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A review by corallydeer
The Apothecary Diaries, Volume 3 by Itsuki Nanao, Natsu Hyuuga
dark
funny
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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
4.5
Another great volume! I loved getting to see Maomao go home and interact with her guardian, the brothels, and friends of hers . I also adored the depictions of Jinshi reacting to Maomao's homecoming ; it was just as funny in the manga as it was in the anime! I love seeing their relationship develop and grow. Definitely one of my favorite chunks of the story. Can't wait for the next volume!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content
Moderate: Alcoholism, Suicide, Murder, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Chronic illness, Alcohol, Vomit, and Death
Medical Content (Maomao is an apothecary who uses her knowledge to help heal and save people) | Alcoholism (a military official close to Jinshi and Consort Gyokuyo is explained to have been addicted to alcohol) | Murder (attempted murder of a scammy client by a prostitute; murder of a military official close to Jinshi and Consort Gyokuyo) | Suicide (suicide of prostitutes is moderately depicted while trying to solve a crime) | Suicide Attempt (Maomao believes the consort and client tried to kill themselves as part of a lover's suicide pact at first) | Alcohol (small amounts of alcohol drinking depicted) | Chronic Illness (a military official is explained to have lost the ability to taste a flavor profile chronically) | Death (a military official close to Jinshi and Consort Gyokuyo passes away but isn't depicted outright) | Vomit (referenced in passing in regard to dealing with poison and minorly depicted in response to CPR)