Can't Spell Treason Without Tea Tomes & Tea

A light-hearted fantasy with a happy ending

Bewertung am 20.12.2025
Bewertungsnummer: 2681915
Bewertet: Buch (Gebundene Ausgabe)

I've read lots of fantasy but had never read anything 'cosy' before, so I wasn't sure if I'd like it, but I really do! And I already reread it. It's sweet and cozy but mixed with action. I think the characters are well written, and the sapphic main relationship felt charming & cute. I like that they have great communication. The book has magic, dragons and a happy ending. I'd say it's a great light-hearted fantasy that feels like a nice cup of tea. I also read the 2nd book, which I loved, too, and just ordered books 3 and 4.

Sweet and fun, though not really cosy

Johanna am 22.05.2024
Bewertungsnummer: 2206556
Bewertet: Buch (Gebundene Ausgabe)

This book was sweet and fun with many loveable characters and a cool world that we get to know more and more as the story develops. I wouldn't say it's strictly cosy fantasy, as some dangers loom and there are fights and quests and sticky situations, but it's definitely sweet and you don't have your typical heroines. I really liked all of the characters, the variety of them, their characteristics and how they interacted. The two protagonists had a lovely relationship with a healthy communication and I loved that we see them further along in their relationship and not how they fall in love. That provided opportunities for growth and deeper conversations which was sweet The world was also interesting, even though most of the plot happens in a small town, with the typical small town charm and characters, which was fun. I thought the magic system was interesting even though it didn't play a major role and I find it funny that their deity is a stone I also loved the supernatural creatures that appeared, I really want a baby griffin now! One thing that didn't work for me 100% was the pacing. I liked that it had fluffy moments and action scenes, it just was a little lengthy and tended to drag inbetween, but it wasn't a huge issue. I listened to this book as an audiobook and unfortunately I didn't really like the narrator. Her way of speaking seemed stilted and she made awkward pauses between words so that no real flow could set in. At a speed of 1.25 it was tolerable, but I wouldn't recommend listening to this audiobook. When I continue the series I will probably read it myself Thanks to Macmillan Audiobooks and Netgalley for the ARC!