The Apothecary Diaries #3
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| Writer | Natsu Hyuuga |
| Artist | Nekokurage |
| Cover Price | $10.99 |
After putting on a successful and sensual(?) show of food tasting at the garden banquet, Maomao is the talk of the palace! But she soon discovers that notoriety isn't the only thing the party has granted her! Her collection of hairpins from the event brings the young herbalist a brief window of freedom beyond the palace walls, as she returns to the pleasure district for the first time in ten months! But while reunions with her father and her friends await, so too does another mystery...
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The Graphic Library - Sara Campbell
Jun 25, 2024Maomao's power of deductive reasoning makes this story akin to Sherlock Holmes stories, and it creates an interesting air of mystery where you want to find out what's going on right along with her. I enjoyed the power move of slapping down high-level introductions to courtesans as a way of getting what she wanted and using that prestige with others. I wish there was a little bit more interaction between her and her father, but I enjoyed the exchanges we did get and the mental challenges he gave to her when examining the scene. It reminds me of the interactions between Mycroft and Sherlock. Read Full Review
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