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132 reviews
The Apothecary Diaries, Volume 9 by Itsuki Nanao, Natsu Hyuuga
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I honestly rolled right from this volume into the next, so I had trouble remembering specifically what this volume was about but it was good as always! Mostly dealing with another death, this time involving mushrooms! Justice for maomao, she didn't even get to keep her mushrooms :(
The Apothecary Diaries, Volume 8 by Itsuki Nanao, Natsu Hyuuga
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I absolutely love that we got more Maomao backstory drop! Also there is a cat in the volume, a cat AND a baby, so really peak content all around.
The Apothecary Diaries, Volume 7 by Itsuki Nanao, Natsu Hyuuga
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Ahhhhh I am both relieved and despairing that the next book is in my partners room, therefore forcing me to sleep instead of continuing to binge all of this delightful manga in one evening. This volume was exceptionally good and I am very much looking forward to seeing where Maomao's scheming goes next.
The Apothecary Diaries, Volume 6 by Itsuki Nanao, Natsu Hyuuga
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
The plot is really plotting! This does end on a bit of a cliffhanger so I reccommend having the next one to roll right into, which is exactly what I plan to do. It was extremely satisfying watching all the threads from this last arc come together, and we are getting so much maomao backstory! Also I haven't mentioned it in awhile but I really like how things are developing between Jinshi and Maomao. I love how much he cares about her, and how much she is begrudgingly starting to care for him as well!
The Apothecary Diaries, Volume 5 by Itsuki Nanao, Natsu Hyuuga
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
I really commend the original creator for so skillfully changing up the set up and dynamic! Moving from the inner court to the outer court brings a whole new set of characters, expectations, and mysteries. I particularly enjoyed watching Maomao piece together the secrets of the metal worker's will. On to the next one! (Even though I should probably be going to bed instead 😅)
The Apothecary Diaries, Volume 4 by Itsuki Nanao, Natsu Hyuuga
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
I was sufficiently caught up in this one that I actually rolled right into the next and forgot to leave a review initially! This beautifully wraps up the first arc and left me eager to continue.
The Apothecary Diaries, Volume 3 by Itsuki Nanao, Natsu Hyuuga
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
It was so good to see Maomao get to go home, and Jinshi's reaction to her trip was absolutely hilarious. I really enjoy their dynamic, and seeing more of what Maomao's life was like before the Inner Palace really makes her ability to navigate the court intrigue so adeptly make ao much sense!
The Apothecary Diaries, Volume 2 by Itsuki Nanao, Natsu Hyuuga
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
The intrigue continues to pick up this volume, and I really love how oblivious Maomao is to the attention on her. This manga continues to be a delight!
The Apothecary Diaries, Volume 1 by Itsuki Nanao, Natsu Hyuuga
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
My partners started showing me the anime, so I started reading the manga as well! I really enjoy mao mao as a main character, and I'm enthusiastic about her long term romance. I think harem settings are always fun, and having two main characters who opperate within that setting but aren't consorts/concubines/the emperor is a super interesting approach. I've enjoyed the episodic case of the week format, and look forward to digging into more of both the anime and manga!
Monsieur X by Adriana Herrera
emotional
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
4.5
I absolutely adore these men and thoroughly enjoyed watching them fall in love and learn to let themselves have one another. This had enjoyable spice, a fun historical setting, and a compelling dynamic. I have read many historical romances, but I hadn't read one with a painter as the main character and I quite enjoyed the dynamic of the painter and his eccentric engineer / lord.