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jess_polishedcomma 's review for:
A Tempest of Tea
by Hafsah Faizal
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A young adult Ocean's Eleven/Six of Crows but with vampires. I really liked this one. The banter was good, the backstories interesting, and the gathering of the crew was well done. I liked the interconnectedness to her previous series (Sands of Arawiya) with the introduction of a character from that country, and some gossip and political updates from the region. The author has a really great way of hiding her twists, and while I did get an inkling towards the end of the book, other readers may suspect earlier or later.
Graphic: Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gun violence, Death of parent