Beautiful descriptive writing draws you in with all the right details. There are mysteries lurking in the tea leaves.

tea shops, dwarves, magic and more! The setting alone is enough to spark curiosity. You'll come for the tea and stay for an amazing weaving of words.

The story drops you in a well-developed, gripping and creative world. Clearly, the author has done a lot of work building such an interesting world and it clearly shines. The descriptions of settings are jaw-dropping and clear. The characters have their own sense of charm and wonder. I could not help but find myself wanting to know more, which is a sign of interesting characters. My only wish is that there was more to read. It is as they say, great things (like this story) come in small packages, or better yet, in tea shops. 

Wow, this is one whopper of an opening chapter! Don't let its length intimidate you - there is plenty of scenery to enjoy and a few choice characters to meet. There is something inherently magical about tea-shops, but this particular one and its proprietor are particularly fascinating. Lovers of hot beverages (tea in particular, naturally) and fantasy enthusiasts welcome!