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A review by gattolinos_nerdy_nook
The Apothecary Diaries, Volume 4 by Nekokurage, Itsuki Nanao, Natsu Hyuuga
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I would say volume 4 is the end of the first arc, and is the end of the light novel volume 1 covered. As such there is lots of twists and information discovered and discussed in this volume.
The drama here is no longer petty squabbling between ladies-in-waiting but instead is uncovering who attempted to poison Consort Lishu at the Garden Banquet. It was such a strong volume with a more serious tone but still had some very funny and lighthearted moments (there also some really sad and heartbreaking ones too. This volume did it all). I can see why the light novel volume 1 ended with this, it is such a strong and bittersweet end to the arc.
The drama here is no longer petty squabbling between ladies-in-waiting but instead is uncovering who attempted to poison Consort Lishu at the Garden Banquet. It was such a strong volume with a more serious tone but still had some very funny and lighthearted moments (there also some really sad and heartbreaking ones too. This volume did it all). I can see why the light novel volume 1 ended with this, it is such a strong and bittersweet end to the arc.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Medical content
Moderate: Death, Infertility, and Suicide