A #1 New York Times Bestseller!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. Praise for A Magic Steeped in Poison: A USA Today BestsellerA
Publishers Weekly BestsellerAn ABA Indie BestsellerAn ABA Indies Introduce SelectionAn 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. I'll be inhaling whatever
Judy I. Lin brews up next. -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. ... Lin blends Chinese folklore with a thrilling
mystery. It's the perfect recipe for a page-turner. -Booklist starred review
