As always, I was happy to be back in Tawney. I love the people and creatures of Tawney and it just seems such a lovely place to be. Lots going off for our future married couple in this book. We have a wedding to plan, dragons to keep in check and a bit of treason on the side. It was typically chaotic but I think that's how Kianthe and Reyna secretly like it.
I LOVED the new characters introduced and especially loved some familiar faces returning for the wedding. We had some incredibly beautiful moments in this book.

Tea You at the Altar brings us back to Kianthe and Reyna as they work tirelessly to ensure their plans go off without a hitch. But, as expected in their world, things quickly spiral out of control with baby dragons, estranged parents, childhood friends, missing heirs, pirates, and political intrigue—all adding a delightful layer of chaos.

Much like the first book, Tea You at the Altar maintains a cosy, character-driven pace. This is perfect for those of us who cherish spending time with these beloved characters in their everyday lives. While I’m always happy to indulge in their small, quiet moments, I know some readers might crave more action. That said, the sense of found family among the characters from the previous books remains as strong as ever, and it’s a joy to reunite with them as they work toward their ambitious goals. I also loved meeting some of the new faces and am eager to see how they’ll play into the next instalment.

Speaking of which, just when you think the story is winding down toward a satisfying conclusion, Tea You at the Altar delivers a massive cliffhanger that will leave you desperate for book 4. While I can't wait to see how everything unfolds, I'm also bittersweet knowing that the series will soon come to a close. It’s hard to imagine ever having enough of these characters!

If you’ve enjoyed the previous books, you’ll absolutely love this one. It’s filled with more of the heartwarming characters, adorable animal companions, delightful queer representation, and the chaotic antics that make this series so special. And of course, no Tomes and Tea book would be complete without plenty of puns. I thoroughly enjoyed this latest instalment and can’t wait for more!

Thank you to Pan Macmillan and Netgalley.

In the 3rd book of the Tomes and Tea series, the Mage of the Ages Kianthe and former Queensguard Reyna have returned to their hometown Tawney to plan their wedding. But under the surface, a coup is brewing (pun intended) - and all the while, baby dragons are wreaking havoc all over town.

Naturally, wonderfully cozy chaos ensues.

As a person on the aroace spectrum, I usually stay away from all things romance. Not when it comes to Tomes and Tea. I fkn LOVE these books and just when I think I can't enjoy them more - Rebecca Thorne brings in yet another character that resonates with me even better. It's like she has taken a peek at my brain and just put all my favourite things on paper.

Tea You at the Altar has adventure, intrigue, board games, beekeeping, mystery, crocheting, fighting, found family, and so much more! I simply wanted to devour this book, and basically had to force myself to read slower and truly savour every delicious chapter. I cannot wait for the fourth and final installment of this series to be published, so I can read them all in a row over and over again!

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Huge thank you to Pan Macmillan for making this book available through NetGalley. An even bigger thank you to Rebecca Thorne for writing it.
All opinions are my own.

I couldn't sleep and figured a chapter or two of a cosy fantasy might help. Picked this up. Next I knew, it was 4 AM.

Cosy fantasy where the stakes are too high to match the vibes are a bit of a pet peeve of mine. This one definitely has ridiculously high stakes for a cosy, but it's so good I just didn't care. It's funny and kind and joyful, and my favourite one of the series.

Kianthe and Reyna are getting married in Tawney, and all the best characters from books 1 and 2 are invited (as well as some new ones). Their relationship remains the healthiest one in fiction. There's wedding planning, pirates, politicking and puns, and I didn't know I needed a teenage griffon hanging out with baby dragons but I really did. Could have done without the cliffhanger though - nothing cosy about that.

I've read a few really good books, but this is my favourite of 2025 so far (I know it's only 08/01 but that's not the book's fault). 10/10, would recommend to everyone and their dog. Looking forward to the last book in this quartet!

Many thanks to Pan MacMillan for letting me read an eARC of this through Netgalley!

I was given an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I'm loving the energy of this series, and I can't wait to keep reading!

It really felt like this story brought together all the disparate elements from earlier in the series, and gave each character a chance to shine. None of the new additions to the story felt forced, and I enjoyed seeing worlds collide in such a fun and dynamic way.

One of my issues with the second book in the series was that it lost some of the cosy feel for the sake of a more action-driven plot. Here, the two sides of the story blend much better, and Thorne ups the stakes without losing the comforting energy that makes the whole story work. This also gave a really nice insight into the wider worldbuilding beyond Tawney and its inhabitants.

While I enjoyed most of this book, I was a little disappointed by the ending. After so much build up, things felt a little rushed, with some character developments evolving quicker than I would have liked. I'm intrigued to see how this story will evolve into book 4, as I really couldn't imagine the need for a sequel until the last possible minute, but I hope it keeps up the cosy atmosphere the readers love!

Books with similar vibes - Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree, A Dark and Drowning Tide by Allison Saft, The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon, and A Tale Told by Traitors by Renee Dugan.

Thank you to the publisher for the earc!
I was so excited to return to T awney to Reyna and Kianthe! Now we are preparing for a
wedding which is going to be the biggest event of the Continent! They are expecting a lot of
guests, some are more welcomed than others.
After the previous book’s adventure our characters are back in T awney and I love this tiny
town so much! Can I move there? It has good neighbors and most importantly, baby
dragons. Who love to cause mayhem, but at least they are adorable.
I really enjoyed the story, things get more intense in each book. This time they were planning
to overthrow Queen Tilaine, and holding the biggest wedding may be the perfect opportunity
to do it. Of course, nothing goes as they planned, so Kianthe (or more like Locke) proposed
a plan B, which surprised no one, but Reyna.
We got new characters, we met with Kianthe’s parents, and her oldest friend. Her parents
weren't thrilled with the news of their upcoming wedding, so there was some tension
between them at first. But it’s a cozy fantasy so I think a happy ending was bound to happen.
It took them a while, especially for her mother, to accept Reyna, but they did, so it’s one big,
happy family now!
The other new characters were T assa and James, and without saying too much, let me just
say I adored the way T essa stood up for her decision. She didn’t care what people wanted
her to do, it was her choice in the end. Also I ship James and Fauston (Kianthe’s old friend)
so much! I hope we can see more of them in the last book!
Overall, I really loved this book, and cannot wait for the last one!

Tea You at the Altar by Rebecca Thorne is a masterpiece! I totally recommend everyone to read this book as fast as they can because it's really good and the characters are fantastic.

Really enjoyed this and a lovely continuation to the series. Very funny in places with wonderful characters. Warm and cozy.

Tea You at the Altar brings us back to Rebecca Thorne's sweetest duo, Kianthe and Reyna, this time with a scheme. The scheme is Wedding! The setting is the small town of Tawney, and the theme is 'don't piss of the royalty.... yet'.

As per usual, this is the epitome of cosy fantasy. Kianthe and Reyna are just utterly precious in their hope, their kindness, and their love for one another. Not to mention they now have a growing found family, with neighbours, local politicians, pirates, gryphons, even some dragons? But now there's an event drawing an even bigger crowd. Including uninvited guests, distant parents, childhood friends, suspiciously royal-looking travellers, and even some potential spies!

A thoroughly enjoyable story. I have such a nice time in these books, and I will continue to have a nice time in the next one I guarantee. I get so excited to return to the small town of small problems and large personalities. Ponder has my heart and soul, and I will see you all in book four. (After book two doubled the number of lesbians, I think Thorne is going for the record of gays getting together in her books. And I, for one, am delighted by this turn of events.)

I adored this as much as I did the first book in the series! Perfect continuation of the story, the same wonderful cozy vibes and wonderful story telling. I cannot wait for the next one!

Another instalment on the cosy series….this time a little more like an adventure with friends than curling up for a brew with them. A great read!

A delightful 3rd installment to this cozy fantasy series - there was a lot more political intrigue in this one along with all the mandatory cozy moments. And we ended on a big cliff hanger this time so looking forward to the next one!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book. A gorgeous 4 star read book from me. What an exciting plot, vivid storytelling and relatable, rich characters. I could put this book down – absolutely loved it.

Thanks to NetGalley and Publisher for providing ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Firstly, Rebecca has best Dedications, here take a look:
To anyone who thinks a relationship like Kianthe and Reyna’s isn’t “realistic,” but secretly wants it so badly it hurts . . . I know the feeling. And I can assure you, somewhere in the world, there is a pretty person who will bake you cookies and buy you swords and fight your dragons. Never give up.
Frankly, I enjoyed this book more than the 1st two. Kianthe and Reyna are getting married in 7 days and that have so much pre-wedding preparation to do. Can they get married that easily when they're hosting friends, family, lords, politicians, pirates, baby dragons, baby griffin and who not?
Best cozy fantasy to read curling in a sofa with tea.

I must say, I think this book is the one I enjoyed the most inthe series. It is funny, tender, with great political intrigue and quite a lot of things happening on different side while remaining emotionnaly satisfying (let's not talk about the cliff hanger though).

Rebecca Thorne manages to have competent and yet funny characters, with enough flaws to be interesting and to lead into great challenges, making the various relationships all the more a delight to read.

The book is a perfect fit for people looking for a cosy read with high stakes, mythical creatures likes dragons and griffons, romance but also friendship and a good slice of political side plot line. I must say I am not the fondest of the world, which feels too similar to our own in some aspects, but overall it is working and has great ideas as well as various cultures and political infrastructure.

A delight!