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ceruleanheather 's review for:
The Lost Apothecary
by Sarah Penner
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A Beautiful Story About Connection, Resilience, and the Strength of Women
I really enjoyed this story. It had mystery, a bit of magic, and a bit of love (though not in the romantic sense). I am not typically a reader of historical fiction, and this was a perfect blend for me with just enough magic to keep me hooked.
I will say, that I think I connected with and loved this book because I related to the characters. Yes, it seems silly that Caroline abandoned her possible career to marry a narcissist and then subsequently work on a farm. However if you have ever been in any kind of relationship with a narcissist, you understand just how much you can lose yourself in their orbit. On a related note, her husband's... Choice.... Also made perfect sense to me as he was a narcissist! He was manipulating her.
Both of the adult perspectives do mention pregnancy and children a good bit in their inner monologues, so if that isn't for you then don't read this. I really related to this though. I am glad thatCaroline was not pregnant in the end as that would have been disappointing.
I also loved all of the information on herbs, plants, etc that could be used in different remedies. I am now going to go find a book about herbalism!
I really enjoyed this story. It had mystery, a bit of magic, and a bit of love (though not in the romantic sense). I am not typically a reader of historical fiction, and this was a perfect blend for me with just enough magic to keep me hooked.
I will say, that I think I connected with and loved this book because I related to the characters. Yes, it seems silly that Caroline abandoned her possible career to marry a narcissist and then subsequently work on a farm. However if you have ever been in any kind of relationship with a narcissist, you understand just how much you can lose yourself in their orbit. On a related note, her husband's... Choice.... Also made perfect sense to me as he was a narcissist! He was manipulating her.
Both of the adult perspectives do mention pregnancy and children a good bit in their inner monologues, so if that isn't for you then don't read this. I really related to this though. I am glad that
I also loved all of the information on herbs, plants, etc that could be used in different remedies. I am now going to go find a book about herbalism!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Misogyny, Vomit, Suicide attempt, Murder, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Infertility, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Sexism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail