A review by ninahuynh
The Apothecary Diaries, Volume 3 by Natsu Hyuuga

adventurous mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

More mystery and more poison. It seems like Maomao’s expertise is in poison. She does well, especially in her deductions on the event. I was confused as to why
the lady-in-waiting for the Virtuous Consort (Consort Lishu) would switch the poisoned soup with Consort Gyushu’s. They’re all poisoned, that’s why the minister who didn’t believe Maomao’s deduction and drank a sip is sick.
The humor in this book good. I suspect
Jinshi is the emperor’s brother or of a high nobility or has some connection with Maomao- I gather this from the hairpin he wore and Maomao’s father’s comment on it being fate she’s in the Inner Palace.
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