Rounding up from 3.5⭐
Good witchy cozy with some beautifully written sections and scenes, but with sporadic slow parts that I skimmed. Overall story is triplet witch sisters running a tearoom and reading tea leaves having to navigate terms of a curse with the interference and demands of the Council. Worth reading, especially the circus scenes!

Crescent Moon Tearoom is the kind of cozy, gentle book you curl up with on a cold day while enjoying your cup of tea and plate of biscuits!

Anne, Beatrix, and Violet Quigley spend their days using their clairvoyant witch powers to read the fortunes at the bottoms of their customers’ teacups. But when the Council of Witches comes calling, the three sisters are given a seemingly impossible job to complete, or risk losing their beloved shop. As they work together to solve their predicament, they each make discoveries that threaten to break them apart.

Probably my favorite aspect of the book was the cozy setting. Between the adorable tea shop and the sentient house that had a personality all its own, I was enchanted!

Thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for access to the eARC in exchange for my review!

In this enchanting debut, Sivinski brews a perfect blend of magical realism and sisterly bonds, steeping her narrative in the aromatic world of tea leaf divination and family destiny. Like the best cup of tea, this novel offers both comfort and complexity, with layers of flavor that reveal themselves slowly.
At the heart of the story are the Quigley sisters - Anne, Beatrix, and Violet - whose tea shop serves as both sanctuary and divination parlor in the wake of their parents' death. Sivinski excels at differentiating each sister while maintaining their believable familial bond: Anne with her burgeoning powers, Beatrix pursuing her literary dreams, and Violet drawn to the intoxicating world of the circus. Their individual journeys of self-discovery are as compelling as their collective struggle against a family curse.
The author's prose is particularly evocative when describing the sisters' magical craft, turning the reading of tea leaves into poetry. The sensory details - cinnamon shortbread crumbling between fingers, the swirl of spices in teacups - create an atmosphere thick with possibility and portent. The addition of the Council of Witches and a powerless city Diviner adds welcome complexity to what could have been a simpler tale of sisterly love.
If the novel occasionally loses momentum in its multiple subplots, it regains its footing in the central question of whether destiny can be bargained with, and at what cost. Sivinski deftly explores how the desire to protect family can sometimes blind us to individual growth, and how sacrifice for loved ones isn't always the right answer.
"The Crescent Moon Tearoom" is a bewitching meditation on fate, family, and finding one's own path, suggesting that sometimes the most powerful magic lies not in reading the future, but in having the courage to write your own.

I really loved how cozy this book was. It’s perfect to read and snuggle up with on a crisp autumn day. I loved the sisterly bonds, the ups and downs, and the writing. Highly recommend!

If you are looking for a heartwarming, cozy, witchy story for fall, then The Crescent Moon Tea Room is your book.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher, Atria Books, for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the advanced copy!

This book was a beautiful story of sisterhood, love, and the meaning of life. I loved the uniqueness of having a task to complete, and the mystery in the background was fun! The ending was a great wrap to the story and really showed the growth each character went through on the journey. For the way the story was told, it felt a little slow for my personal preference. Overall would recommend for a feel good witchy story!

The Crescent Moon Tearoom makes the perfect read for an autumn or winter day like today when you just want to sip tea and curl up by a fire. The pacing is pretty mellow with a lot of focus on invoking the senses via the descriptions of the settings and especially the teas. I loved that the house was a character in its own right and enjoyed the strong bond between the sisters despite how different they were from one another. I think that if you enjoyed Legends and Lattes, The Honey Witch or The Spellshop then The Crescent Moon Tearoom is a great pick for you.

Cozy and beautiful, I loved this book. It made me wish I was in a tea shop surrounded by beautiful baked goods (and smells), magic, and books

I was so surprised by how much I liked this book. I liked how well each sister had such a distinct personality and path. It was fun watching them learn about themselves and how to help others with their gift. The story moved at a good pace and kept me engaged the entire time. By the time it was over I had a hard time saying bye to the characters but would definitely be open to reading another book devoted to them.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc.

What an absolutely perfect fall read from a debut author, Stacey Sivinski!

Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

If you’re looking for a classic, cozy fantasy book, then look no further than The Crescent Moon Tearoom. Triplets Anne, Violet and Beatrix run the aforementioned tearoom in busy downtown Chicago. A place to get a cozy drink and pastry and, oh yes, to also get your fortunes told. Did I mention the triplets are witches?

One day they discover a family curse that threatens to tear the sisters apart. And the story becomes a race against time as the girls try to choose between their destinies and staying together to care for the tearoom.

I absolutely LOVED Stacey’s writing. I was gripped by this story from the first page and I cannot wait to see what this author writes next! 3.5 stars rounded up to 4.

If you are looking for a cozy fantasy novel, please come right this way! In the Crescent Moon Tearoom, you will be able to befriend the three sisters as they help other witches find their calling and in the process, find themselves

This was a cute, cozy, magical fall read with beautifully descriptive writing of the tea room! I loved the tea room and the atmosphere created, but found myself wanting more from the characters. even so, it was a lovely, quick read!

thanks NetGalley for the eARC! All opinions are my own

Such a great debut from this author. Perfect theme of witches for the month of October. Each sister was so likable and had their own story line you couldn’t help but get wrapped up into. Without giving away too much, the Council kept the story interesting & Katherine was such a pleasant addition and connection to the sisters mother. I thought the chapters each having a theme with a meaning was interesting, and I liked the multiple POV. I did both audio and kindle (thanks Net Galley) and the only thing stopping this from a 5 was that at intermittent times it felt like it dragged on

*thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for an eARC of this book in exchange for my review*

I had high expectations for this one, and they were unfortunately a little misplaced. This debut by Stacy Sivinski is full of cozy vibes and casual magic. The premise was so promising. And honestly, the introduction of the main plot was so good. But read this one for the vibes, not for a great story.

I never learned to love the characters because they had a bad case of “I always do the thing I shouldn’t do” which is really annoying to me. And then somehow that was what they were supposed to be doing all along anyway? Idk. I also find I’m particularly critical of sisterhood stories because of my connection with my own sisters, and this one didn’t sit right with me.

So this one wasn’t a win for me. Beautiful cover design though. And the tea shop vibes were so good.

The Crescent Moon Tearoom is a delightful tale of sisterhood wrapped in a cozy, magical atmosphere. The bond between Anne, Beatrix, and Violet is beautifully depicted, showcasing the strength and warmth that comes from familial ties. I loved how the tearoom/ house itself became a central character, serving as a haven for connection and enchantment. I've come to realize what a favorite element of mine it is when homes are alive with magic!

The magical elements are woven seamlessly into the everyday lives of the sisters, creating an inviting world that feels both familiar and whimsical. The charming rituals and cozy moments make you want to curl up with a cup of tea and savor every page. This was the perfect cozy read to get me in the fall mood.

The heartwarming focus on sisterly love and the enchanting setting made for a truly enjoyable read. Perfect for anyone who appreciates a sprinkle of magic in their life!

I absolutely adored The Crescent Moon Tea Room!

Set in a magical Chicago, three sisters run a tea house to provide divination services and a cozy respite for the magical locals. The three sisters Ann, Beatrix, and Violet run the Tea Room together after the death of their parents had left them the house. Ann is a home body who loves her magic and the bond her and her sisters share, Beatrix is a writer with a tender heart and introverted tendencies, and Violet has a taste for adventure and romance. When the magical council asks them to help divine other witches “tasks”, something a witch must complete before they die lest they be unable to cross over to the other side, they can’t deny them.

The sisters explore their identities and learn more about their mother’s death and their own purposes in life. The magical house and their community of witches help them along their path to find love and joy amidst so much change.

This was a warm hug of a book, great for fans of practical magic and all things cozy fantasy.

This was so cute and cozy, I absolutely loved it! The story is about a set of triplet witches, after their parents deaths they run a tea shop in their home and read the tea leaves of their patrons. Each sister has a unique ability that they discover and cultivate throughout the novel. The stakes in this book aren’t very high but they’re still there. The vibes and setting are immaculate, all I want to do is move into the Quigley house and never leave. Did I mention there’s a sentient house! With magic, mystery, self discovery and the right amount of romance this was the perfect cozy book for me!

Thanks to Netgalley, Stacy Sivinski and Atria Books for this e-ARC

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,

Medusa’s curls! 3.5 stars! This was by far my favorite line in the book!

A cozy, fall read that starts off a bit slow with detail-heavy character development, but with time, the pace picked up and I found myself drawn into this story of three charming sisters, each harboring their own secrets. The deeper I got into the book, the more invested I became. While it took some time to get going, the characters and the mysteries made the ending worth the wait.

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This book is definitely that warm hug kind of magical. That hot mug of coffee (or tea in this case) and a snuggly blanket in your favorite chair next to a fireplace on a cool autumn day. It’s truly just vibes. ⁣
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I love that the sisters are all so different and unique, but have the love that can move mountains. Their bond was one that I loved and appreciated. You always hear about twins but never really triplets. They had their own identity and grew into it so well. ⁣
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Audio wasn’t actually my favorite for once. The reading felt very monotone and I didn’t feel like it elevated the story. I am a big fan of the narrator, so it could just be this story.⁣
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Overall, definitely cozy witchy feels for fall. Out now!⁣
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QOTD: Let’s name a drink after you! What is it called and what would be in it? I’d name mine short and stout and probably would taste like cherries or coconut.