A Magic Steeped in Poison -|The Book of Tea, Bk. 1|-

2022 Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Young Adult Fantasy & Science FictionFor Ning, the only thing worse than losing her mother is knowing that it|s her own fault. She was the one who unknowingly brewed the poison tea that killed her - the poison tea that now threatens to also take her sister, Shu.When Ning hears of a competition to find the kingdom|s greatest shennong-shi - masters of the ancient and magical art of tea-making - she travels to the imperial city to compete. The winner will receive a favor from the princess, which may be Ning|s only chance to save her sister|s life.But between the backstabbing competitors, bloody court politics, and a mysterious -|and handsome|- boy with a shocking secret, Ning might actually be the one in more danger.