![]() This picks up soon after the events of the last book. ![]() I really enjoyed the previous book, A Magic Steeped In Poison so knew I had to read this. (Titan Books, 17 January 2023, e-book, 400 pages, copy from the publisher via NetGalley) When he was a young boy, Kang dreamed of returning to the palace. 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… Together the four young women travel throughout the kingdom in search of allies to help oust the invaders and take back Zhen’s rightful throne.īut the golden serpent still haunts Ning’s nightmares with visions of war and bloodshed. Joining them is the princess’ loyal bodyguard, Ruyi, and Ning’s newly healed sister, Shu. ![]() Ning, a young but powerful shénnóng-shi-a wielder of magic using the ancient and delicate art of tea-making-has escorted Princess Zhen into exile. ![]() The Banished Prince has returned to seize power, his rise to the dragon throne aided by the mass poisonings that have kept the people bound in fear and distrust. A great evil has come to the kingdom of Dàxi. ![]()
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