Reviews tagging 'Grief'

Les Carnets de l'apothicaire, Tome 2 by Itsuki Nanao, Natsu Hyuuga

2 reviews

puali's review against another edition

funny informative mysterious slow-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying

Minor: Miscarriage, Vomit, Trafficking, and Grief

corallydeer's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

This volume was great. I loved that 3/4 of the volume focused on one specific event (the Garden Party) so it didn't feel super rushed and was great for seeing more interaction between so many different elements: the four consorts, the various ladies-in-waiting, the emperor and his officials, etc. I also love that we're slowly starting to get into some of the darker subjects

(like why Maomao has her freckles and the realities that Consort Lishu and the Empress Dowager had to face as child brides essentially)

. Looking forward to the next volume!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical content and Grief

Moderate: Bullying

Minor: Pedophilia, Sexual assault, and Vomit

Grief

(Consort Lihua grieves for her infant as she recovers)

| Medical Content

(Maomao is an apothecary who tastes for poison and helps Consort Lihua recover)

| Bullying

(the groups of ladies-in-waiting bully each other)

| Pedophilia

(the previous emperor is insinuated to have enjoyed especially young girls because of Consort Lishu and the Empress Dowager)

| Sexual Assault

(described in passing as part of the reason Maomao wears fake freckles everyday)

| Vomit

(mentioned mostly in passing as what needs to happen after ingesting poison)