I really enjoyed reading the next installment in the Tomes & Teas series! And the fact that this ended on a massive cliffhanger made me very happy that I'm on Tor's email list for the monthly catalogue, so I was able to start the next one immediately after.

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Rebecca Thorne brings us Tomes and Tea book three in Tea You at the Altar. Kianthe and Reyna are getting married in seven days when Kianthe's parents turn up and try to derail things in honour of a homegrown male suitor. Their baby dragons are out of control and Reyna is sucked into a plot to dethrone the nasty queen. Kianthe is the Arcander who controls elemental magic and Reyna was the queen's assassin. Now they operate a tea shop with books and want to be left alone. Not going to happen. Mayhem follows in its own wacky way. Read this lightly moving fantasy.

Rebecca Thorne at her FINEST!

After reading the first two books in this series as they were independently published I was SO excited to see what Rebecca Thorne could do with Tor behind her and let me tell you it is MAGIC.

A wedding AND a coup? Say less. I absolutely loved this book and encourage absolutely everyone to pick up this series. Not only do I love the hijinks and adventures our couple gets into I also LOVE the relationship. Really this series shows you exactly what its like to go through life with someone so different from you who compliments you PERFECTLY. So real, so cozy, so relatable, and SO heartwarming.

I can't wait to read the final book in the series and see what Rebecca Thorne gets up to next.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I want to start by saying this is probably one of my all time favorite stories and definitely one of the best cozy fantasy series out there. I have loved both previous books and I'm so excited to get the opportunity to review the third book in the series.

Tea you at the Altar picks up after the swashbuckling romp of book two and sees Key and Reyna back in their new home town of Tawney. The couples pending nuptials prove to be a far bigger deal than they had thought. The wedding of a Mage of Ages is guaranteed to be a celebrated event, but with Reyna's history with Queen Tilaine still unsettled the guest list may prove to be more than they bargained for. After a Queendom spy approaches the couple with plans that could halt Tilaine in her tracks the couple decide to prepare a wedding like nobody has ever seen.

A tale of Pirates, Dragons, Magic, Celebration, and of course a little treason this is such a fun story. I loved every minute of it and I cannot wait for the next book in the series. You don't have to be a strictly cozy reader for this story. The stakes may be low, but that doesn't mean there's no action to be had.

All that said I'm sure at this point that if you're reading this review than I'm mostly preaching to the choir. You've probably read both of the previous books and have enjoyed them enough to seek out the next book. However, on the off chance that this is your first time encountering the series I want to strongly suggest you go start with Can't Spell Treason Without Tea. It's a great read and from there I'm sure you'll find yourself making your way here again soon.

Another hit in the tombs and tea series! This instalment covers the different kinds of love that can fill our lives. Reyna and Kianthe do not get enough page time together, but the rest of the characters build on the beautiful story begun in the previous books. Reyna and kianthe and their lovely found family remind us that love takes work and all parties must contribute or it will never work. I can’t wait to read the last book in this quartet, and anything else Rebecca Thorne wants to write. One of my favourites this year so far!

I keep trying to make my way through this series and each time is the same. I pick up the book, get into it and then it falls flat in the end. I do still love the piratey aspect of this but overall I wish this book was an easier read.

I went into this thinking it was the final book in the series, but in case there are any other prospective readers making the same error I did, Tomes & Tea it is a quartet and not a trilogy so there is still one more book coming! Which I'm honestly pretty excited about because I find these to be fun reads.

I started reading this series as a cozy fantasy, and while it definitely still has some of those elements and the general vibe of coziness, the stakes have gotten a little too high in the continuing installments for me to really classify it as 'cozy fantasy' anymore. They're still a lot of fun to read, but I wanted to make the point in my review that there are some bigger world events at play, and our heroines play a direct role in those events.

Things I really enjoyed:
-More dragons! And I especially liked the discussion of dragons/magic/belief that happens around the reappearance of dragons in this world.
- Reyna gets a little more spotlight. As the fiance of the Arcandor of all Magic, I did feel she was getting overshadowed a bit, but not anymore. Her moment has arrived.
- The found family keeps growing! Reyna and Kianthe just keep collecting awesome folks in their little border town, and it's so much fun.
- Pirates!
- A unique wedding perfectly suited to our heroines.
- So many puns.

One thing I had a little trouble with was the pacing in this book. There are so many plates in the air with preparations for the wedding and various meetings, and it did lag just a bit for me. That said, the action really picked up at the end, and I'm hopeful that the next book is going to be a wild ride to the finish.

Tea You at the Altar is the third installment in the Tea & Tomes series, and it is a fun read that continues to move the overall story along. I wouldn't recommend starting with this one because it is part of a larger arc, so if you're new to the series it would be best to start at the beginning. The series is perfect for readers who like cozy fantasy elements with medium stakes, lots of found family, and of course puns.

Ahhh I was so excited to return to the world of Tomes and Tea and the hilarious puns found within.

“Wait. Is there a God of Puns?” Kianthe gasped, bouncing on her toes.
Despite everything, laughter bubbled in Reyna’s chest. “Yes, and I’m convinced it’s punishing me for the wrongdoings of my life.”
“It’s…pun-ishing you?”

Kianthe and Reyna’s love oozes off of the pages of this book and into my ears from the audiobook. But it also seems to uplift and improve everyone around them. They help so many other characters and it is so beautiful. This series is like drinking a warm cup of tea (or my preferred coffee) on a cold and rainy day. It warms me up, both body and soul. I wish to live in this cozy world especially under the new regime.

The audiobook was magnificent. The narrator is so perfect for this series and I hope it does not change for book 4 either.

Tessa is my favorite new character from this book and Kianthe is forever my favorite for the puns and the sass.

“Arcandor, I must be frank.”
Unfortunately, Kianthe had given up all pretenses.
“Well I thought Tilain was a lovely name, but if you say so. Queen Frank has a nice ring.”

Tea You at the Altar is book three in the Tomes and Tea series, and just as cozy and fun as the previous two books. In this installment, Kianthe and Reyna are just days away from getting married when they become involved in a plot to overthrow the queen. I loved the politics, the cozy small town, and baby dragons. This was a fun and really cute read, with just the right amount of magic, adventure, and of course plenty of puns. The ending sets things up perfectly for book four, and I can't wait to read the final installment in this series!

Thank you to Tor and NetGalley for the ARC!

4 stars if you like cozy romantic fantasy. Probably not for other fantasy readers? It’s very relationship focused in a couple that would really just like to settle down to a quiet life. But the evil queen is really really evil so,heroes must hero…. It’s kind of amusing the couple is very good about talking through things. It’s kind of nice to see an emotionally healthy romance. But…. it definitely makes it a gentle story and not a tale of overwhelming passion! For the right reader this is an excellent series!

Beautiful, funny, cozy, and so romantic. Thorne knows how to develop our favorite couple and bring the action and adventure, but sealing it with a cup of tea and a hug.

<i>Tea You at the Altar</i> is the third installment of the Tomes & Tea series, this time bringing the action back toward the two main characters of the series, Kianthe and Reyna as they focus on their wedding. This was an event two books in the making, so it's fun to actually get to this point and see how the characters have developed from the first book.

And <i>Tea You at the Altar</i> is definitely a stronger book than the first in this series. Although my love for the series will always be in its pirate adventure chapter, this novel brings the story back into the network established by the first book and strengthens a lot of the story beats first introduced in <i>Can't Spell Treason Without Tea</i>. In some ways, I feel this book is perhaps a more direct sequel to the first book than <i>A Pirate's Life for Tea</i>, given that it brings us back around to many of the conflicts introduced and then sort of left on the sidelines for the second book in the series.

But Thorne's characters still carry a lot of the charm that made them lovable in the first place, with complicated emotions and a resilient partnership that defines the series' coziest elements. The series itself is a good bit of fun, and this is a welcome chapter that moves the story forward and gives us a greater focus on our main couple. Can't wait for the finale this fall!

Rebecca Thorn delivers us a third installment of the cozy fantasy delight from the Tomes & Tea series. Brimming with quick banter, social and political tensions, adorable romance, dragons, magic, and found family, it’s such a warm hug of a book.

Reyna and Kianthe are uniting at the altar, gathering their friends and family together to celebrate their wedding. It’s not surprising that it can’t just be an easy affair, treason always has a seat at the table. The unrest of the realm comes to a head and tensions must be settled. Queen Tilane has done enough damage to the kingdom.

I love how quickly this book moves along, and due to the nature of the genre there isn’t much friction. It’s a cozy world to slip in and out of when you need a break from the real one. Though Shiparin citizens aren’t without conflict, you can always count on a wonderful resolution. I can’t wait for Alchemy and a Cup of Tea from Rebecca Thorne!

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Thank you so much to Rebecca Thorne and Bramble books for the opportunity to read and review this book

Tea You at the Altar is a cozy sapphic fantasy novel and book 3 in the Tomes and Tea series. Kianthe and Reyna are just a week away from their wedding. They’ve done everything possible to plan their special day, but things will always go wrong no matter how detailed the plans. Will they both make it to the altar?

This was a cute read! Reyna and Kianthe are wonderful characters and I really enjoyed this chapter of their story. This was a super cute balance of wedding stress, family drama and fantasy politics. I did feel like some of this book was setup for the next in the series, but in general the plot flowed well

Overall this was a cute four star read! I enjoyed seeing more of these characters and look forward to seeing them again in the next book. This book did have some potential triggers, so please check if you’re sensitive. While this book had a romantic plot, there wasn’t really any on-page spice, so one flame for spice

If you’re a fan of cozy fantasy novels with low angst, magical worlds and found family vibes, then absolutely pick this series up! Even though this book is technically a standalone, I’d recommend reading the series in order to get the most out of it.

Love a good cozy fantasy - and I really enjoy Rebecca Thorne's writing. This perfectly blends having interesting characters and a nice pace with interesting plot. I find so often "low stakes" can err on the side of dull but she is amazing at making things interesting and captivating the reader. It took me a little bit to understand who was new and who was an existing character. This was just a good time.

This was an adorable read! I've really enjoyed this series, and this latest book is dealing with a lot, with their upcoming wedding, but also dealing with the coup that they're planning. It was such a blast to read, and I'm so excited for book 4!

The whole plot with overthrowing Queen Tilaine, yeah, that's a pretty big stressor, and when you factor in that their wedding is part of the plan, yeah, thats two really big, life-changing events, bundled into one. I'm glad that they checked in with one another, seeing how they were doing. Of course things don't go to plan, and I really enjoyed seeing where the story went!

Because on top of that, Kianthe's parents come to the wedding-with the guy that they want her to marry, her childhood best friend, which is complicated enough. But even thought it was hard, I'm glad that they had that more internal conflict, of talking with her parents, that was really sweet to read.

With the way that things ended with that epilogue, well, the synopsis of book 4 mentions what happens, so I'm really excited to see how that's all going to play out, espcailly given that it's the last book in the series, which is going to be too bad, because I've really come to love this world and these characters, but they deserve a more quiet life.

I loved reading this book and I can't wait to continue on with the series!

Loved getting to see all of our "friends" again and celebrating our favorite teashop owning couple! As always, the side characters were shining and the balance of coziness to plot was brilliant. Can't WAIT to read the resolution of this series!

The third installment of the Tomes & Tea series is a cute story focused on Kianthe and Reyna’s wedding. And also a plot to overthrow their bloodthirsty Queen. No big deal. I don’t read Tomes & Tea for the political plot lines, I read it for the sweetness and coziness. And despite the plotting, it delivers.

Tea You at the Altar is the third book in the beloved cozy fantasy series by Rebecca Thorne. Due out 4th March 2025 from Macmillan on their Tor/Bramble imprint is 336 pages and will be available in paperback, audio, and ebook formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references throughout.

This is a lovely, immersive, well written cozy fantasy with F/F romance. A former royal mercenary (stabbing and slashing a specialty) and a high ranking magic user who's also a reluctant diplomat just want to be together, to have a cozy bookstore with a big fireplace, tea and baked goods, maybe a few little dragons (!?) and nothing is going to stand in their way if they have anything to say about it. They got most of their wish list in book one and now they're on a mission to save their hard-won independence and their town, with maybe a little treasonous sedition thrown in.

It's full of magic and world building and if the characters are maybe a tiny bit tropey, well, that's why readers *love* cozy fantasy. Inevitable comparisons will be drawn between this series and Travis Baldree's wonderful Legends & Lattes, and while it's true they share a niche genre, this series is not at all derivative and readers who enjoyed L&L will likely enjoy this one as well.

It's full of warmth and humor and the author is unapologetically LGBTQIA+ friendly, here's a quote:

"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."

The unabridged audiobook has a run time of 11 hours 41 minutes and is capably read by series narrator Jessica Threet. She has a well modulated voice and does a fine job of the disparate fantasy accents. Her voice is a tiny bit sharp to actually fade into neutrality during the read, but it's not at all intrusive and there aren't any accents that come across as patently fake or forced. Sound and production quality are very high throughout the read.

Four and a half stars for both the book and audiobook. Highly recommended for fans of cozy fantasy. There -are- some violent scenes with battle descriptions. There is some light sexual content/PDAs, but nothing NSFW. With three books out now, it would be an excellent choice for a series binge or buddy read.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

Tea You at the Alter is book three in the Tomes & Tea series. I’ve been having a great time with this series so far, so I couldn’t wait to pick up book 3. This time around Kianthe and Reyna are planning their wedding all while trying to overthrew the Queen. I love how Thorne manages to balances the cozy vibes while still giving us an adventure. Sometimes books in the cozy genre can be too low stakes, but this series seems to nail that balance. This installment also executed the political intrigue so well, which I am a sucker for. Also, how could you not love having baby dragons causing chaos for the town. The competitive game night was also a fun addition to the story. The audiobook narration has been great for this series, and Tea You at the Alter is no exception. Jessica Threet continues to absolutely nail both Kianthe and Reyna’s characters. I really appreciate how distinct the voices are for each character making it easy to tell whose POV we’re experiencing. I also feel that Threet really understands the essence of each character, making the audiobook so enjoyable. Overall, I enjoyed this book and plan to continue with the series.