A Magic Steeped in Poison (The Book of Tea #1) (102)

To Nafiza Azad and Roselle Lim, I’m so happy that we connected. I very much appreciate the safe space for our candid talks and our shared love of good food.

Many thanks to the authors who paved the way before me. Seeing your books on the bookstore shelves made me believe it was possible to write my own Asian/Chinese-inspired fantasy: Cindy Pon, Julie C. Dao, Ellen Oh, and Joan He.

To Kat Cho and Deeba Zargarpur, thanks for your early reads and your support of my writing. Many thanks to Zhui Ning Chang for your thoughtful feedback.

Thank you to my sister, Mimi Lin, who read my beginning drafts and put up with my late-night texts and cheered me on.

Finally, thank you to my husband and partner, Aaron, for your continued encouragement and love.