In this darling fourth installment of Tomes & Tea, Reyna and Kianthe are juggling their celebrity status bringing hordes of tourists to Tawny and dangerous rogue alchemy that threatens neighboring Dragon Country. We get to see the Magicary, plenty of dragon action, and a few new characters alongside our old favorites. Jessica Threet narrates beautifully as always, and there was a sweet and fun bonus short story at the end of the audiobook. Ponder and her baby dragon BFFs Gold Coin and Pill Bug are still my favorites. :) I loved Alchemy and a Cup of Tea as much as the previous books, and am hoping for another installment or continuation teased in the epilogue!

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for an advanced copy of this charmingly delightful audiobook.

This was the last book in the Tomes & Tea series. I thought it was a satisfying end to the series (with room left over for more books or a spinoff in the future, perhaps?) It expanded on some parts of this world that hadn’t been explored in depth before, like how alchemy works, and the Magicary and mage culture. It touched on enough that had happened in earlier books to make the world feel cohesive, but unfortunately for me there were references to earlier books that took a long time for me to remember what had happened or who some side characters were. I think that’s partially down to my memory, but I also felt like the author could have done a little more to provide context or a recap for things that had happened in previous installments. Overall it was very good though, and the audio performance was excellent.

I received an advance copy of this audiobook from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

What a lovely conclusion to Reyna and Kianthe's story. Their relationship is so healthy and #relationshipgoals. This whole series is both cozy, cute and adventurous in a world where diverse gender expression and sexualities just exist which is so refreshing (kind of like the world in Schitt's creek if it were kind of fantasy/medieval-y). This adventure also reminds me so much of the disney show "The Owl House" (spoiler?).

I binged this entire series very quickly and I'm not someone who likes too much high fantasy and made up lore, but this didn't have so much as to turn me off.

I wish the audiobook ended with more of a glimpse into Reyna and Kianthe rather than the pattern of ending with a one-shot of other characters, but I'll live.

A cute conclusion for sure.

The cozy fantastical vibes and warmth these books bring,I adore every second and apprciate the realms the author creates

Rebecca Thorne does a fantastic job of wrapping up Tomes and Teas with Alchemy and a Cup of Tea. I think Reyna and Kianth might be two of my favorite characters in fantasy. The way their story comes to an end is written wonderfully and finishes a lot of the stories we hadn't finished in the other books.

The audiobook was done remarkably well with Jessica Threet finding a voice for everyone in the story.

Thank you Netgalley, Rebecca Thorne and Macmillan audio got this ALC.

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for this Audio Arc. I have truly enjoyed this series and this book brought the story line perfectly together. I really hope there are more stories to come from this world. This series sits right on the cozy side of fantasy. The found family throughout this series gives me all of the feels.

This was a very fun installment of the series! The book went by super fast. It was nice to be reunited with the characters and join them on a new adventure!

Alchemy and a cup of Tea is a delightful addition to this series. It is as cozy as the books before it, and shows new parts of the world the characters live in.

Reyna and Kianth explore another city while on vacation and are surprised to see this city has the same weather and theme year round. They love the city and make a plan to try some themed ideas in their city.

There are plenty of adventures, just as in the previous books. The characters dont really have a lot of growth or change but I think that works with this series.

Over all this is a fun addition to this series and if you have enjoyed the previous books, you'll probably enjoy this one as well.

The magic of Tomes and Tea is back in the final installment! I have adored this series from book one, and it's so bittersweet to see it come to an end. I felt that book 3, Tea You at the Altar, while good, was the weakest in this series and lost some of the magic that made us fall in love with New Leaf and its proprietors. This made me nervous to read Alchemy and a Cup of Tea, but luckily, the magic was back! It was so wonderful to read more about Kianthe and Reyna as they navigated new challenges, like raising a baby griffon with dragon friends, and dealing with Reyna being a stars-damned queen! I loved the new places we went and the new challenges our favorite couple faced and worked through as we wrapped up this series. I'll miss Tomes and Tea, but now I can reread the entire series whenever I want.
As always, the narration was wonderful. Jessica Threet brought our beloved favorites to life and really helped their quirks and personalities shine.

Alchemy and a Cup of Tea by Rebecca Thorne (Book 4 in the Tomes and Tea series) Due out August 12, 2025
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First, thank you to @netgalley @macmillan.audio and @torbooks for an #audioARC of this book. It was a geat conclusion to the Tomes and Tea quartet. Excellent LGBTQIA+ representation. While this is the last book in the series, I feel as if this book could be read on its own and you wouldn't miss any details. Full of action, adventure, and love, this is a nice cozy read.

Raise a cup of tea in salute for the last tome in the Tomes & Tea series. A delightful tale of the baby dragons, evil alchemists, and rampaging tourists, you’ll want to add this tome to your shelves.

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Rebecca Thorne doesn't miss in this series and Jessica Threet doesn't miss when it comes to her narration. Like the rest of the series, this is best read while wrapped up in a blanket with a hot beverage because it is COZY! But don't worry, there's plenty of action and suspense to keep you on your toes.

We see many of the events and story lines come to a beautiful and satisfying end. We get more deep into Reyna and Kianthe's relationship and see what it looks like for them in the future along with the community they've built. I also loved that we got to learn more about the magic that is prevalent in this world and their connection to it.

Highly recommend this series, especially on audiobook. Jessica Threet does a great job of bringing each character to life. While I am so satisfied with the ending to this story, I truly hope we're not seeing the end of this world and some of these characters in Rebecca Thorne's writing.

A wonderful ending to a wonderful series!!!!! Cozy, queer fantasy vibes were what I was craving and this book really hit the spot.

I thought this might have been the most exciting and well written book out of the four. I love how Raina and Kianth were established in their marriage and their roles, and the exciting exploration of alchemy. PLUS THE DRAGONS!!!!! WOW!!!

Bravo. I loved this series SO much. LOVED.

The Perfect end to an incredible series. I love this series so much. Typically, I am not a fan of the cozy genre, but Thorne has infused enough action and heat in this series to satisfy all types of readers. I love Rayna and Kianthe so much, and every additional character has enough back story that you really connect with all of them. In this final installment, we get to see Rayna grapple with her duties and her and Kianthe navigate their new roles and decide what the future holds. I feel like Thorne did an excellent job wrapping things up and leaving the reader satisfied. Narration was superb, as with the rest of the series.

What a great ending to the Teas & Times series! It was the perfect amount of cozy and adventure, with the perfect closure. With all the side characters being so lovable, I feel that there’s room for author Rebecca Thorne to have spinoffs so we can revisit this world as well! I know I’ll certainly miss Kianthe, Reyna, Ponder, and Fiske.

And once again, our narrator Jessica Threet knocks it out of the park. She does the perfect job with our dual POV conclusion, and giving us the side character’s dialogue, nailing emotion and the environment.

I recommend this series for all fantasy readers. It’s perfect for a low-stakes fun escape.

Main Themes: Cozy Fantasy, LGBTQ+, Fiction, Dragons, Friendship, Adventure, Responsibility vs Desire
Genre: Cozy Fantasy
World Building: 3/5
Character Development: 3.5/5
Spice: 0/5
Romance: 2.5/5
Life Lessons/Themes: 3.5/5
Overall Enjoyment: 5/5
Overall Rating: 4/5

Analysis: This series is a nice fantasy read. While categorized as cozy fantasy, it has a lot more adventure/conflict/battles than I would typically expect in the genrre. The Tomes & Tea series is a sapphic fantasy series that seemlessly incorporates different characters in the LGBTQ+ community (bisexual, lesbian, nonbinary/genderqueer, transgender, etc.). I believe this series (and this book in particular) demonstrates the struggle between wanting to escape your responsibilities and wanting to pursue your passions/follow your desires.

Narration: The narration for the whole series is great. I always understood what was going on and stayed immersed in the story, and was able to distinguish when different characters were speaking.

Who I Would Recommend It To: For anyone who loves a nice cozy fantasy book. This series is everything a fantasy book lover could want. Cozy libraries, tea, magic, and magical creatures, all with small town environments, journeys, and friendship!


Whether you have been waiting for this fourth installment of the Tea and Tomes series, or you're looking for a new series to read, I recommend you go read Rebecca Thorne's new book! It comes out August 12, 2025!

I want to start off by saying this series has been a delight to read! Cute and cozy with adventure throughout (but not to where you're stressed out). Kianthe has inspired me to make my own dream home library full off plants and books!!!

I want to acknowledge the amazing job Rebecca Thorne does with LGBTQ+ representation from lesbian relationships to pronouns to transgender characters throughout the series. She is consistent in the way she incorporates this matter, and seemlessly integrates it into the world she has created.

I'm sad to see the end of the series, but happy with the way the story grew and how it ended! I'm excited to see what Rebecca Thorne writes next!

***I received a free advance listener copy via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.***


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This book is very bittersweet. It was so good and a genuine good time, but I am sad to see this series come to an end. Rebecca Thorne really knows how to write a good cozy fantasy series with fantastic LGBTQ+ representation. Alchemy and a Cup of Tea follows Reyna and Kianthe as they navigate Reyna becoming Queen while still keeping New Leaf up and running. We also finally get to see what happened with the final missing dragon egg, which is a mystery that has been continued throughout the entire series! The audiobook narrator is lovely, I do enjoy how she changes her voice for the 2 main characters. This whole series was great, and this was a perfect conclusion.

Thank you to NetGalley and MacMillan Audio for the ARC of the audiobook in exchange for an honest review!

Thank you to Rebecca Thorne (author) and Jessica Threet (narrator) for making me cry in my car ON MULTIPLE OCCASSIONS.

After the events of "Tea You at the Alter" Queen Reyna and Archandor Kianthe get to live happily as wife and wife. Except for Reyna being kidnapped and the quaint town of Tawney being absolutely rundown by tourists. After almost dying in "Can't Spell Treason Without Tea" Reyna is obviously not a fan of alchemy circles, but there is a larger issue: rogue alchemists with unknown intent. Dealing with problems in Tawney and afar, Reyna and Kianthe once again have to rely on each other to solve the realm's problems.

Narrating all four audiobooks, Jessica Threet is a true treasure. Her accents and narration style were absolutely outstanding. I did cry multiple times (if you don't cry about an abused baby dragon you are a MONSTER), but it was all worth it. In most books that feature a romance there are ups and downs with the main couple, but Rebecca Thorne writes about long-term relationships unlike anyone else. As someone in a relationship where we are both driven by our jobs and often have to live apart, I could truly relate to Reyna and Kianthe. While the series wraps up nicely, the epilogue leaves room for a little more adventure.

Thank you to Rebecca Thorne, Netgalley, and Macmillan audio for an advanced copy.

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Alchemy and a Cup of Tea by Rebecca Thorne left me with a bittersweet sense of closure—I’m genuinely heartbroken this series has come to an end. From the moment I met Reyna and Kianthe, I was invested in their journey, and this final installment truly highlights what I love most about their relationship: it feels authentic, respectful, and undeniably sweet.

That said, I couldn’t shake the feeling that this ending moved a bit too quickly. Thorne’s usual strength lies in her ability to paint vivid scenes and let moments breathe, but here I found myself wanting just a little more time in each place. I was especially eager to linger at the Magicary (I hope that’s the right spelling!), where I’ve always loved seeing Reyna test her skills and where Kianthe’s world first unfolded. In this book, their time there felt so brief—like a glimpse rather than the full embrace of that magical setting.

I also wished for a more expansive “ever after” to tie everything together. While the book does give us a glimpse at how Reyna and Kianthe build their life beyond these adventures, it felt so short and stunted. I will admit this may also be me clinging to these characters and not wanting it to end.

Despite these small wishes, Alchemy and a Cup of Tea is still a wonderful conclusion to a series I’ve adored. Reyna and Kianthe remain two of my favorite characters—relatable, warm, and full of heart. Closing this chapter was hard because I identify with them so deeply, and I’ll miss their world. But I’m grateful for every moment Thorne shared with us, and I’ll carry their story with me long after the final page.

Thank you to Net Galley and MacMillian Audio for this ARC.

A Bittersweet Farewell to a Beloved Series

Alchemy and a Cup of Tea brings Reyna and Kianthe’s journey to a heartfelt and emotional close. After being abducted by a mysterious group of bandits, Reyna and Kianthe uncover a strange alchemical circle bearing unfamiliar symbols. Their search for answers takes them to the Magicary, where they begin to unravel the reasons behind the queen’s kidnapping attempt. But the mystery is only part of the challenge. With Tawney becoming a hotspot for curious tourists hoping to catch a glimpse of the famous couple, their friends are overwhelmed, and tensions begin to rise. As things spiral, Reyna and Kianthe are forced to make a difficult decision: is it time to say goodbye to their shop, New Leaf and Tomes—and to Tawney itself?

Rebecca Thorne has crafted something truly special with the Tomes & Tea series. For me, it was an absolute standout in 2024—comforting, adventurous, and deeply moving. Alchemy and a Cup of Tea delivers a satisfying and emotional finale that honors the journey of its beloved characters. I found myself completely absorbed, unable to put it down, and aching for Reyna and Kianthe as they grapple with the possibility of leaving the home and family they’ve built. This final chapter wrapped their story in the most fitting way possible, and yes—I definitely cried.

If cozy fantasy with rich world-building, diverse characters, and heartfelt adventures is your thing, this series is a must-read. I’m truly going to miss Reyna and Kianthe, but I can't wait to see what Rebecca Thorne writes next.

Alchemy and a Cup of Tea releases on August 12th.
Thanks you NetGalley, the author and MacMillan Audio for the audiobook! ⭐️