Manga Review: The Apothecary Diaries Volume 2 Story by Natsu Hyuuga, art by Nekokurage Quick recap: Maomao is a talented apprentice apothecary who lives in a country that’s not quite Ancient China. She’s kidnapped and sold into indentured servitude to the rear palace (harem) of the Emperor. Despite attempting to keep her head low, her… Continue reading Manga Review: The Apothecary Diaries Volume 2
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Manga Review: The Apothecary Diaries Volume 1
Manga Review: The Apothecary Diaries Volume 1 story by Natsu Hyuuga, art by Nekokurage Maomao lives in a country that is analogous to, but is not precisely, Ming Dynasty China. Daughter of a skilled but impoverished apothecary, she early showed a talent for the occupation, and is very skilled with drugs and poisons. She grew… Continue reading Manga Review: The Apothecary Diaries Volume 1