4.75
While I really enjoyed the first book the second was absolutely enchanting!

The story felt more cohesive from start to finish. I also found the balance of the sisters stories throughout the was quite well done and that we got a better look into their individual personalities and the bond they share. I loved that this time they felt like a team working toward the same goal, and we saw more of the love between them.

I adored this enchanted world, beautiful imagery and the message of how stories & love are stronger than death.

A wonderful cozy magical read✨🫖

ARC Review: The Witching Moon Manor

 *This ARC was provided by the publisher (Atria Books) via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.*

When we left off in The Crescent Moon Tearoom, the Quigley sisters were off on their own adventures. Violet went off to travel with Emil and the circus. Beatrix was off on her novel tour and continuing to write new stories. Anne accepted her role on the coven council as the new Diviner and continued running the shop. Now the sisters back under one roof and everything is not as picture perfect as it was before. Violet is shaken after a traumatic accident at the circus. Thankfully, both her and Emil are still in one piece, but it was terrifying, nonetheless. Beatrix is suffering from writer’s block in the worst way, even the words on her skin have disappeared. Anne receives notice that their dear friend Mr. Crowley was holding a secret much bigger than they could have imagined. He was not this mid-level magic user that they all believed. His task being unfinished will not be harmless. In fact, he was so incredibly strong that leaving his task unfinished will start unraveling the threads of destiny leading to strange occurrences and complicating the ability of other witches to finish their own tasks.
 
The sisters are troubled by this. By completing his task, he will pass on into the afterlife and once again be leaving Phillip behind. They must find a way to both complete his task and to help Phillip move on as well so they can be together. To do this, Anne must recruit help from the Crowley family in the form of his incredibly cold and mildly rude nephew, Vincent. While Anne pursues this avenue, Violet and Beatrix begin searching for a way to help Phillip and begin by renting the old bookstore and apartment that his family owned. In doing so, Violet begins reigniting her use of her magic to read the memories in the old building and Beatrix must also focus on trying to use her gift by writing according to Anne’s visions. 

Once again, we follow these sisters on a quest to help their friend, each other, and even some new friends we meet along the way. The ending of this book was so heartwarming and absolutely perfect for each sister. I adore the sentient tearoom/house, and the fact that we get a sentient bookshop too was so exciting. Reading these books feels like a cozy fall day curled under the blanket with a warm coffee and a good book. I really hope there’s more to come!

4.5/5! I loved this even more than the first one! Sivinski returns with their beautiful writing, descriptions, and enchanting characters. While this book can be enjoyed at any time of year, it is perfect for winter. It has such wonderful, immersive winter imagery. I loved being back with the Quigley sisters! Each of them has their own distinct voice, magic and obstacles to overcome. At the heart of this story though, the sisters are all struggling with one thing: getting their spark back. I love all the sisters but Beatrix has to be my favorite. Her magic is so unique and one that writers and readers will relate to. I loved being back with the sentient house but fell in love with the enchanted book shop! Sivinski is a master at sensory imagery. The descriptions of scents in particular make their writing so immersive and enchanting. The story has so many beautiful messages to it, but the one that stuck with me the most is the power that memories hold. The sequel was even more heartwarming than its predecessor. This series is such a warm, cozy, and comforting read. I would gladly read more from this world and look forward to what’s next for the author!

This was a great continuation of the series. The story was set in a great world with great characters in the story!

This was such a cute and cozy mystery. I really enjoy it.

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The Witching Moon Manor was just as magical as the first! I absolutely adore the Quigley sisters and couldn’t put this book down. The story was enchanting, the atmosphere was perfection, and I’m hoping for more adventures with these characters. If you love witchy reads, this one’s a must! ✨🌙📖

Fate reunites the Quigley sisters (Anne, Beatrix, and Violet) in Stacy Sivinski's enchanting follow up to her 2024 debut novel (The Crescent Moon Tearoom). As each sister struggles individually with her own chosen path, the sisters must also come together - with some outside help - to save their city from a precarious future and to help bring closure and peace to some deserving characters. The Witching Moon Manor is a charming, cozy, and heartfelt novel about the bond between sisters, love that transcends a lifetime, and the courage to embrace one's destiny.

I was so excited to read Stacy’s upcoming novel The Witching Moon Manor. I can only describe Stacy’s writing as whimsical and cozy and it’s my favorite to curl up with a cup of tea while reading her stories.
Her latest novel follows the Quigley sisters as they try to figure out why the magic in their town has gone wonky. With characters from the first book and a new enemy/love interest for Anne, the story follows their struggles while highlighting the bonds of sisterhood. I absolutely loved the story and now need to go find a cup of tea!

This was a great follow up to The Crescent Moon Tearoom. While this book can be read as a standalone, I definitely recommend reading TCMT first. What to expect from this book: cozy descriptions and heartfelt moments between sisters with a side of romance. Be warned, you will crave a hot cup of tea and a sweet treat after reading this book!

Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for the arc in exchange for an honest review. This review can also be found on Goodreads.

Stacy Sivinski has done it again. I received an arc of The Crescent Moon Tearoom last year, and I fell in love. So, when I discovered the sequel on NetGalley, I was thrilled. The Witching Moon Manor is just as enchanting and endearing as the first book in the series, if not more. Fans of the first will be delighted with the continued story of the Quigley sisters.

Beatrix has been swept away on a tour for her books, Violet is flying across the circus tent, and Anne is wrapped up in the tasks of the Tearoom and being the city's Diviner. As busy as the sisters are, fate pulls them all home to the Crescent Moon in order to deal with a new task at hand. It seems that their dear Mr. Crowley's task has been left unfinished, and Fate is being unraveled with each passing day. The sisters come together to determine what is remaining in Mr. Crowley's task before it is too late.

Just like the first book, the coziness of the Crescent Moon spills from the pages. Their magical house makes an even bigger appearance in this novel (which I was SO happy about), and it all plays into the warm and fuzzy feelings you get while reading. Anne and Beatrix really shine in this novel. Their individual stories are explored much deeper than before, and readers are introduced to new (exciting) paths that Fate has for the two sisters. Violet's character is not delved into a great deal this go around. But, as book two wraps up, it seems that Violet's Fate will be a large focus of (what I assume will be) book three.

There is a quote from this novel that perfectly encapsulates the magic of Sivinski's storytelling that I will end with: "Even then, Beatrix had known that reading was magic. It transported her to places both within and beyond herself, where the flat words of the page took on a texture that felt more tangible than the boards beneath her feet."

This book was fantastic! I thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish. The characters, the chapter headings that told what various symbols meant in reading tea leaves, the intertwining of the story lines... they all worked together beautifully to tell a truly heartwarming story.

This was such a heartfelt and cozy read. I have always been a huge fan of character led stories and witnessing how dynamics change and grow between characters. I love that this story centers family and the gifts and lessons that come with it. I encourage those who are looking for a cozy and warm read to pick this up.

I received an eARC of this book, so here is my formal review.

I was so excited to see the ARC of this book was already available because I just finished the first book last month. I love the sisterly dynamic, the cozy fantasy vibes, and the tea room. The first book ended on such a high note, that I couldn't wait to see how it continued.

Continuing on with the story, there was still an amazing sisterly dynamic, great characters featured from the last book, and even some new characters that really added to the story. This felt like such a fast and quick read, but that's because the sisters were involved in so much more than the tea room.

Watching Anne take over as the city Diviner, there were a lot of responsibilities for her to take care of in addition to the tea room. It was fun seeing her deal with her newfound abilities that were increasing over time and I feel as if the book centered around her solving the Task of our old friend Mr. Crowley from book 1. I enjoyed this journey the most, especially because Vincent added a lot to the storyline. I really don't like the miscommunication trope (my least favorite EVER) and it felt like her and Vincent were flirting with that most of the book, which was a little frustrating. However, I really enjoyed their journey.

Beatrix was my favorite character in book 1 and I'm so glad she was featured a lot in this book again. I loved her reading journey, her little spark of romance, and her storyline at the enchanted bookshop.

Poor poor Violet. I feel like her story was hardly featured in the book. Obviously she had a storyline, but compared to Beatrix and Anne, I feel like she was rarely present. She had hardly any developments and it felt like she was forgotten about until the end, where she had some quick and massive changes. That was the main reason I dropped it to four stars to be honest. I felt like there was better balance in the first book and I missed having equal time with each character. If there wasn't going to be equal time, her story should have at least been featured more throughout the book instead of just featured at the end.

Overall, I really enjoyed this cozy fantasy. These sisters are great, their magic is so fun, and I love this little world they are in.

Jumping back into this world has been AMAZING, it was just as good as the first one and I recommend everyone pick this up as a nice, cozy read!