A Magic Steeped in Poison

A #1 New York Times Bestseller!<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>I used to look at my hands with pride. Now all I can think is, "These are the hands that buried my mother."<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>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. <BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>Praise for A Magic Steeped in Poison:<BR><BR>A USA Today Bestseller<BR>A Publishers Weekly Bestseller<BR>An ABA Indie Bestseller<BR>An ABA Indies Introduce Selection<BR>An ABA Indies Next Pick<BR><BR>"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<BR><BR>"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