my absolute favourite cozy fantasy series 😭🫶🏼

I can’t believe it’s come to an end, I adore every single character, the relationships they have that have blossomed throughout the series. That includes the dragons and griffons too! The magic systems are incredible and it’s such an enticing series.

I really hope this isn’t the end of their story, a spin off series about Dreggs, Bobbie and Serina is absolutely needed I need more books to complete every story!

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC copy of this book. I already had this preorder and I can’t wait to complete my collection!

What a fun ending to this series! With an engaging plot that doesn’t loose any of the coziness from the first 3 books, this wraps everything up nicely.. with the potential for new series within this world 👀

“Arcandor. Stealing more of my books?”
“Why is this suddenly such a problem?” Kianthe demanded.
- I love Kianthe , she is who I want to be when I grow up ! ( yes a book thief 🤫)
- This was a really great ending to a series and although it makes me sad that it’s over I really had a great time reading this last instalment. ( I am hoping for a little spin off book ….. )
-My favourite part obviously was all the dragon and griffin chaos !
-These books are the perfect mix of fantasy and cosy, some parts just warm your heart and it’s like getting a hug but there’s also enough chaos & humour to keep you invested it’s why Iv never stopped telling everyone I know to pick these up !

- thank you Panmac for this arc & Rebecca Thorne for giving us Kianthe & Reynas story

I am not ready for this series to be over!

This was a great finish to a great series. I will never get sick of following Key and Rain and the folks of Tawney. After the cliffhanger at the end of the last book we open straight away where we left off and straight into the action. I loved the expansion of Alchemy and dragon magic and the introduction of new characters in the realm.

I can't think of what else to say without spoiling any previous books but I'm telling you, everyone needs to read these books!

Great story, amazing characters. It’ll keep you hooked from the first page. 100% recommend this book

What a magical end to a series filled with mythical creatures, love in many forms, pirates and some excellent tea served up by an amazing couple I will greatly miss.

The ‘Tomes and Tea’ series has become one of my favourite sapphic romance series I have read in years. Rebecca Thorne has thrown everything she has into giving the reader stories that keep you entranced, enamoured and in dire need for them to never end. Yet, here we are with Alchemy and a Cup of Tea being the fourth and final book and once more, I only put it down when I had no choice in the matter.

With the changes we were given in Tea You at the Altar, life is suddenly just the same and yet dramatically different for Kianthe and Reyna as they attempt to go on with their lives at New Leaf Tomes and Tea but as always for this wonderful duo, trouble isn't too far away.

This time, we had the return of dragons and I was so happy because there's always something so wonderful about the mythical beasts of legend and lore. Not only that but as the title suggests - there's a magic deemed often more sinister in origin coming out to play in Alchemy. The author has given us a finale that will have the reader on the edge of their seat because there's trouble on the horizon for old faces and new ones. (I'd just like to hug the little or not-so-little dragons in this book though…)

Once again, the immersive world-building is there from the first to last page of the story ensuring the reader is drawn deeply into the goings-on of The Realm as a whole but especially the Queendom and nearby Dragon Country. You can practically smell the various teas that are brewed in New Leaf, feel the heat from the Smithy or the chill of the wind as dragons or perhaps Griffin fly overhead and I love it. There's nothing like a fantasy book that is so immersive that you're walking alongside the characters you encounter.

Expect great villainy, and moments of panic and sorrow and uncertainty along the way. This is a book where you're going to maybe want that snack you said no to initially but now your eyes are wide with shock and you're wondering ‘what next’ in the twists and turns along the way. But it's also one that shows you never give up, to be strong and to trust in others even in this case, dragons…

Everything about Alchemy and a Cup of Tea was so well done, bringing the story and series to an end in such a smooth manner had me sad for it to end but so glad I had got to witness this devoted duo come together from first curious glance to glimpses into their future beyond the final chapter of the book. I love how even after their time together, they still falter as do others in their decisions and views, showing they're not infallible even when carrying great responsibilities. Rebecca Thorne made them magical, and of course a little mythical too but mainly human in their choices and decisions right to the end.

I'm going to miss these characters so much, but I will enjoy starting their journey all over again one day.

5⭐️ Alchemy and a cup of tea is the final instalment of Rebecca Thorne’s cosy sapphic fantasy where we get to spend four books with the punny Kianthe, THE elemental Mage and Reyna, a fierce Queensguard.

Their relationship, at the centre of the story, is loving, romantic, respectful, loyal with the biggest touch-her-and-die vibes from both of these powerful women. I was so heartened to see that this beautiful relationship remained this way for the whole series.

Alchemy and a cup of tea was a higher stake read than the first three books, which all definitely had stakes. I appreciated that threaded throughout the action were many cosy moments which lead to the happy ending that we all enjoy in our cosy reads. Rebecca Thorne is the master of a balanced Cosy Fantasy!

One aspect that I truly adored, was that we were still being introduced to new elements within this world, even though it was the final book. Learning more about the dragons, the magic and the alchemy was a wonderful, surprising aspect.

I’m happy to say that this was the perfect ending to a wonderful series, and one that I will spend many years re-reading to spend more time with two of my favourite characters ever.

The moment this landed in my inbox my entire TBR got ignored - and I have no regrets!

With every book in this series I decide it's my favourite one, and at this point I'm not sure if they actually continue to get better or if they're all just better than I remember by the time I get my grubby little hands on the next one.
This book starts exactly where book 3 ended: Reyna has just been kidnapped and is predictably unimpressed by her kidnappers. Things don't calm down from there, the entire book was a chaotic joy to read. There's alchemists, tourists and more dragons than ever (though, sadly, the number of lesbians is no longer increasing). The stakes are even high and while the tone is cosy, the main plot isn't so much. Not that it bothered me at any point.

Completely as expected, this book is a few hundred pages of chaotic queer joy and I'm here for every second of it. Though a Dastardly Pirate Dreggs Spin-off does seem necessary after that ending. I'm just saying...

Many thanks to Pan Macmillan for sharing an eARC of this via Netgalley!

In Alchemy and a Cup of Tea, Rebecca Thorne weaves a charming and adventurous tale that blends mystery, alchemy, and a touch of humour. Reyna, the new sovereign of the Queendom, is thrust into an unexpected predicament when she’s kidnapped and locked in a hidden cell. Instead of succumbing to despair, Reyna’s adaptable nature shines as she attempts to solve the mystery surrounding the radical alchemists who have ensnared her. The alchemy circle in her cell hints at a much larger plot, leaving Reyna with more questions than answers.

While dealing with her captors, Reyna's hometown of Tawney is facing a dilemma of its own. The town’s beloved bookshop, run by Reyna and Kianthe, has become a tourist hotspot. This sudden influx of visitors has strained local resources, and the only solution might be to close the shop, which would break the hearts of the community. Reyna and Kianthe must balance their growing responsibilities and the wellbeing of their town with the pressing alchemical mystery.

Thorne’s storytelling is warm, witty, and inviting, making this the perfect book to curl up with alongside a cup of tea. The plot is a delightful mix of light-hearted moments and thrilling tension. The bond between Reyna and Kianthe is heartwarming, and their struggle to protect their town and business adds depth to the story. With captivating world-building and a dose of magical intrigue, Alchemy and a Cup of Tea is an enchanting read for fans of fantasy and cosy adventures alike.

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an end to an era, rebecca has captured my heart with her Tomes and Tea series.
this will be a series i see myself rereading throughout the years.

a kidnapping and a not so easy rescue, Reyna and Kianthe find themselves on a new adventure filled with sweet moments , angst , witt , Dragons and Gryphons.
Rebecca has once again done it with writing a story so immersive you have to check your surroundings to see where you are.
an ending that leaves an opening for us to return to the world of Tomes and Tea.