A Venom Dark and Sweet (The Book of Tea #2) by Judy I. Lin
We received an advanced reader copy of this book.
Published: August 23, 2022 by Feiwel and Friends
Review:
Myth: 4/5
The conclusion of The Book of Tea duology picks up with Ning’s story at the end A Magic Steeped in Poison. To keep us apprised of the goings on at the palace while Ning is on the move, Kang is also give a POV. It did take me a minute to get used to his perspective in third person instead of first as Ning’s is, but overall I was very glad that the story included some of his perspective.
Magic: 4/5
After the rollercoaster of events at the end of book one, it’s a little bit of a slow build to dive into the action in book two, it’s probably 40% of the way into the story before we’re back to Ning commanding her story, her actions and her magic. From then on it’s a stead build to the final showdown.
Overall: 4/5
I enjoyed the conclusion, though a little bit of a slow build up, the story came together and sure packed a punch at the end. Ning is a fantastic heroine, I loved her approach, her determination and her continuous focus on the people of Dàxi.
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