A Magic Steeped in Poison (The Book of Tea, #1) by Judy I. Lin - GBR - Starting September 1st 2023

[Sarah Elizabeth]

For 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.

[Sarah Elizabeth]

A Magic Steeped in Poison (The Book of Tea, #1) by Judy I. Lin will be one of our GBRs for September 2023.

Please read at your own pace, and hide any spoilers ☺ You are welcome to join at any time during the month ☺

Happy Reading Everybody!

[Sarah Elizabeth]

Pre-Reading Questions -

Anybody got any thoughts on this one before we start?

Has anyone read anything similar to this before?

Anybody read anything else by this author previously?

[Cinthia]

Can't wait to listen to this! the library has it on audio!

[Krystal]

Definitely reading this, I'm next on my hold so should get it within a few days or so. Love competition books!

[Divisha]

Just joined the group! The cover really caught my eye. I am gonna try it even though I am a bit late ;)

[Divisha]

I got it on Kindle! will be starting today.

[Divisha]

(view spoiler)[“Life has a way of taking the wind out of our dreams
sometimes,” he says, gazing not at me but at the flickering
reflection of light on the water.
The heat of the wine emboldens me to announce, “I’m
not going to let it.” (hide spoiler)]

am on pg 28. just started reading

[Krystal]

34% (view spoiler)[ This is an extremely unique book, different! I've never read anything like the tea part and I'm really enjoying that type of magic. (hide spoiler)]

[Krystal]

71% (view spoiler)[ It always felt like Liam was destined for something different and would be parting ways, but I am glad the two became friends. I love this competition thus far, it's super unique. I'm glad the princess actually wants to help her people (hide spoiler)]

[Krystal]

87% (view spoiler)[ of course they would find some way to blame her! I'm glad the princess wasn't actually being her execution order. Of course the princess is blind to certain things happening. (hide spoiler)]

[Krystal]

Finished (view spoiler)[ Now that's a cliffhanger!! I really quite enjoyed this book! I'm so glad the sequels are already out. The main character was powerful but the author did at least have her stumble along the way a few times. This was so unique! (hide spoiler)]

[Krystal]

Divisha wrote: "“Life has a way of taking the wind out of our dreams
sometimes,” he says, gazing not at me but at the flickering
reflection of light on the water.
The heat of the wine emboldens me to announce, “I’..."

Hope you're liking it so far!