The Apothecary Diaries 05 (Light Novel) by Natsu Hyuuga

4.2 AVERAGE

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livy_moon's review against another edition

4.25
emotional funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

caitlinjmcnaught13's review against another edition

3.75
mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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mayphoenix7992's review against another edition

3.75
lighthearted slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
Which flower will Yue choose? 

I've followed the manga and anime but it's my first time reading the light novel for the Apothecary Diaries. I was a bit wary but the tone of the text is so similar to the manga and anime that it was very easy to imagine the scenes.

I can't help but admire the author's way of adding hints and clues, sometimes many novels prior to when it becomes relevant.

The story felt a bit slow, but it's not surprising as it's starting a new story. Although it was a very swift moment, Basen and Lishu *had a moment* which made me surprisingly happy.

kayerye's review against another edition

4.5
adventurous emotional funny medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

vsnotresponding's review against another edition

4.0
funny mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
note to self: read the fan translated epilogue

maoghany's review against another edition

5.0
adventurous emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

badgermace's review against another edition

4.5
adventurous funny mysterious slow-paced

momopii's review against another edition

4.5
challenging emotional mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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diana_barv's review against another edition

4.75
adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
Brilliant, iconic, show stopping. Maomao is my unreliable narrator queen. JinMao nation, how are we feeling?? 

tanya_6's review against another edition

5.0
adventurous informative tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes