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# A Magic Steeped in Poison (The Book of Tea, 1)

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desertcart.com: A Magic Steeped in Poison (The Book of Tea, 1): 9781250767080: Lin, Judy I.: Books

Review: A thoroughly enjoyable YA fantasy novel with a unique magic system! - ***4.75*** Overall I loved this book, it was a beautiful original story with a very interesting magic system (Tea!). The author has a way with descriptive words that just draws you in to every scene. The book feels incredibly sensory to me. Ning will do anything to save her sister from the poison that is slowly killing her. She enters a competition in hopes that it will give her enough sway to get the palace physicians to heal her. Throughout the competition and book Ning is unsure who she can trust but does make quite a few friends along the way. There is a little hint of romance but not much. Narration I listened to the audiobook for the majority of this book and I am so glad that I did. The text is a bit small in the hardback copy that I own and I butchered many of the names and places because they are not western. The Narrator does an absolutely amazing job pronouncing the terms as they were meant to be read and I am so grateful for that because it amplified the story even more for me. Cover The cover is absolutely stunning. Honestly, I would have bought this for the cover alone. Recommendation This is a YA fantasy book with a unique magic system that draws heavily from Asian mythology and folklore. This is the first book in a duology and I am excited to read what happens next. If you are into YA fantasy this is a must read.
Review: Beautiful Cover, Wonderful Story - Content Warning: poison, death I’ve been wanting to read this book since I saw the gorgeous cover. It’s even more beautiful in person! I really enjoyed this story. + The magic system of the shennong-shi, is unique and cool! The magic is in the tea and the preparer and I totally believe it because whenever I drink a hot cup of tea, it’s a healing experience – so I loved learning about the shennong-shi. The competition to be the shennong-shi for the Emperor gives the story high stakes. + Ning’s story is relatable in that she’s doing the competition for the love of her sick sister. I love her memories of her family and of home. I like Ning’s bravery and her ability to think on her feet whenever difficult situations arose. She goes through a lot of challenges in the competition. + I enjoyed the politics taking place in the story as well. The emperor hasn’t been seen, so the Princess has been present for the shennong-shi competition. Ning meets a boy who happens to be the son of the emperor’s brother who was banished and exiled. There is talk of unrest in the empire and Ning is caught in the intrigue. She’s labeled a traitor and rebel but we learn more about what’s going on in the empire and the role of the Princess. + The little romance storyline between Ning and Kang is sweet, in a way it’s a forbidden kind of love, since Ning isn’t sure where his loyalties lie. It doesn’t overtake the story though which is nice and I look forward to seeing what happens in book two. + The author did a great job with the setting! I was definitely transported in Ning’s world of tea and the palace. Lovely world-building. ~ Would love to learn more about Kang in book two because we do learn some things about him but he still stays a bit mysterious. Why you should read it: it’s a magic tea brewing competition! so unique lush world-building Ning’s love for her family, the politics she gets embroiled in and the romance that’s brewing for her Why you might not want to read it: it’s a little bit of insta-love-ish but I think it was okay because the story didn’t fully focus on the romance My Thoughts: The gorgeous cover lured me in and then I was hooked by the tea competition and lush world building. I found this a quick read and with a unique concept. I loved this one and I’m glad I finally got to read it!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #625,487 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #271 in Teen & Young Adult Sword & Sorcery Fantasy #405 in Teen & Young Adult Epic Fantasy #512 in Teen & Young Adult Wizards & Witches Fantasy |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,701 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A thoroughly enjoyable YA fantasy novel with a unique magic system!
*by A***A on June 22, 2022*

***4.75*** Overall I loved this book, it was a beautiful original story with a very interesting magic system (Tea!). The author has a way with descriptive words that just draws you in to every scene. The book feels incredibly sensory to me. Ning will do anything to save her sister from the poison that is slowly killing her. She enters a competition in hopes that it will give her enough sway to get the palace physicians to heal her. Throughout the competition and book Ning is unsure who she can trust but does make quite a few friends along the way. There is a little hint of romance but not much. Narration I listened to the audiobook for the majority of this book and I am so glad that I did. The text is a bit small in the hardback copy that I own and I butchered many of the names and places because they are not western. The Narrator does an absolutely amazing job pronouncing the terms as they were meant to be read and I am so grateful for that because it amplified the story even more for me. Cover The cover is absolutely stunning. Honestly, I would have bought this for the cover alone. Recommendation This is a YA fantasy book with a unique magic system that draws heavily from Asian mythology and folklore. This is the first book in a duology and I am excited to read what happens next. If you are into YA fantasy this is a must read.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful Cover, Wonderful Story
*by Y***T on August 24, 2022*

Content Warning: poison, death I’ve been wanting to read this book since I saw the gorgeous cover. It’s even more beautiful in person! I really enjoyed this story. + The magic system of the shennong-shi, is unique and cool! The magic is in the tea and the preparer and I totally believe it because whenever I drink a hot cup of tea, it’s a healing experience – so I loved learning about the shennong-shi. The competition to be the shennong-shi for the Emperor gives the story high stakes. + Ning’s story is relatable in that she’s doing the competition for the love of her sick sister. I love her memories of her family and of home. I like Ning’s bravery and her ability to think on her feet whenever difficult situations arose. She goes through a lot of challenges in the competition. + I enjoyed the politics taking place in the story as well. The emperor hasn’t been seen, so the Princess has been present for the shennong-shi competition. Ning meets a boy who happens to be the son of the emperor’s brother who was banished and exiled. There is talk of unrest in the empire and Ning is caught in the intrigue. She’s labeled a traitor and rebel but we learn more about what’s going on in the empire and the role of the Princess. + The little romance storyline between Ning and Kang is sweet, in a way it’s a forbidden kind of love, since Ning isn’t sure where his loyalties lie. It doesn’t overtake the story though which is nice and I look forward to seeing what happens in book two. + The author did a great job with the setting! I was definitely transported in Ning’s world of tea and the palace. Lovely world-building. ~ Would love to learn more about Kang in book two because we do learn some things about him but he still stays a bit mysterious. Why you should read it: it’s a magic tea brewing competition! so unique lush world-building Ning’s love for her family, the politics she gets embroiled in and the romance that’s brewing for her Why you might not want to read it: it’s a little bit of insta-love-ish but I think it was okay because the story didn’t fully focus on the romance My Thoughts: The gorgeous cover lured me in and then I was hooked by the tea competition and lush world building. I found this a quick read and with a unique concept. I loved this one and I’m glad I finally got to read it!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Vivid and intoxicating~
*by L***Y on August 6, 2025*

I read this book in two nights- I literally only put it down because my medications knocked me out before I could finish it! In terms of anime, I would compare it to both Mushi-shi and Apothecary Diaries in terms of mystical ambiance and tone. I can very vividly imagine the story and easily immerse myself in the world the story takes place in- the sights, sounds, textures, smells, and tastes are all very well thought out to make it that much easier to enjoy~♡ The characters are so mesmerizing, too: Ning is an amazing lead, Lian is an amazing best friend, Shu is a lovable sister, Ruyi is unflappable, Zhang is the best girlboss there ever was, Small Wu makes me laugh, and Kang is sincere to a fault. I am happy that there is a pronunciation guide, because not everyone knows how to read these names. I am disappointed that it seems to have cost us a map though, which would have helped me just a smidge but I understand the preference for the linguistic aid.

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