Please be advised, there will be spoilers.

As soon as I finished A Pirate’s Life for Tea I knew I had to have the next book.

In book one, we meet Reyna and Kianthe- the duty bound queen’s guard and the most powerful mage of their time. We follow them as they escape to make a new life together, open a tea and book shop, and get used to civilian life… only to be ripped away from it when dragons attack.

Book two has our girls on the high seas chasing clues on what might be going on with their home; only to find a much bigger issue that needs dealt with- seriously, what do you do when the pirates are the good guys in a war?

Now? We have baby dragons, espionage, and hidden royals- and that’s the easy part. What do you do when the inlaws come equipped with their choice of spouse for their daughter? What happens if the heir doesn’t want to rule? Can Tawney withstand bored, land-locked pirates arriving (presumably) for a wedding?

I loved this so much! The story was fast paced, action packed, and brimming with the charming, punny humor I have come to expect from this series. I was thrilled that not only were we back in Tawney, allowing me to get back to characters I missed from book one, but characters from book two had a place here as well. The community we see building in these books- character interactions that give us warm fuzzies (one of my favorite things about cozy myteries and romances), are one of the things I most love about this series. Another? We are dealing with large issues- espionage, war, long lost relatives as well as strained relations- with grace and witt. Kienthe was constantly having me in stitches- especially in her interactions with the baby dragons. This was a five star book for me.

As far as adult content, I still consider this a cozy mystery. There is sexual content, but , like the first book, it’s mainly limited to banter and innuendo. More than that, there’s language, drinking, and violence. All are lowkey and tastefully done (well, mostly). While I think it’s geared towards adults, Young Adults and New Adults would probably love it.

I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of this audiobook from Netgalley working with Macmillan Audio in exchange for an honest review. My thoughts and opinions are my own and were not swayed by this. My Thanks!

This series has been so fun to read. It has been the perfect combination of all things fantasy and escapism. If you are a fan of cozy fantasies you must try this series. This series has it all - pirates, romance, dragons, griffons, magic, alchemy, royals, espionage, swordplay, near-death experiences, tea, BOOKS!

The third installment of the "Tomes and Tea" series follows Reina and Kianthe as they plan a coup to overturn queen Toulaine, who has been abusing the power of her monarchy. This 3rd installment did not dissapoint!

I love this series and the audiobook narrator is so compelling! I've listened to all 3 of the books in the series on audiobook and they are great! The audiobook narrator is able to convey the characters emotions really well and the stories are both cozy and adventurous simultaneously.

If you have read the first 2 books in the "Teas and Tomes" series, you must continue! And if you are looking to get into a cozy fantasy series, full of magic, dragons, griffins, betrayal, adventure, tea, and books this is the series for you. I hear there is going to be another installment coming out later this year as well and I'll be first in line to grab a copy.

Thank you so much to Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for providing and arc in exchange for an honest review.

I loved everything about this! It’s cute and full of whimsy but also really serious as it discusses the atrocities of Queen Tilaine. And did I mention there are baby dragons?

If you felt like the second book was lacking some of the whimsy and charm from the first, this third installment brings it back and then some. My only complaint is that I don’t have the fourth book in my hands.

As always, Jessica Threet did such a good job with the narration!

Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to an early copy!

Tomes & Tea #3 did not disappoint! It was so nice to revisit this healthy, established lesbian couple and their cozy bookshop/tea room in Tawney as they plan their upcoming wedding... with a twist.

Despite this series being a cozy fantasy, the stakes are slightly higher than others in the same genre, which I personally prefer. It's nice to read an exciting story, but also know all my favs are going to come out on the other side of their adventures unscathed. Book 3 went in a different direction than I was expecting - unlike other cozy fantasies, it certainly wasn't predictable!

I found the narrator very engaging and enjoyed reading this one with my ears, vs having read the first two with my eyes.

Thank you to NetGalley, Macmillan Audio, and Rebecca Thorne for the free audiobook ARC in exchange for an honest review <3

A great third installment of the series! This book hit the ground running with its engaging plot. The story was fun and the dialogue full of puns. The characters we met in the first two books continued to be lovable, and the new characters were a delight.
I listened to the audiobook; the narration was lovely and dynamic.

Rebecca Thorne does it again. This cozy fantasy is a warm hug that so many need during these crazy times. The found family can't help but make you smile. The characters are a joy and the plot flows well.

I gave this book 5 stars on Goodreads, but find it difficult to give a review to books that are sequels without making them spoiler filled. I cannot wait for the next book in the series!

YES! I am obsessed with this world. The character development was amazing, and the cozy vibes pulled me in. This third journey into Kianthe and Reyna's world was definitely my favorite in the series so far. I can't wait to see where the story goes next!

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

4.5 stars rounded up

This was so much fun and also super sweet at the same time. It was a wonderful balance of love (EEP THEY ARE PLANNING THEIR WEDDING) and political intrigue (overthrowing a queen?!). The banter was well done and I thought the pacing worked throughout.

The ending in the epilogue made me drop my mouth open and can confirm there is a fourth and final book and I am already looking forward to it.

Also I love Pillbug so much.

Kianthe and Reyna are back, this time planning both a wedding...and a coup?

This picks up right after the last volume (which I enjoyed more than the first, who doesn’t like a pirate adventure?), but reminds me more of the first volume as it returns primarily back to the small town tea/book shop plus evil queen storylines (with dragons and puns of course). The writing style and narration are the same as well: still flat and surface level with overly emotive audio (and the narrator's accents are still a bit inconsistent), but by this point I’m into the series and it’s fun enough to keep me reading. We see more of the townsfolk and allies in this one and learn more about our characters’ pasts. I'm not quite onboard with the resolution of the climax, but the cliffhanger at the end will keep me counting down until the next/final volume is published, as now I'm invested in the series resolution.

Overall, this is a fun new addition in the same style as others in the series, so if you enjoyed the those you will certainly want to continue the series!

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

I enjoyed this book. It is engaging and entertaining. I like the characters and their witty banter. This book is full of adventure and intrigue. I look forward to the next book in the series.

Another cute, cozy story about tea and books, now with baby dragons added! I love that we've come to some conclusions regarding the evil queen and Kianthe's relationship with her family. The audio narrator isn't my favourite, but she does an okay job. I don't think that accents are her strong suit, so the addition of even more accents made this audio a little bit of a strain to listen to.

4.5 stars rounded up

Okay this was delightful! Probably my favorite installment in the series so far. Our fearless heroines are back and this time they're planning their wedding...aaand maybe a political coup as well. It's lighthearted and funny with the right amount of politics and plot development. We know the queen is the worst, so I don't feel bad she's getting overthrown. I didn't love book 2 but I'm glad I kept going with the series. The audio narration continues to have this issue where the voices for the two main characters feel mismatched to me, but otherwise it's okay. I received an audio review copy via NetGalley, all opinions are my own.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for this advanced copy! You can pick up Tea You at the Altar on March 4, 2025.

Once again, Rebecca Thorne absolutely nails the cozy but action-adventure vibes she started with Can't Spell Treason Without Tea and A Pirate's Life for Tea. While this one had (slightly) less pirates and tea and more politicking, I still loved Reyna and Kianthe's journey as they overthrew the queen and tied the knot. While some parts felt a tad slower, I also appreciated the softer character moments, such as Reyna talking with Kianthe's mom or Kianthe and her old friend Faustus settling the dust between them.

All in all, a fantastic entry into the series! That cliffhanger though... we will be having WORDS, Rebecca.

The third Tomes & Tea installment, Kianthe and Reyna are preparing for the biggest adventure and obstacle yet: planning and executing a wedding. With dragons, griffins, angry queens, pirates and more on the guest list, all in the balance, the two are left to handle those hurdles, along with the in-laws, mayhem in town, and a treasonous plot, it’s one of the most adventurous installments yet (with plenty of cozy still thrown in). The walk down the aisle will be a memorable one, for sure!
I thought this was a cute follow-up, with plenty of old favorites and new characters for the readers to fall in love with. I can’t wait to see what comes of the fourth and final book, but this set things up in a great way. The audiobook narration was also great at bringing each story and personality across.
Thank you to Bramble and Macmillan Audio for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

I was so excited for this, and it did not disappoint! Tea You at the Alter continues Kianthe and Reyna's story as they attempt to take the next step in their relationship, getting married, while also attempting to overthrow a queen. This is somehow still such a cozy story even with all of the drama and mishaps that happen. I love seeing our main characters' relationship deepen, one pun at a time. My favorite type of late series book is one where the characters have external issues but their relationship is rock solid, and this delivers perfectly. While I found the second book slowed in the middle, this one keeps the action up and kept me engaged the entire time. I'm so excited for the final book, even though I'm not ready to say goodbye to this world and these characters.

The narrator is once again perfect for this story.

I just finish this one and I can't believe that there is only one book left to this serie. I will miss every characters... Kianthe and Reyna became my favorite ladies, but then you have the arrival of the sister of the actual Queen... (So sorry I listen to it sooo I don't want to scrap her name). She is a fire character that didn't have enough time, but the little surprise at the end... I was happy!

The more of these Rebecca Thorne writes, the more I love these books. It helps that every problem I had with the first book (underdeveloped world building and a weird tone), and the second book (not nearly enough of our Tawney people), are resolved here. Three books in, you can’t help but understand the world more, and all of the major characters in both books combine in a plot revolving around Kianthe and Reyna’s wedding.

Other things that make me love this book more:
1. The big reveals about Kianthe (she wooed Reyna with a pun; she once summoned a tornado to get rid of a bee; she’s a terrible liar (WHAAAT?)).
2. Even more queer rep with M/M romance and a major ace character.
3. This is a pretty perfect balance of cozy action. It’s just delightful fun.
4. The development of the larger plot that I will absolutely not talk about.
5. Game Night.

This is also the first time I’ve listed to the audiobooks and Jessica Threet does an amazing job. She captures Reyna and Kianthe perfectly.

I will continue to read these as long as Rebecca Thorne continues to write them.

“Tea You at the Altar” is the third installment in Rebecca Thorne’s Tomes and Tea series. In this novel, Reyna and Kianthe are planning their wedding, plus a coup to overthrow Queen Tilaine at the same time. They track down Tilaine’s half sister Tessa, and plan to install her as the queen’s replacement. However, Tessa may not be interested in taking on the role. On top of this, Kianthe’s family arrives in Tawney carrying all her childhood baggage and plenty of suspicion of Reyna.
This was a decently enjoyable addition to the series. I enjoy how Thorne’s protagonists are fundamentally good people but they still have their flaws and make mistakes. I enjoyed the addition of Tessa and James to the story in a way that I really did not enjoy the additional characters in book 2 (and I still didn’t like Serina and Bobbie in this one). I definitely felt the plot and pacing dragging at times. I’ll still plan to read the final book in the series and see how it all ends.

This audiobook was so freaking good! I feel like Thorne's books keep getting better and better. I enjoyed the development of the characters and the plot line was super interesting throughout. Cozy fantasy is one of my favorite genres and this author feels like one of the queens.