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A Magic Steeped in Poison by Judy I. Lin

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A Magic Steeped in Poison

The Book of Tea: Book #1

by Judy I. Lin

Narrator Carolyn Kang

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Length 11 hours 11 minutes

Language English

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“A Magic Steeped in Poison is an enchanting fantasy inspired by Chinese myths and culture with a unique magic system, cut-throat court intrigue, love, and loss...What an immersive, luscious fantasy! I loved every minute of this book. The way that myths, culture, characters, and magical tea (YES, magical tea) combine create a world that sparks the imagination and envelopes you with every word. A Magic Steeped in Poison is perfect for fans of Sue Lynn Tan and Elizabeth Lim. And can I just say, it's a good thing book two comes out soon after the first because of THAT ending! I can't wait to read more.”
— Anna • The Well-Read Moose

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About the author

Judy I. Lin's sweeping debut A Magic Steeped in Poison, first in a duology, is sure to enchant fans of Adrienne Young and Leigh Bardugo.

I used to look at my hands with pride. Now all I can think is, "These are the hands that buried my mother."

For Ning, the only thing worse than losing her mother is knowing that it's her own fault. 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.

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. The winner will receive a favor from the princess, which may be Ning's only chance to save her sister's life.

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.

Fantasy YA Fiction

Judy I. Lin was born in Taiwan and immigrated to Canada with her family at a young age. She grew up with her nose in a book and loved to escape to imaginary worlds. She now works as an occupational therapist and still spends her nights dreaming up imaginary worlds of her own. She lives on the Canadian prairies with her husband, daughter and elderly cat. A Magic Steeped in Poison is her debut novel.