The Crescent Moon Tearoom Review

Hello, all!

Are you in the market for a cozy, magical, witchy book to warm up with this winter season? Then allow me to introduce you to The Crescent Moon Tearoom by Stacy Sivinski.

Pub Date: 10-1-24
Adult - Cozy Fantasy

Sisters Anne, Beatrix, and Violet Quigley have always been close, but since the passing of their parents, the triplets rarely leave one another's sides. The sisters are witches, each gifted with a different magic, and they use their gifts to run a tearoom where customers are constantly flooding in to get their cups read. The Quigleys have always enjoyed their quiet life, but when the Council of Witches comes calling for a favor, the sister's lives are upended.

The city's Diviner--a seer who helps the witches of Chicago--has lost her powers, and it's up to the Quigleys to help three witches before it's too late. Anne, Beatrix, and Violet have always been on the same page, but this new endeavor pulls them in different directions. Anne's power is growing beyond her sister's, Beatrix's secret passion for writing is gaining popularity, and Violet gets swept up in the dizzying sensation of the circus and a handsome trapeze artist. The sisters are worried that a family curse threatens to tear them apart, but what if the only way to break it is to go their separate ways?

I haven't seen many people talk about this book, which is a shame because it's a delight. I'm a sucker for a witchy story and one centered around a family who owns a teashop? Sign me up. I enjoyed the sisterly dynamic between Anne, Beatrix, and Violet. They each had such a distinct personality. Anne was the leader and almost more of a mother figure. Beatrix was more timid and felt more comfortable crafting stories than speaking to people. And Violet was a free spirit with wild ambitions. While bittersweet at times, I enjoyed watching them grow into their powers and accept their different destinies. The pacing was a little slow, but I find that to be the case with more cozier-leaning stories. If you enjoy books with magic, lower stakes, and self-discovery, then I recommend checking it out.

Rating: 3.5/5