A review by liesbethvv
De verborgen apotheek by Sarah Penner

emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

I quite enjoyed reading this escape into the history of London, a woman turned to becoming a secret apothecarist selling cures and poisons at her female customer’s wishes. This book contains a dual timeline, and the current time storyline couldn’t quite capture my attention, the connections between the characters and with the past storylines felt forced and a little farfetched to me. I could have just done with the historical timeline, which was pleasantly written and transported me into the world of the characters. 
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