A Magic Steeped in Poison – Was uns verwundbar macht

Once, I looked at my hands with pride. Now I can only think: These are the hands that buried my mother. Ning has one goal: she must save her little sister's life, for after the death of their mother, she cannot bear another loss. Thus, she accepts the invitation to the competition of the most powerful tea magicians in the realm, even though she is not the intended participant. For whoever wins this competition gets one wish. Ning travels to the imperial city, whose wealth and extravagance shock her, and steps into a completely new world. Here, she is surrounded by enemies, every round is a fight for survival, and nothing but a few dried herbs are Ning's weapons. Only a stranger seems to see more in her than she sees in herself. Will he help her win the competition, or is he her greatest danger? "Golden Key" reveals the darkest secrets. "Silver Needle" can separate truth from lies. "Hidden Autumn" allows you to unleash your hidden inner strength. Ning is just an ordinary girl, an apprentice in the art of tea magic - how can she win the greatest magical competition in the realm? Judy I. Lin brews a captivating mix of Chinese mythology and fantasy with a strong dash of competition for life, love, and death in this two-part series. The reading experience is a feast for the senses; the second volume is titled "A Venom Dark and Sweet - What We Lost." "Heartbreakingly beautiful, from the setting to the magic system, A Magic Steeped in Poison will enchant both fantasy and C-drama fans. I will inhale everything Judy I. Lin brews next." - Joan He, New York Times bestselling author of "The Ones We're Meant to Find." "Ning's unforgettable voice and the lush, atmospheric settings will enchant readers in this gripping tale of deadly magic. Lin mixes Chinese...