The Apothecary Diaries by Natsu Hyuuga

The Apothecary Diaries

The Apothecary Diaries (Light Novel) #1

Natsu Hyuuga with Touko Shino (Illustrator), Kevin Steinbach (Translator)

272 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical mystery funny mysterious medium-paced
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In the East is a land ruled by an emperor, whose consorts and serving women live in a sprawling complex known as the hougong, the rear palace. Maomao, an unassuming girl raised in an unassuming town by her apothecary father, never imagined the rea...

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Community Reviews

4.28
based on 1,002 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 85%

funny: 72%

adventurous: 48%

lighthearted: 42%

informative: 19%

emotional: 14%

relaxing: 14%

dark: 11%

reflective: 8%

tense: 7%

inspiring: 5%

challenging: 4%

hopeful: 4%

sad: 1%


Pace

33% of readers chose fast
57% of readers chose medium
9% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

25% of readers chose Plot
59% of readers chose A mix
15% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

36% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
31% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

95% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

47% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
9% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

30% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
41% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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