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A review by robbie
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is a mystery framed by a story of a woman forced to rediscover herself, and I loved it. There were some points that were a little annoying to me in the moment, but they all resolved wonderfully and the end of the story makes everything feel worth the journey even if you somehow didn't enjoy the ride.
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Vomit and Suicide attempt
One of the main characters is an apothecary who almost exclusively concocts poisons for women to administer to cheating husbands or other dangerous men.