Completely cozy and loads of fun, fans of lighter fantasy will sink easily into this swashbuckling tale!

A Pirate's Life for tea invites readers into the lives of some beloved characters from the Tomes and Tea series as they begin a new epic journey. I found it nice to already have some familiarity with the cast. It allowed me to find footing within the story very quickly and focus on the nuanced character building that really makes this story shine! Like the previous installment the plot is solid and it moves along swiftly without skimping on some seriously lovely atmosphere.

If you are looking for some low stakes adventure this fall...this one may be for you!!!

I really loved this audiobook and the story as Kianthe and Reyna embark on a quest. The adventure was great followed by all the characters, pirates and getting to know each other better.

A Pirates Life for Tea is a return to our favorite mage and retired queens guard, Kianthe and Reyna as they leave their cozy bookstore/tea shop to continue their quest to find the stolen dragon eggs that were promised in exchange for safely from the dragons who were attacking their town in the last book!

On their quest they cross paths with a Robin Hood like Pirate, and her constable love interest. Their found family grows as they take to the seas to uncover the mystery of the missing dragon eggs.

This cozy story will warm your heart and thrill you as they sail the seas and outwit local law enforcement. I love Kianthe and Reyna! I’m so happy I got to return to their world, and you even get a spicy little bonus chapter!

Thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan audio for the ALC of this book.

I absolutely loved book 1 and book 2 was just as fantastic. I was a bit worried it would focus more on the new couple, but it was mainly still Rayna & Key. We had a couple chapters that were the other two but those were great.

I can’t wait for book 3. These have quickly become a favorite for me.

All the spice is behind closed doors but there is a bonus bit at the end of this that is quite spicy.

The narrator is wonderful and absolutely brings these characters to life.

I liked visiting this world again. I liked how Kianthe and Reyna discover a problem that they need to fix while looking for the dragon eggs. I liked seeing Kianthe stand up to the bad guys as the Arcandor. I liked to see Reyna being able to use her protection and fighting skills. I loved the pirate ship stuff!
My only complaint is that it seemed a little long at times. But maybe I just didn’t read it at the right time. If you like pirate ships and making things right for society, pick this one up. You will like it.

It was wonderful to revisit some of my favorite characters of this series. I was a bit disappointed that a lot of the book was away from the tea and book shop. I like more cozy fantasy and I found it challenging to follow along but that's because I dont' read a lot of fantasy. If you enjoy Thorne, Klune, or Baldree you should definitely enjoy it if you like high stakes fantasy.

Cozy, snarky and gay af!

Yes please.

This series is fun and I love the snarkiness in the dialogue.
Book two follows Reina and Kianthe into their hea which includes more adventures this time rescuing dragon eggs to keep the town people safe from the wrath of the dragons, pirates with a second chance romance as a secondary plot.
It was fun. It did have parts that dragged a little because we had multiple plots that end up coming together.

Thanks to netgalley and Macmillan for an audio arc

4.25 stars...first off thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this audioARC of the book. I enjoyed this cozy little read just as much as the first one and can't wait for the next one now. Loved the characters, and their relationships and the fact that there was a bonus one shot at the end of the audiobook(NSFW) it had magic, Griffins, dragons, pirates, mages, some swashbuckling and cozy tea times. I would definitely recommend this one.

Overall this book is cozy and heart-warming. It's perfect for a fall day with a warm cup of tea. The narration is fantastic.

My main criticism is that I think I would prefer less romance (the cutesy bits in particular are not for me). I'd love more action or to pick up the pace plotwise.

I'd like to thank Netgalley for an advanced listener copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for this ARC Audio Copy!

A return to the world of Tomes & Tea in search of dragon eggs, tea, pirates, and some drama. I really enjoyed this book and have to say that I liked it even more than the first book in the series. It had just the right balance of cozy but also enough stakes to keep you interested through the whole story, We still follow our favorite sapphic couple who, but we are also introduced to some new characters who bring a lot to the story.

I really was excited about this one but it just didn’t live up to the hype for me. It sounded so great, and I really wanted to love it, but this book just wasn’t for me.

"It isn't about the job you do. It's about the life you build together."

I love these books. They're cozy, full of adventure, full of amazing characters, and this one has PIRATES. The pirate Dreggs is literally what/who I wanted to be when I grew up. Kianthe and Reyna are beautifully written and grow even more together in this book. They learn to communicate, learn to trust, have adventures together, and go on a chase on the high seas.

I really enjoyed the stakes in this one, the extra lesbians, and of course as always, the banter and humor. I cannot wait for book 3!!

Thank you so much to ToR for the physical ARC and NetGalley for the audiobook!! I loved both!

Once again, Jessica Threet brings life to these characters and sucks you right back into this world and does not let go of her hold on you. I love her emotions, her emphasis, and the flow in which she narrates. It is perfect for the flow of the story and conveys each scene flawlessly. Her voice is calming, and very easy to listen to, especially when jumping from character to character.

As someone who loves a cozy adventure with diverse characters, romance, LGBTQ inclusion, pirates, and tea, this book had just about everything I was looking for when reaching for an audiobook to dive into,

This is the second book in a fun series but I do feel a reader could pick this book up without missing a great deal. The reader will miss out on some details regarding the relationship between Kianthe and Reyna and some of the general backstory to how we got here, but the story takes us on a new adventure and includes new characters of Serina and Bobbie who are a bit more than attracting opposites.

Serina is a robin hood type pirate who seems to steal from the more wealthy and share with the more deserving. Bobbie, on the other hand is a constable who's job it is to capture the rogue pirate and bring her to justice. Kianthe and Reyna find themselves pulled apart not in love but by each of the sides as they try to make sense of the situation and figure out how they can get these two would-be, could-be lovers to kiss and make up.

It's just so darn cute and the story is really fun and whimsical. There's lots of swashbuckling action and a but of anxious crocheting. There are even some playful griffons and several cups of tea and wine involved as well. All in all, an adventure worth sticking around for.

A Pirate's Life for Tea is the second book in the Tomes & Tea series by Rebecca Thorne and I loved it! This is the sequel to Can't Spell Treason Without Tea and it absolutely holds up. As if the first book wasn't good enough, the second installment really upped its game with all of the high seas travel and laugh out loud worthy piracy puns. We get to see familiar and beloved characters Kianthe and Reyna back in action again. We also get even more sapphic characters, with a bonus because one is a pirate and who doesn't love pirates! The plot was engaging and fast paced. The world was just as beautiful as I remember. The audiobook was done really well. Jessica Threet did a wonderful job at interpreting the characters emotions and bringing them to life. This is a must read if you're a fan of pirate puns, sapphic romance, or cozy fantasy.

Thank you to the publishers and netgalley for this arc in exchange for an honest review.

I hadn’t read the first book in this series, I wish I had but I still really enjoyed this book. It was a sweet cozy queer romantasy book. Imma go read the other book very soon.

Kianthe and Reyna are back: in this second book of the series, they leave the cozy small town lives they built in the first novel, and join efforts with new companions on a pirate adventure. Readers will want to read the first book before starting this, as the background and world building set up is not repeated in this sequel. Will the duo's new pirate antics eventually cross paths with those missing dragon eggs from the first book?

I liked this entry in the series better than the first: the plot is still cozy, but also contains higher stakes and is more exciting as the pirate storyline adds an extra element of fun action and new found family characters to enjoy.

While the new characters have their own distinctive characteristics, I still found them all quite stereotypical and much of the relationship content flat and predictable. Sometimes I questioned characters motives, and at other times the “telling not showing” was very evident. The author does write clear and vivid descriptions, and injects humour and heartwarming moments throughout. The narrator does a good job translating this humour with emotiveness, using accents to distinguish the speakers - which I initially found annoying while listening to the first book but I found this sequel easier to enjoy.

Overall, the writing is clear and descriptive, making this an accessible series for many readers looking for the familiarity of cozy fantasy tropes combined with cute sapphic romantic plot lines, and I do think those who like the romantasy genre will appreciate this series.

(The audiobook I listened to had a spicey short story at the end.)

Thank you to Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is one adventure that you want to set sail on. There’s action, romance, PIRATES, and all the puns you could ever want. A great follow-up to “Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea” and looking forward to more books within this world. The characters are absolutely delightful and I especially love how much trust they have in one another to do the right thing to save their friends.

Our favorite couple had a swashbuckling adventure, and it was just as entertaining as the first one! I did notice that this one wasn’t as cozy as the first, but A Pirates Life for Tea definitely made up for it with its charming side characters. The audiobook was fantastic, and the narrator did an amazing job bringing all the characters to life. I can’t wait for the third installment in this series!

Thanks a bunch to Net Galley, Rebecca Thorne, and Macmillan Audio for sending me an audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

The sequel to book 1 was quite well done! I think I almost liked it better in some ways. There are still the very cheesy jokes and lines from the first one, but it also piqued my interest and curiosity at times. This still feels higher stakes than I would deem ‘cozy’ (as was my issue with book 1), however, I do feel like it was a great plot and the characters really grew throughout.

The audiobook was really well put together! I usually like more narrators for each POV but this one did a good job at not needing it and making each voice feel distinct. It added to the listening experience positively!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance listener copy in exchange for my review.

Thank you so much to Macmillan Audio for the ALC of this book.

I absolutely adored Can't Spell Treason Without Tea, so when I saw A Pirate's Life come up on NetGalley, I had to request it and I'm so glad I did. I adore Reyna and Kianthe and was excited to continue their quest to find the dragon eggs with them. I loved the new editions to the cast in Bobbie and Serina and how all the elements that made Treason so cozy and hilarious were still present in the sequel. Rebecca Thorne is definitely on the verge of becoming one of my auto buy authors.

My only complaint with the audio is that sometimes there just wasn't enough differentiation between characters, but other than that it was pretty spot on.