A Venom Dark and Sweet

About the book

The thrilling conclusion to Judy I. Lin's Book of Tea duology - the #1 New York Times bestselling novels A Magic Steeped in Poison and A Venom Dark and Sweet - is certain to captivate fans of Adrienne Young and Leigh Bardugo.

An immense darkness has descended upon the kingdom of Dàxi. The exiled Prince has returned to claim the throne, using widespread poisonings to keep the populace under his control through fear and suspicion.

Ning, a young and formidable shénnóng-shi who harnesses magic through the intricate art of tea-making, has taken Princess Zhen into hiding. They are accompanied by the princess' devoted protector, Ruyi, and Ning's recently restored sister, Shu. Together, the four women journey across the realm to rally allies in their fight to overthrow the usurpers and restore Zhen to her rightful place on the throne.

Yet Ning is haunted by nightmares of a malevolent golden serpent, warning of impending war and carnage. A primordial evil, older than the trivial conflicts of mortals, has awakened, threatening to engulf the world in its darkness - and even the most potent magic may prove insufficient to prevent its devastating spread.