A Tempest of Tea

A Tempest of Tea introduces readers to Arthie Casimir, an orphaned criminal mastermind who operates a legitimate tearoom by day and an illicit vampire bloodhouse by night. When her establishment faces ruin, Arthie must form an unlikely alliance and lead a dangerous heist into the glittering, sinister world of the Athereum, a powerful vampire society. This action-packed fantasy, the first in a duology, blends elements of mystery, romance, and adventure, exploring themes of identity, loyalty, and justice. Parents should be aware of moderate violence, peril, and romantic tension suitable for the 12-18 age range. It's a fast-paced read with a strong female protagonist.

Why save the world when you can have tea? 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 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. From the New York Times—bestselling author of We Hunt the Flame comes the first book 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. Dark, action-packed, and swoonworthy, this is Hafsah Faizal better than ever.