A review by ursacygni
The Apothecary Diaries (Light Novel): Volume 1 by Natsu Hyuuga

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective relaxing tense medium-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

5.0

An excellent story about a young apothecary who is kidnapped and sold to work at the rear palace, the garden that houses the courtesans of the emperor. Strange happenings in the rear palace cause our apothecary to get involved in several mysteries at the behest of an apparently quite important Eunuch. 

Story as excellent as the anime.