Reviews tagging 'Bullying'

The Apothecary Diaries, Volume 2 by Itsuki Nanao, Nekokurage, Natsu Hyuuga

5 reviews

jennifermreads's review

mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I am so glad I happened upon this manga. There is so much to unpack in every volume: history, political intrigue, potions, mystery. I’m 100% invested in this story and cannot wait to see where Maomao leads the story next. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying

Moderate: Vomit

Minor: Rape and Kidnapping

camryndaytona's review against another edition

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Medical content, and Confinement

Moderate: Body horror and Bullying

Minor: Rape, Vomit, and Trafficking

alyssa_s10's review

funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Vomit, Bullying, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Sexual assault and Rape

rorikae's review

emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

The Apothecary Diaries Volume 2 continues Maomao's experience as a food taster in the inner palace. This volume sees growth in Maomao's relationship with the other ladies in waiting as she also begins to understand more about the court and its structure. We get further information on her backstory, specifically about her freckles. This manga does a great job of weaving the mysteries of the palace with Maomao's daily life. I am interested to see if we will get a larger overarching story across volumes or if this will be more centered on small moments that develop Maomao's character and her relationships. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Bullying

ashlikes's review

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, and Bullying

Minor: Rape and Sexual assault