The Apothecary Diaries by Natsu Hyuuga

The Apothecary Diaries

The Apothecary Diaries (Light Novel) #1

Natsu Hyuuga with Touko Shino (Illustrator), Kevin Steinbach (Translator)

272 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical mystery funny mysterious medium-paced
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In the East is a land ruled by an emperor, whose consorts and serving women live in a sprawling complex known as the hougong, the rear palace. Maomao, an unassuming girl raised in an unassuming town by her apothecary father, never imagined the rea...

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Community Reviews Summary of 361 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
funny 63%
adventurous 46%
lighthearted 41%
informative 21%
relaxing 17%
dark 8%
emotional 7%
reflective 6%
inspiring 5%
tense 3%
challenging 2%
hopeful 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 37%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 29% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 37% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 36% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 33% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.27

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