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Review: The Apothecary Diaries # 14 (Prepub version)
A Light Novel by Natsu Hyuuga
English Pub: J Novel Club Japan: Square Enix
Rating (1-9): 9 (S-Class)

This is one of the light novel series I closely follow. The story of an apothecary with a taste for self-inflicted poisoning and a myopic obsession with her profession.

AND after 15 volumes, it is still a favorite.

Maomoa, the MC, is still charming and quirky. And in this volume, she solves 3 mysteries and turns the tables on Jinshi, no longer pursued but pursuing.

And Chue, the sinister clown, is back in full color. With a promise of more to come. A delightful character.

If you want details on the series, you can read my review of volume 12. https://sakurajima.moe/@NaraMoore/113166037740646137

https://j-novel.club/series/the-apothecary-diaries
Review based on pre-pub version available until 25/06/16
Digital release 25/05/29

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#Review: The Apothecary Diaries # 12 (Prepub version)
A #LightNovel by Natsu Hyuuga
Publisher: #JNovelClub & Square Enix

This is one of the light novel series I closely follow. The story of an apothecary with a taste for self-inflicted poisoning, and myopic obsession with her profession.

As we reach volume 12, it remains a favorite: well written, retaining its original charm; while the character remaining true to design. Which is a significant achievement. I recently finished another series where the books devolved into endless descriptions of the battles of the good vs. evil.

Maomao, our MC, is pleasantly quirky, brilliantly myopic, self-absorbed, and charmingly human. This is no over powered character. At times, her brilliance seems unrealistic, but she is not an over powered character. Life would be so much easier if she didn’t blindly walk into traps or could be bothered to act strategically. The side characters are charming, and it is easy to root for them. In this volume, we get a wonderful backstory for Chuu, the scheming clown. We don’t see much of Jinshi. Which serves to slow down the already glacial speed of the romance.This is one of my three favorite LN series. I have enjoyed every volume and look forward to the future volumes.

(This review is based on the pre-published version available to J-Novel Club premium members.)

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