The Apothecary Diaries #2
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| Writer | Natsu Hyuuga |
| Artist | Nekokurage |
| Cover Price | $10.99 |
Maomao, a young woman trained in the art of herbal medicine, is forced to work as a lowly servant in the inner palace. Though she yearns for life outside its perfumed halls, she isn't long for a life of drudgery! Using her wits to break a "curse" afflicting the imperial heirs, Maomao attracts the attentions of the handsome eunuch Jinshi and is promoted to attendant food taster. But Jinshi has other plans for the erstwhile apothecary, and soon Maomao is back to brewing potions and... solving mysteries?!
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The Graphic Library - Sara Campbell
Apr 04, 2022There are so many layers of political and court intrigue! Maomao is much more confident in this volume, and some of it stems from her assuredness that she will not be staying in court forever. She doesn't care if all the ladies-in-waiting like her, so this gives her a sense of authority that is fun to read. There is something interesting revealed this volume - that Maomao may derive pleasure from ingesting poison, which led to her having a built-up immunity that serves her well as court food-taster, so I'm hoping we'll get some more of her past with poisons. Read Full Review
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