this book was a very all-right read: in my opinion, it had too much whimsy, not enough actual interesting plot. it relied heavily on the vibes of sister witches running a tea shop, but the sister relationships were uninspiring and the magic and politics were underdeveloped.

the whimsy of this book was fun, and the vibes did take it pretty far. if you’re into the unbreakable bond of sisters that overcomes selfishness and destiny and all that, you might buy into the story a bit more, but I just saw three people who weren’t very compatible but were all sad about their dead mom. maybe as a non-sister-haver I just don’t get it. but I really didn’t feel their bond come through.

the mysteries in the small quests of the book weren’t bad, they just weren’t enough to carry on their own. some of the side characters were quite fun as well. just overall, not really anything that made me excited to keep reading.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
This was a cute romance that gave me Hocus Pocus and Pratical Magic vibes. I was lucky enough to get an e-arc from NetGalley and an audiobook ALC from Simon Audio. I didn't completely loved this book, but it was still enjoyable even if it didn't completely hold my interest. I did not hate this book by any means.
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Rating: I liked it!
Pub date: 10/1
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This is one of the cozy witchy books that you’ll want to read while sipping tea by a fire. Three sisters, Anne, Violet and Beatrix who are dealing with the grief of losing their parents are facing challenges and being pulled in different directions, and all the directions are away from their tea shop.
I loved the setting of the tea shop and it what it meant for their community. It was a place for people to gather, gossip, and talk. But I could also understand the family dynamics of carrying on something you think you should versus perusing what really interests you.

I’m still trying to figure out what works or doesn’t work for me when it comes to cozy fantasy. For whatever reason, this one didn’t grab me. It took a pretty long time for me to get into it, and even then, I didn’t feel especially invested. There was nothing specific I didn’t like about it, but also nothing specific that I did like, nothing that interested me. Between that and the slow pace of the book, it was a bit of a slog.

This book feels like the first sip of a good cup of tea while wrapped in a huge comfy blanket.

The Crescent Moon Tearoom is a cozy fantasy featuring 3 triplet witches who run a tearoom in Chicago (with tea leaf readings included) together in an enchanted house. This is a beautifully woven story about the bond of sisterhood, bargaining with fate, and following your dreams.

Some of the main conflict was frustrating due to the lack of communication, but overall I enjoyed the each of the sister’s respective journeys throughout.

The writing was gorgeous and fully transported me into this world. I cannot wait to see more from Stacey Sivinski in the future!

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

Thank you Atria and NetGalley for access to this super cozy ARC!

Plot: Anne, Beatrix, and Violet are witches who own a tea shop that will reveal fortunes for their patrons at the bottom of their finished tea cups. One day, the council of witches imposes a new task on them, taking the sisters in three different directions and leading them to each of their individual destinies.

Review: This was the perfect book to kick off my cozy fall reading schedule. I really liked it! The story felt fresh and familiar at the same time. I loved the circus trope that was mixed in (and I actually wish that that storyline had been a bit more developed). Each of the sisters felt different and yet the same - I loved that element. The writing was succinct but still enchanting.

I think a bit more character development could have taken this to a 4.5 for me. At times, I didn’t feel as invested in the characters as I had hoped. I felt the most connected to Violet, but I felt like her storyline got the least amount of attention.

I will absolutely be reading more from this author, and I would recommend this to anyone looking for a cozy fall read.

4🌟

I liked this one! This was great for a fun, fall witchy read. The Quigley sisters are a delight. It took me a while to get into, but the writing is lovely.

3.5⭐️

This was a cute, cozy story about 3 witch sisters trying to stay together while simultaneously yearning for their own lives. I loved the vibes of the tea room that they ran together and wish I had one to go to myself! The sentient house was an excellent idea and was one of my favorite parts of the story.

While I do love cozy fantasies, this one felt like maybe the pacing was off? It did not draw me in like I had hoped and took me a lot longer to get through than I expected.

If you are looking for a cozy, light fantasy with witches and sisterhood, then I definitely recommend picking this one up!

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Cozy Fantasy • Witchy • Mystery
Publication Date • 1 October 2024

Thank you @atriabooks for the free review copy! #atriapartner

I immediately wanted to read this debut novel because of the cute cozy cover and witchy storyline. The story centers around 3 red-headed witch triplets who run a cozy teashop where they read customer’s fates and fortunes via their steeping tea leaves.

The Quigley sisters were orphaned young and now spend their days brewing and sipping fun blends, munching on tasty savories, and living in their sentient house.

Everything is dandy until they garner the unwanted attention of the Council of Witches who threaten to close down the tea shop unless the Quigley sisters help them. The sisters find themselves being pulled in different directions as they juggle competing interests.

The witchy and cozy vibes are definitely on point. I appreciated the small details such as how each chapter starts with a teacup and a phrase describing what the tea leaves foretell for a given symbol. For example: “𝘈𝘯 𝘈𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘺𝘮𝘣𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵, 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘴,” while, “𝘈 𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘭𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘰𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴,” and, “𝘈𝘯 𝘈𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘣𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘴...”

The plot does rely heavily on secrets that each sister is keeping from the others, and there were times that I became frustrated and wanted them to just spill the beans. The miscommunication (or non-communication) trope is not one of my favorites, and I wanted a bit more out of the overall plot. However, I enjoyed the romance subplots and the magic, and my favorite character ended up being the slightly grumpy, sentient house!

If you’re looking for a cozy witchy fantasy with a fairly low stakes but cozy bakery and teashop vibes, add this to your fall list.

** spoiler alert ** A sentient house that grows peonies in its back garden and does the dishes, and a debut novel by a first-time writer (one of the witch sisters in the book) that does not need any editing? This is a true fairytale.
The Crescent Moon Tearoom is as cozy of an autumn read as they get - along with the magic, time-traveling cat, three fiery-haired witch sisters, mysterious circus, and lots of tea.

What I loved:

- I liked the prose, and the atmosphere is lovely: the scenes set in the house's other rooms (besides the shop) and in the circus are especially vividly described.
- the story is twisty enough to keep it interesting if admittedly low-stakes
- the choices the sisters face and the description of their struggles between fate and passion were interesting, and I enjoyed their relationship and the general sisterhood vibe of the witches who advise and assist them
- I liked that not every sister got a man at the end - let one get power and a nice job instead! (to be fair, the other two found promising careers in writing and trapeze performance along with romantic partners)
- the final chapters wrapped it all up quite nicely. Maybe too nicely? I think that's just the genre.

What I did not care about:

- the time period and the actual passing of time in the novel are very vaguely described. I was getting a European vibe and constantly getting confused about what year it was supposed to be and why fall/September/first frost seemed to be far away one moment and weeks/days away the next.
- the pace is uneven: we are told the sisters are cursed, and they have a very short time to figure out a solution, yet we get pages and pages of inner turmoil and teacup readings, and then the solutions are found relatively quickly.
- the drama seems unrealistic, and the sisters keep acting in bizarre ways.
- I was genuinely upset about the scenes of Violet destroying the house, floorboard by floorboard, trying to find clues from the past. The house is the most likable and fleshed-out character here! (it was fixing itself up immediately, but still)

Overall, it was a comforting read, except for the chapters where sisters refuse to have a short conversation that could eliminate all the issues. But that, again, is the genre.

Thank you, NetGalley and the publisher, for sharing an advanced reader's copy in exchange for my honest review. The book is out on October 1.

Atria eARC
If you’re wanting a witchy book for fall that’s not a romance, I highly recommend this one. Anne, Beatrix, and Violet are triplet witches, that run the coziest tearoom. They are called on by the Council of Witches and their lives start taking paths they didn’t expect. This is a beautiful book of sisterhood and what happens when familial bonds are put to the test. It showed what it meant to start a new path with figuring out what that meant for the old one. It explored how sisterhood changes as they work towards their own goals, instead of collective goals. I just loved this story. It was sweet and sad, heartwarming and nostalgic, and left me full of hope.

Ahh this cover is adorable and I can picture it perfectly as a cute little paperback. This is by a debut author and it follows three clairvoyant sisters who all live and work in the same house telling fortunes to people who want to know what life has in store for them. When the local witch leadership knocks on there door, asking for their help in guiding other witches. It was definitly a cozy read with a little mystery to it, perfect for fall.

the vibe of this book really dragged me in. the pov throughout was definitely interesting but it didn’t make the book hard to read. all of the characters had so much personality that it was hard not to love them. the writing was orchestrated just perfectly that i truly did not want to put the book down. i was captivated from beginning to end and i’m quite excited to read other books by this author!

The Crescent Moon Tearoom is a cozy witchy story about sisterhood and finding what truly makes you happy in life.

Crescent Moon Tearoom follows the lives of 3 young witches of the Chicago Coven, the Quigleys; Anne, Violet, and Beatrix, some of the strongest witches of their time. Within the first few chapters I was immediately intrigued and wanted to keep reading about the sisters and the tough decisions they’ll have to make to find their individual happiness. However, towards the end I found myself skimming, as many parts of the chapters felt repetitive. Luckily, the end of the book does provide answers and even made me tear up a little bit!

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the ARC copy!

The Crescent Moon Tearoom by Stacy Sivinski
3 stars

Three orphaned witches, Anne, Beatrix, and Violet, offer tea leaf readings at their busy teashop. One day, the Council of Witches arrives in their shop, and tell the sisters they must figure out three witches' "tasks", or risk losing their beloved teashop. Though the sisters have been inseparable since birth, they suddenly find themselves being drawn in different directions. Anne, to the development of new magic within her. Beatrix, to her novel writing, and Violet, to a handsome trapeze artist at a travelling circus. Are the sisters doomed to be separated, or can they find a way to stay together? What is their fate?

I love a good witchy read, especially in the autumn months, so I had high expectations for The Crescent Moon Tearoom. Unfortunately, this book didn't captivate me as much as I had hoped. It felt like too many different storylines, while at the same time, not enough happening in each to keep my interest. I felt like the storyline dragged quite a bit. I enjoyed the magic, the tealeaf reading, and the sisterly bond. The premise was such an interesting one, but I feel like this book could be significantly improved if the flow of the storylines were re-evaluated. While I think many readers would enjoy this, it was just a 3-star read for me.

Thank you to Netgalley and Atria Books for the opportunity to read this advanced copy.

Thank you Atria Books for my #gifted copy of The Crescent Moon Tearoom! #AtriaPartner #atriabooks #StacySivinski #TheCrescentMoonTearoom

𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦
𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫: 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐒𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐤𝐢
𝐏𝐮𝐛 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒

𝟒.𝟓★

The Crescent Moon Tearoom was such a cozy and heartwarming debut by Stacy Sivinski! If you are looking for the perfect fall book, THIS IS IT! I loved Anna, Beatrix and Violet and their tearoom. They are clairvoyant sisters who not only serve tea, but also fortunes. There was just so much to love about this book, and this is definitely one to check out, especially if you enjoy cozy and heartwarming reads!

☕️Cozy Fall Read
☕️Triplet Witches
☕️Family Curses
☕️Magical House
☕️Self-Discovery
☕️Heartwarming

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What it’s about: 3 clairvoyant sisters who run a tea shop providing tea leaf readings in an enchanted house. After a visit from the Council of Witches with a series of tests the sisters find themselves pulled in different directions.

What I enjoyed:
✨The house! It was its own character
✨The sisters, finding their own identity & their growth
✨Cozy, witchy, magical vibes

Audiobook:
🎧 I listened to this and loved the narrator. She set the feel for a cozy atmosphere.

Final Thoughts: I really enjoyed this book and have fallen under the Quigley sister’s spell. It’s perfect to read this fall!

The Crescent Moon Tearoom by Stacy Sivinski was an amazingly cozy read.
The perfect witchy book to start off spooky season for those who like magic with a touch of family mystery.

Thank You NetGalley and Atria Books for my copy of this eARC!

This was a cozy heartfelt quick easy read! It was a story of 3 sisters that had to prove them selves to the town, their house and the Council. All so they could keep their magical tea shop open.

Thank you to NetGalley, Atria Books, and the author for the gifted e-book.

This captivating debut novel is an enchanting blend of cozy atmosphere and witchy charm. From the very first page, I found myself utterly spellbound by the entwined lives of the three sisters as they embarked on a journey of self-discovery. The portrayal of their bond unraveling as they pursued their individual destinies was both poignant and mesmerizing. The addition of the enchanted house, attuned to their emotions, added an extra layer of magic to the story.

The author's skillful writing brought the teas and their meanings to life, making them almost tangible for the reader. The delightful tea cup illustrations and the tea reading interpretations at the beginning of each chapter were a delightful touch that added depth to the narrative.

If you're a fan of cozy, witchy tales, I wholeheartedly recommend immersing yourself in the enchanting world of this book. It's a truly bewitching read that will leave you longing for more.