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uranaishi's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping
Moderate: Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, and Alcohol
Minor: Violence, Death of parent, Racism, Sexual content, War, Police brutality, Abandonment, Bullying, Classism, Death, and Gun violence
betweentheshelves's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
An excellent follow up to the first! I might have liked this book better than the first one, honestly. The pirate adventure made for a fun story, and I liked the addition of the new characters that helped flesh out the overall world. Also, the dedication was great. Gave me a little chuckle when I first picked it up.
I appreciate that this is a series, but you could technically read this one without reading the first book. You'd just miss out on a little bit of character background, but the adventure is completely it's own. Plus, there's a hook for a third book in the epilogue, so I can't wait to see what that one entails!
I appreciate that this is a series, but you could technically read this one without reading the first book. You'd just miss out on a little bit of character background, but the adventure is completely it's own. Plus, there's a hook for a third book in the epilogue, so I can't wait to see what that one entails!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Kidnapping, and Violence
Moderate: Classism, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual content
Minor: Alcohol, Animal cruelty, and Fire/Fire injury
shaipanda's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I love this series so muchhh!! I think I preferred the first one more still but I generally loved this and wass so happy we got to meet Dreggsss :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Kidnapping, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual content and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Animal cruelty, and Alcohol
shelvesofivy's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
[Thank you so much to Rebecca Thorne for the ARC! I received this copy free, but this is an honest review and I plan on grabbing a physical copy as soon as it's available on February 23]
This was such a joy!! I was elated to dig into this as soon as I finished the first book.
Right off the bat, I will say that even though the epilogue of Can't Spell Treason Without Tea makes it seem like we'll be getting this book in Serina and Bobbie's POVs, it actually still goes between Reyna and Kianthe. I was admittedly disappointed by this at first, but as the story progressed, it was clear that this decision was the only one that made sense; it allowed us to continue following their quest for the dragon eggs and hear familiar names from Tawney.
Even though this is a cozy fantasy at its core, it was full of adventure. It would have seemed like the stakes were higher at times if we weren't promised a happy ending (and I personally prefer it this way).
The characters were all so lively and lovable, even when making questionable decisions. You can't help but fall in love with the cast, old and new. I was so endeared by Bobbie and Serina, and even though I would have loved a story from their POVs, I think there was also beauty in watching it from the outside. I also admittedly squealed out loud at multiple points, including Feo's appearances and Ponder's antics.
I realize that I'm rambling at this point. To sum it up, I highly highly recommend this book. Like the first in the series, this is full of magic, humor, and insightful thoughts on life and love. If I had to choose, I think I even enjoyed this one more than the first.
And finally, I can't wait for the next installment of the series!
This was such a joy!! I was elated to dig into this as soon as I finished the first book.
Right off the bat, I will say that even though the epilogue of Can't Spell Treason Without Tea makes it seem like we'll be getting this book in Serina and Bobbie's POVs, it actually still goes between Reyna and Kianthe. I was admittedly disappointed by this at first, but as the story progressed, it was clear that this decision was the only one that made sense; it allowed us to continue following their quest for the dragon eggs and hear familiar names from Tawney.
Even though this is a cozy fantasy at its core, it was full of adventure. It would have seemed like the stakes were higher at times if we weren't promised a happy ending (and I personally prefer it this way).
The characters were all so lively and lovable, even when making questionable decisions. You can't help but fall in love with the cast, old and new. I was so endeared by Bobbie and Serina, and even though I would have loved a story from their POVs, I think there was also beauty in watching it from the outside. I also admittedly squealed out loud at multiple points, including Feo's appearances and Ponder's antics.
I realize that I'm rambling at this point. To sum it up, I highly highly recommend this book. Like the first in the series, this is full of magic, humor, and insightful thoughts on life and love. If I had to choose, I think I even enjoyed this one more than the first.
And finally, I can't wait for the next installment of the series!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Blood, Violence, and Kidnapping
Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Sexual content, and Animal cruelty
drowning, near-death experiencesmarta_v's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Gracias a Rebecca Thorne por mandarme un eARC (Copia Avanzada para Lectores) de su nueva novela🤗 ¡me ha encantado! Es la secuela de Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea, un gran ejemplo de lo que se está convirtiendo en un género literario cada vez más conocido: cozy fantasy🏰🧚♀️
Entre los dad jokes de Kianthe y el humor de Reyna, puedo decir sin ningún tipo de duda de que Tomes and Tea va a ser una de mis sagas favoritas. Por no hablar de que su sueño es abrir una tienda de libros en la que también se sirvan té y dulces, que básicamente es mi sueño en esta vida🥰
Rebecca Thorne, thank you so much for sending me an eARC of your new book🤗. I’ve loved it! This is the sequel to Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea, an awesome example of the up-and-coming new genre of cozy fantasy 🏰🧚♀️
Between Kianthe’s dad jokes and Reyna’s humor, I can say without a doubt that Tomes and Tea will become one of my favorite book series. Not mentioning that their dream is to open a bookshop that also serves tea and sweets, which has basically been my life-long dream🥰
Entre los dad jokes de Kianthe y el humor de Reyna, puedo decir sin ningún tipo de duda de que Tomes and Tea va a ser una de mis sagas favoritas. Por no hablar de que su sueño es abrir una tienda de libros en la que también se sirvan té y dulces, que básicamente es mi sueño en esta vida🥰
Rebecca Thorne, thank you so much for sending me an eARC of your new book🤗. I’ve loved it! This is the sequel to Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea, an awesome example of the up-and-coming new genre of cozy fantasy 🏰🧚♀️
Between Kianthe’s dad jokes and Reyna’s humor, I can say without a doubt that Tomes and Tea will become one of my favorite book series. Not mentioning that their dream is to open a bookshop that also serves tea and sweets, which has basically been my life-long dream🥰
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content and Blood
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