925 reviews for:

The Apothecary Diaries: (Light Novel) Volume 1

Kevin Steinbach, Natsu Hyuuga

4.26 AVERAGE

zock_06's review against another edition

5.0

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The apothecary diaries is a series about maomao a young apothecary from the red light district with a special interest in poison and medicine. 

One day she finds herself far away from home and forced to work in the rear palace. She tries to stay out of trouble but her curiosity takes over and she gets involved in palace drama. After that new mysteries keep on happening and maomao believes that there is something bigger behind all of it.

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I would compare the vibes of the series with a detective story maybe a bit sherlock homes coded. Maomao is a beautiful main character with unique quirks that make you love her even more. The romance in the novels is subtle and slow burn. The romance only starts showing after light novel 5. I love that the romance is only a subplot to the mystery which adds to the characters instead of taking over their whole persona.

Also I really like the anime adaptation  of the light novels and the comparisons between the characters and animals. 
○ Maomao -> Cat
○ Jinshi -> Frog
○ Lihaku -> Dog/Golden Retriever
○ Lakan -> Fox
...and so much more.
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Now please excuse me because I'm going to pressure my friends into reading the light novels/watching the anime.

amaris66's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: N/A

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

thebookorc's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous dark funny mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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I’m so glad I finally started reading this series.❤️

sirenricobooks's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous informative lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Death, Slavery, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol

Minor: Child death, Confinement, Suicide, Vomit, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail

hanin's review against another edition

4.75

adventurous funny lighthearted 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

aclosedbook's review against another edition

4.25

funny informative lighthearted 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

valdr687's review against another edition

4.5

medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

carolgoulart's review against another edition

4.0

funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

iintervallum's review against another edition

5.0

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: Complicated

amanda_crumrine's review against another edition

3.0

funny lighthearted mysterious