The Apothecary Diaries #5
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| Writer | Natsu Hyuuga |
| Artist | Nekokurage |
| Cover Price | $10.99 |
Forced to the leave the Inner Palace, Maomao finds herself in the employ of none other than Jinshi, the seemingly ever-present thorn in her side! Immune to his charms, Maomao sets about learning the ways of life in the Outer Palace, where government officials and military officers go about the daily business of running the country. Far from being fearful of her new surroundings, however, Maomao has her insatiable curiosity piqued by the soldier-occupied eastern wing, where she's been forbidden to go but where it seems further mysteries await...
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The Graphic Library - Sara Campbell
Feb 19, 2025The mysteries come fast in this one as Mao Mao settles into her new living situation. We meet a few new supporting characters but don’t get a lot of page time with them owing to Mao Mao having more mysteries to solve. The aged maid of Sir Jinshi is cute and funny, so hopefully we see more of her interactions with Mao Mao and the young lord. There are some humorous pokes at Jinshi’s overt sexuality and how much he can’t control his attractiveness, as well as a few references to a well-endowed lady who doesn’t like Mao Mao very much. Mao Mao is clearly comfortable in her own sexuality and expressing sensuousness after being around courtesans for most of her young life, but these moments, as well as the complexities of some of Mao Mao’s mysteries, make the series better for high school libraries overall. Read Full Review
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