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mamaewalk's review
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A cozy fantasy with a little bit of adventure.
Content Warnings
Minor: Blood, Death of parent, Animal death, Murder, Emotional abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
dancers_and_dragons's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
This book felt like a warm hug of a story, with adventures and magic like the ones we idealize, but with just enough tension and conflict to make it real and meaningful. The sapphic romance and queer supporting cast brought a smile to my face, and Thorne does an excellent job of detailing the world around them without dropping all of that information all at once.
The main characters are almost foils of one another, with the calculating and deliberative Reyna, and the spontaneous and idealistic Kianthe. But Thorne brings them to places where these two women learn how to love themselves and others in a new way. I personally deeply appreciated that there were a couple deep conversations between these main characters, and that they put in the work to make their relationship and their dreams come true.
While there are tense moments and the stakes of the book rise and fall at times, Can't Spell Treason Without Tea has the perfect mix of Hurt and Comfort to break your heart a little and then mend it again. I highly recommend this book, and can't wait to to revisit it again someday!
The main characters are almost foils of one another, with the calculating and deliberative Reyna, and the spontaneous and idealistic Kianthe. But Thorne brings them to places where these two women learn how to love themselves and others in a new way. I personally deeply appreciated that there were a couple deep conversations between these main characters, and that they put in the work to make their relationship and their dreams come true.
While there are tense moments and the stakes of the book rise and fall at times, Can't Spell Treason Without Tea has the perfect mix of Hurt and Comfort to break your heart a little and then mend it again. I highly recommend this book, and can't wait to to revisit it again someday!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Vomit, Blood, Violence, Animal death, Injury/Injury detail, and Death
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