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ⓘ About Judy I. Lin
Judy I. Lin July I. Lin is an exciting new author with the fascinating, highly praised Book of Tea “duology” of stories for Young Adults. Blending magic and Chinese tea to create the first novel, A Magic Steeped in Poison, we are introduced to the world the ancient and magical art of Shennong-shi- tea making. Ning travels to the imperial city to compete with masters of the ancient, venerated art of tea making. This is more than a simple contest for her. It is likely the only chance to save her sister, Shu. Ning lost her mother when she unknowingly gave her a poison tea and her sister’s life is hanging in the balance from the same poison. Ning must triumph in this competition.
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Who is Judy I. Lin?
Judy I. Lin July I. Lin is an exciting new author with the fascinating, highly praised Book of Tea “duology” of stories for Young Adults. Blending magic and Chinese tea to create the first novel, A Magic Steeped in Poison, we are introduced to the world the ancient and magical art of Shennong-shi- tea making. Ning travels to the imperial city to compete with masters of the ancient, venerated art of tea making.
Which Judy I. Lin series should I start with?
The best place to start is The Book of Tea series, the earliest of Judy I. Lin's multi-book series: it opens with A Magic Steeped in Poison (2022) and runs to 2 books across 2022, ending with A Venom Dark and Sweet (2022).
How many books has Judy I. Lin written?
Judy I. Lin has 5 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2022 and 2025. 3 of them belong to 2 named series — the largest being The Book of Tea series with 2 books — and 2 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Judy I. Lin's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Judy I. Lin's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are The Book of Tea (2022, 2 books) and Avatar Legends (2025, 1 book).
How are Judy I. Lin's books organised into series?
This guide splits Judy I. Lin's 5 books into 2 named series and 2 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: The Book of Tea (2 books, 2022); Avatar Legends (1 book, 2025).