![]() ![]() ![]() Love and magic overflows past the brim in this work of beauty. Juliet Marillier, award-winning author of the Sevenwaters series A breathtaking tale with a stunning magic system rooted deep in Chinese mythology and tea-making traditions. Lin creates a world rich in folkloric magic, in which a young woman must stand up against the machinations of the powerful, centuries of protocol, and her own feelings of guilt in order to save a loved one. Who could resist a fantasy about the magic of tea? In her remarkable debut novel, Judy I. Joan He, New York Times-bestselling author of The Ones We're Meant to Find Blend threads of Chinese and Taiwanese mythology with a generous pinch of courage, a hint of romance, and a underlying note of mystery, then steep in a pot of court intrigue and serve in a bowl of evocative storytelling. Booklist, starred reviewĪn ABA Indies Next Pick Beautifully written, from the setting to the magic system, A Magic Steeped in Poison is sure to enchant both fantasy lovers and cdrama aficionados. It's the perfect recipe for a page-turner. Lin blends Chinese folklore with a thrilling mystery. Joan He, New York Times-bestselling author of The Ones We're Meant to Find Ning's unforgettable voice and the lush, atmospheric settings will enchant readers in this high-stakes story of deadly magic. Praise for A Magic Steeped in Poison:Īn ABA Indies Next Pick Beautifully written, from the setting to the magic system, A Magic Steeped in Poison is sure to enchant both fantasy lovers and cdrama aficionados. But between the backstabbing competitors, bloody court politics, and a mysterious (and handsome) boy with a shocking secret, Ning might actually be the one in more danger. The winner will receive a favor from the princess, which may be Ning's only chance to save her sister's life. When Ning hears of a competition to find the kingdom's greatest shennong-shi-masters of the ancient and magical art of tea-making-she travels to the imperial city to compete. She was the one who unknowingly brewed the poison tea that killed her-the poison tea that now threatens to also take her sister, Shu. For Ning, the only thing worse than losing her mother is knowing that it's her own fault. Now all I can think is, These are the hands that buried my mother. Lin's sweeping debut A Magic Steeped in Poison, first in a duology, is sure to enchant fans of Adrienne Young and Leigh Bardugo. About the Book In this enchanting debut YA fantasy, a young tea-maker travels to the capital city to take part in a cutthroat magical competition that could be the key to saving her sister's life. ![]()
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