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A review by b_silver
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Intrigued from the moment I started reading, I couldn’t put it down. By the end I was sobbing, a mix of grief and joy. Sometimes the character’s motivations were not exactly clear, but I still found them very likable and relatable.
Graphic: Child death, Death, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Medical trauma, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment