The E P I T O M E of a cozy Fall read🍂

The characters were perfection, the story was sooo cozy and I loved the wonderfully crafted familial moments (that felt like a warm hug OR CUP OF TEA 😉☕️🫖)💙✨

⭐️THE CRESCENT MOON TEAROOM, out OCT 1ST⭐️

5.0⭐️

Thank you to @atriabooks for the free copy of this book #AtriaPartner ✨

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ARC REVIEW: The Crescent Moon Tearoom by Stacey Sivinski ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for the opportunity to read this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review. The Crescent Moon Tearoom follows triplet witches - Anne, Beatrix and Violet, who own and operate a fortune-telling tearoom. Each sister finds themselves drawn to explore their own unique passions, as a mysterious force threatens to break the sisters apart forever.

I loved this book! It’s such a cozy fall story with such a witchy vibe. The different scents of teas and baked goods, sitting by the crackling fire at night - everything felt like fall! The 3 sisters live upstairs from their business and the house is truly the 4th character in the story. The house is very much alive, it reacts to the different conflicts the sisters face, and helps them keep the house in clean, working order. I adored the bond between the sisters and definitely related to their struggles with wanting life to remain stable and comfortable, while also wanting to pursue new passions and forge a unique path.

The Crescent Moon Tearoom will be published October 1st 2024! 🌙🫖

And if you see me trying to learn how to read tea leaves… mind your own business ✨

The Crescent Moon Tearoom by Stacy Sivinski is the perfect fall read, filled with warmth, magic, and a touch of mystery. At its heart, this story explores themes of sisterhood, love, and the journey to discovering one’s destiny.

The book follows triplet sisters Anne, Violet, and Beatrix, who run a tearoom in late 19th century Chicago. As witches, they soon discover they’re cursed, and their beloved tearoom, as well as their bond, is in jeopardy. Together, they must find a way to break the curse before their lives are torn apart.

The author has masterfully crafted a charming world of witches, one that invites you to wrap yourself in a blanket with a warm cup of apple cider. While the story may seem light on the surface, the sisters’ struggles to preserve their bond and their livelihood carry deep emotional weight. The narrative is not only cozy but also meaningful, making an impact beyond its initial whimsy.

I was fully immersed in this world, and I connected with all three sisters in different ways, but Beatrix stood out as my favorite. Overall, this book was a delightful, enchanting read, perfect for autumn, with its themes of togetherness and love of family.

Thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley for providing me with this charming and cozy read!

Overall, I enjoyed reading this book. It was a great cozy read to wind down with at the end of the day. That being said, I had to suspend my disbelief a lot during the novel as I couldn’t quite accept that the stakes in this book were high. The main theme of this book revolved around accepting fate or choosing your own destiny. I did not feel that the characters alternative choices that were presented were dire enough to warrant the turmoil that they Would experience. I appreciated the story and what it was saying, but I wanted there to be more to hook me into the book. I almost DNFed it because of this fact, but in the end it was a pleasant book.

The Crescent Moon Tearoom was the perfect cozy witchy book for the start of fall. The book follows 3 witch sisters Violet, Anne, and Beatrix as they navigate ownership of their fortune telling tea shop after the death of their parents. The triplets have never been apart but when a curse threatens to seperate them, they must do everything in their power to stop it and keep the shop open.

This book felt like a warm hug and a cozy cup of tea. I can not recommend it enough!

Series Info/Source: This is a stand alone book. I got an eGalley of this to review from NetGalley.

Thoughts: I struggled with this one. It is cute and cozy with some fun magic. However, it is just incredibly slow, and, by the end of it all, not much happens. The sisters felt two-dimensional to me and maybe that is because we switch between them so much we never really get to engage with any of them.

Since the death of their parents, three sisters (Anne, Beatrix, and Violet) have owned a teashop where they use their witchy powers to read customers' tea leaves. Unexpectidly the sisters are assigned a task by the Council of Witches that they must complete or else they will loose their tea shop. Amid all this stress, the three sisters are finding themselves pulled in very different directions. Anne wants to explore her growing seer powers, Beatrix has a story accepted by a publishing house and wants to pursue a career as a writer, and Violet develops a fondness for the circus as a budding trapeze artist.

I kept getting the feeling that the author was trying too hard to be cozy, the descriptions were over the top and the pace was just sooo slow. I like my coziness with a bit more story and the occasional urgent feeling.

All of the characters in here felt a bit bland and underdeveloped to me. They had one or two aspects of their character that were emphasized over and over. I also felt like the story took too long to get moving and was repetitive. We spend a ton of time with the sisters sneaking around each other and feeling guilty; rinse and repeat this over and over.

This was okay. The writing is easy to read and the story tied up decently. I just wish the characterization, story, and world-building had been...well...more.

My Summary (3/5): Overall this was a mediocre cozy fantasy that tries really hard to be cozy but forgets that readers need an engaging story and characters to go along with that. The characters were very two-dimensional, the story was repetitive and slow, and the end I was mostly bored by this. The writing did flow fine and was easy to read, and I did end up finishing this because it didn't take me a super long time to read. However, my predominent feeling by the end was "Well, happy to be done with that, it was so boring!" So, I guess it depends on what you are looking for in a book, if you want a deliberately paced cozy fantasy with some magic this might be the read for you...it wasn't for me though.

Sisters, magic, and a sentient house. A perfect cozy read for the spooky season. I enjoyed the writing and the character development. The plot was low stakes but very enjoyable.

3.5⭐

Thank You NetGalley and Atria Books for this e-ARC.

The Crescent Moon Tearoom by Stacy Sivinski is a cozy YA fantasy novel perfect for readers who love cozy and reflective themes.

I enjoyed the book from the first chapter which had me hooked but I found the pacing to be lacking a bit. It was too slow in the beginning and I had trouble wanting to pick it up again after finishing a chapter.

Sometimes, the characters were hypocritical which irritated me a bit.

The book is a slow paced setting with a unique magic style and lore of its own. The system is much different than other books that draw you into the book.

What bothered me the most was the 'tell' and 'don't show' part. There were a lot of important things that could have been told instead of shown. It wasn't just a few scenes but a major part of the book which lacked dialogues in the book.

Overall, it's a cosy autumn book with cosy fantasy witches with quests of their own that they need to solve.

This was a cute book, definitely meant for readers who love magic and cosy autumn stories. I didn't really like that it's time period wasn't made clear, I couldn't figure out what the historical context around the book was supposed to be.

Thank you NetGalley and Atria books for the gifted e-ARC. Opinions are my own.

This book was exactly what I expected it would be — cozy, magical, and heartwarming. A great “curl up on the couch with a blanket” type of read.

I liked the historic 1900s Chicago setting. The plot was a bit slower, but it makes sense for a cozier read. It was relatively low-stakes and a relaxing read overall. The characters were charming, and I loved the enchanted house!

I also appreciated the foreshadowing in the chapter headings with the tea leaf readings!

A magical debut novel about sisterhood and self-discovery.

My rating: 4.25⭐️

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for letting me access this book!

This was a delightfully cozy story featuring three sisters as they navigate their lives together. I enjoyed meeting the sisters, and the depictions of the tea room – I wish it was a real place I could visit! Although there were some predictable plot points, I really enjoyed reading this novel along with my own cup of tea.

This is quite possibly the coziest book I have ever read. Our three sisters are so alike and yet so different in their wants and dreams and it was delightful to see them sort through their goals both separately and later together. There’s a bit of miscommunication that got a little frustrating but I like how the author explained WHY they were feeling the way they did. If you are in the mood for a cozy, witchy read with everything wrapped up by the end, this is the book for you.

3.7 Stars
One Liner: Introspective (irregular pacing)

Triplets Anne, Beatrix, and Violet Quigley convert their home into a Tearoom after the untimely death of their parents. Their mother, Clara, was a witch who gave up her position for love and married a human. The teashop is what the triplets consider her legacy and a cozy place for people to find answers to questions in the tea leaves.
With the Council of Witches expecting the sisters to take up a responsibility (with dire consequences) and an old curse being activated, they find themselves being pulled in different directions. Can the sisters retain their bond while exploring their individual identities or will the curse and the Council break them apart?
The story comes in the third-person POV.

My Thoughts:
Ever since I saw the book on NetGalley, I kept hoping it would be Read Now at least for a day. I wasn’t sure if the publisher would approve my request and didn’t want to risk it. Luckily, the book did become available for a week or more.
Not sure why I thought it would be a contemporary witchy read. It’s a historical one (set in early 1900s). However, there isn’t much about the period. The story could be set anywhere and would still work.
The house is my favorite part of the book. Imagine a building that can clean itself, do the dishes, dust the cobwebs, and repair everything on its own. I want a house like that! The tearoom setting is beautiful and chaotic.
The writing is a bit prosey and has a lyrical touch to it in many scenes. While this can slow down the pace, I like how the words flow.
The sisters have different personalities making it very easy to track their arcs. Though they are triplets, Anne sounds older and more stressed out almost throughout the book. This aligns with the character development as she has somehow become the older and more responsible one after their mother’s death.
The POV is a blend of limited third-person and omnipresent. This can be a little hard to follow.
The book drags in the middle as the miscommunication trope stretches on. This could have been trimmed a little. That said, I understand why it had to go on. A rubber band needs to be stretched beyond its elasticity to snap. The same theory applies here.
The concept of using flavors and scents to talk about memories, truth, lies, etc., is lovely. If only we had such lie detectors in real life too!
Each chapter starts with a symbol and its interpretation. This aligns with the content in the chapter and provides some knowledge about tea reading (if you can remember or make note of it).
The ending is hopeful and sweet. It establishes the need for growth and change while showing how these things don’t have to affect relationships and family bonds.

To summarize, The Crescent Moon Tearoom is a worthy debut dealing with important themes. While there are a few niggles, I like the overall vibe and feel. Will be happy to read more books by the author.
Thank you, NetGalley and Atria Books, for eARC. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.

A sweet, cozy and witchy fantasy that explores the joys and trials of sisterhood.

Perfect for the Autumn season, I soaked up every word.

Thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for the ARC.

**Review: The Crescent Moon Tea Room**
**Rating: 4 Stars**

Thank you to NetGalley, Atria Books, and Stacy Sivinski for an ARC of this book.

I absolutely loved the sister themes in this story. As someone with two sisters (not twins, but still deeply connected), the bond and love between the characters felt so relatable and touching. It was a beautiful reminder of the strength and connection between siblings.

This book is a perfect read as we head into fall, with its super cozy vibes—definitely one to curl up with on a cool evening. However, I did struggle a bit to pick this one up. While the story and characters were both well-done, for some reason, it felt like it was missing that "something" to fully suck me in. I can't quite put my finger on it, but I didn’t feel that irresistible pull to dive back in between reading sessions.

Overall, though, it’s a warm, enjoyable read that’s especially great for fans of family dynamics and seasonal charm.

Triplet witches Anne, Beatrix, and Violet own a Chicago tearoom which the three run smoothly due to being always insync. However, things are changing for them and their secrets are damaging their easy flow. The story is told by all three as they navigate through rough terrain. A very enthralling novel.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of the book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

A well-balanced, cozy fantasy novel that follows the Quigley triplets, Anne, Beatrice, and Violet.

A good read for a cold autumn night when you’re feeling a little witchy!

Thank you NetGalley, Atria Books, and Stacy Sivinski for this ebook ARC of The Crescent Moon Tearoom in exchange for my honest, in my own words review.

Debut novels are my bread and butter and I’ll tell you this one did not disappoint. As far as debut novels go, I was surprised at home well the author was able to hold my attention without extending so many plot branches - which can create holes. Well done.

The cozy fall vibe coupled overall loving atmosphere makes this book stand out over other “cozy reads” I’ve read this season.

The Quigley triplets have always been close (mostly trying to break the family curse) - they were extremely different but shared in the love of their family, tea, and of course, magic.

When they find themselves in yet another unexpected situation the three close-knit sisters find that their strengths (also being so different) are pulling them away from one another.

The curse begins to show its ugly head and the sisters have to make a tough decision.. what will they chose?

Publication date is 10-1-2024! Make sure you head out to your local bookstore or purchase online and grab yourself a copy with your fave cozy fall beverage and dive in to this short but incredibly sweet debut novel by Stacy Sivinski

Triplets Anne, Violet and Beatrix, along with their house/tea room are center stage as the characters in this cozy fantasy set in Chicago in the late 1800’s. The three orphaned sisters run a tea room loves by their clients who come for delicious treats and tea infused with a hint of magic, and to have their tea leaves read when they face decisions and questions in their lives. When an unexpected visit by the council of witches threatens to upend their lives the three sisters find the ties that bind them so closely begin to fray. Ultimately this is a story of each sister discovering their own paths, hidden secrets and desires, overshadowed by a curse. Each sister telling her own story shed more light on each of their personalities and dreams than if it had been told by just one sister. It was just a tiny bit slow in places, and it took me some time to warm to Anne, who I saw as a bit of a martyr, but as I got deeper into the story I was especially drawn in to Violet and Beatrix’s choices they were making. The house itself as a character was a nice addition, it certainly made itself felt and tries to look after the girls, and anyone who loves an afternoon tea will find themselves wishing for a place at one of it’s tables.
Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the opportunity to read this as an eARC.

If you’re looking for a cozy, comforting read for fall, this is it. Three sister-witches run a tea-leaf-reading cafe in 1800s downtown Chicago. But when the witch council informs them that they may be plagued by a curse, the sisters must work together to ensure their futures stay entwined. While the hands of fate try to force them apart, the girls learn more about themselves as individuals and as a family. This is a heartwarming tale about the magic of sisterhood - and an excellent cup of tea.

Characters:
I loved learning about each sister’s journey of individual growth - Anne, Violet, and Beatrix each developed and matured as characters. They were complex and multi-dimensional - just how I like my characters! The side characters, such as Mr. Crowley, Katherine, and the house were charming too. I felt like I was becoming friends with each character, which really contributed to the cozy, comforting atmosphere of the book.

Plot:
As a cozy fantasy novel, this was a slightly slower paced read. It was clear that we were building to a climax as the sisters completed the challenges assigned by the Witch Council and attempted to fight off their own curse. I’d describe this is a soothing and relaxing book, not high stakes or fast-paced. There was a twist near the end that really surprised me and tugged on my heartstrings, though!

Writing Style:
Sivinski has real gift for writing - she can truly make magic with her words. She has a clear voice, using beautiful imagery to describe the enchanted house, the welcoming tearoom, and each of the character’s inner monologues. I was highlighting many passages to go back and re-read!