This has become my favorite cozy fantasy series! I loved every minute of this latest book in the series. This is book number four. I would recommend reading this series in order. The characters and settings were perfection! If you love magic, dragons, griffins, tea, and books then this is the series for you!

I've been a fan of this series since reading the indie ARC of the first book, and this is such a fitting end to the quartet!

It starts off with Reyna being kidnapped by bandits and discovering an alchemical circle that could have strange implications. Cue Reyna and Kianthe investigating once again. Don't worry, there's plenty of time spent with griffons and dragons.

While this one has slightly higher stakes that make this book veer a little out of the cozy realm (since alchemy in this world requires blood sacrifice), the first half of this book retains much of the lighthearted coziness of the previous installments. I had a great time, and the narrator is absolutely fantastic at bringing the characters to life. The third book is my favorite of the series, but the whole series is one of my all-time favorites!

Also...THAT EPILOGUE!!!

Also also, there's a really cute short story at the end featuring Bobbie and Serina.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and publisher for the opportunity to read and review!

I am so sad this series is over but it was such a fun adventure!!!

This one was probably my least favorite unfortunately of all 4 but I loved the way it ended and the dragons/griffins and the side characters all came together nicely to finish this grand finale. The characters have found out who they are, their home, and what's most important to them. I love that they were able to keep their teahouse. I felt like everything kinda wrapped up a little too nicely, but I also know that it's a cozy fantasy and so it's part of the genre. I love the big part the griffins played.

Once again, Jessica Threet does an amazing job with her narration; giving so much life to these characters. Her inflection and her emotion shines through so well and helps project each and every scene.

Thank you to the publisher for an eARC/early audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

I don't want this series to be done! I enjoyed this final book that follows our main characters into this next chapter in their life. It was sweet and cozy while finishing up all the storylines that came before it. It is a must read and the author's best work so far!

I liked this one similar to the others until near the end. I do find these being higher stakes takes them away from the cozy feeling. Plus now with both of the fmcs in high positions, it feels even less cozy. However, I am invested in where their story goes. I did think the writer is improving overall as they write these.

The major issue is near the end when one of the FMCs says “Pregnancy, ew” — WHY IS THIS NECESSARY?? Like they aren’t really deciding to have a family or not but, why even bother mentioning it? It seems a bit much and feels like pregnancy is negatively characterized (and this is coming from someone who did not like being pregnant the two times I was). It just seems like an odd comment that doesn’t need to be said out loud and it stuck out to me, ruining my overall enjoyment.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advance copy in exchange for my honest review!

Alchemy and A Cup of Tea by Rebecca Thorne
5🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
.5🌶

This fourth book in the Tomes and Tea series is just as amazing as the first three. In this book, we find  Kianthe and Reyna navigating life as the Arcandor and the newly appointed sovereign of the Queendom. While they have overcome many trials and had many adventures together, they never expected to have to over come an influx of tourists in their quiet border town of Tawney. If that wasn't enough, Reyna finds herself kidnapped and rescued with great fanfare by her awesome wife! During the rescue, however, they find a sinister alchemy circle in Reyna's cell. This leads them on an investigation that has them questioning who they can trust and who wants to shake up the structure of the magical world.

I was fully enraptured by this book, just like it's 3 predecessors. I love the supporting characters just as much as our 2 main characters and was kept guessing until the very end. I highly recommend this to everyone looking for a cozy adventure read!

Thank you to Netgalley for the free ALC in exchange for my honest review.

A satisfying end to the series.
Rebecca Thorne never disappoints. I love these characters. This series is perfect for people that want to test if they like cozy fantasy.

Toeing the line between cozy and regular fantasy this book felt like an adventure and a warm blanket all at once.

I loved that the main characters are already married and so in love at the start of this book. They are realistic in their love in a way fiction characters rarely are.

I didn't realize this book would have a winter holiday element and was pleasantly surprised. I would seriously recomend this as an addition to you holiday "hallmark" vibes stack.

I read this book as a standalone and I do think it worked as such.

Genre: Cozy Fantasy with stakes a bit higher than normal Cozy
Age: Adult
Topics: Power Couple, Queen and Alchemist
Spice: Not much, but descriptions of attraction
Themes: Magic, Career vs Relationship
Obtained from: Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ALC.
Song recommendation for the vibes: Like Wine by Eva Pagan

3.5 rounded up
I enjoyed this one a lot more than book three, but I think I've run out of interest in the world. Kianthe has changed from the first book. She's less cute and flighty and fun, and more annoying and rude and kind of mean now. I don't know, there's a weird scene where she hands her garbage to a man who is essentially a co-worker for no reason. It's played off as quirky fun, but it felt gross and left a bad vibe over the rest of the story for me. It's also really not a cozy vibe this time around. Alchemy in this world involves blood sacrifices, and that gets pretty dark in this story. Human sacrifice, even if aborted, is NOT cozy.

Absolutely adorable a great listen will definitely listen again!! Love the characters! Such a cute little adventure can't wait for the next book!

I loved this! It was a sassy, cozy fantasy that had cute puns and dad jokes. There was a splash of dragons, a cute romance and a crazy alchemist. The narrator for this audiobook did an amazing job.

I'm so sad to see this series come to an end but "Alchemy and a Cup of Tea" by Rebecca Thorne was a great end to the story .

Cozy Fantasies aren’t quite my cup of tea, but this was a beautiful series. This was my first audiobook of the series that I was able to enjoy and the narration was done beautifully.

Reyna and Kianthe are the perfect forever couple and their adventure taking on the rogue alchemist was exciting every step of the way.

For those who enjoy a cozy series, I’d definitely recommend this.

I am so sad that this series is over. Every single Times & Tea book has been a 5⭐️ read for me. This is the first one I listened to and I’m so glad I did. Jessica Threet did a phenomenal job bringing the characters to life. Reyna and Kianthe are my forever favorite book couple. I love all the people of Tawney. The side characters make this series so special. I liked that we finally got a glimpse of The Magicary where Kianthe is from.

Favorite series ever and I’m so sad it’s over. I will reread these managed many times.

"Alchemy and a Cup of Tea" is the 4th book in the Tomes and Tea series, and it is just as much of a cozy fantasy as the rest of the series! In this installment, our 2 heroes are up against a rogue alchemist who is attempting some sort of magic drain for nefarious reasons.

I loved the audiobook narrator. She does a great job with both Kianthe and Reigna's voices and after listening to 4 books I feel like the narrator really brought them to life.

I enjoyed the plot of this 4th installment - while these books are cozy, there is also just the right amount of drama and action to keep it interesting and keep the reader engaged. While it could definitely be the end of the series (I thought it was until I got to the end), it was left open ended for more adventures with with our 2 leading females, Reigna and Kianthe. Does this need another installment? No, the conclusion was super satisfying. Would I read another installment? Absolutely!!! Now I just have to wait and pray that a specialty bookbox like fairyloot or illumicrate does some ballin' editions because I will definitely buy if so!

This series is perfect for cozy fantasy lovers who want a bit higher stakes, romance, action, and adventure, but still cozy vibes.

5/5 stars

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for providing an advanced listeners copy in exchange for an honest review!

I love this series so much, and it has only gotten better. This series is little bloodier than most "fantasy cozy" series, but I that just works towards ensuring it has it's own flavor to separate it from the other books in this genre (many of which I love). If you haven't read the other three books in this series, which you should do, but if somehow you can't get books 1-3 before this one, the author does do an excellent job of naturally bringing up relevant previous events. As a result, a reader new to the series will not be left wondering who someone is, or what something is, and why they should care. I will continue to look forward to more work from this author!

I am so sad to say goodbye to these characters and this world but what a wonderful way to wrap up the Tomes and Tea series! Alchemy and a Cup of Tea by Rebecca Thorne is the fourth and final book in the Tomes and Tea series. It was so easy to jump back into this world and continue the story with the characters I've grown to love. The plot is pretty fast paced for a cozy fantasy and is full of danger, drama, dragons, and of course, tea. The romance between Reyna and Kianthe still warms my heart. I love their deep love and trust no matter what happens. Such a beautiful sapphic romance. I really love the complex magic system and how in depth this book goes into the alchemy mechanics. It was really interesting. The audiobook was fantastic and really brought a lot of emotion to the story.

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

This was a beautiful, heartwarming finale to a series that has completely charmed me. It strikes the perfect balance, delivering just enough conflict to keep the story engaging without losing the cozy, comforting tone that makes it so special. Thorne wraps up this world with tenderness and intention, staying true to the series’ emotional depth while giving readers a satisfying, feel-good resolution.

The relationship between Kianthe and Reyna shines as the emotional core of the book. It’s refreshingly real, full of warmth, gentle tension, and the kind of mature communication that feels both rare and aspirational in romantasies. Their love isn’t perfect, but it’s honest and intentional, and watching them navigate challenges together with vulnerability and trust made their bond feel all the more meaningful. This was the ending they deserved, and honestly, the one I needed.

This book just wasn't for me. I do like some cozy fantasy, but this leaned into too silly for my tastes. Everything was treated as a joke, so there were no stakes and therefore no rooting value. A book the begins with the kidnapping of a queen should be very engaging from the start. Sadly, this one fell short for me.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the audio ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I can’t believe this is the last book in the series!! I loved this series so much.

This book was so cute and cozy! I loved all the characters. Nothing can ever be simple for Reyna and Kianthe but they always come out on top. You can truly feel how much they love each other. I was laughing and smiling while listening to the audiobook. I didn’t want it end. What a fun adventure!!

I think the narrator did a wonderful job! I really enjoyed her voice. I love Rebecca’s writing! I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next. I know this is a series I will reread!

Thank you so much NetGalley, Rebecca and Macmillan Audio for the ALC!! I truly loved this series so much!!

Rating:✨✨✨✨
Publication Date: August 12 2025