Can't Spell Treason Without Tea

Tomes & Tea, Book 1

De: Rebecca Thorne

Narrado por: Jessica Threet

“The sapphic romance is brought to the forefront through Jessica Threet’s emotional depth and compelling lilt.”—Booklist

In the tradition of Legends & Lattes, comes a cozy fantasy steeped in sapphic romance about one of the Queen’s private guards and a powerful mage who want to open a bookshop and live happily ever after…if only the world would let them.

All Reyna and Kianthe want is to open a bookshop that serves tea. Worn wooden floors, plants on every table, firelight drifting between the rafters… all complemented by love and good company. Thing is, Reyna works as one of the Queen’s private guards, and Kianthe is the most powerful mage in existence. Leaving their lives isn’t so easy.

But after an assassin takes Reyna hostage, she decides she’s thoroughly done risking her life for a self-centered queen. Meanwhile, Kianthe has been waiting for a chance to flee responsibility–all the better that her girlfriend is on board. Together, they settle in Tawney, a town nestled in the icy tundra near dragon country, and open the shop of their dreams.

What follows is a cozy tale of mishaps, mysteries, and a murderous queen throwing the realm’s biggest temper tantrum. In a story brimming with hurt/comfort and quiet fireside conversations, these two women will discover just what they mean to each other… and the world.

A Macmillan Audio production from Bramble Books.

©2023 Rebecca Thorne (P)2024 Macmillan Audio

Tried to be Legends and Lattes

This book is a cute comfy finding your place book. Tried to bring the same feel as Legends and Lattes. Didn’t quite get there. Characters are kind of flat, no character growth, predicable outcomes. But a nice cozy happy ending read for those looking for that feel.

Cute, cozy, flirty and with stakes.

Legends and Lates but with more emotional fluency and higher stakes. Narrator disnt just read it, she PERFORMED it.

A fantastic Cozy Saphic book

I adored this book. I've been struggling to find a good book recently and this one was definetly my cup of tea. I devoured it. Definetly a fantastic cozy read.

Cozy Fantasy at its best!

This book is so well crafted. The characters are lovable and unique. It is easy for the reader to become invested in their lives and their funny quirks. Way better than Legends and Lattes!

Very sweet!

I have been in some not so good relationships in the past and this reminds me just how worth it , it is to wait for someone who treats you well. Very sweet, realistic, good friendship between the leads and not just romance.

Not so low-stakes.

I enjoyed the over all story and the relationship conflict resolutions. This author definitely captured a believable romance within...but the overall conflict of the book left me feeling anxious. I enjoy "Cozy Fantasy" for the low-stakes conflicts. I would not categorize it as the typical "Cozy Fantasy" story like "Legends and Lattes" and so many other reviewers have.

An audio must have

This is such a warming easy read I had to buy the audiobook as well. And wow am I glad I did, the voicing was amazing and made the book come that much more alive!!

So glad I finally got to dive into this book.

I have been following Rebecca Thorne on Tik Tok for years wanting to experience "The book that has lesbians" I found her before that happened ,but that line stuck in my head anyway... I need audiobooks for the accessibility of it all and so I had to wait a long time for this book. It was worth it! I adored the characters and am looking forward to seeing this series through!

Loved every minute of it!

I always enjoy Thornes books but this one was just so cozy and heartwarming while also keeping me engaged and wondering what would happen next. Can’t wait for another!

The characters are so lovable

Just finished and this is already one of my favorites, tbh. Feel good but also exciting. Loved this so much.