Poison Study

Choose: a quick death or a slow poison. On the eve of her execution for murder, Yelena is offered an unbelievable reprieve. She can escape the noose by becoming the official food taster for the Commander of Ixia, a position that could end her life with any given meal. In a land governed by a strict military code where magic is outlawed and punishable by death, Yelena's new role places her at the center of the court's deadly political intrigues. Every bite is a gamble, and assassination attempts are a constant threat. To ensure her loyalty, the enigmatic chief of security deliberately poisons her, making her dependent on a daily antidote that only he provides. As Yelena struggles to survive her perilous new reality, she discovers she possesses forbidden magical abilities that she cannot control. With rebels plotting to seize power and her own secrets threatening to condemn her, Yelena must navigate a treacherous world of allies and enemies to reclaim her own life, discovering that the most dangerous poison might not be the one she tastes, but the secrets she uncovers.