A Tempest of Tea

Hafsah Faizal
60 pages2-hour read
Fiction
Novel
YA
Published in 2024

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Book Brief

Hafsah Faizal

A Tempest of Tea

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2024
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy
Setting

Fantasy World • Medieval Era

Theme
Revenge

•

Race

•

Death
First Publication Year

2024

Publisher

Farrar, Straus and Giroux

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal is a fantasy novel interwoven with elements of heists, found family, and magic. It follows a diverse cast of characters as they navigate a world of intrigue and treachery, centered around a tea house that serves as a front for clandestine activities.

Mysterious

Gritty

Suspenseful

Fantastical

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

3.5

39,454 ratings

52%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal blends intricate world-building with a diverse cast and engaging plot. Positive reviews praise its immersive storytelling and rich cultural elements. Criticisms highlight uneven pacing and underdeveloped secondary characters. Overall, readers find it a captivating and imaginative read with a few areas for improvement.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Tempest of Tea?

A reader who would enjoy Hafsah Faizal's A Tempest of Tea likely loves dark academia and magical heist narratives. Fans of Leigh Bardugo's Six of Crows and V.E. Schwab's A Darker Shade of Magic will appreciate its rich world-building, morally complex characters, and thrilling, multi-layered plot.

3.5

39,454 ratings

52%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

Character List

A dynamic protagonist and one of the three primary narrators, Arthie manages Spindrift and grapples with her vampiric nature and past traumas while striving to protect those she loves.

The deuteragonist and Arthie's adoptive brother, Jin is a clever and resourceful individual who battles his fear of fire and relies on the support of others to navigate challenges.

The tritagonist and an upper-class Black girl known as Flick, she matures from a forger seeking her mother's approval to an independent person loyal to her chosen family.

A significant antagonist and Arthie's love interest, Laith is driven by vengeance and is characterized by his distinctive white hair and complex relationship with Arthie.

A charismatic vampire painter and Arthie's foil, Matteo is known for his charm and protective nature while hiding his own secrets.

A secondary character and father figure to Arthie, Penn represents vampire interests and struggles with the consequences of his leadership decisions.

The primary antagonist, who also goes by Lady Linden, Flick’s mother, and symbolizes colonial exploitation, serving as a prominent force behind Ettenia's and the EJC's power.

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy
Setting

Fantasy World • Medieval Era

Theme
Revenge

•

Race

•

Death
First Publication Year

2024

Publisher

Farrar, Straus and Giroux

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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