I loved the tea, the competition, and the politics!
A Magic Steeped in Poison is one of my most anticipated releases of 2022 period. As a major fan of tea - I drink about a pot of tea a day minimum - I had to read this one. But what I was not expecting was the sheer level of political betrayals and conspiracies. There's a detailed and gorgeous magic system which is combined with a dangerous competition. Plus the amount of hurdles Ning has to jump over as a girl without a family name is staggering. Talk about some people who are going to have A LOT to learn.
A Magic Steeped in Poison begins with the magic of a cup of tea. Of brewing not only a comforting concoction, but also the way it is used. How a cup of tea can be an apology, a challenge, and a weapon. The tea and magic is seamlessly interwoven in this story that begins with action. Ning is immersed in a viper's nest of people who never quite say what they mean. Who can she trust? Can she rise to the challenge, to this world of politics and double crossed promises?
A Magic Steeped in Poison begins with the magic of a cup of tea. Of brewing not only a comforting concoction, but also the way it is used. How a cup of tea can be an apology, a challenge, and a weapon. The tea and magic is seamlessly interwoven in this story that begins with action. Ning is immersed in a viper's nest of people who never quite say what they mean. Who can she trust? Can she rise to the challenge, to this world of politics and double crossed promises?