To the Death, Andrea Tang
To the Death, Andrea Tang
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To the Death

Author: Andrea Tang

Narrator: Mirai, Jo Yuan

Unabridged: 9 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/10/2026


Synopsis

In this YA fantasy thriller from the author of These Deadly Prophecies, two teens are pitted against each other in a magical duel for revenge while they fight their growing attraction to each other.

“Dueling sapphic magicians collide in To the Death, a no-holds-barred story of love, rivalry, and revenge that kisses with a split lip.” —Emily Skrutskie, author of The Abyss Surrounds Us

Eighteen-year-old Samantha Chan wants only one thing: revenge for her brother’s death in an illegal magical duel. Ever since that terrible day, she’s been quietly working with legitimate dueling champion Lysander Rook and biding her time until she can take down her brother’s killer: Mateus Blackwood.

Tamsin Blackwood is trapped. She wants to make a name for herself in the magical dueling circuit, but she can’t get away from the legacy of her father—and coach—Mateus Blackwood. When she receives a challenge from the undefeated Lysander and his assistant Sam, she jumps at the chance to earn enough fame and glory to finally escape her father’s influence.

Tamsin has no idea about Sam’s scheming, and Sam plans to keep it that way. Despite herself, though, she can’t help liking Tamsin, and the two girls quickly grow closer to each other than anyone else in their lives. But Sam won’t let anything get in the way of her revenge—not even her heart.

About The Author

Andrea Tang is a DC-area based author of science fiction, fantasy, and young adult novels. Her books include These Deadly Prophecies, which was a Barnes & Noble YA Book Club pick, Kingdom of Without, and the Rebelwing duology, a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection. She’s also a combat sports writer and martial artist who teaches and competes in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, where she’s previously won the Pan-American, European, and American National no-gi titles in her division.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Zana on December 09, 2025

3.25 stars. I wish this was a duology because the sapphic romance was cute and I wanted so much more! Actually, I wanted to so much more out of everything: the magic, the duels, the family history. This was a fun and quick read for what it was though. I'm actually surprised that I enjoyed it. Usually......more

Goodreads review by snazzy pen ✰ on January 25, 2026

Current rating: 3.25-3.5 stars I feel like if this book was a bit longer and more developed, I would have given it 4 stars! I haven't read all of Andrea Tang's other books (I've only read 2), but I found myself having very similar thoughts back when I read Kingdom of Without. Both were short, solid, a......more

Goodreads review by Laura on December 03, 2025

This one’s a slump-buster! Somewhat like a YA version of An Unkindness of Magicians (with the magical duels and people taking some personal vendettas into the ring), TO THE DEATH was snappy and quick and much more about the people than the magic. It took me a long time to realize that we had no idea......more

Goodreads review by Natalie on January 25, 2026

3.5 ⭐️ for To the Death by Andrea Tang Samantha Chan seeks revenge for the loss of her brother’s life in a magical duel. She blames a prominent magician Mateus Blackwood, and plans to get back at him through his up and coming magician daughter Tamsin. I’ll start with the romance, which I thought was......more

Goodreads review by Prof. Christina on December 16, 2025

To the Death by Andrea Tang offers a compelling blend of YA fantasy, intrigue, and romance that kept me hooked from start to finish. The story centers around Samantha Chan and Tamsin Blackwood, two talented young duelists whose worlds collide in a high-stakes magical competition. Their evolving rela......more


Quotes

A KOBO BEST YOUNG ADULT BOOK OF FEBRUARY

★ “A satisfying action-adventure narrative that’s enriched by heart-fluttering romance.” PW, starred review

“Two 18-year-olds collide in a bid for glory—and vengeance. A rewarding page-turner that’s filled with deception and intrigue.” —Kirkus Reviews

“A fast-paced, heart-racing contemporary fantasy...A solid option for fans of revenge plots and complicated female characters.” —Booklist

“The unique, fast-paced story, filled with magical duels, curses, and spells, will keep readers entranced from beginning to end.” —SLJ

“Dueling sapphic magicians collide in To the Death, a no-holds-barred story of love, rivalry, and revenge that kisses with a split lip.” —Emily Skrutskie, author of The Abyss Surrounds Us

“Satisfyingly sharp and expertly plotted, with a wonderfully fresh dueling-based magic system (plus a sapphic romance you can’t help but root for!). Andrea Tang remains one of my favorite authors.” —Rebecca Mix, New York Times bestselling author

“Andrea Tang weaves an epic tale of love and revenge. I was spellbound, riveted as Sam and Tamsin careened toward the inevitable clash of ambition and vengeance—and passion.” —Victoria Lee, nationally bestselling author of A Lesson in Vengeance and The Fever King