Maomao, a young woman trained in herbal medicine, finds herself promoted from a lowly palace servant to a high-stakes food taster after breaking a mysterious curse. Her sharp wits and apothecary skills catch the eye of the handsome eunuch Jinshi, who quickly pulls her into a world of brewing potions and unraveling imperial secrets.

This lushly illustrated period mystery follows Maomao as she navigates the thick of palace intrigue within the perfumed halls of the inner court. Between tasting dishes for poison and solving complex puzzles, she must use her medical knowledge to survive the dangerous games of the imperial heirs.

• Author: Natsu Hyuuga
• Illustrator: Nekokurage
• Publisher: Square Enix Manga
• Publication Date: February 9, 2021
• Format: Paperback
• Print Length: 176 pages
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1646090713
• ISBN-13: 978-1646090716
• Dimensions: 5 x 0.59 x 7.13 inches
• Weight: 0.35 lbs
• Reading Age: 13 - 17 years