A Tempest of Tea (Blood and Tea, Book 1) By Hafsah Faizal

In the bustling streets of White Roaring, Arthie Casimir is a force to be reckoned with. As a criminal mastermind and collector of secrets, her prestigious tearoom transforms into an illegal bloodhouse by night, 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―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. Dark, action-packed, and swoonworthy, this is Hafsah Faizal better than ever.

As the story unfolds, readers are drawn into a world of intrigue, danger, and romance. Arthie's determination to save her self-made kingdom is palpable, and her willingness to do whatever it takes to achieve her goals is both admirable and terrifying. The stakes are high, and the consequences of failure are dire. But Arthie is not alone in her quest. She is surrounded by a cast of complex and compelling characters, each with their own motivations and secrets. Together, they form a formidable team, capable of taking on even the most powerful adversaries.

But as the heist progresses, it becomes clear that not everything is as it seems. The Athereum is a society shrouded in mystery, and its members are not to be underestimated. As Arthie and her crew delve deeper into the heart of the Athereum, they uncover a web of lies and deceit that threatens to tear their world apart. And at the center of it all is a dark and dangerous secret, one that could change everything.

As the tension mounts and the danger escalates, Arthie must confront her own demons and make a choice that will determine the fate of her kingdom. Will she risk everything for the chance at a better future, or will she succumb to the darkness that threatens to consume her? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: Arthie Casimir is a force to be reckoned with, and her story is far from over. 📚❤️