Can't Spell Treason Without Tea

Tomes & Tea, Book 1

De: Rebecca Thorne

Narrado por: Jessica Threet

“The sapphic romance is brought to the forefront through Jessica Threet’s emotional depth and compelling lilt.”—Booklist

In the tradition of Legends & Lattes, comes a cozy fantasy steeped in sapphic romance about one of the Queen’s private guards and a powerful mage who want to open a bookshop and live happily ever after…if only the world would let them.

All Reyna and Kianthe want is to open a bookshop that serves tea. Worn wooden floors, plants on every table, firelight drifting between the rafters… all complemented by love and good company. Thing is, Reyna works as one of the Queen’s private guards, and Kianthe is the most powerful mage in existence. Leaving their lives isn’t so easy.

But after an assassin takes Reyna hostage, she decides she’s thoroughly done risking her life for a self-centered queen. Meanwhile, Kianthe has been waiting for a chance to flee responsibility–all the better that her girlfriend is on board. Together, they settle in Tawney, a town nestled in the icy tundra near dragon country, and open the shop of their dreams.

What follows is a cozy tale of mishaps, mysteries, and a murderous queen throwing the realm’s biggest temper tantrum. In a story brimming with hurt/comfort and quiet fireside conversations, these two women will discover just what they mean to each other… and the world.

A Macmillan Audio production from Bramble Books.

©2023 Rebecca Thorne (P)2024 Macmillan Audio

realistic characters

I really liked the two main characters because they were realistic. they have doubts, make dumb mistakes and are quite believeable. the story is fun.

fun semi cozy story

the story is kinda fun. Its a cozy fantasy with some stakes the narration was good

Not my cup of tea

I am new to cozy fantasy, and I really loved Legends & Lattes. This story felt high-stakes for what I was expecting, with characters lives in jeopardy on multiple occasions. I also felt the plot a bit all over the place, not really driving toward one particular end. Many have enjoyed it though so give it a shot if it piques your interest.

The cozy aspects of it like the tea and working to open a bookshop.

It wasn’t quite the story I was hoping for. Needed more action and a story that made a little more sense in my opinion.

Wholesome queer fantasy

I have cried and laughed out loud like a dozen times while listening to this novel. It's heartbreakingly cute, honestly. The narrator does a wonderful job as well. Chef's kiss.