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by Stacy Sivinski
A "charming, uplifting, and utterly enchanting" (Lana Harper) 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?
"Sivinski's novel is positively delightful...The result is a tale of family, love, and the things that make a house a home. A delightfully sweet and cozy novel that's as comforting as a warm cup of tea." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Readers who fell hard for Hazel Beck's 'Witchlore' series and Ann Aguirre's 'Fix-It Witches' books will be thrilled with these turn-of-the-century sister-witches in Sivinski's debut." —Library Journal (starred review)
"Charming...the fierce love between the protagonists rings true, and the rich, cozy setting will make readers wish they had their own warm cup of tea." —Publishers Weekly
"Sivinksi's debut takes place in a deftly built but lightly fantastical world in which those with magical powers exist in the shadows of the non-magical world. Exploring themes of family, destiny, and secrets, this cozy historical fantasy will appeal to relationship fiction readers as much as it will to genre fans." —Booklist
"Sivinski's droll telling details the lovable Quigleys with all their quirk and charm, each with their own moving emotional arc...With its sweetness, realistic challenges, and satisfying resolution, The Crescent Moon Tearoom is a rare pleasure. Readers will miss the Quigley sisters at this novel's end." —Shelf Awareness
"With a dash of fate and a sprinkle of fortune-telling, Stacy Sivinski has given readers an impossibly endearing tale about three tea-reading witches lured their separate ways. Steeped in magic and sisterhood, The Crescent Moon Tearoom will enchant and delight readers with its whimsical charm. Like brewing a favorite tea in a treasured mug, there's something uniquely inviting about this book. It's sure to be a reader favorite!" —Sarah Penner, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Apothecary
"Charming, uplifting, and utterly enchanting. The Quigley sisters—what's more magical than witchy triplets?—and their lovely, cozy stories will steal your heart." —Lana Harper, New York Times bestselling author of the Witches of Thistle Grove series
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Stacy Sivinski was raised in the Appalachian mountains of Virginia and now is a writing and literature professor in the Midwest. She holds a PhD in English from the University of Notre Dame with a specialty in sensory studies and nineteenth-century women's writing. In her fiction, Stacy focuses on themes of sisterhood, self-discovery, and magic. The Crescent Moon Tearoom is her debut novel.
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