The Crescent Moon Tearoom
Simon & Schuster’s Top Shelf Pick
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 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?
Perfect for fans of Practical Magic and Legends and Lattes, this book is sure to offer readers a warm and magical escape.
Praise for The Crescent Moon Tearoom
“Stacy Sivinski’s The Crescent Moon Tearoom is a decadent tale that wraps you up in its enchanting world like a warm embrace. The magic system is flawlessly executed and the characters are so real that you long to share a cup of tea with them. An exquisitely crafted story about the threads of fate that bind us even when it seems they’re pushing us apart and how, as we grow into ourselves, we also grow into our power. I may not be a fortune teller, but I don’t need to be able to decipher tea leaves to know that readers will fall deeply in love with this charming novel and all the emotions that come with it.”
—Breanne Randall, New York Times bestselling author of The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic
“Prepare to fall in love with the singular Quigley sisters in this heart-warming tale whose every page will make you feel as though you’re basking in the glow of a cozy fire. As lovely and surprising as life itself, The Crescent Moon Tearoom will delight and entertain even as it challenges you to reflect on where sisterhood ends and selfhood begins.”
—Bianca Marais, author of The Witches of Moonshyne Manor
“In this enchanting tale of sisterhood, the Quigleys will have you believing in magic as they navigate the delicate balance between destiny and self-discovery. The Crescent Moon Tearoom is a captivating story that brews a spellbinding blend of fate, love, and the power of family. Stacy Sivinski has created three sisters whose wisdom and kindness will be remembered long after the last page is turned. Please serve with a warm cup of your favorite tea.”
—Susan Wiggs, NYT bestselling author of The Lost and Found Bookshop