A review by spootilious
Can't Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne

lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

 

Read: May 23, 2023
 Title: Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea
 Series: Tomes and Tea #1
 Author: Rebecca Thorne
 Genre: LGBTQ Fantasy
 Rating: 2/5
 Review: 

I went into this book with little expectation outside of a cozy fantasy. To be honest, I’m not even sure I’d classify it as cozy. Regardless, I was a bit disappointed. 

The story line is okay overall but the pacing is all wrong. I found myself bored quite often and the being directed this way or that rather than my attention being pulled (i.e. a lot of telling and very little showing). I wouldn’t be surprised to discover this was a Nanowrimo prompt or something similar. 

The relationship felt a bit force, the worldbuilding was below par and there wasn’t much substance to the book. It certainly left me wanting. 

That isn’t to say it was terrible. The characters are lovable, and the overall idea has a lot of potential. Regardless, I don’t think I’m coming back for book 2. 

 

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TW: Violence, Vomit.