saisei101 's review for:

The Apothecary Diaries: Volume 1 by Natsu Hyuuga

5.0

adventurous emotional lighthearted mysterious medium-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

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This book is such a treat! It's really impressive that the author is able to maintain a sense of humor and lightheartedness even while addressing heavy topics, yet doesn't make light of them either. Maomao is a fun protagonist to follow. Her curiosity and sense of justice often lead her into trouble, but her knowledge and kindness also lead her right back out. I'm looking forward to seeing how her relationship with Jinshi grows in the future! I hope she ner stops looking at him like he's a worm.