Can't Spell Treason Without Tea

When I say this is probably one of my all time favourite books, I am not lying. It's filled with magic and dragons and books and tea!!!! I wasn't sure if I would like the genre of cosy fantasy but this book proved that I absolutely do and need to read more.

I found myself relating to both Reyna and Kianthe which is rare when two characters are both the complete opposite but so intertwined. They were written so well and it made me very invested in their futures. I found myself falling in love with them and for anyone who has already read this you know how absolutely perfect their relationship dynamic is. And their communication skills??? (minus the whole shoulder thing) is everything you could want in a relationship. When I grow up, I want nothing more than to have this exact relationship where they can help each other to grow and be the people they truly are. I won't settle for anything less than an ex-guard with deep insecurities or an elemental mage with so much anxiety and self doubt - bonus points if you'll open a tea and bookshop :)

Now magic was a big part of this book and it is very uniquely done. I love the idea of the ley lines being a huge part of their magic as well as dragon magic and alchemy magic. I definitely want to see more of it in the next book. I will never say no to more dragons! I will also never say no to the numerous amount of puns in the book (I'm looking at you Kianthe) and I expect nothing less than for it to continue in book 2. I've seen reviews where people say that there are too many high stakes for this to be a cosy fantasy but personally I think it has just the right amount to keep the reader engaged (it certainly did with me) - if you have too much mundanity I would have just gotten bored. It was as perfect as Reyna's steeped teas and Kianthe's ever-plant xD

Words cannot express how much I enjoyed this book. If you love sapphic stories, magic, dragons, tea, and books, look no further because this is the book for you!