chanlo1994 's review for:

The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner

4.5

dark emotional inspiring sad tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I've never had a book cause me so much anxiety before (for the character). So relatable, both in the realistic elements and mystical ones. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Suicide, Blood, Grief, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Murder, Gaslighting

Moderate: Pedophilia, Toxic relationship, Vomit

Minor: Sexual assault