A Pirate's Life for Tea

This sequel reintroduced loved characters Kianthe and Rayna, as well as adding a new enemies-to-lover pair, Bobbie and Serina.

While advertised as a cosy sequel, I would have said this was a more light-hearted fantasy, since there wasn't any time compared to the first book for our characters to sit down and even have a cup of tea. There were higher stakes than before, and despite there being cosy elements (crocheting mainly), it did not give enough to warrant it being a strict cosy fantasy.

Also, I did enjoy the storyline between our new pair, however I felt like the entire dragon plot line should have had its own book for focus rather being sharing the limelight with another storyline. The love story between Bobbie/Serina should have had their own POVs more than others, since I didn't feel very invested with their romance seen through others eyes.

I will still read book 3, since I am emotionally invested in this series, but I am unsure what direction it will next take in terms of cosy.

“Maybe that was love: knowing those negative emotions would linger... and choosing to focus on the positive ones instead.”

First of all... the puns did not disappoint. One of the only things I wanted to continue in the sequal and they were abso-loot-ley (ha get it?) perfect. It was the puns and the dynamic between Reyna and Kianthe. I laughed multiple times at the flirting between those two, I honestly could not get enough.

The new characters were unique and intriguing and I absolutely loved all the pirates (one pirate in particular but that would spoil it xD). This one was a lot more high stakes than the first, which I absolutely loved, but I'm not sure it can completely be classed as a “cosy” fantasy. The ending definitely was, but everything else was not so much.

Despite that, I loved reading it a lot and wish Bobbie would crochet me my very own Pondie too. I can't wait for the third book to eventually come out and I will definitely be reading it :)

[ARC review - thank you Rebecca!]

I liked visiting this world again. I liked how Kianthe and Reyna discover a problem that they need to fix while looking for the dragon eggs. I liked seeing Kianthe stand up to the bad guys as the Arcandor. I liked to see Reyna being able to use her protection and fighting skills. I loved the pirate ship stuff!
My only complaint is that it seemed a little long at times. But maybe I just didn't read it at the right time. If you like pirate ships and making things right for society, pick this one up. You will like it.