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Summary

Reyna and Kianthe have no trouble commanding the Realm, running a bookshop, or rescuing baby dragons…but can they save their town from the swarming influx of…tourists?!?

On the night of her kidnapping, all Reyna wanted was a relaxing cup of tea. She didn’t expect to be dropped in a hidden prison cell, but what the hells. She’s flexible.

With appropriate fanfare, Kianthe “rescues” her wife…but Reyna’s actually a terrible damsel in distress. Even worse, Reyna’s cell was booby trapped with a mysterious alchemy circle. What does a radical alchemist want with the Arcandor’s wife? And why did they think they could get away with this?

While they investigate, another problem surfaces in their hometown. Word of New Leaf Tomes and Tea―and its celebrity owners―has finally spread. Tourists are everywhere, harassing the locals and ruining the charm of Tawney. As their friends struggle with the sudden influx, Kianthe and Reyna have to face a bigger conundrum than rogue alchemists: the fact that closing their bookshop might be the only way to save their town.

Things can’t just be simple, can they?

Review

Alchemy and a Cup of Tea might be my fave in the Tomes & Tea series, each book just gets better and better. Reyna and Kianthe are so sweet together and they have a very healthy and very realistic relationship. I absolutely love getting to continue to explore with them even after their ‘happily ever after’.

I got the audiobook ARC (thanks NetGalley, Macmillan Audio & Bramble!) and Jessica Threet crushed it, esp with Ponder, gold coin & pill bug. This world is so rich, cozy and chaotic in the best way. Rebecca Thorne blends adventure, mental health rep, and queer joy perfectly.

This review is based on an e-ARC generously provided by the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review.