I have not read the first book in a while and I have also read a lot of books in between. So I do wonder if this might have been better had I done a reread.

That being said the author does a great job of jogging your memory throughout and I did remember a lot as I read it.

I did find it all a bit flat. I don’t know if this is just due to the take in between but I didn’t feel as though it was an exciting as the first book.

But I’m glad to have gotten to read it. It was overall a nice ending to this series.

5 stars even just for the characters because I love them!
I loved how fast paced this one was and the fact it picked up right from the first book. If you did enjoy A Tempest of Tea you will not be disappointed by the sequel which I think is actually even better!

Flick and Jin are just the cutest and their interactions had me giggling the whole time.

I did indeed cry at one point towards the end, which I might need 10 working days to recover from.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an arc in exchange for an honest review.

Orphan Arthie Casimir and her crew may be reeling from recent events in a city clamouring with public calls for vengeance and vampires under threat, but they are not down for the count just yet...

After the conclusion of the previous book left readers dangling on a knife edge, the writer picks up where she left off to deliver a story of formidable challenges, intense emotion, and plenty of action. This tale does not disappoint! It gets 3.5 stars.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book. A gorgeous 4 star read book from me. What an exciting plot, vivid storytelling and relatable, rich characters. I couldn't put this book down – absolutely loved it

This book said “I’m gonna drown you in blood, betrayal, and bisexual yearning” and honestly? I let it. Arthie is spiraling, the gang is fractured, Matteo’s heart is one heartbreak away from exploding, and everything burns. Literally. White Roaring is a mess. We’ve got vampire politics, hot people being sad and angry, and a heist so stressful I nearly bit my own nails off. The drama is gothic, the romance is intense, and the found-family tension is hotter than dragon breath in a tea shop.

But also? The pacing be trippin’. One chapter’s punching you in the throat with emotion, the next one drags like it’s trying to remember what story it’s in. Some plotlines got abandoned like yesterday’s leftovers and that ending—whew. It wanted to be tragic and moving but lowkey felt like someone hit fast-forward and left me sobbing in confusion. Still, I respect the chaos. It’s messy, it’s moody, and it tastes like blood-spiced chai. Would I read it again? Hell yeah. Would I scream while doing it? Also yes.