A review by kit_moonstar
A Coup of Tea by Casey Blair

4.0

The whole world of this book is fascinating, and I have so many questions. It seems like a fantasy setting but there are trains. If a princess can remove herself from the royal family why can said family drag her back into that life? What is going on with this magic Cataclysm? Why are Tea Masters they’re own independent thing (enough so that they can negotiate treaties)? We get hints about bigger picture things, but mostly the story is focused on Mireya and her journey. I love the fact that Mireya’s friendships are really the center of the story. This is a little bit of a romance building but her friendships, especially with other women are really more focused on.

It’s a good solid cozy fantasy story with plenty to keep the reader guessing. While parts of the story were predictable, I has surprised by a number of places it when which was refreshing. There were enough unfinished plot threads that I’m champing at the bit to where the series goes in the sequels. I’d give it four out of five stars.