A review by frantically
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner

dark emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

the main character is a wannabe historian who insists on only studying "real people", the ones history didn't care about — the nobility historian in me is absolutely shocked that all of her favourite historical figures were apparently just imagined

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Grief, Infidelity, Murder, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Terminal illness

Moderate: Chronic illness, Miscarriage, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Mental illness and Death of parent