This book is best suited to read on a chilly fall morning with a cup of hot tea in hand. A beautiful story about three sisters, familial love, and fate.

The Plot:
Triplet witch sisters Anne, Violet, and Beatrix run the Crescent Moon Tearoom where women in Chicago come to have their tea leaves read. Each of the witches have filled their days divining futures, basking in the company of each other, and grieving the death of their parents.

As their birthday approaches, the sisters find out they have previously been cursed to separate from each other- and the curse is starting to take effect. To add to the stress, the local witch Council has tasked the Quigleys to divine the Tasks of three witches, something a witch must complete in their lifetime if they want to pass on peacefully the afterlife. If they are unable to discover all three Tasks, the Council will close the Tearoom down forever.

Pressured by the council and the looming curse, the sisters spend their days fighting off stresses and searching for answers. But as they do so, each is pulled in a different direction, leaving the triplets to hide secrets and to ask themselves if it is the curse tempting them, or fate itself.

What I Liked:
The premise of the book really drew me in, and I am delighted to say it hit the nail on the head. The aspect of each sister feeling a connection to each other yet having their own personalities and longings made for effective and easy-to-love characters.

And while the book is set in 1800s Chicago, I appreciated that there was not a lot of focus on the history of the city, and was instead focused on the three sisters’ lives. While there is not much world building when it came to outside of the Tearoom and the magic of the witches, I did not find myself confused or wanting more.

I believe the book to be a good balance of cozy, whimsical, and storytelling.

I also really enjoyed the aspect of the house/tearoom as a sentient being as it added a lot to the whimsical nature of the book.

What I didn't Like:
While I enjoyed much of the storyline, the middle did drag on a little, where I found myself longing for the sisters to finally share their secrets with each other and just communicate. While I understand they did not do so out of fear of change, the book highlighted the negative chaos so much I simply wanted the resolution to be much more quick.

There were also some plot points that seemed to resolve a little too easily or had an answer that seemed too convenient.

Overall, this book was a lovely read that I would consider cozy-adjacent. A perfect fall book!

3.5 stars rounded up!

I’ve been very into cozy read lately and this was fun! Great vibes! Would recommend!

This book is a well-paced, cozy magical fantasy - focused on the theme of fate. Our story focuses on the triplets, Anne, Beatrix, and Violet Quigley who are plagued by a curse trying to tare them apart and they try to overcome it and find their way in the world.

This tale was a bit of a slow burn for me until around 50% into the story then it really grabbed me and I continued to want to know the outcome for the sisters. Each sister is very unique and have different abilities in magic that in ways match their personalities and are very devoted to each other.

Thank you, NetGalley and Atria books for this ARC -this is my honest review.

This book about 3 sisters who just happen to be triplets and witches. After their parents pass away, they open a tea room in the shop on the ground floor of the house they grew up in. They spend their days giving customers glimpses of their future by reading their tea leaves. One day the sisters are visited by The Council, who assigns them a task that has to be completed by the sisters next birthday. If they don’t complete the task they will have to close the tearoom. At the same time, the sisters are each going through their own struggles of wanting to follow their dreams but at the same time wanting things to stay the same. This is a story about choosing your own path and growing into the person you become.

I love books about sisters, probably because I’m so close to mine, so I knew I was going to love this one. This is a great book for fall because it has that cozy fairytale, witchy vibe feeling. I loved the little tea cup illustrations and tea reading meanings at the beginning of each chapter. They made me want to make myself a cup of tea to see if I could read them for myself but I didn’t have any loose tea in the house. I also loved that the house was its own character. I wish my house could magically clean itself and do the dishes.

Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books. Thank you Stacy Sivinski for writing such an enchanting novel.

All the cozy mystery vibes with that added flair of three witch sisters in old style Chicago!

This is a 3 star read for me but I gave it 4 stars because if this is your genre of book (cozy mystery) you will enjoy this. I personally wanted more intrigue more mystery and more use of the magic. I do love cozy fantasy but for me the pacing felt slow and found myself wanting to skim read parts not relevant to the main plot.

However, the cozy tea room vibes are immaculate. I love the ladies of the town coming to gossip and get their fortunes read while eating just lovingly described treats. Oh and the tea of course. And the house! The house is my favorite character.

Cozy magical mystery taking place in an enchanted house. Was a quick and entertaining read with likable characters and the right amount of witch magic. Would recommend as a perfect fall read cozied up by a fire. I want to thank NetGalley and Atria Books for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

The Crescent Tearoom totally reminded me of the book and movie adaptation of The Mistress of Spice by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni. But it’s also original.

The Quigley sisters must help three dying witches discover their Tasks. Tasks are like a ‘life purpose’ and the dying witches need to accomplish them before death. If not the Council (of Witches) steps in to ensure balance. But the sisters are also facing their own struggles, pulling them away from the tea room and onto new paths. Can the sisters figure this out? It’s all part of the book’s journey.

It’s a sensory overload and the perfect book for tea lovers. Vanilla and lavender perfumed air, a tea salon where tea leaves are read, and a line of baked good. Plus throw in witchy energy, The Crescent Moon Tearoom is for ME!

Every chapter opens with a new symbol and I quickly learned that it’s a symbol that appears when reading tea leaves (and it’s genius).

Stacy's delivered the perfect fall read, and I wish I could visit the Crescent Moon Tearoom! I want to thank Atria Books for providing an ARC.

This debut novel combines a cozy, magical atmosphere with the emotional depth of family bonds, making it a captivating read for us fans of enchanted tales and familial drama. I enjoyed reading it.

I think there are folks that will be big fans of this but ultimately the writing wasn't engaging enough for me to be drawn in. By the end of this i was simply skimming to the end out of sheer determination to finish it, but i didn't feel particularly enamored of the writing or any of the characters.
It is however, absolutely itching to be a movie and i could see it excelling in an adaptation for the screen.

This cute, cozy little read sadly just wasn't for me.
I will admit, I tend to be a little picky on the writing style of books, and if it doesn't flow for my brain, I have a hard time connecting with the story, so I will not say don't read this book. It just was not my cup of tea (pun intended?).

This book truly was like a warm cup of tea. It isn't often that I get to experience a book like this. I was honestly hooked on the story from the first chapter. All three characters are so thought out and have their own feelings and goals. While I know some people probably won't like the storybook feel of this, I think it just added to the cozy feeling of the book. Sivinski is a mastersmith a weaving words together. I liked how simple the world building was and the magic system was explained perfectly. Every aspect of this book really felt like sitting down in the middle of fall with candles, a cup of tea, and a warm blanket. Not only were all three sisters stories compelling to read about, all the side characters were well thought out as well. While the development of Violet, Beatrix, and Anne were the main focuses of the story, I also enjoyed reading about the side characters. Ultimately, this is a story about figuring out who you are and learning to grow as their own people. I have absolutely no complaints about this book and cannot wait for whatever magic Sivinski has cooked up next.

thank you Atria books and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review!

This book was so charming and cuuuute.

A cozy witch book about a tea shop? I mean what's not to love?

was it the best book I've read all year? no. did it make me want to crochet witch hats, drink tea and gossip with friends? absolutely. 3.5⭐ (rounded up to 4)

This book was so lovely, I could almost imagine myself in the parlour of this home! Part ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’ and part coming-of-age tale, this book was such a lovely story that I couldn’t put it down!

This book follows the Quigley sisters, Anne, Violet and Beatrix; triplet witches that have taken over their parents’ shop after their passing, and turned it into the Crescent Moon Tearoom. The three witches sell tea and pastries to their human customers, and also read their tea leaves and give peeks into their futures. The sisters have worked well together, and know the flows of their roles in the family. However, the three sisters are beginning to diverge, and are trying to keep their lives the same, while wanting to pursue their own dreams. Anne is growing in her abilities to see the future, while Beatrix is wanting to grow as a writer. Violet, the daydreamer of the three, is drawn to a circus that has arrived in town. While battling their own dreams and wanting to stay as they are, the council leaders of the witch coven have challenged them to help three witches find their Tasks, things they must accomplish before they pass, or else lose the Tearoom.

This book is so lovely and cozy, I could curl up in their tearoom all day! There is so much detail put into the book, that it’s easy to imagine the home and the characters within. The way the sisters interact with each other felt very human, with wanting to pursue their own dreams, but still wanting to stay together, kept the story flowing so well. Anne’s determination, Violet’s dreaminess and Beatrix’s creativity give the characters their own depth, which is needed in this type of story. It truly was lovely reading of how they grow together as individuals.

I received a digital ARC from NetGalley and Atria Books. Thank you very much for the copy, all opinions are my own

The Crescent Moon Tearoom is a cozy story of triplet witch sisters who own a tearoom in the early 20th Century. In addition to delicious cakes and tea they read tea leaves for their patrons. The story follows their paths to living their lives to the fullest as individuals and as sisters. This is a perfect story to snuggle up with under a blanket with a good cup of tea and biscuits.

The Crescent Moon Tearoom is everything I want in a cozy fantasy book. There's tea, pastries, and witchy magic! I love the feeling I got while reading about the triplets, Anna, Beatrix, and Violet. Getting to understand them each while they experience their personal growth throughout the story is so enjoyable, each one with their own struggles that they must overcome and grow from. They are tasked to help three elderly witches and find themselves along the way. There is not lacking in coziness and the tearoom isn't just a setting in the background. So be sure to get yourself comfy with your favorite warm drink and get ready to dive in with this one.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Atria Books for this ARC!

This story was so inventive, and has such a rich feel to it. The cover implies that it will be cozy and magical, and that's exactly what you get from it.

A wonderful, cozy fantasy read! Our three magical sister MCs can read the future and are often helping others find their path in life. We go along the journey of watching these sisters grow, make mistakes, and find their voices in the world. It was such a beautiful story with so much heart, and made me wish I had that type of sisterly love. I also adore when books have enchanted houses, and this one made me wish I could experience all the house's cute details and quirks!

Thank you to Atria Books and Netgalley for providing me an advanced copy of this book.

This book was not what I expected, but turned out better than I thought! I requested this solely off of the cover design, but I really did end up enjoying the story!

Arc review!

The Crescent Moon Tearoom is a cozy book at three triplet witches who run a tea shop together. In their shop they read the tea leaves of their customers to provide them insight. However, one day the council arrives, asking for their help. If they don't succeed, the tea shop will be shut down.

As they work their way towards their goal the sisters realize that something much larger is at play.

Overall this was a cute book, but I found it didn't keep me super engaged throughout. It took me a solid 1-2 months to get through, as I only ever felt up for reading a chapter or two at a time while I read other things.

A lovely historical fantasy with witches, fortune telling and tea. A cozy and sweet read, perfect for autumn evenings with a cup of tea. I love the sibling relationships and the portrayal of triplets. The atmosphere was on point; I adore enchanted houses, and the sweet t treats and the uplifting vibes.

Will probably reread it in October.