Judy Lin, originaria di Taiwan, crea mondi immaginari come passione accanto al suo lavoro di terapista occupazionale. La sua scrittura è alimentata da un amore per i libri durato tutta la vita e dal desiderio di evadere in regni immaginari. Lin costruisce abilmente mondi ricchi e dettagliati che arricchiscono l'esperienza del lettore. La sua prosa è caratterizzata dalla profondità e dalla capacità di trasportare i lettori in viaggi indimenticabili.
Ning enters a cutthroat magical competition to find the kingdom's greatest master of the art of brewing tea, but political schemes and secrets make her goal of gaining access to royal physicians to cure her dying sister far more dangerous than she imagined
The enthralling 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 come to the kingdom of Dàxi. 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.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. Joining them is the princess' loyal bodyguard, Ruyi, and Ning's newly healed sister, Shu. 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.But 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...
Exploring themes of the supernatural and sisterhood, this horror tale delves into the shadows that govern our deepest desires. With a unique blend of eerie elements, it promises to captivate readers who enjoy atmospheric storytelling. The author, known for her bestselling fantasy work, brings a fresh perspective to the genre, making it an enticing read for fans of contemporary horror and dark fantasy.
Uncover the dark past of the celestials in this melodic tale inspired by Chinese mythology and Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca. Filled with rich imagery and delicate poetry, the Song of the Six Realms will echo long after the tune has ended.
A musician is swept away to the Celestial Realm by a handsome duke in this new YA standalone from the #1 New York Times -bestselling author of A Magic Steeped in Poison.
Der fesselnde Abschluss des »New York Times«- und »SPIEGEL«-Bestsellers Die junge Tee-Magierin Ning ist auf der Flucht. Etwas Böses hat sich über das Königreich Dàxi gelegt, und der Verbannte Prinz hat den Drachenthron an sich gerissen. Gemeinsam mit der rechtmäßigen Prinzessin des Reiches sucht Ning nun nach Mutigen und Verzweifelten, die sich ihnen anschließen, um den Thron zurückzuerobern. Doch noch etwas Anderes, das sehr viel älter ist als die kleinlichen Konflikte der Menschen, ist erwacht und verfolgt Ning in ihren Träumen ...
Die junge Tee-Magierin Ning flieht vor dem bösen Prinzen, der den Drachenthron usurpiert hat. Gemeinsam mit der rechtmäßigen Prinzessin sucht sie Verbündete, um den Thron zurückzuerobern. Doch ein uraltes Wesen verfolgt sie in ihren Träumen. Judy I. Lin verbindet chinesische Mythologie mit Fantasy in diesem fesselnden Zweiteiler.