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ReviewsPraise for Song of the Six Realms : "Lin ( A Venom Dark and Sweet ) weaves together poetry, music, and Chinese folklore to compose a gorgeously written, captivating story of love, grief, and family that''s anchored in a vibrant world of danger and intrigue." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review " A beautiful, mesmerizing tale by one of my favorite storytellers . Song of the Six Realms is filled with mystery, wonder, and a slow burning romance that left me breathless." --Axie Oh, New York Times- bestselling author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea " Enchanting and beautiful , Song of the Six Realms will sweep readers into a glittering yet perilous world of gods and demons, captivating them with its magic, mystery and slow-burn romance ." --Sue Lynn Tan, USA Today- bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess "Full of magic, mystery, music, poetry, and intrigue. The detailed and impressive worldbuilding incorporates Chinese culture, food, lore, and poetry. ... A beautiful, engaging fantasy ." -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for A Venom Dark and Sweet : A New York Times Bestseller A Publishers Weekly Bestseller "Thrilling ... An immensely satisfying conclusion to this duology. ... Teens will be clamoring for more." -- School Library Journal Praise for A Magic Steeped in Poison : A #1 New York Times Bestseller A 2022 PEOPLE Magazine Best Book of Summer A Cosmopolitan Best YA Book of 2022 A USA Today Bestseller A Publishers Weekly Bestseller An ABA Indies Introduce Selection An ABA Indies Next Pick " Beautifully written , from the setting to the magic system, A Magic Steeped in Poison is sure to enchant both fantasy lovers and cdrama aficionados . I''ll be inhaling whatever Judy I. Lin brews up next." --Joan He, New York Times -bestselling author of The Ones We''re Meant to Find "Blend threads of Chinese and Taiwanese mythology with a generous pinch of courage, a hint of romance, and a underlying note of mystery, then steep in a pot of court intrigue and serve in a bowl of evocative storytelling ... Who could resist a fantasy about the magic of tea? In her remarkable debut novel, Judy I. Lin creates a world rich in folkloric magic, in which a young woman must stand up against the machinations of the powerful, centuries of protocol, and her own feelings of guilt in order to save a loved one." --Juliet Marillier, award-winning author of the Sevenwaters series "A breathtaking tale with a stunning magic system rooted deep in Chinese mythology and tea-making traditions. Lin''s originality truly blew my mind. Love and magic overflows past the brim in this work of beauty." --Xiran Jay Zhao, New York Times -bestselling author of Iron Widow "Ning''s unforgettable voice and the lush, atmospheric settings will enchant readers in this high-stakes story of deadly magic. ... Lin blends Chinese folklore with a thrilling mystery. It''s the perfect recipe for a page-turner ." -- Booklist , starred review " Lush, descriptive prose sells the well-built magic system of this world, and every plot twist surprises and delights , making this a rich fantasy page-turner . As much a political thriller as a fantasy, this is a quieter, excellent companion to Xiran Jay Zhao''s Iron Widow and Chloe Gong''s These Violent Delights . The ending will have readers begging for the sequel." -- School Library Journal " Vivid descriptions of foods and scents of tea delight the senses , while cinematic prose captures the beauty of the landscapes ... The magic system is unique , and the tea competition, with its well-established importance to the protagonist, adds tension. ... This sophisticated fantasy is as refreshing as a freshly brewed pot of tea , and readers will eagerly await the sequel." -- The Bulletin, Praise for Song of the Six Realms : " A beautiful, mesmerizing tale by one of my favorite storytellers . Song of the Six Realms is filled with mystery, wonder, and a slow burning romance that left me breathless." --Axie Oh, New York Times- bestselling author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea Praise for A Venom Dark and Sweet : A New York Times Bestseller A Publishers Weekly Bestseller "Thrilling ... An immensely satisfying conclusion to this duology. ... Teens will be clamoring for more." -- School Library Journal Praise for A Magic Steeped in Poison : A #1 New York Times Bestseller A 2022 PEOPLE Magazine Best Book of Summer A Cosmopolitan Best YA Book of 2022 A USA Today Bestseller A Publishers Weekly Bestseller An ABA Indies Introduce Selection An ABA Indies Next Pick " Beautifully written , from the setting to the magic system, A Magic Steeped in Poison is sure to enchant both fantasy lovers and cdrama aficionados . I'll be inhaling whatever Judy I. Lin brews up next." --Joan He, New York Times -bestselling author of The Ones We're Meant to Find "Blend threads of Chinese and Taiwanese mythology with a generous pinch of courage, a hint of romance, and a underlying note of mystery, then steep in a pot of court intrigue and serve in a bowl of evocative storytelling ... Who could resist a fantasy about the magic of tea? In her remarkable debut novel, Judy I. Lin creates a world rich in folkloric magic, in which a young woman must stand up against the machinations of the powerful, centuries of protocol, and her own feelings of guilt in order to save a loved one." --Juliet Marillier, award-winning author of the Sevenwaters series "A breathtaking tale with a stunning magic system rooted deep in Chinese mythology and tea-making traditions. Lin's originality truly blew my mind. Love and magic overflows past the brim in this work of beauty." --Xiran Jay Zhao, New York Times -bestselling author of Iron Widow "Ning's unforgettable voice and the lush, atmospheric settings will enchant readers in this high-stakes story of deadly magic. ... Lin blends Chinese folklore with a thrilling mystery. It's the perfect recipe for a page-turner ." -- Booklist , starred review " Lush, descriptive prose sells the well-built magic system of this world, and every plot twist surprises and delights , making this a rich fantasy page-turner . As much a political thriller as a fantasy, this is a quieter, excellent companion to Xiran Jay Zhao's Iron Widow and Chloe Gong's These Violent Delights . The ending will have readers begging for the sequel." -- School Library Journal " Vivid descriptions of foods and scents of tea delight the senses , while cinematic prose captures the beauty of the landscapes ... The magic system is unique , and the tea competition, with its well-established importance to the protagonist, adds tension. ... This sophisticated fantasy is as refreshing as a freshly brewed pot of tea , and readers will eagerly await the sequel." -- The Bulletin, Praise for A Venom Dark and Sweet : A New York Times Bestseller A Publishers Weekly Bestseller "Thrilling ... An immensely satisfying conclusion to this duology. ... Teens will be clamoring for more." -- School Library Journal Praise for A Magic Steeped in Poison : A #1 New York Times Bestseller A 2022 PEOPLE Magazine Best Book of Summer A Cosmopolitan Best YA Book of 2022 A USA Today Bestseller A Publishers Weekly Bestseller An ABA Indies Introduce Selection An ABA Indies Next Pick " Beautifully written , from the setting to the magic system, A Magic Steeped in Poison is sure to enchant both fantasy lovers and cdrama aficionados . I'll be inhaling whatever Judy I. Lin brews up next." --Joan He, New York Times -bestselling author of The Ones We're Meant to Find "Blend threads of Chinese and Taiwanese mythology with a generous pinch of courage, a hint of romance, and a underlying note of mystery, then steep in a pot of court intrigue and serve in a bowl of evocative storytelling ... Who could resist a fantasy about the magic of tea? In her remarkable debut novel, Judy I. Lin creates a world rich in folkloric magic, in which a young woman must stand up against the machinations of the powerful, centuries of protocol, and her own feelings of guilt in order to save a loved one." --Juliet Marillier, award-winning author of the Sevenwaters series "A breathtaking tale with a stunning magic system rooted deep in Chinese mythology and tea-making traditions. Lin's originality truly blew my mind. Love and magic overflows past the brim in this work of beauty." --Xiran Jay Zhao, New York Times -bestselling author of Iron Widow "Ning's unforgettable voice and the lush, atmospheric settings will enchant readers in this high-stakes story of deadly magic. ... Lin blends Chinese folklore with a thrilling mystery. It's the perfect recipe for a page-turner ." -- Booklist , starred review " Lush, descriptive prose sells the well-built magic system of this world, and every plot twist surprises and delights , making this a rich fantasy page-turner . As much a political thriller as a fantasy, this is a quieter, excellent companion to Xiran Jay Zhao's Iron Widow and Chloe Gong's These Violent Delights . The ending will have readers begging for the sequel." -- School Library Journal " Vivid descriptions of foods and scents of tea delight the senses , while cinematic prose captures the beauty of the landscapes ... The magic system is unique , and the tea competition, with its well-established importance to the protagonist, adds tension. ... This sophisticated fantasy is as refreshing as a freshly brewed pot of tea , and readers will eagerly await the sequel." -- The Bulletin, Praise for Song of the Six Realms : "Lin ( A Venom Dark and Sweet ) weaves together poetry, music, and Chinese folklore to compose a gorgeously written, captivating story of love, grief, and family that''s anchored in a vibrant world of danger and intrigue." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review " A beautiful, mesmerizing tale by one of my favorite storytellers . Song of the Six Realms is filled with mystery, wonder, and a slow burning romance that left me breathless." --Axie Oh, New York Times- bestselling author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea " Enchanting and beautiful , Song of the Six Realms will sweep readers into a glittering yet perilous world of gods and demons, captivating them with its magic, mystery and slow-burn romance ." --Sue Lynn Tan, USA Today- bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess " Ephemeral, beautiful language lends a fairy-tale feel to a narrative with intrigue, nightmares, and twists around every corner; there is a strong Chinese cultural infusion, and the heady romance is slow-burning ." -- Booklist "Full of magic, mystery, music, poetry, and intrigue. The detailed and impressive worldbuilding incorporates Chinese culture, food, lore, and poetry. ... A beautiful, engaging fantasy ." -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for A Venom Dark and Sweet : A New York Times Bestseller A Publishers Weekly Bestseller "Thrilling ... An immensely satisfying conclusion to this duology. ... Teens will be clamoring for more." -- School Library Journal Praise for A Magic Steeped in Poison : A #1 New York Times Bestseller A 2022 PEOPLE Magazine Best Book of Summer A Cosmopolitan Best YA Book of 2022 A USA Today Bestseller A Publishers Weekly Bestseller An ABA Indies Introduce Selection An ABA Indies Next Pick " Beautifully written , from the setting to the magic system, A Magic Steeped in Poison is sure to enchant both fantasy lovers and cdrama aficionados . I''ll be inhaling whatever Judy I. Lin brews up next." --Joan He, New York Times -bestselling author of The Ones We''re Meant to Find "Blend threads of Chinese and Taiwanese mythology with a generous pinch of courage, a hint of romance, and a underlying note of mystery, then steep in a pot of court intrigue and serve in a bowl of evocative storytelling ... Who could resist a fantasy about the magic of tea? In her remarkable debut novel, Judy I. Lin creates a world rich in folkloric magic, in which a young woman must stand up against the machinations of the powerful, centuries of protocol, and her own feelings of guilt in order to save a loved one." --Juliet Marillier, award-winning author of the Sevenwaters series "A breathtaking tale with a stunning magic system rooted deep in Chinese mythology and tea-making traditions. Lin''s originality truly blew my mind. Love and magic overflows past the brim in this work of beauty." --Xiran Jay Zhao, New York Times -bestselling author of Iron Widow "Ning''s unforgettable voice and the lush, atmospheric settings will enchant readers in this high-stakes story of deadly magic. ... Lin blends Chinese folklore with a thrilling mystery. It''s the perfect recipe for a page-turner ." -- Booklist , starred review " Lush, descriptive prose sells the well-built magic system of this world, and every plot twist surprises and delights , making this a rich fantasy page-turner . As much a political thriller as a fantasy, this is a quieter, excellent companion to Xiran Jay Zhao''s Iron Widow and Chloe Gong''s These Violent Delights . The ending will have readers begging for the sequel." -- School Library Journal " Vivid descriptions of foods and scents of tea delight the senses , while cinematic prose captures the beauty of the landscapes ... The magic system is unique , and the tea competition, with its well-established importance to the protagonist, adds tension. ... This sophisticated fantasy is as refreshing as a freshly brewed pot of tea , and readers will eagerly await the sequel." -- The Bulletin, Praise for Song of the Six Realms : "Lin ( A Venom Dark and Sweet ) weaves together poetry, music, and Chinese folklore to compose a gorgeously written, captivating story of love, grief, and family that''s anchored in a vibrant world of danger and intrigue." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review " A beautiful, mesmerizing tale by one of my favorite storytellers . Song of the Six Realms is filled with mystery, wonder, and a slow burning romance that left me breathless." --Axie Oh, New York Times- bestselling author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea " Enchanting and beautiful , Song of the Six Realms will sweep readers into a glittering yet perilous world of gods and demons, captivating them with its magic, mystery and slow-burn romance ." --Sue Lynn Tan, USA Today- bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess Praise for A Venom Dark and Sweet : A New York Times Bestseller A Publishers Weekly Bestseller "Thrilling ... An immensely satisfying conclusion to this duology. ... Teens will be clamoring for more." -- School Library Journal Praise for A Magic Steeped in Poison : A #1 New York Times Bestseller A 2022 PEOPLE Magazine Best Book of Summer A Cosmopolitan Best YA Book of 2022 A USA Today Bestseller A Publishers Weekly Bestseller An ABA Indies Introduce Selection An ABA Indies Next Pick " Beautifully written , from the setting to the magic system, A Magic Steeped in Poison is sure to enchant both fantasy lovers and cdrama aficionados . I''ll be inhaling whatever Judy I. Lin brews up next." --Joan He, New York Times -bestselling author of The Ones We''re Meant to Find "Blend threads of Chinese and Taiwanese mythology with a generous pinch of courage, a hint of romance, and a underlying note of mystery, then steep in a pot of court intrigue and serve in a bowl of evocative storytelling ... Who could resist a fantasy about the magic of tea? In her remarkable debut novel, Judy I. Lin creates a world rich in folkloric magic, in which a young woman must stand up against the machinations of the powerful, centuries of protocol, and her own feelings of guilt in order to save a loved one." --Juliet Marillier, award-winning author of the Sevenwaters series "A breathtaking tale with a stunning magic system rooted deep in Chinese mythology and tea-making traditions. Lin''s originality truly blew my mind. Love and magic overflows past the brim in this work of beauty." --Xiran Jay Zhao, New York Times -bestselling author of Iron Widow "Ning''s unforgettable voice and the lush, atmospheric settings will enchant readers in this high-stakes story of deadly magic. ... Lin blends Chinese folklore with a thrilling mystery. It''s the perfect recipe for a page-turner ." -- Booklist , starred review " Lush, descriptive prose sells the well-built magic system of this world, and every plot twist surprises and delights , making this a rich fantasy page-turner . As much a political thriller as a fantasy, this is a quieter, excellent companion to Xiran Jay Zhao''s Iron Widow and Chloe Gong''s These Violent Delights . The ending will have readers begging for the sequel." -- School Library Journal " Vivid descriptions of foods and scents of tea delight the senses , while cinematic prose captures the beauty of the landscapes ... The magic system is unique , and the tea competition, with its well-established importance to the protagonist, adds tension. ... This sophisticated fantasy is as refreshing as a freshly brewed pot of tea , and readers will eagerly await the sequel." -- The Bulletin, Praise for Song of the Six Realms : " A beautiful, mesmerizing tale by one of my favorite storytellers . Song of the Six Realms is filled with mystery, wonder, and a slow burning romance that left me breathless." --Axie Oh, New York Times- bestselling author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea " Enchanting and beautiful , Song of the Six Realms will sweep readers into a glittering yet perilous world of gods and demons, captivating them with its magic, mystery and slow-burn romance ." --Sue Lynn Tan, USA Today- bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess Praise for A Venom Dark and Sweet : A New York Times Bestseller A Publishers Weekly Bestseller "Thrilling ... An immensely satisfying conclusion to this duology. ... Teens will be clamoring for more." -- School Library Journal Praise for A Magic Steeped in Poison : A #1 New York Times Bestseller A 2022 PEOPLE Magazine Best Book of Summer A Cosmopolitan Best YA Book of 2022 A USA Today Bestseller A Publishers Weekly Bestseller An ABA Indies Introduce Selection An ABA Indies Next Pick " Beautifully written , from the setting to the magic system, A Magic Steeped in Poison is sure to enchant both fantasy lovers and cdrama aficionados . I'll be inhaling whatever Judy I. Lin brews up next." --Joan He, New York Times -bestselling author of The Ones We're Meant to Find "Blend threads of Chinese and Taiwanese mythology with a generous pinch of courage, a hint of romance, and a underlying note of mystery, then steep in a pot of court intrigue and serve in a bowl of evocative storytelling ... Who could resist a fantasy about the magic of tea? In her remarkable debut novel, Judy I. Lin creates a world rich in folkloric magic, in which a young woman must stand up against the machinations of the powerful, centuries of protocol, and her own feelings of guilt in order to save a loved one." --Juliet Marillier, award-winning author of the Sevenwaters series "A breathtaking tale with a stunning magic system rooted deep in Chinese mythology and tea-making traditions. Lin's originality truly blew my mind. Love and magic overflows past the brim in this work of beauty." --Xiran Jay Zhao, New York Times -bestselling author of Iron Widow "Ning's unforgettable voice and the lush, atmospheric settings will enchant readers in this high-stakes story of deadly magic. ... Lin blends Chinese folklore with a thrilling mystery. It's the perfect recipe for a page-turner ." -- Booklist , starred review " Lush, descriptive prose sells the well-built magic system of this world, and every plot twist surprises and delights , making this a rich fantasy page-turner . As much a political thriller as a fantasy, this is a quieter, excellent companion to Xiran Jay Zhao's Iron Widow and Chloe Gong's These Violent Delights . The ending will have readers begging for the sequel." -- School Library Journal " Vivid descriptions of foods and scents of tea delight the senses , while cinematic prose captures the beauty of the landscapes ... The magic system is unique , and the tea competition, with its well-established importance to the protagonist, adds tension. ... This sophisticated fantasy is as refreshing as a freshly brewed pot of tea , and readers will eagerly await the sequel." -- The Bulletin