A Magic Steeped in Poison

In Judy I. Lin's captivating debut, A Magic Steeped in Poison, the story follows Ning, who grapples with the tragic loss of her mother and the burden of blame for her death. As her sister's life hangs in the balance due to the same lethal poison, Ning enters a fierce competition in the imperial city to prove her skills as a shennong-shi, hoping to gain a royal favor that could save her sister. Amidst treacherous rivals, intricate court intrigues, and a mysterious ally with secrets of his own, Ning discovers that her greatest challenges may lie ahead.