#Blood and Tea

[a-ramblinrose]

How many times do you think I'll say to myself 'just one more chapter' tonight?

[jessread-s]

Thanks to @fiercereadsya for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review

✩🩸🫖Review:

Faizal’s latest page-turner is the perfect blend of vampires, heists, and tea with a hint of romance!

“A Tempest of Tea” follows Arthie Casimir, a criminal mastermind who runs a tearoom by day and a bloodhouse that caters to the local vampires by night. When her establishment is threatened, she’s forced strike a deal with an unlikely adversary in order to save it.

Admittedly, the slow pacing at the start threw me off, but once Faizal set the scene, the action and suspense surrounding Arthie and her crew of misfits infiltrating the vampire underworld captivated me. Faizal’s writing is immersive and she cleverly conceals all that Arthie has up her sleeves until the very last second, which allows for many jaw-dropping moments.

I was most drawn to reading from Arthie’s pov. As the mastermind of the operation, it was fascinating to see her scheme and navigate through the tangled web of heists spanning across the books. I also appreciate how her character represents the anger and pain that stems from colonialism. Before dominating the streets of White Roaring, Arthie lived in a country much like Sri Lanka that was invaded by Ettenia (a fantastical version of 1920s England). Many of the choices that she makes are intentional in exposing the dangers and repercussions of conquest.

It was also exciting to read from the povs of two members of Arthie’s crew! Their perspectives offer insight into each person’s role in the heist and their motivations for being involved.

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[thebookdragonshoard]

A Tempest of Tea spoilers ⚠️

just finished this book and i have two, and only two thoughts:

1) oh how i love Matteo Andoni

and

2) Matteo is definitely The Wolf, right??? like we all see that?

[starlightparks]

omg i finished a tempest of tea and it's definitely a screaming internally but feeling the pain externally kind of book

i need the sequel pronto

[maxalotlxl]

A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal

3 Stars.

Got me with a pretty book. A heist book that has a gang serves vampires in a speakeasy tea house is such a awesome plot.

Unfortunately I just didn't vibe with this writing. Wasn't bad just not for me, I enjoyed some of the lore and premise and even some of the characters were cool. Like I said this just didn't work for me.

Even though I enjoyed this I don't see myself picking up the next one just as it doesn't feel as much as a *me* book to invest my time in.

Finished March 13th.

[lilibetbombshell]

[fictional-horan]

Book Review: A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal

A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal Published by Macmillan Children’s Books on February 20, 2024 Genres: Young Adult, Fantasy Pages: 352 – hardcover, 353 – Kindle Edition Format Read: physical ARC Rating: 3.5 stars Source: NetGalley Previous Books in Series: – PURCHASE LINKS Note: As an Amazon associate, we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases! Blurb: On the streets of White…

[cinematicmasterpiece]

blood tea and red string (2006)

[bigfatbreak]

Birds of a Feather previous / next

(tw blood)

[cinematicjourney]

Blood Tea and Red String (2006) | dir. Christiane Cegavske

[lead0]

horus drinking tea after a certain event

[a-ramblinrose]

“The Streets of White Roaring grew fangs at night. When the moon dragged a claw and the shop fronts cut dim and those who craved blood walked bold. Arthie Casimir couldn't be bothered. By the cold, by the dark, by the vampires.”    ��� Hafsah Faizal, A Tempest of Tea

[greenlaut]

tea & dates

continuation of bitter tea & oranges

[anotherdayforchaosfay]

PLEASE REBLOG!!!

[fuckyeahchinesefashion]

pine needle tea by 青衣卿相

[intotheelliwoods]

A DTIYS entry for my friend @teainthesnow/@frosteaart !! :)