A review by ddnreads
A Magic Steeped in Poison by Judy I. Lin

adventurous challenging funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Read if you're into:
  • TEA, herbs, art of healing
  • Magical touch which revolved around the dreamlike place.
  • KINGDOM and POLITICAL INTRICT.
  • COMPETITION
  • Slight romance with hints of deceptions
  • Strong friendship and sisterbond
  • Talented and stubborn female MC who were dare to slipped out of the night to investigate things and handled things with her own hand.
  • Quite action packed with short chapters!!!!
  • Enjoy The Red Palace by June Hur, The Girl who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh, or Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan

Basically this book is enjoyable but not extraordinarily captivating. I have seen some similar books with the setting, romance, twist, betrayal, sister bond, kingdom and everything. Aside from the 'tea' thing, I felt like these kind of book lost its novelty to me:( so sorryyyyy

✨️What I like the most:
  • The food description. They're surely evocative and mouth watering.
  • The plot was quite solid eventhough some parts should be better explained.
  • The magical system was not very complicated. I can feel the 'art' of brewing tea its mentioned.

✨️Im not a fan of:
  • The characters' dynamic and development was not there. Too many tangled encounters without clear solving.
  •  THE CLIFFHANGER😭😭😭

    Will continue to read the next book🥰