An epic story mixed with fantasy and magic. Inspired by Chinese mythology and history. It's captivating and as beautiful as that cover. Ning lost her mother. Worse than that she is the reason her mother is dead. Her sister Shu will suffer the same fate. Tea. Magical poisonous tea. You need to read this book because you need to know what a Shennong Shi is!! I need to know what happens to Ning and Shu.