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A review by beccisays
Can't Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Note to readers: this audiobook is best enjoyed with a steaming cup of chai and a sweet treat. Trust me now and thank me later!
Not all partnerships are created equal but cozy fantasy and audiobooks are an absolute power couple. As are our two main characters in this charming magical adventure. Reyna and Kianthe escape the daily grind of a high-powered mage and bodyguard, to enjoy the rural, anonymous life they've always dreamed of together. Their first Hiccup (wink wink) comes as our couple learns that the simple life becomes a tad more complicated when the sleepy town you choose to settle in to open your bookshop, just so happens to be plagued by dragons.
Don't let anyone fool you into thinking cozy fantasy always has to be mellow and low-to-no stakes, this is a lovely balance of relaxing slice-of-life style descriptions and the odd magical mishap to keep things interesting. I can definitely see the parallels between this book's format in comparison to Legends & Lattes and Bookshops & Bonedust. It is essentially the same story framework with different characters. However I must say, I personally enjoyed Can't Spell Treason without Tea more, as I like my cozy fantasy with an extra dose of mystery and magic - which this book definitely delivers.
Thank you to Macmillan & Rebecca Thorne for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
Not all partnerships are created equal but cozy fantasy and audiobooks are an absolute power couple. As are our two main characters in this charming magical adventure. Reyna and Kianthe escape the daily grind of a high-powered mage and bodyguard, to enjoy the rural, anonymous life they've always dreamed of together. Their first Hiccup (wink wink) comes as our couple learns that the simple life becomes a tad more complicated when the sleepy town you choose to settle in to open your bookshop, just so happens to be plagued by dragons.
Don't let anyone fool you into thinking cozy fantasy always has to be mellow and low-to-no stakes, this is a lovely balance of relaxing slice-of-life style descriptions and the odd magical mishap to keep things interesting. I can definitely see the parallels between this book's format in comparison to Legends & Lattes and Bookshops & Bonedust. It is essentially the same story framework with different characters. However I must say, I personally enjoyed Can't Spell Treason without Tea more, as I like my cozy fantasy with an extra dose of mystery and magic - which this book definitely delivers.
Thank you to Macmillan & Rebecca Thorne for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.