Reviews

The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner

cheraford's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious reflective fast-paced

2.0

sissi10's review against another edition

2.0

I actually loved the idea and was really looking forward to reading this book. Turns out the only think a women in the universe of this book could possibly want is to get pregnant. Stating that in every other sentence together with the completly irrational story and reactions of the characters, this book was quite a disappointment to me.
I am not sure if any real research was done on those topics. Maybe don’t apply to Cambridge with these skills. Two stars for taking place in London and for Bachlor Alfi, who was one of the few slightly likeable charcters

nmarcin's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-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? No

3.0

stephaniebranson's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

2.0

queeneallie's review against another edition

4.0

At first I hated Caroline, but luckily she grew throughout the book and I wound up liking her. All the women characters were written so I cared about them.

Disliked the lack of explanation of the plot twist in the last chapter. Too deus-ex-machina for me. But overall a fun and captivating read.

kelli_lynn's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infertility and Miscarriage

Minor: Infidelity

sarahope_212's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring 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? No

4.0

bookish__chaos's review against another edition

I could not get over the fact that the majority plot line through this book is the women and their pregnancy or lack 
Thereof. There was such a stronger plot point she could have went with throughout this novel. 

jflemingwickham's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-paced

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

3.5

anniejo0813's review against another edition

inspiring reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? No

2.75