🎧𝔸𝕃ℂ ℝ𝕖𝕧𝕚𝕖𝕨🎧
𝙏𝙚𝙖 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝘼𝙩 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙡𝙩𝙚𝙧 by Rebecca Thorne
𝙍𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚: 3/4/25
𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙧𝙚: Cozy sapphic fantasy romance
𝙎𝙥𝙞𝙘𝙚: none
𝙉𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧: Jessica Threet
𝙏𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙨/𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩:
💎Established couple
💎Lesbian wedding
💎Spies and heists
💎Baby dragons
💎Asexual rep
💎Backstabbing and frontstabbing
💎Long lost heirs
💎Witty puns and banter

With this being the third book in the series, being back in the world felt like coming home to a warm hug at the end of the day. We return to old familiar characters and get to meet some fun new ones along the way. And if you get the choice please listen to the amazing Jessica Threet narrate as she is always a pleasure to listen to. I always wait for the audiobook versions of any book she narrates.

Rebecca does a fabulous job of writing cozy fantasy while filling it with enough action and adventure to keep you interested and engaged. Each book has posed a new challenge and this is no different.

And if you thought that a book about planning a wedding would be boring then you are so wrong. There are so many behind the scenes moments filled with action and fun twists that you will not want to stop reading. There are new magics and some changes to theology introduced in this book that will surprise and delight.
I love the varied rep as we get our first ace character in the series while also adding on an MM couple. The queer-normative world is so important in books and I am happy that this series embraces it.

I am looking forward to the next book which will conclude the series but will also be sad once they're done.

This series continues to build in a very well paced way. The characters are all so unique, and the plot of this book was an excellent balance of humor and just the right amount of tension for a cozy fantasy. I will continue this series as long as the books are written.

First, thank you NetGalley and the author for the advance copy of this audiobook! This series has been a lot of fun so far, with the combination of fantasy, romance, pirates and all the LGBTQIA+ love and representation. Reyna and Kianthe continue to be a joy not matter the amount of terrible puns (lol), and the community they've formed around them is really wonderful.

I was honestly surprised by the ending to this one and it felt like this could've worked well as a trilogy, but it seems we can expect one more installment that I'll be eager to read!

4 stars...first off thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this audioARC of the book. This is book 3 in the tomes and tea quartet and I just love all these characters so much. Loving the cozy fantasy/romance vibes and of course there are dragons and Griffins and pirates and lots of LGBTQIA+ love. No spice but it doesn't need it. Still a great story and the characters are all loveable. Got to meet some new ones as well. I will definitely be recommending this series for sure. Can't wait to read the last one!

The 3rd installment of the Tomes & Tea series featuring cozy fantasy and lots of sapphic love is just as fun as the first two, if not more fun because we get the addition of baby dragons and family drama while prepping for a wedding! And we can’t forget about staging a coup against the Queen! This series has been such a comfort read for me. The stakes are just high enough to keep you intrigued and dying to know what’s going to happen while being low enough to be on the cozier side of fantasy. I’m looking forward to the 4th and final book!

Thank you to Macmillan Audio for the ALC in exchange for my honest review!

I don't want to say to much as this is the last book in a trilogy. This was the perfect end to this series. This was funny and sweet with a hint of political intreatment. The characters were just as amazing as ever and their bond is absolutely perfect. I loved this as an ending.

Firstly, thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for giving me early access to the Tea You at the Altar audiobook. Secondly, I cannot wait for the fourth book and am counting down the days of its release! Reyna and Kianthe's wedding is one for the ages (get it, ages, as in Mage of Ages), of course they couldn't just have any typical wedding, they had to set up a scheme to end Queen Tilaine's reign and begin the reign (iykyk) of a new monarch and era for the Queendom and the Realm. Tea's & Tomes has been a nice cozy escape from reality for the last couple of months for me and Tea You at the Altar continued that experience. I also really enjoyed the dragons story continuing in this book and not disappearing after the resolution of the dragon eggs from A Pirates Life for Tea, plus seeing the baby dragons! Another, thing I enjoyed we the reappearance of previous characters and Reyna and Kianthe also being able to heal old and past relationships and even create new bonds. Side note: the foreshadowing *chief's kiss*.
I would like to give a shoutout to the narrator Jessica Threet, I had no issue figuring out which POV I was in throughout the book as I was listening (something that is can be hard to do for me in multiple POV audiobooks). Threet gives each character their own voice, accent, demeanor, and drawl as they speak making them each their own (even characters that aren't Kianthe and Reyna). I have listened to all 3 books, and have enjoyed them even more with their excellent narration.

I enjoy these books when I am in the mood for a slower moving story. These are light on the fantastical elements and usually have light action and easy to follow political intrigue.

I love the puns, the solid relationship that Reyna and Kianthe have, as well as all the friends they make along the way. Would love to see more dragons and other creatures.

The narrator works for me because of the individual voices for each character. I am looking forward to the next and final book of the series.

Thank you Macmillan Audio for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley.

My favorite installment in the Tomes & Tea cozy fantasies follows Kianthe and Reyne as they take on their next adventure - marriage. If you enjoy punny cozy fantasy romances, with medium stakes then Tea You At the Altar is a must read! This fast-paced banter-filled story is an amazing audiobook that I think enhances the story in the perfect way, and brings life to the characters. Fans of Kimberly Lemming and Travis Baldree should enjoy Tea You at the Altar!

"Tea You at the Alter" continues Rebecca Thorne's charming fantasy series, though it doesn't quite capture the same magic that made "Can't Spell Treason Without Tea" and "A Pirate's Life for Tea" so delightful.
This third installment focuses primarily on Keyanthe and Reyna's wedding preparations, with all the planning and inevitable chaos that follows. While this central plot provides heartwarming moments between our beloved couple, there's also a political subplot brewing in the background that adds intrigue without overwhelming the romance.
The novel offers expanded perspectives from both Keyanthe and Reyna, allowing readers deeper insight into their relationship. Fans will be pleased to reunite with familiar faces from previous books, including the dastardly Pirate Dregs. Thorne continues to build her world with care, balancing the personal journeys of her characters with the broader political landscape.
The ending does leave readers on a rather abrupt cliffhanger—one that while frustrating, effectively builds anticipation for the fourth book. Despite not quite reaching the heights of its predecessors, "Tea You at the Alter" remains an enjoyable addition to the series that will satisfy fans eager to spend more time with these characters.

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.

This book was the perfect addition to the series. The right amount of cozy and action. And that cliffhanger left me dying for more!!!

I've been excited about this book since I finished book 2!!

It was just as sweet, cozy and enjoyable as the rest of the series!!

There's a lot less action in this one and more mundane life which was nice, we got to see everyone interacting more and getting to know all the characters. With that being said there was still a good action based conflict which I really enjoyed! (trying to keep it vague to avoid oopsie spoilers since its book 3) As well as a cliff hanger that will have you begging for book 4.

These books just can't help but make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside and they're great! A must read series for any cozy fantasy fan.

the audiobook was great, the narrator did a great job but I do think it could have potentially benefited from 2 different narrators since it could get confusing on whose POV we were at on occasion.

While I've enjoyed the first two in the series, I just couldn't with the jokes in this one. Puns I can handle, even though they were pretty thick, but I ran out of patience when the "that's what she said" jokes started. Especially when said to someone the character wasn't in a relationship with- ugh. It was soooo uncomfortable when the sexual innuendos started. It wasn't necessary and just ruined it for me.

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. A

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!

Thank you to NetGalley for a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are my own.

Delightful third installment in the series. It continues the plot of the series while introducing new characters, giving more background to old characters and being a nice cozy fantasy. I’ll be picking up book four for the conclusion.

3.75/5 Stars | Cozy, Funny and Sweet

What I liked: I liked that this was more of an "at-home" cozy fantasy instead of a cozy, adventure fantasy like the last one! I did really like the plot of this one and can't wait to jump into the final book of the quartet! I loved the new characters, the pulling in of the old characters, the additional depth added to some side characters, as well as a main character. I also liked the additional build-up of some of the magic creatures and magic of the world itself.

What I didn't like: This book was exceedingly likeable, but not particularly memorable. I think that the majority of the work done in this book was simply to further the overall plot--there was lore added to characters, but not enough growth for a full book in my opinion.

Special thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for an advance audio copy of this book!

A wedding and a coup!! What could possibly go wrong 🤣. Every book in this series just gets more delightful and magical. With cozy game nights, secret schemes, baby griffins, dragons, and new friends, what’s not to love?! I think one of the most heartwarming scenes was between Reyna and Kianthe’s mom ❤️‍🩹. The audiobook narration is so much fun, I could listen to it endlessly.

Thanks to the publisher for the ALC!

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.

A fantastic edition to the quartet! I cannot wait for the last book in this series to be published, this was so much fun to listen to and I enjoyed Thorne's writing and the narrator did such a good job with each of the characters. I can’t wait until the last book is published!!!