The Apothecary Diaries: Volume 1
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4.8 • 180 Ratings
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Publisher Description
In the East is a land ruled by an emperor, whose consorts and serving women live in a sprawling complex known as the hougong, the rear palace. Maomao, an unassuming girl raised in an unassuming town by her apothecary father, never imagined the rear palace would have anything to do with her—until she was kidnapped and sold into service there.
Though she looks ordinary, Maomao has a quick wit, a sharp mind, and an extensive knowledge of medicine. That’s her secret, until she encounters a resident of the palace at least as perceptive as she is: the head eunuch, Jinshi. He sees through Maomao’s façade and makes her a lady-in-waiting to none other than the Emperor’s favorite consort… so she can taste the lady’s food for poison!
At her lady’s side, Maomao starts to learn about everything that goes on in the rear palace—not all of it seemly. Can she ever lead a quiet life, or will her powers of deduction and insatiable curiosity bring her ever more adventures, and ever more dangers?
Customer Reviews
I love the anime and I love the book
All I can say is thank god for the author and the characters they’ve created. I’m swooning.
Anime fan who sought the light novel
I am a fan of the anime after finishing cour 1 of season 2 I just had to have more right away so I took my chance on the light novel. I love it. First book covers cour 1 of season 1 and it’s amazing how well they match. You get some many little details though and I found it well written. On to book
My favorite series by far in a long time
This is my first time reading this light novel, but in terms of its contents, this is my fifth time absorbing them, because this series is just that good in each of its media forms. Maomao is an endearing and fascinating heroine, and the depiction of the period and dialogue, with a touch of mystery and romance, is phenomenal. Cannot recommend it enough.