Three sisters run a team room called the Crescent Moon, which is on the ground floor of the large house they live in. The sisters offer a wide variety of teas, but more importantly, they foretell their customers' futures. They're always busy, and work harmoniously together, sharing stories at the end of the day in their warm, cozy parlour.

Their parents died years earlier, and the triplets, though resembling one another, are quite different people. Anne took over the role of mother for her two sisters after their mother died, and is a powerful witch in her own right, though she's kept her powers in check to outstrip her sisters. Beatrix is very shy, and has trouble making decisions and takes comfort in writing, while Violet is always bursting with energy.

All seems wonderful, but then the Council of Witches arrives with news: the city's Diviner has lost her powers, and the three sisters must now help three other witches identify their lives' Tasks; the alternative is that these witches will die unfulfilled and remain as ghosts, and the Council will take the tearoom from the sisters.

The sisters are shocked, and not comfortable with the request, but must do their best to manage it. They also discover from their mother's friend Katherine that they are all suffering from a curse, the nature of which no one knows how to lift.

At the same time, Beatrix has submitted a story with a publisher, who raves about it, and wants much more from her, and Violet is strangely attracted to a circus that has set up in the city. Anne, meanwhile, finds that her already strong powers are growing much stronger, and it both scares and thrills her. So, even though it's imperative that the sisters find a way to help the three witches and save the tearoom, the sisters begin drifting apart as their separate interests pull them towards different paths.

I should have totally loved this book, but I did not. The things that bothered me:
-I spent much of the story trying to figure out when the story was set in a magical Chicago
-I could also easily see the trajectory of the story soon after I started
-I found the pacing to be quite slow, with it picking up a little nearly three quarters of the way in.
-I found Katherine's repeated visits to the shop to be a little frustrating, with her saying to the young women that the curse was worse, then taking off.
-I found Beatrix and Violet a little irritating at times, and the way the sisters refused to communicate with one another even though they have been open with one another up to this point.
-I was a little irritated that other than Anne, Beatrix and Violet became so consumed with what their new interests that they forgot that the tearoom was imperiled.

That's not to say that the story did not have a certain charm, such as:
-A tearoom and the smells of different teas brewing and tasty desserts baking there! Yum!
-The idea of a living house that does its best to accommodate the desires and needs of its inhabitants, such as expanding walls, or doing the dishes (and there are a lot of them each night!)
-A time travelling cat, Tabitha, who unfortunately did not make much of a contribution to the novel.
-It was believable that the sisters would be so wrapped up in themselves that they would neglect each other, and the looming crisis for the tearoom.

I am putting some of my frustrations down to this being a debut novel. This was a cozy read, and I think that's what kept me going, even though I wasn't as engaged as I had wanted to be.

3.5 stars.

Thank you to Netgalley and to Atria Books for this ARC in exchange for my review.

This was the perfect cozy fantasy read for fall time. I enjoyed the story of the witchy sisters and how unique they both were with their gifts. I especially loved the tea readings as this is a skill that dates back centuries and is very popular today. This has charming cozy mysterious elements every reader will enjoy. A touch of paranormal,.a cozy setting and wonderfl characters. A enjoyable read.

Thank you to the publisher and to Net Galley for the opportunity. My review opinions are my own.

This was a good debut fantasy book for cozy, witchy, or fall readers. I would suggest this book if you enjoy fall, Halloween, witches, or stories about sisterhood. I did skim the second half of it as I am not a huge fantasy lover.

I had fun reading this atmospheric fall book. While it isn't my favorite book that I've read this fall, it definitely provides the reader with a lot of cozy vibes. There were many things that I enjoyed about this book. I loved the relationship between the Quigley sisters. I thought each was so unique and I enjoyed how their stories intertwined with each other throughout the telling of this book. The magical realism was very fun, perfect for the fall reading. There were times, however, that I felt the book got a bit lost in the sauce, if you will. There were several instances where I felt the pacing was quite slow and it became somewhat repetitive. That being said, I did still enjoy my time reading this one and recommend to those who love a bit of a mystery with fall themes and strong sisterhood bonds.

Thanks to NetGalley and Atria for an advanced readers copy of this book. All opinions within this review are my own.

This sounded like one I'd really enjoy. I love family dynamics, witches, and tea. I liked that each sister had a different personality and the Inclusion of what different symbols within the leaves meant. Unfortunately I dnfed this at 20%. I was having such a hard time remembering which sister was which. I also grew very bored and pushed myself to make it as far as I did. Maybe it picks up later but by 20% I wasn't invested.

A perfect, cozy fantasy for autumn! This story follows 3 witchy sisters running a tea shop in a magical house. I loved the portrayal of the sisters' relationships with each other. A warm and inviting story to sink into. And the cover is one of my favorites this year!

Such a really cute classic story. It's even paced, with relatable characters, and such a beautiful story of sisters and how they ultimately must choose to work together to undo a curse. The atmosphere of the tea shop was adorable, as was the main house. I also found that the cover was absolutely gorgeous!

Thank you so much to NetGalley for this ARC!

Such a cozy fall vibes kind of book! It had the right mix of witchy, cozy and fall with a little bit of a mystery that I was looking for!

Three sisters bound together by their grief and loss of family, only to be cursed to be split apart from the only family they have left. One sister leans to a circus to fill the void, another sister leans into her writing abilities, and the last struggles to keep her growing powers at bay. Each fighting their own inner battle with fate; could this be happening because of the curse? Who cursed them? Why is it happening now?

Witchy vibes, fall vibes, cozy tea house, mystery curse, alive house, magic everywhere, this story does not disappoint!

The Crescent Moon Tearoom was the coziest of cozy fantasies. I feel like it took me longer to get through than I expected because I found myself wanting to be in a very specific mood to absorb the comfort of it, but everytime I picked it up, it was a comfy delight. Each of the sister’s stories was fully developed and had a great resolution. (Though I found myself partial to Violet’s story line.) I also enjoyed each of the side characters we got to learn more about. It really was just a very solidly happy read.

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