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Judy I. Lin

A Venom Dark and Sweet

A Venom Dark and Sweet

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In the conclusion to Judy I. Lin's Book of Tea duology, a great evil has come to the kingdom of Daxi. Ning, a young shennong-shi, has escorted Princess Zhen into exile. Together they travel throughout the kingdom in search of allies to help oust the invaders and take back Zhen's rightful throne. However, the golden serpent still haunts Ning's nightmares, and all the magic in the land may not be enough to stop it from consuming the world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 17 January 2023
Publisher: Titan Books Ltd


The captivating conclusion to Judy I. Lin's Book of Tea duology, A Magic Steeped in Poison and A Venom Dark and Sweet, is sure to enchant fans of Adrienne Young and Leigh Bardugo.

A great evil has descended upon the kingdom of Daxi. The Banished Prince has returned to seize power, his ascent to the dragon throne aided by the widespread poisonings that have kept the people bound in fear and distrust. Ning, a young but powerful shennong-shi, a wielder of magic using the ancient and delicate art of tea-making, has escorted Princess Zhen into exile. Joining them is the princess's loyal bodyguard, Ruyi, and Ning's newly healed sister, Shu. Together, the four young women traverse the kingdom in search of allies to help oust the invaders and reclaim Zhen's rightful throne.

However, the golden serpent still haunts Ning's nightmares, with visions of war and bloodshed. An evil far more ancient than the petty conflicts of men has awoken, and all the magic in the land may not be enough to stop it from consuming the world.

As the group embarks on their perilous journey, they encounter various challenges and obstacles. They must navigate treacherous terrain, face formidable enemies, and confront their own demons and fears. But they are determined to succeed, and with the help of newfound allies and the power of magic, they may just be able to save the kingdom from destruction.

In the end, the quartet discovers that the true enemy is not the Banished Prince or the golden serpent, but something far more sinister and powerful. They must unite their forces and use all their skills and resources to defeat this ancient evil and restore peace to the kingdom.

The conclusion of A Magic Steeped in Poison and A Venom Dark and Sweet is a thrilling and emotional rollercoaster that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment in the series. Judy I. Lin has once again delivered a masterpiece that combines magic, adventure, and heartwarming romance in a way that is sure to captivate fans of all ages.


Dimension: 198 x 130 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803362205

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