This was like a fun and warm cozy hug. I especially loved the relationship between the sisters. I wanted to be engaged more in the story, but at times I found myself skimming through the pages at times, even though the story itself isn't too long. I would definitely read from this author again to see what else she can come up with.

The Crescent Moon Tearoom Review.

If you're looking for a cozy fantasy with all the witchy vibes then this one is for you. Sit back with a cup of tea and be transported to the tea room.

What to expect:

Strong sisterly bonds
Curses
Sentient house
Magical cat
Witches

If you are a sibling of a sister then I think you will relate to this one so much. A curse is pulling the sisters in different directions away from their precious tearoom, and they must fight to save it. I found the motivations a bit lackluster, it made no sense why they were keeping their dreams from each other (to me). The whole book in itself didn't connect with me the way I hoped. Potentially because I don't have a sister, and do not relate to these bonds in the same way.

I love a Sentient house so this was a great addition to the book. And it was probably my favourite character!

Overall a short novel with lots of cozy vibes, tea and a few life lessons thrown in. Anyone who reads this will speed through it and it was perfect for Autumn/Winter.

Thank you to the author and publisher for the ARC.

This was a book I wish I read in October. It's centred around three sisters that are witches and have a mission to complete, while also forging new paths alone and keeping secrets from one other. I really liked the old-time feel to this story and how wholesome it was. Definitely a great book to pick up in the autumn/fall months and read wrapped up in a blanket on the sofa, ideally by an open fire too.

I thought this book was going to be right up street, I love a cosy fantasy. It follows triplet witches running their tea shop, reading leaves. When the council comes calling with a task they must complete or their shop will be permanently closed. As the sister set on their separate paths they are desperate to stay together.

I really expected to love this but unfortunately I just didn't. I will say that I did start enjoying it more once I switched to the audio book. I just felt like everything was a bit lacking, I didn't feel connected to the sisters and felt like we didn't really get to know them properly. It also took me a while to figure out which sister was which but I think that might have been a me problem.

It definitely had a cosy vibe and I do think its audience is out there.

I love all things witchy so was draw right to this book & it was a lovely cosy easy read. I loved the characters and seeing the beautiful bond they had.

A sweet heartwarming read, perfect for reading curled up under a blanket on a cold winters night.

Thought rhis would be right up my ally. A cosy witchy book about three witch sisters running a tea room. I found it difficult to get into this book I'm jot sure why as it ticked all my boxes. I put it down left it and came back to it....still just wasn't giving me great vibes. Not ro say it may not suit other readers just didn't hit the mark for me

This cosy witchy fantasy book centres around sisters Anne, Beatrix and Violet as they run a divination tearoom and discover they've been cursed. Tasked with uncovering three other witches' Tasks (their reason for existing), the sisters each find themselves on different paths. What will bring them together or drive them apart?

I really wanted to love this novel. It has all the components of a book I love: magic, low-stakes fantasy, a magical house and time-travelling cat, themes of sisterhood and coming-of-age. But I found it a bit of a slog from the 45% mark and then I became completely overwhelmed by how often the author overused words and phrases like 'thread', 'woven together', 'knitted with' and 'fabric of being'. They're great peppered here and there but, my goodness, it completely took me out of the story unfortunately. Moreover, I would've loved to be brought further into how close the sisters were before things kicked off – I couldn't really connect with their close sisterhood. There's plenty of fillery parts that could've been replaced with some character and world building. Enjoyable for the first half and final handful of chapters, but it really did lose its way.

A lovely, easy to read book. A real adult fairy tale with well described characters and believable situations. Story is well woven and unfolds nicely to a satisfying conclusion. A fairly quick read. I did enjoy it and would recommend.

This was the perfect cosy, witchy read and I flew through it so quickly. It was amazing and I loved the slight Bridgerton vibe. I look forward to Sivinski's next one.

A lovely cozy read, very easy and not a long book which is a shame as I was sorry to finish it so quickly. I loved the relationships between the sisters it was sweet. My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

A super cute and cozy witchy read! I enjoyed Sivinski’s writing style, it was very lyrical and pretty. The triplets were interesting characters and I enjoyed following them through this difficult part of their life. I’m not the biggest fan of miscommunication as a cause for conflict, but it didn’t bother as much in this one. I’d be interested in reading more of Sivinski’s books in the future!

3.5 stars rounded up

This is not your typical cozy fantasy - rather than a story brimming with positivity and quirky whimsy, The Crescent Moon Tearoom is quiet, melancholy, and often incredibly heartbreaking. It's not a book that will leave you with a smile and all the feel good vibes, but it will make you think about what's important in life and the choices we make to get to where we need to be...

Anne, Violet, and Beatrice are triplets who have always seemed to be totally in sync. Their divination magic is powerful, their work is successful, and their sisterhood is faultless - or is it? When a trial is set before them an a curse is revealed by a family friend, the bonds that hold them together are put to the test.

I appreciated this story as it delves into a lot of complex emotions and ideas like the weight of family obligations, the grief process, and the anxieties surroundint change. I also really sympathized with the sisters and found the conclusion beautiful in a tearful sort of way.

However, I found myself struggling to really engage with the world and the characters within. Part of this stems from the writing style which seems purposefully distanced, and part comes from the structure which at times felt a bit pieced together as well as the very slow pace. Cozy fantasy often has a more relaxed atmosphere, but this dragged in a way that had me considering putting a pause on reading. There is minimal dialogue and most of the story is exposition or internal thoughts which makes it feel especially passive.

I'm glad that I stuck with it, as it's a lovely message and captures healing in a meaningful way, but I wish I'd know how introspective the story would be before starting.

This was a very cute and heart warming exploration of the love and friendship shared by three sisters, each drawn by their own individual paths but struggling to branch out from their safe, family unit.

I'd recommend it to anyone who loves a cute, cozy and easy read.

My Bookish Thoughts 💬
What a wonderfully cosy, heartfelt, comforting book full of magical delights. The Crescent Moon Tearoom is as warm and comforting as wrapping yourself in a cosy blanket with a steaming cup of chocolate Rooibos tea and hearty slice of chocolate fudge cake on a chilly autumn day.

I loved the way Anne, Beatrix, and Violet came together in the evenings, gathered in the parlour with warmth and laughter. Their bond felt like a soft but unbreakable thread, woven from shared memories, loss, and a fierce love that filled the space their parents left behind. Their companionship and care for one another are as comforting as the tearoom itself—a gentle reminder of the healing power of family. The tearoom is sensually described and left me craving a visit.

I was engrossed following each of the sisters in their different paths to discover the witches they are meant to be.

The circus scenes are stunning, they swept me up and gave me the same feelings of awe and magical wonder, like The Toymaker by Robert Dinsadale did.

For me the sentient house felt almost like a character of its own, fussing over the sisters with a motherly touch that was both enchanting and heartwarming. I would move in, in a heartbeat!

This is a book best savoured with something warm to drink and a sweet treat, ready to discover the many surprises and magical moments waiting to be uncovered.

Big thanks to @netgalley @bonnierbooks_uk and @stacy_sivinski for the gifted digital copy in exchange for an honest review. 🙏🏼

This is a lovely easy read that feels autumnal - between the witches running a tea shop, the magical house and the cold Chicago setting it feels right for this time of year.

The three protagonists, though triplets, felt distinct - it was difficult not to see them all as wildly out of line at times but I was rioting for 2/3 of them which Meatloaf would tell you is an acceptable ratio.

3.5 stars - cosy fantasy with witches

Three magical witch sisters who run a tea room are approached by the city’s ruling coven to complete a seemingly impossible task, to save their shop when the coven questions their abilities. Meanwhile, the sisters also find out they are cursed to go their own separate ways.

At first I struggled to get into this one until the first witch arrived for their task, once this happened I really got invested in the sisters story. I enjoyed Anne and Beatrice’s side stories slightly more than Violets but all came to a nice conclusion and left me with a warm cosy feeling.

Until the twist reveal towards the end, I found myself getting frustrated with the way the story appeared to be going. I thought the sisters going their own way would be a blessing rather than a curse, after all they are each their own individual person. When the twist was revealed it bumped the story up in my overall rating.

I do feel as if the author could have leaned more into the time period - I got the sense it was bridgerton esque with the tea room so it would have been nice for a ball of sorts.

Overall a pleasant, cosy story that could be read as a nice palette cleanser between more heavier fantasy books.

It’s been a while since I’ve been this consumed by an ARC. This book is pure autumnal escapism: a witchy cozy fantasy with a dash of Bridgeston aesthetic. Set in a magical tearoom. With triplet fortune-telling witches as FMCs. And an undertone of an old-fashion circus spectacle and a bookish vibe. This book is definitely more vibes than plot, and reads like a literary fiction novel being very character-driven. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the aesthetic and the intricate world-building. Thank you Stacy Sivinski, you really nailed it in this perfect spooky season read. This was a 5-star read for me and I cannot recommend enough!

This debut novel by Stacy Sivinski was the perfect cosy read for the autumn season. It follows the story of three triplet sisters who also happen to be witches as they run their clairvoyant tearoom while trying to unsolve a family curse.

I found this a really easy read with a good pace and enjoyable characters. It's such a heart-warming story following the sisters as they navigate finding themselves and their true paths in life, while also trying to not lose their super close family connection at the same time. I really enjoyed both Anne's and Beatrix's storylines, but I have to admit that I found Violet quite annoying at times - she's a bit of a bull in a china shop and this did irritate me a bit as I found some of her actions not that helpful. The book also has some great life lessons throughout it like being present and sticking to being true to yourself.

Overall I really enjoyed The Crescent Moon Tearoom and would recommend it to anyone looking for a cute, witchy, whimsical read!

Thank you to the author, the publisher and Netgalley for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

The Crescent Moon Tearoom by Stacy Sivinski is a beautifully written cosy story about triplets: Anne, Violet and Beatrix Quigley who have clairvoyant powers. The three sisters live together in a magical house, owning a tearoom and sharing their lives together. The story follows the sisters as they start to lead their own lives and walk their own paths because of what appears to be a curse.
I enjoyed reading this book by Stacy Sivinski. It has a real autumnal feel; a perfect read for those cold and rainy evenings sat by the fire.

The ideal cinnamon-scented read for autumn, this novel is like a cosy version of the TV show Charmed. Three witch sisters run a tea-room in Chicago, where they read fortunes. However, they are under a curse which threatens to pull them apart. It's a book about destiny, love and lots of magical herbal tea.

There is much to admire in this book. The characters of the witches, Anne, Violet and Beatrix, are all very distinctive. The house in which they live is also a character, with a will of its own. They have a time-travelling cat, too. The author writes the senses very effectively so that you feel you're breathing in the scent of the tea, tasting the sugar of magic-laced biscuits, feeling the chill air of the approaching winter. I would say it's a character-driven book, as the plot moves quite slowly and focuses on the sisters' self-discovery.

I really enjoyed this read and I look forward to whatever the author writes next!