The Apothecary Diaries 01 (Manga)
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4.8 • 44 Ratings
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Publisher Description
After breaking a "curse" on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster...and right into the thick of palace intrigue in this lushly illustrated period mystery series!
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?!
Customer Reviews
Bruh
When it says she was
“Flat as a board”.
I was like,
“Dayum, she ain’t cheeked up yet”
Smart women in male culture
Not a big fan of harem stories, but Maomao is such a terrific character thriving in a male dominated culture. She is aware of the world, understands the need and strength to accommodate, and brings her love of knowledge and justice to bear.
The manga is delightful capturing Maomao’s smart mind and brings to life the inner imperial court world of medieval “eastern” Asia.
Capturing Maomao’s quick mind, inner dialog, and joy de vie in the drawings and dialog make this a favorite of mine.
I look forward to more manga and hope the light novel gets published in English and even dream of an anime.
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