Lin brought a unique look into the competition with her writing.Īfter losing her mother, Ning can’t bear to lose her sister in the same fashion. In A Magic Steeped in Poison, I found the familiarity of this plot-line fun! I think Judy I. A competition where the main character must compete to save a loved one? This is a plot that many readers are familiar with. This book is full of tropes that we’ve seen countless times in a YA fantasy series. 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. Lin’s writing is just as stunning as the beautiful cover artwork!įor Ning, the only thing worse than losing her mother is knowing that it’s her own fault. After reading it, I’m happy to report that Judy I. I’m not one to judge a book by its cover, but when I saw the cover of A Magic Steeped in Poison I knew that I had to read this story.
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