The Apothecary Diaries: Volume 5

The Apothecary Diaries: Volume 5
Author: Natsu Hyuuga
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2022-05-09
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1718361262

The political situation at court has changed: the birth of Gyokuyou’s son has seen her elevated to the status of Empress, and meanwhile Jinshi is no longer able to continue his pretense at the rear palace. Although all seems peaceful after the destruction of the Shi clan, threats continue to loom—not least a potential plague of insects—and Maomao, as ever, somehow finds herself caught up in them. When Jinshi orders an expedition to Gyokuyou’s homeland, Maomao heads west. But is there something lurking in the shadows of the glittering city? And will Maomao be able to discover what it is before it’s too late?

The Apothecary Diaries: Volume 1

The Apothecary Diaries: Volume 1
Author: Natsu Hyuuga
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2021-02-14
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1718361181

In the East is a land ruled by an emperor, whose consorts and serving women live in a sprawling complex known as the hougong, the rear palace. Maomao, an unassuming girl raised in an unassuming town by her apothecary father, never imagined the rear palace would have anything to do with her—until she was kidnapped and sold into service there. Though she looks ordinary, Maomao has a quick wit, a sharp mind, and an extensive knowledge of medicine. That’s her secret, until she encounters a resident of the palace at least as perceptive as she is: the head eunuch, Jinshi. He sees through Maomao’s façade and makes her a lady-in-waiting to none other than the Emperor’s favorite consort… so she can taste the lady’s food for poison! At her lady’s side, Maomao starts to learn about everything that goes on in the rear palace—not all of it seemly. Can she ever lead a quiet life, or will her powers of deduction and insatiable curiosity bring her ever more adventures, and ever more dangers?

The Apothecary Diaries: Volume 3

The Apothecary Diaries: Volume 3
Author: Natsu Hyuuga
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Total Pages: 283
Release: 2021-09-14
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 171836122X

Maomao must help keep Consort Gyokuyou safe during her pregnancy. An imperial consort being with child is supposed to be a matter of the utmost secrecy, but this is the rear palace, where maneuvering and backstabbing are as commonplace as banter and tea parties. Threats seem to lurk around every corner—but it’s not just the rear palace keeping busy. Jinshi finds himself struggling to entertain a most unusual request from a pair of visiting ambassadors. Later, he’s invited to an important gathering in a faraway place—but who knows what dangers might be waiting for him?

The Apothecary Diaries 01 (Manga)

The Apothecary Diaries 01 (Manga)
Author: Natsu Hyuuga
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-12-08
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1646090705

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?!

Monster Musume Vol. 5

Monster Musume Vol. 5
Author: OKAYADO
Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2014-11-18
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1642756040

Get married and I kill you. This was the letter sent to Kimihito, an ordinary guy living with a houseful of extraordinary beauties, by a mysterious writer known only as "D." Now it's up to Interspecies Coordinator Smith, Kimihito, and his ever-increasing menagerie of monster girls to find out who is behind the threatening letter before it's too late. The game plan? Use Kimihito as bait by sending him on a series of dates with monster girls. Along the way, several possible suspects emerge, each of whom has a "D" connection of one kind or another. Meanwhile, Kimihito's potential brides each begin acting strangely. Are they taking the fake dates too seriously - or is something (or someone) far more sinister at work?

Skip and Loafer Vol. 5

Skip and Loafer Vol. 5
Author: Misaki Takamatsu
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-07-26
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1638583714

ENDINGS AND BEGINNINGS As fall turns into winter, Mitsumi and her friends say goodbye to the first half of their freshman year. Meanwhile, Mitsumi’s friendship with Shima-kun takes on a whole new depth.

Servamp

Servamp
Author: Strike Tanaka
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2015
Genre: Cats
ISBN:

"When a stray black cat named Kuro crosses Shirota Mahiru's path, the high school freshman's life will never be the same again. Kuro is, in fact, no ordinary feline, but a servamp: a servant vampire. While Mahiru's personal philosophy is laissez-faire, he soon becomes embroiled in an ancient, altogether surreal war between vampires and humans."--Back cover.

The Apothecary Diaries: Volume 9 (Light Novel)

The Apothecary Diaries: Volume 9 (Light Novel)
Author: Natsu Hyuuga
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2023-10-09
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1718361343

Maomao has effectively become Jinshi’s personal physician, but she’s just a simple apothecary. If she’s going to give him proper medical treatment, she’ll need more than her meager surgical skills. When she turns to her father for help, he says he’ll only teach her if she can pass a test he sets for her. Even if she succeeds at his mysterious request, however, the truth behind the practice of surgery at court may be more than she cares to know. And only once she has the knowledge she needs will she be able to accompany Jinshi on what could be his most dangerous journey yet.

The Apothecary Diaries: Volume 8 (Light Novel)

The Apothecary Diaries: Volume 8 (Light Novel)
Author: Natsu Hyuuga
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Total Pages: 253
Release: 2023-05-29
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1718361327

The whole capital seems to have gone Go-crazy when Lakan publishes a book about his games. He’s got even bigger plans, holding a Go tournament that’s open to all—and rumor has it that if anyone can topple the strategist himself, he’ll grant them any single request they might ask. Jinshi sees an opportunity. But it’s not all fun and games, as Jinshi learns when reports arrive of crops devastated by a plague of locusts in a remote village. All his attempts to forestall the insects’ devastation will soon be put to the test, and the outcome may mean survival or starvation.

The Apothecary Diaries: Volume 12 (Light Novel)

The Apothecary Diaries: Volume 12 (Light Novel)
Author: Natsu Hyuuga
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Total Pages: 315
Release: 2024-10-14
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1718361408

The tumultuous political events of recent days have left I-sei Province looking for leadership, but there are obstacles everywhere they turn. Gyokuen’s sons refuse to rule, while Gyoku-ou’s oldest child is unpredictable and violent. Jinshi decides to tutor Gyoku-ou’s other sons in the ways of politics, but they’re going to discover that it’s an even more dangerous business than they ever anticipated. Maomao, as ever, just wants to live her life, but she might not be able to ignore the escalating perils around her. In fact, they might not ignore her...