The Apprentices by Maile Meloy

The Apprentices

The Apothecary #2

Maile Meloy with Ian Schoenherr (Illustrator)

407 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical young adult adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

It's 1954, and Janie Scott is in boarding school in New Hampshire, trying to make a new life. Two years have passed since she last saw the mysterious apothecary--or his defiant son, Benjamin. All she knows is that her friends are out there somewhe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 393 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 50%
emotional 41%
funny 25%
sad 25%
dark 8%
hopeful 8%
informative 8%
lighthearted 8%
tense 8%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 44%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Average rating

3.89

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