A review by madmatilda
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner

challenging fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.75

Challenging but not in a good way. Dumb, overlong, contrived AF. Gaynor was a crutch, Eliza was a cliché, Nella was utterly forgettable, and Caroline made me want to choose violence with the repetitive introspection. Pretty cover tho.