bookerage's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-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? Yes
4.5
I bought the apothecary by accident when I meant to put the lost apothecary in my cart, and I'm glad I did! This was worth the read. A light-hearted story, great in between "heavier" reads. Characters are adorable and the story fast paced.
lindasdarby's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book. I can't wait for my girls to read it. It was fu n from beginning to end.
mercies's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
emilybriano's review against another edition
4.0
This was such a fun book! I really enjoyed the setting (California and London in the 1950's) and the characters really drew me in. The illustrations by Ian Shoenherr really took the book to the next level. I look forward to more about Janie and Benjamin.
stars12's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This book was really fun, I enjoyed reading it. It took me about a month only because I just started school, but say you had a week with nothing to do you could probably finish it within that time frame. If you are needing something to read I would definitely recommend picking this one up for some light reading. I finished this book at night and could not fall asleep because of upset I was about the ending, but it is okay because just as I was hoping there would be there is not just one but TWO sequels to continue this totally fun and exciting story!
rav_3084's review against another edition
4.0
An amazing novel, I was able to finish it one sitting. I honestly can't remember the last time a novel has hooked or intrigued me so much, that I was able to finish it one sitting.
djinnia's review against another edition
5.0
I received this book through Goodreads First Reads.
I loved this book. It was a fun read.
It starts out with Janie out of her element when she moves to England because the American government targets her parents as Communists. From sunny California to dreary post-war London, her world shifts drastically.
She meets an apothecary and his son, and her world takes another dramatic leap when she stumbles on the kidnapping of the apothecary. Now there are people after her and his son for a book with alchemical secrets.
This was a wonderful story full of intrigue and spies and magic seamlessly woven together. The tension built with each chapter as each new secret was revealed until the final one in the climatic ending.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would love to read the sequel The Apprentices. (hint hint to the giveaway gods.) =D
I loved this book. It was a fun read.
It starts out with Janie out of her element when she moves to England because the American government targets her parents as Communists. From sunny California to dreary post-war London, her world shifts drastically.
She meets an apothecary and his son, and her world takes another dramatic leap when she stumbles on the kidnapping of the apothecary. Now there are people after her and his son for a book with alchemical secrets.
This was a wonderful story full of intrigue and spies and magic seamlessly woven together. The tension built with each chapter as each new secret was revealed until the final one in the climatic ending.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would love to read the sequel The Apprentices. (hint hint to the giveaway gods.) =D
afro8921's review against another edition
4.0
This book is perfect for young ones who like novels that mix of mystery and magic in with their adventure.
tacochelle's review against another edition
5.0
I picked this up because it had to do with magic, but it's so much more. It's about friendship, true love, trust, and so much more(sorry for repeating myself). I normally hate too much romance, but Meloy makes it so relatable. I had to read it in one sitting, it's so good. It kept with the time period it took place in, and it's one of the few books that made me cry in a good way.
I also just found out there is a sequel, the Apprentices. It'll be out June 4th, 2013. I wish this computer could show all the excitement and love for this, but alas, technology isn't that far yet.
I also just found out there is a sequel, the Apprentices. It'll be out June 4th, 2013. I wish this computer could show all the excitement and love for this, but alas, technology isn't that far yet.