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A review by librar_bee
Can't Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
4 stars. Cozy, medium stakes, and a fantasy realm with just enough worldbuilding for me to stay engaged with the plot. Reyna and Kianthe's love for one another whisks them away to a small town straddling politics and geographies. Together, they open a bookshop/teashop to pursue their idyllic dreams.
In the process, Reyna, a former Queensguard, and Kianthe, the Arcandor, Mage of Ages, use magic, sword skills, and their general good humor to build a community and engage in some of their new home's mysteries.
While the plotline that trickled through the sequence of events didn't truly seem to resolve itself in a way that felt satisfying, I enjoyed the characters, the worldbuilding, and the overall vibe of this book.
In the process, Reyna, a former Queensguard, and Kianthe, the Arcandor, Mage of Ages, use magic, sword skills, and their general good humor to build a community and engage in some of their new home's mysteries.
While the plotline that trickled through the sequence of events didn't truly seem to resolve itself in a way that felt satisfying, I enjoyed the characters, the worldbuilding, and the overall vibe of this book.