A review by alliej
The Apothecary Diaries, Volume 11 by Nekokurage, Itsuki Nanao, Natsu Hyuuga

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I knew it was coming (the hints were pretty obvious) but dang. That reveal still got me. I want so much more information about why the Empress Dowager chose to do that. 

Baby Jinshi was so cute…The way he would cry over his “lost” toys. Poor thing. 

I love that Jinshi’s mother is giving him advice about Mao Mao. Cute.