Subtle Asian Book Club

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a book club dedicated to amplifying Asian authors and storytellers.

Book of the Month.

Book of the Month.

A Tempest of Tea, by Hafsah Faizal

Fantasy, Young Adult

Why save the world when you can have tea?

On the streets of White Roaring, Arthie Casimir is a criminal mastermind and collector of secrets. Her prestigious tearoom transforms into an illegal bloodhouse by dark, 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—and 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.

From the New York Times—bestselling author of We Hunt the Flame comes the first book in a hotly anticipated fantasy duology teeming with romance and revenge, led by an orphan girl willing to do whatever it takes to save her self-made kingdom. Dark, action-packed, and swoonworthy, this is Hafsah Faizal better than ever.

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Meet the Founders


Alexandra (@twirlingpages) is a Chinese-American digital creator. She heads the design and branding of our book club.

Tiffany (@readbytiffany) is a Taiwanese-American book reviewer and blogger. She leads the logistics and outreach.

How to join the Secret Library

(and support us in the process) . . .

Subtle Asian Book Club is an independent project led by Alexandra & Tiffany who run this book club during their free time outside of their university studies and full-time jobs. If you would like to further support us, we offer an exclusive subscription program that includes additional benefits and a more curated experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Most books read are fiction. Genres read will range anywhere from Contemporary to Fantasy to Sci-Fi, and audience types will range from middle-grade, young adult, and adult.

  • Tiffany & Alexandra are based in the U.S., but the book club is International! Everyone is welcome to join regardless of location because we operate virtually.

  • Virtual discussions are on our Discord all month long, and author interviews are saved on our YouTube or featured on our blog. Share your thoughts and join the fun whenever you have the time!

    Subscription members meet virtually with Alexandra and Tiffany once a month to discuss the book in depth.

  • Members do not have to be Asian to join! All are welcome <3

  • Visit our Contact page or send us an email at subtleasianbookclub@gmail.com!