A review by emmehooks
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner

adventurous slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

This book had so much promise and a compelling storyline. However, the writing was too flowery and dramatic for my liking. I found Caroline to be an annoying character and many of the plot devices unrealistic, which took me out of the story. The only reason I did not quit was my interest in the conclusion of the book, which was also a let down. The saving grace was the story between the two 18th-century characters. A story about them alone would be potentially much more interesting. 
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