The Hurricane Wars: A Novel

Written by Thea Guanzon

Narrated by Jeanne Syquia

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!

""An incredible debut full of rich atmosphere, clever world building, opposing magic, and sizzling romance, The Hurricane Wars is my newest obsession.""— KERRI MANISCALCO, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Throne of the Fallen

""I physically could not stop reading! Mark my words: lives will be changed by The Hurricane Wars.”  — ALI HAZELWOOD, New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis

The fates of two bitter enemies with opposing magical abilities are swept together in The Hurricane Wars, the spellbinding debut in a fantasy romance trilogy set in a Southeast Asia–inspired world ravaged by storms, perfect for fans of Fourth Wing and A Court of Thorns and Roses

The heart is a battlefield.

All Talasyn has ever known is the Hurricane Wars. Growing up an orphan in a nation under siege by the ruthless Night Emperor, she found her family among the soldiers who fight for freedom. But she is hiding a deadly secret: light magic courses through her veins, a blazing power believed to have been wiped out years ago that can cut through the Night Empire’s shadows.

Prince Alaric, the emperor’s only son and heir, has been tasked with obliterating any threats to the Night Empire’s rule with the strength of his armies and mighty shadow magic. He discovers the greatest threat yet in Talasyn: a girl burning brightly on the battlefield with the magic that killed his grandfather, turned his father into a monster, and ignited the Hurricane Wars. He tries to kill her, but in a clash of light and dark, their powers merge and create a force the likes of which has never been seen.

This war can only end with them. But an even greater danger is coming, and the strange magic they can create together could be the only way to overcome it. Talasyn and Alaric must decide… are they fated to join hands, or destroy each other?

An exquisite fantasy brimming with unforgettable characters and sizzling enemies-to-lovers romance set in a richly drawn world, The Hurricane Wars marks the breathtaking debut of an extraordinary new writer.

 “The Hurricane Wars is everything I love—intricate world-building, unique magic, and a gleeful, smoldering romance. I’m obsessed.”— HANNAH WHITTEN, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf

“This book made me giddy! Such a gleeful collection of my favorite tropes, all written in a fresh and engaging world, with a deep emotional center. One of my favorite books of this year!” — KATEE ROBERT, New York Times bestselling author of the Dark Olympus series

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperAudio
• Release date: Oct 3, 2023
• ISBN: 9780063277281

Thea Guanzon

Thea Guanzon is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of the Hurricane Wars series. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, with a specialization in International Politics and Peace Studies. Aside from being a writer, she is an avid traveler, an enthusiastic fangirl, a Dungeon Master, and an iced coffee junkie. Born and raised in the Philippines, she currently resides in Metro Manila.

Reviews for The Hurricane Wars

[Olga G. · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Captivating, slow burn romance, can recomend for long winter afternoons

[Valdis Strazdins · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Complex political situation, Scifi meets fantasy, great romance. Only negative: aside from the two main characters you don't develop close attachment to any other character, but that doesn't take away from how fun and action packed the series are

[bellasole888 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I was on the fence about reading this book but wow!!! I am sooooo glad that I did.
If you’re hesitating and not sure if you should read it or not : DO IT!! READ IT!!! I promise you won’t regret it. It’s romance fantasy/ romantasy, slow-burn, arranged marriage (political alliance), Amazing world building and magic system. It’s definitely both a fantasy book AND a Romance book- one doesn’t take away from the other. It’s a dual POV, switching back and forth more frequently (between the two MCs) towards the middle.

I can’t wait for the next book to come out- but there are no release dates anywhere yet :(

[Elegant Chicken · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Slow plot, slow burn. Characters seemed more like 16 year olds, not adults. Spice: descriptive but didn't go far. Book honestly could have been half the size to a third. Expected huge plot twist at the end by the build up and was severely disappointed
Storyline is interesting and I will probably read the second book.