# A Magic Steeped in Poison - Hardcover

by **Judy I. Lin** (Author)

**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_ Bestseller  
****A _Publishers Weekly_ Bestseller  
****An ABA Indie Bestseller  
****An ABA Indies Introduce Selection  
An 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**

### Author Biography

**Judy I. Lin**, #1 _New York Times_\-bestselling author of the Book of Tea duology (_A Magic Steeped in Poison_ and _A Venom Dark and Sweet_), 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 and daughters.

**Number of Pages:** 384

**Dimensions:** 1.22 x 8.51 x 5.46 IN

**Publication Date:** March 29, 2022

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