Mafic minerals are a group of minerals that are rich in magnesium and iron. They are commonly found in igneous rocks, such as basalt and gabbro. The term "mafic" comes from the words "magnesium" and "ferric", which refer to the high concentrations of these elements in these minerals. Mafic minerals are dark in color and have a high density. They are typically composed of minerals such as pyroxene, amphibole, and olivine. These minerals are formed at high temperatures and pressures, usually deep within the Earth's crust or upper mantle.
For Ning, the only thing worse than losing her mother is knowing that it’s her own fault. She was the one who unknowingly brewed the poison tea that killed her―the poison tea that now threatens to also take her sister, Shu.
Like, girl, did you not run away from home just so you can try your best to win a favour from a princess to save your sister who s on her deathbed and only able to hang on because of the experimental antidotes she ingests. Filled with beautiful imagery and rich depictions of Chinese culture , A Magic Steeped in Poison is the first book in a duology featuring a girl named Ning who can perform magical feats using tea, desperately trying to save her dying sister whom she accidentally poisoned along with their mother.
These minerals are formed at high temperatures and pressures, usually deep within the Earth's crust or upper mantle. Mafic minerals are classified as "mafic" because they are rich in magnesium and iron, which are elements that tend to form dense, dark-colored compounds. One example of a mafic mineral is olivine.
[Review] A Magic Steeped in Poison by Judy I Lin
A Magic Steeped in Poison by Judy I Lin
Series: The Book of Tea, #1
Published: 2022 by Feiwel and Friends
Genre(s): Young Adult, Fantasy
Pages: 384
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781250767080
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Filled with beautiful imagery and rich depictions of Chinese culture, A Magic Steeped in Poison is the first book in a duology featuring a girl named Ning who can perform magical feats using tea, desperately trying to save her dying sister whom she accidentally poisoned along with their mother. In an attempt to achieve this goal, Ning heads over to the imperial palace to compete in a competition where the winner is allowed one favour from the princess. However, things don’t go smoothly for her because of saboteurs and issues brought forth by her lack of awareness, knowledge and social status.
Despite all the aforementioned problems normally being what I enjoy reading about, I found myself feeling very lukewarm toward the book. Although reading A Magic Steeped in Poison was a practice in holding back my hunger and refraining from being tempted by the many delicious descriptions of tea and food, it also was boring because it took a long time for the interesting and crucial parts to develop. The pacing was really off because on one hand, we have a dying sister but then on the other, there’s this competition that’s taking weeks to progress and a lot of other events taking the tension and anxiety away from that sister’s impending death. Honestly, it felt like the story kicked off at the first page but only truly continued in the last few chapters. Everything else in between had filler vibes.
The romance also felt out of place as I thought it was too much for Ning to fall in insta-love with a stranger (attributing their strong attraction to the powers of the magical tea they drank together is questionable too) while her sister is dying. Like, girl, did you not run away from home just so you can try your best to win a favour from a princess to save your sister who’s on her deathbed and only able to hang on because of the experimental antidotes she ingests? FOCUS, please!
Other than that, I’m disappointed by the flat characters. There’s been a lot of care placed on the tea, the food and the culture but not enough of the same care was given to developing the characters into more complex ones. Sure, there were some internal struggles Ning had but they were too little and came too late. Nevertheless, I’m optimistic that it’ll get better in the sequel as there won’t be a competition limiting anything.
All in all, A Magic Steeped in Poison wasn’t a bad read, but it wasn’t entirely good either. I look forward to how everything develops further in the second book, though I’m not going to have high hopes—just in case.
Judy I. Lin was born in Taiwan and immigrated to Canada with her family at a young age. She grew up with her nose in a book and loved to escape to imaginary worlds. She now works as an occupational therapist and still spends her nights dreaming up imaginary worlds of her own. She lives on the Canadian prairies with her husband and daughter. judyilin.com
Olivine is a green to brownish-green mineral that is commonly found in basaltic rocks. It has a high magnesium content and is often used as a gemstone. Another example is pyroxene, a mineral that is usually dark green or black in color. Pyroxene is commonly found in gabbro and is an important component of many igneous rocks. Mafic minerals are important in the study of geology and the Earth's history. By analyzing the composition of mafic minerals in rocks, scientists can determine the conditions under which the rocks formed, such as temperature and pressure. This information can provide valuable insights into the processes that shape the Earth's crust and mantle. In addition, mafic minerals are also used in various industries. For example, olivine is used as a refractory material in the production of steel and other high-temperature applications. Pyroxene is used in the manufacturing of ceramics and glass. In conclusion, mafic minerals are a group of minerals that are rich in magnesium and iron. They are commonly found in igneous rocks and have a dark color and high density. They are formed at high temperatures and pressures and are important in the study of geology. Additionally, mafic minerals have various industrial applications..
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