VENOM DARK AND SWEET (BOOK OF TEA 2) (PB)

A great evil has come to the kingdom of Dàxi. The Banished Prince has returned to seize power, aided by the mass poisonings that have kept the people bound in fear and distrust. Ning, a young but powerful shénnóng-shi (tea-maker) 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.