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!!!

I love this series, it is a great balance of coziness and slice of life moments while also featuring somewhat harrowing action. Kianthe and Reyna continue to be fun characters to follow and I really love how all of the conflict in the book is external to their relationship.

The epilogue has a cliffhanger and I'm very eagerly awaiting the 4th and final book.

Rating: 4.5

Returning to this series and this world feels like a warm hug. This might be my favorite yet (but so hard to compete with the first!).

With Reyna and Kianthe’s wedding around the corner, Tawney is bustling with preparations. We get to see familiar faces from the previous books, as well as new characters from their past. It feels like a wedding episode of a sitcom, but add in baby dragons, a heavy dose of political scheming, and a coup.

Once again this series focuses on relationships that value healthy communication and understanding. So while the stakes aren’t always low, the found family, strong relationships, and acceptance of others make this series such a delightfully cozy read

Jessica Threet is fantastic as the audiobook narrator and makes all the characters come to life. Definitely recommend listening to this one.

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for this ALC

I loved this just as much as the other books in the series. These characters are amazing and getting to see their growth throughout the series has been so fun! The found family is fantastic and visiting this world again is always like a warm hug. The narrator knocked the audiobook out of the park yet again. I look forward to the narrator's work with these characters almost as much as I look forward to the plot.

This series is everything! This book proves even further that Rebecca Thorne is the queen of queer cozy romances.

*Thank you to Tor and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review and to Macmillan Audio for the gifted ALC*

Reyna and Kianthe are gooooooin' to the chapel and they're gonnnna get married... But first we've got baby dragons to wrangle, hostile in-laws to woo, and a coup to plan!

What a ride. I've done every single book in this series on audio and it's so delightfully cozy each time. I want to curl up in an armchair in New Leaf and play Cocoa and Capitalism with the Arcandor. Rebecca Thorne crafted such a comfortable fantasy world in Tawney with a fun magic system, in a series that doesn't take itself too seriously. I'd recommend this series to anyone who dreams of fantasy worlds or chasing their creative dreams (like me and working at a bookshop).

The ending here is CRIMINAL. I have to wait a whole 6 months for the resolution?? (Though ultimately, am I even ready for this series to end??)

Tea You at the Altar is the perfect third installment for this series. Continuing the story of Kianthe and Raina with all of their misadventures reaching a perfect climax. Ties up loose ends, sets another new couple off on a new adventure, and tells a somehow cozy story of a coup with wonderful humor.

Another wonderful addition to the series! I enjoyed this one even more than the previous installment and oh boy am I excited for the final book!

Kianthe and Reyna return in the third installment of Tomes and Tea, and this is my favorite book of the series yet! Their lovely relationship is put to the test as their wedding approaches, and it seems like half the realm will be in attendance.

I adore Reyna and Kianthe and all their friends. The plotting on this one is incredible. And that ENDING?? Ughh, the fourth book can not come fast enough!

The narrator on this audiobook is wonderful with different voices for various characters. I loved the experience!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to listen and review, and so much thanks to Rebecca Thorne for continuing to write amazing stories!

Kianthe and Reyna are getting married and there’s so much to do! There are baby dragons to keep an eye on, in laws to handle, pirates to welcome, even a murder to solve. Oh, and did I mention a plan to overthrow the evil queen (because there’s always an evil queen).

Rebecca Thorne’s cozy romantasy is the perfect read. Well, until you get to the ending. That cliffhanger will have you googling “when does the next book come out.”

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These books have been such a joy, the perfect cozy adventure read! The third installment was fantastic. The writing style is so good and so enjoyable. I love how cute Kianthe and Reyna are together and I feel like they’ve grown so much as a couple. They continue to be their witty, funny, and joyful selves. I love all the old characters popping up as well as all new ones. Of course, there had to be one more adventure before their big day! The towns people and mythical creatures just make this land sound so fun and I want to visit.

The audiobook was incredible! I absolutely love Jessica Threet’s ability to do all the different voices and tones. She does incredible work! It was so enjoyable to listen to. She has the perfect speed and pitch and I highly recommend the audiobook.

Thank you NetGalley, Macmillan Audio, and Rebecca Thorne for such a great ALC. I cannot wait for the next book!

Rebecca Thorne once again delivers a whimsical, heartfelt adventure in Tea You at the Altar, the third installment of the Tomes & Tea series. With humor and warmth reminiscent of The Princess Bride and Bookshops and Bonedust, Kianthe and Reyna’s journey to matrimony is equal parts charming and chaotic. Jessica Threet's lively narration perfectly captures both the humor and tenderness of the story, making it a joy to listen to.

Between unruly baby dragons, uninvited in-laws, and political intrigue threatening their big day, the stakes are high—but Thorne balances tension and humor effortlessly. This delightful blend of romance, fantasy, and mischief is a perfect match for fans of Travis Baldree and TJ Klune.

A strong continuation of the series, this audiobook is a lighthearted escape filled with love, magic, and laughter. Four stars!

Pretty high stakes for a cozy fantasy novel 😅 I loved the humor and the sweet couple we follow to their wedding. There are so many cute creatures and unique characters that keep the fantasy goodness tingling! It was a great book and I'll definitely have to go back and read the first two books and see the relationships from the beginning. I don't think I missed too many references. The audiobook sounded great too!

I need the next book in my hands IMMEDIATELY. If the title doesn't give it away....We get to go to a wedding!

what to expect in book three:
📖Wedding
📖Secret Plot to Overthrow the Queen
📖Reyna meets Kianthe's Parents
📖Baby Dragons
📖Pirates
📖Back to Where it All Began
📖PUNS (a whole lot of them)

This story was just as fun as book one and Jessica Threet does another fantastic narration!

Thank you Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for the ALC!