Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea — Rebecca Thorne

If one chucked a Harlequin Romance novel, a D&D campaign, tasty pastries, and gallons of tea into a cauldron — you might end up with Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea. 

Initially, the story is about Reyna, a private royal guard, who’s fed up with serving the world’s worst boss — aka the Queen. The problem is quitting isn’t exactly an option, as she thoroughly enjoys having her head attached to her shoulders.

But sometimes, you just can’t take it anymore. 

Running away into the mountains Renya, with all-powerful mage girlfriend Kianthe by her side (well, actually flying her griffon), the pair open a bookshop/teahouse/bakery in a small mountain hamlet on the cusp of dragon country.

And this is where the mystery starts.

For you see, the dragons are pissed. Someone stole a clutch of their eggs and they want them back….And Kianthe gets tasked/cursed/bespelled (depending on your view) to locate and return them.

I really enjoyed reading this book and cannot wait until the second book in the Tomes & Tea series arrives at my house later today! Perhaps not what people would snobbily call “high fantasy”. Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea is fun, funny, entertaining, and intriguing. Basically, everything I’m looking for in a book, especially during the cozy autumn season.

I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a light fantasy novel with snarky humor, action, magic, and dragons. 

BTW: Whilst the book has a punny title, don’t let that fool you. The Tomes & Tea are the background setting for the main plot, not the plot itself. So they never distract from what our two heroines are trying to accomplish.

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