I love the feeling of the immediate pull into a new fantasy book. A Magic Steeped in Poison had me hooked from the first few lines and, to be honest, I had been eager to read this book since I first heard about it. I was so glad it did not disappoint! The plot was unique and well-crafted like the perfect cup of tea. The characters were dynamic, and each had their own conflictions and nuances that set them apart from one another. This added intrigue and layers into the story, especially into the competition aspect of the novel. The magical art of tea brewing and the story’s unique lore set it apart from other fantasy stories that might be of a similar fashion, but I was blown away by the beauty of the prose and the well written world of the story. I am on pins and needles for its sequel! I'm grateful to Bookish First and NetGalley for an Advanced Copy of the book, but all opinions are my own.