Bitter Medicine
by Mia Tsai
Elle Mei, a descendant of Chinese gods, forges magical documents for a living, and a French mage working with her becomes much more. A paranormal romance.
About This Book
Bitter Medicine is a paranormal romance novel by Mia Tsai, first published in 2023 by Tachyon Publications. Readers can expect slow burn.
At a glance
- Genre
- Paranormal
- Trope
- Slow Burn
- Published
- 2023
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A document forger with divine heritage finds her life irrevocably changed by an unexpected partnership with a French mage.
- Fans of paranormal romance
- Readers who enjoy supernatural world-building
- Intrigued
- Features Slow Burn
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Paranormal Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unknown
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Elle Mei earns her living as a forger of magical documents, a trade facilitated by her lineage as a descendant of Chinese gods. Her professional world intersects with a French mage, leading to a connection that transcends their initial business dealings in this paranormal romance.
Central Conflict
The evolving professional and personal dynamic between a magical document forger and a French mage.
Setting
Paranormal urban fantasy setting
Strengths
- Unique premise involving magical document forgery
- Integration of mythology with modern urban fantasy
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
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Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
- eikna-public-book-intelligence-v1
About the Author
Mia Tsai
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Tachyon Publications
- Published
- 2023
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781616963859
Bitter Medicine: quick answers
- Who wrote Bitter Medicine?
- Bitter Medicine was written by Mia Tsai.
- When was Bitter Medicine published?
- Bitter Medicine was first published in 2023 by Tachyon Publications.
- What genre is Bitter Medicine?
- Bitter Medicine is a paranormal romance novel, with slow burn.
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