shows. There are timelines that don’t match up and some holes in the world building.

One of the best books ever

Ugh I can’t even tell you how much I enjoy Hafsah’s writing. Her characters are so deep and enjoyable, so realistic, you feel like you’re part of their story. This book had a great place and a GREAT twist. Best enjoyed with a nice streusel and cuppa. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️