fiction historical manga mystery adventurous mysterious medium-paced

176 pages | first published 2017

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Maomao, a young woman trained in the art of herbal medicine, is forced to work as a lowly servant in the inner palace. Though she yearns for life outside its perfumed halls, she isn't long for a life of drudgery Using her wits to break a curse aff...
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Summary of 418 reviews

Moods

funny 65%
mysterious 56%
lighthearted 51%
adventurous 39%
relaxing 20%
informative 18%
emotional 7%
inspiring 7%
dark 5%
hopeful 5%
reflective 5%
sad 2%
challenging 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 43%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 27% | Plot: 27%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 33% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.17

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