We pick up right where we left off in the last book. Kianthe and Reyna are on a mission to save their town by finding the dragon eggs. They take up with Diarn Arlon, a lord of the Nacean River, who wants the nuisance "Robin Hood "pirate Serina captured. Reyna and Kianthe agree to help Lord Diarn Arlon's constable Bobbie find and stop the pirate Serina for information about the eggs. I loved Bobbie's character, who, when stressed, often crochets scarves, hats with two pompoms, and more. Kianthe and Reyna observe the drama between Bobbie and Serina. Reyna, who loves to play matchmaker, sees an opportunity to intervene and have the two sort out their past and present emotions. She believes that Bobbie and Serina's relationship might be as important as capturing the pirate. The story blends adventure, cozy vibes, and the importance of empathy and resolving conflict. Reyna must also keep up with a new baby griffin, and Kianthe's wittiness keeps the humor going.

The second installment of Reyna and Kianthe's story was much more action-packed and explored the interplay between characters. There was more character development between Reyna and Kianthe, creating a deeper bond and a stronger narrative. The writing in this book was much better for me than the first. You can see the author's growth in storytelling. I am excited to see how the third book finishes Reyna and Kianthe's story with the queen and hopefully settle in their dream teashop for good.

I received an Advanced Readers Copy of this ebook in exchange for an honest review. Thank you, NetGalley and Tor Publishing, Bramble.

This book is a cute, cozy read, but it's not completely comfortable with itself. I think it would do better without the comparison to Bookshops & Bonedust and Our Flag Means Death, though that's not a bad point to start off when doing book recommendations.

It has an incredibly diverse and varied cast, but none of that diversity comes across organically. Neither, sadly do the puns, which pains me as someone who loves them. I'd say they're about Xanth level, which I think some readers will delight in, but for me lacked cleverness while also the characters in question spent too much time congratulating themselves on their cleverness in word play.

It is a fun, light read that definitely has it's audience, but I don't think it lived up to expectations.

Double the lesbians? HECK YES! I adore this cozy fantasy adventure! I can’t wait to see where else this world leads!

The first book had books and tea. Now with the addition of a crocheting constable I was wondering if the author wrote this book just for me. Another wonderful cozy fantasy. The plot moved right along and took us on a nice little side quest. The epilogue gave us a little glimpse of what is to come. There is even a bonus extra story for those who want there books a little more on the steamy side. Can't wait to read the next one!

If you enjoyed the first book, this one is even better. There's more Kianthe and Reyna (and their gryphon friends) following up on the lost/stolen dragon eggs from the first book. There are new friends and pirates (some of the new friends may also *be* pirates) and adventures and fun.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

I wasn't sure how Rebecca Thorne was going to top the first book in this series, which I deeply enjoyed, but then she went and introduced pirates, so that answered that question. I liked that this series is still following Reyna and Kianthe while also introducing other characters and their storylines, instead of focusing completely on other characters and maybe having a cameo or two from the original two (I do love series that operate like that, but I also love Reyna and Kianthe, so I'm happy). Ponder is by far my new favorite character in this series, by the way, for obvious reasons. And adding another cozy hobby to this world in the form of a crocheting constable? Genius. I 'm very much looking forward to the third installment and whatever cozy hobby that will introduce!

Cosy lesbian pirates. What more do you need to know? Go forth and read! Really enjoyed this. If you like Legends and Lattes, this is for you.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advanced copy!!! I thought you said low stakes Rebecca!!! Don't get me wrong, super cozy, some friends to enemies to lovers gloriousness, pirates that are debonair and swoon worthy, and cute griffons. But there were definitely stakes!! Rude. But just as fun as the first and I now anxiously await the third.

This is a great follow up to the first book. The writing is cozy, witty and pretty.

The dedication though! Honestly I will buy a copy just because of it.

Can't wait for more in this series!

Before I started writing this review I was running through what I wanted to say in my head and I just couldn’t seem to get the words to come out properly. They’re just a jumble of love and praise, no sense. It’s beautifully written with adorable set of characters that would leave you smiling like a loon; making it a perfect comfort read for sure.

This should be on everyone’s radar because the kind of escapism and message of hope in ‘A Pirate's Life for Tea’ makes it a perfect balm, and an important read in the fantasy realm. I’m so enjoying this series and seriously can’t wait enough for the third one already!

Loved the dedication!! “To the people who gave me one-star reviews because the first book “had lesbians” – I doubled the lesbians in this one. Just for you.” PERFECT!

I stopped after chapter 1 (3%) but this feels well in line with the first book, Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea. Fans will be absolutely thrilled, with an easy 3-4 stars and 5 for the right readers.

Thank you to NetGalley and Tor/Bramble for the ARC.

This was a great follow up to Can't Spell Treason Without Tea. Witty and fun, we see our favorite characters off on yet another adventure!

Absolutely grateful to Rachel @ Tor who offered me an ARC of this title two days after I requested it via Netgalley.

As with the first book in this trilogy, I really enjoyed this cozy, medium-low stakes fantasy which continued to expand on the world building and the long term arcs.

This book also introduced two new main, and a whole cast of supporting characters to join Reyna and Kianthe. Though Bobbie and Serina were obviously the focused story of these characters, everyone was given enough page time to give us a sense of their character. And while Bobbie's and Serina's building relationship didn't quite have the kind of emotional angst that is my favourite, that Reyna and Kianthe got annoyed with their stubbornness before I did was good on Thorne's part. Once relationships and characters who are supposed to be an endgame pairing start rehashing the same issues with no progress past a certain part of the story, I stop vibing with a pairing.

I still want a whole story about Feo and Wylan, but I also want a book with the Dastardly Pirate Dreggs and their crew. From what we got to see, they sound a whole lot of fun and maybe Thorne is leaving the possibility for themselves open if they decide on the right story.

Looking forward to the third book which is aimed towards tying up another one of the plots initiated in book one as previewed by the epilogue.

Absolutely love the introduction of new characters, and how they change up the dynamic with characters established in the first book. It takes the cozy element on the road, proving that cozy doesn't mean no stakes are involved in the story.

LOVED this! So great to see Kianthe and Reyna’s story continue, with some new friends! While searching for the dragon eggs, they get mixed in some trouble and attempt to help Bobbie, a constable, apprehend some pirates who stole from the dairn. Reyna, ever observant, sees there is more between the pirate Serina and constable Bobbie and decides to play matchmaker.

I love Rebecca Thorne’s humorous and fun style. This and her other books are always so enjoyable and entertaining! With enough action to keep the pages turning, this lands on the more adventurous side of cozy fantasy but still retains a warm feeling.

A delightful expansion of the world, with more Griffons, more Tea, and more Romance! I very much appreciate the continuation of Kianthe and Reyna's stories (romantic and quest), with the addition of Bobbie and Serina's friends to adversaries to lovers journey, as well as the assorted supporting cast, returning and new.