The Study of Poisons (The Study Chronicles: Valek's Adventures Book 1)

by Maria V. Snyder

protégé.

Is that supposed to be prodigy?

“Yes.”

V is being too sappy too early for my taste

Smart.

This is getting really annoying

“Anything that’s not black tea. Tea is very popular in Ixia, but with our cooler climate, we can only grow black tea.”

This makes no sense. Differt teas all come from the same plant (camellia sinensis). There aren't many herbal or grain teas you can't grow in a climate that supports black tea

Nice.

She really needs to stop doing this

die.

Description woman. Dont just tell show us why

orphanage? He scanned them, noting ages.

Good point how has noone noticed these orphans being tortured. Guy taks in orphans and no adults come out alive and no thinks its suspicious

Achilles tendon.

Greece exists here