A review by blissofalife
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner

hopeful mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Not a long read, I appreciated the lack of fluff and how Penner kept the plot moving. Multiple POV can be jarring, but she made it seamless.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Infertility, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Murder

Moderate: Classism

Minor: Body horror, Child death, Infidelity, Suicide, Terminal illness, Blood, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment