I adored this cozy, witchy, debut that has three triplet clairvoyant sisters being tested as they fight to keep their tearoom/fortune telling business while having to complete three tasks mandated by the Witches council AND having to fight to keep their sisterly bonds close while they grow as individuals. Great on audio, this was a compelling and interesting story that I devoured! Highly recommended for fans of authors like Kate Johnson. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital and audio copy in exchange for my honest review!

The Crescent Moon Tearoom is the effect cozy fantasy! The stakes are low and the vibes are strong. There is a sentient house with a playful attitude, three sisters: Violet, Anne, and Beatrix, who have grown up together and now work together. However, life seems to be pulling them in different directions now and there is a curse at work. This book explores themes of growing up, the pursuit of happiness, and a fear of change beautifully. The tea reading scenes were fun to read!

I just found myself a bit irritated by the characters at times. Especially Violet and Beatrix who seemed fairly hypocritical and like they weren’t putting any effort into breaking the curse, unlike Anne. I also don’t think Violet’s romance was well developed at all.

Three clairvoyant sisters—Anne, Beatrix, and Violet Quigley—run a tea shop where they divine futures from tea leaves. When the city’s Diviner loses her powers, the sisters face a family curse pulling them apart. Anne’s evolving magic, Beatrix’s writing success, and Violet’s fascination with a trapeze artist at the local visiting circus strain their bond. As they race against time to rewrite their fates and aid three other witches who need to discover their lifetime Tasks before moving on from this world, they must decide whether saving each other means losing themselves. This tale explores family, destiny, and the challenge of balancing personal desires with the family ties that bind us.

4 stars

I am not usually one to dive into a fantasy novel. I dabble in magical realism, but this novel required true acceptance of a different world. The bond between the three sisters is clear from the beginning. They each have their own strengths that they bring to the table, but also clear interests aside from the tearoom and their day-to-day occupations.

The book is well written and pleasant to read, and I was drawn most to Beatrix's and Anne's stories. It is a perfect read for fall, uplifting and heartwarming all wrapped up in the intricacies of family. This is not a hard-hitting mystery or witchy thriller, but it will be great for the reader who wants to curl up on a cool autumn day and read a cozy story about the magic of sisters.

Thank you to NetGalley, Atria Books and Stacy Sivinski for providing me with access to this early copy of The Crescent Moon Tearoom - out October 1, 2025!

This was such a great autumn read! A cute town with a magical family. There were so many interesting characters in this story. It was the perfect book to read with a cozy blanket.

This was my third or fourth beverage related book this year somehow - is this a thing now? In The Crescent Moon Tearoom, three witch sisters, orphaned long ago by their beloved parents, live and work in a house with some personality, telling fortunes to people who want to know what life has in store for them. When the local witch leadership comes knocking, asking for their help in guiding other witches to find their Tasks, or their ultimate purpose in life, the sisters start to realize that maybe the insular family they've created isn't what they all want.

There was a night circus, reminiscent of The Night Circus, an author who's stories get immediately snapped up by publishers despite her lack of confidence, and a seer who is scared at what her powers may mean. This was a good one time read, very autumnal, and honestly, I LOVED the house.

I enjoyed this book, I found the setting super cosy & would be perfect for a fall read! The book cover art really caught my eye.

"An "impossibly endearing" (Sarah Penner, New York Times bestselling author) debut novel about three clairvoyant sisters who face an unexpected twist of Fate at the bottom of their own delicate porcelain cups.

Ever since the untimely death of their parents, Anne, Beatrix, and Violet Quigley have made a business of threading together the stories that rest in the swirls of ginger, cloves, and cardamon that lie at the bottom of their customers' cups. Their days at the teashop are filled with talk of butterflies and good fortune intertwined with the sound of cinnamon shortbread being snapped by laced fingers.

That is, until the Council of Witches comes calling with news that the city Diviner has lost her powers, and the sisters suddenly find themselves being pulled in different directions. As Anne's magic begins to develop beyond that of her sisters', Beatrix's writing attracts the attention of a publisher, and Violet is enchanted by the song of the circus - and perhaps a mischievous trapeze artist threatening to sweep her off her feet - it seems a family curse that threatens to separate the sisters is taking effect.

With dwindling time to rewrite their future and help three other witches challenge their own destinies, the Quigleys set out to bargain with Fate. But in focusing so closely on saving each other, will they lose sight of themselves?"

Can I just go live in this world?

(Actual: 3.5⭐️, rounded up) This was a very cute, very cozy magical mystery— perfect for this Fall season (and any other season for that matter). I love how the house felt like a main character too tbh! Haha 😅 Anyway~ I thought the plot was evenly-paced and that the relationship dynamics & sisterly bonds between Anne, Beatrix, and Violet were portrayed very well. I also enjoyed how, in a more general sense, we got to really spend time with each sister and how it’s made clear that they each have their own respective hopes, dreams, and anxieties separate from one another. Overall I’d def recommend this book out to others, especially if you love cozy. mysteries with dashes & threads of magic and wonder.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Stacy Sivinski for providing me with a complimentary digital ARC for The Crescent Moon Tearoom coming out October 1, 2024. The honest opinions expressed in this review are my own.

I’ve read a lot of witch stories lately! I really love witches and cozy autumn vibes! I didn’t know what to expect with this book. I love sister stories. It felt a little like Charmed with the three sisters. I really enjoyed this story. They had different personalities. I loved the tea shop. I would definitely read other books by this author!

I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys cozy witch stories!

I found the characters to not be especially relatable; however, the environment was vibrant and I loved the various places portrayed in the book. The longer you read the more you want to yell at the sisters to just go their separate ways and live their dreams.

You’re in for a treat, if you grab this book, it is a perfect fall read reminding of Hocus Pocus but with good witches.
The Quigley sisters, Anne, Violet and Beatrix are triplet witches and are running a magical tearoom in their late parents’ enchanted house. Even though each one of them has very different talents, they complement each other perfectly and enjoy each other’s company. One day, the Council of Witches springs a challenge onto them that seems to be impossible to solve. They find out that they are cursed and must stay together or lose their tearoom. But soon each sister starts drifting towards individual interests and they struggle to focus on the task at hand. Anne, who was always the strongest of the witches, discovers new potent powers. Beatrix, the quiet sister, finds her passion for writing, and Violet is attracted to the local circus (and maybe the Trapeze artist who teaches her how to ‘fly’). Torn between the sisterly bond and the personal growth and individuality, will they be able to find peace and overcome the curse?
I loved this book from the first line. A cozy, heartwarming story with just the right amount of fantasy and magic. Beautifully written in the perspective of each sister alternatively, the tale comes together perfectly. I didn’t want this book to end and would like to read more about the Quigley sisters. A wonderful and atmospheric debut that grips you from beginning to end. I loved the tearoom scenes with the demanding visitors, delicious pastries and variety of teas. This is a story about family, love and sisterly bonds but also about finding your own place and letting go of the past. I’m looking forward to reading more of the author. A fantastic debut indeed.
I would like to thank Netgalley, Atria Books and Stacy Sivinsky for the opportunity to read this advance copy. I truly enjoyed it and the above is my honest review and own opinion. This book releases on 10/1/2024.

Sadly DNF @43%

I really wanted to like this book. It was pitched to me as a cozy fantasy similar to The Spellshop & Legends & Lattes. But I just couldn’t for the life of me get into this story. Which sucks because cozy fantasies have been my jam lately. This story feels like it’s missing something and what I did see of our characters I found them bland and hard to relate to.

The reason I read for as long as I did was because of the house. I’m a sucker for sentient objects/buidlings. I loved how sassy and judgey the house was.

Hopefully this book makes someone else happy it just wasn’t my cup of tea.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC!

Calling all lovers of witches, magic and cozy fantasy. This is one for your radar!

Anne, Beatrix and Violet are three sisters surviving after their parents death by running a magical tearoom, but add in a curse and battling fate and you have ourselves this book.

I do struggle with cozy fantasy. It’s not my thing. I like more stabbing and morally grey characters in my fantasy books, but if you want a magical hug, this is a great choice.

The Crescent Moon Tea Shop by Stacy Savinsky is a cozy, witchy read that focuses on family and discovering your own path. It’s a gentle, feel-good story, perfect for curling up with a blanket and a cup of tea on a crisp fall day.

One of the standout elements for me was the tea shop’s enchanted house, which felt like a character in its own right. From doing the dishes to pulling your chair closer to the fire when you’re feeling down, it added a lot of charm to the story. If I could live in a house like that, I don’t think I’d ever leave!

The story follows the Quigley triplets as they each navigate their own personal journeys, weaving three storylines into one. I enjoyed watching their paths unfold, and the ending, while simple, was sweet and heartwarming.

However, I found the pacing a bit slow at times. Despite enjoying the atmosphere, I kept waiting for more to happen and felt myself tempted to skim ahead just to see how it would all conclude.

Overall, I’d give this book 3.75 stars. As cozy and enjoyable as it was, this isn’t something I would pick up again for a reread.

Looking for the perfect book to cozy up with the season? Here you go!
Thank you, Atria Books, for the gifted copy of this book! {partner}

Genre: Magical Realism
Format: 🎧📖
Pub Date:  10.1.2024
Pages: 336
Star Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆

“After all, wasn’t it more thrilling to linger in the possibilities and avoid having to trim daydream into something that better fit the frame of reality?”

I savored every bit of this fun debut novel about triplet witches coming into their own while navigating strong family bonds. It was a reminder that sometimes, being independent and unique is the only way to create strong relationships.

Yes, this book is full of magical realism and fantasy—but I didn’t find it to be over the top, as most of it focuses on reading tea leaves. The areas that did focus more on the magical side of the sisters didn’t feel over the top, so I think it would even be a fun read for some of my non-fantasy-loving friends. It absolutely sets the mood for fall!

While I loved all three sisters, my favorite character from The Crescent Moon Tearoom had to be the enchanted house. I loved the parental role the house took on for Violet, Beatrix, and Ann because they didn’t have parents to guide them through this new phase of their lives. 

Read if you enjoy:
🥰 Cozy stories
🏠 Enchanted homes
🔮 Fortune telling
🤗 Fun character growth

I can’t wait to see what Stacy Sivinski writes next!

The Crescent Moon Tearoom by Stacy Sivinski was the definition of cozy. After their parents’ deaths, the (nearly) identical sisters open a tearoom in the downstairs of their home, where they serve enchanted desserts and read customer’s fortunes in their custom blended tea leaves. The tea shop was so well imagined that I wish I could visit this little slice of serenity every day – that is, until a curse takes effect and the Council of Witches threatens to shut them down.

This was a very well-crafted story of sisterhood and it drew me in right from the Prologue. The three main characters are fates – triplet sisters who are witches. The story is told from multiple viewpoints, but each sister’s character was so unique that there was no trouble differentiating between their voices. I don't always care for multiple viewpoints because they can end up being a poorly-written confusing mess that is a distraction from the story. However, here it really adds to the story-telling and it was a pleasure to find myself identifying with pieces of all of their personalities:
Anne – the dependable one; acts more like a mother to Violet and Beatrix than a sister;
Beatrix – the cautious one; painfully shy but has plenty of stories to tell once she finds her voice;
Violet – the fearless one; restless, impulsive, and unable to sit still.

And their charming house was so full of its own quicks and personality that I’m personally counting it as a 4th main character.

4.5/5 stars, rounded up. The character development was so deftly written, and foreshadowing done just subtly enough, that I was surprised to learn that this was Sivinski’s debut novel. I’m very much looking forward to reading the author’s future work. Highly recommended.

Thank you to NetGalley, Stacy Sivinski, and Atria books for the opportunity to read the ARC of this book. I was not required to give a review, and all opinions expressed are my own.

The Windy City is the perfect setting for this delightful tale. You join three sisters as they grow and mature into their adult selves--wondering if they are destined to always be together or separated. Add in a sprinkle of magic and you have a cozy read for the fall.

I loved getting to know the Violet, Anne, and Beatrix. Each sister had something wonderful and magical to offer, and I enjoyed going on their journey with them.

This is a feel good book. A book that you root for the characters. A book that you feel like the characters become your friends. A book that you want to curl up in a cozy blanket and read while sipping on your own tea. Who knows, maybe at the bottom you'll see pieces of your own future as well?

This was the epitome of a cozy, warm fantasy read. The world building was woven into the story in a way that wasn’t overpowering with info but that was still really easy to understand. Each of the sisters felt distinct and believable, and it was fun to follow each of their individual stories and arcs, and see how they all came together at the end. The bit of mystery behind the curse kept the pacing of the book up, and kept the coziness of it all from feeling too slow.

I'm giving this book three stars because while I did DNF at about 40%, it was simply because I'm normally not a fantasy reader and I just couldn't keep up with it as fast as I wanted to. I will be revisiting this book as an audio after the release, so I can finish the story. I found the setting so cozy, and the plot interesting if a little slow. Definitely could see someone who loves other cozy fantasies or primarily reads fantasy or romance loving this one!

Such a cute and cozy book! I enjoyed the writing style, it painted an immersive story! I love the three sisters and their stories, along with the enchanted house they live in! A fun and perfect book for Fall. I will be recommending this book to my friends.