The Apothecary Diaries: Volume 10 (Light Novel)

The Apothecary Diaries: Volume 10 (Light Novel)
Author: Natsu Hyuuga
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Total Pages: 271
Release: 2024-01-18
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 171836136X

Maomao finds herself once more in the western capital. She tries to focus on her work—which isn’t made any easier when she’s paired with not just the quack doctor but the smart-mouthed young physician Tianyu. Meanwhile, Jinshi might be the Imperial younger brother, but the western capital has its own hierarchies, both obvious and hidden. He and the other visitors from the court will have to navigate these halls of power even more carefully than usual, lest they run afoul of enemies they don’t even know they have. Over it all looms the threat of the insect plague, which seems insurmountable—until one man claims to know how to counter the menace. His method is intimately connected to secrets buried deep in the region’s past.

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?!

The Apothecary Diaries 04 (Manga)

The Apothecary Diaries 04 (Manga)
Author: Natsu Hyuuga
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-01-04
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 164609073X

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 historical mystery series! Though Maomao has left the palace behind and returned to her home in the pleasure district, it seems the Inner Court can't do without her! Jinshi comes to the erstwhile food taster with a request involving the attempted poisoning of the Virtuous Consort during the garden banquet and the identity of the mastermind behind it!

My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Volume 11

My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Volume 11
Author: Satoru Yamaguchi
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Total Pages: 154
Release: 2022-01-24
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1718332203

Katarina's attempts not to become the villainess that she is destined to be seem to have been in vain—her Dark Magic items seem to increase by the day, and now, under Raphael's supervision, she is trying out a new spell that could be the key to avoiding doom. While she struggles with that, she also has to think about her engagement, since her relatives want her to get married as soon as possible, and then... she gets summoned by the King himself. Between all this, however, she goes to the Village where Maria used to live, and she makes some new acquaintances... Dewey's family.

Citrus Vol. 10

Citrus Vol. 10
Author: Saburouta
Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2019-07-23
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 164275806X

In order to live up to her family's high expectations, Mei decides to leave Yuzu and accept an arranged marriage. Though Yuzu is heartbroken, she tries to give Mei space. But when some old friends reappear, the two step-sisters are drawn together once more!

Beast Blood

Beast Blood
Author: Sato Fumino
Publisher: Cross Infinite World
Total Pages: 389
Release: 2019-02-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 194534119X

Desperate to escape her successful sister’s shadow, Euphemia seeks independence as a biotech researcher fixated on destroying Nightz, a dangerous narcotic sought across the colonies. She never believed her life was in danger until a group of men pulled her from her car at gunpoint. Euphemia had also never met a Beast Blood, the nonhuman subspecies with animalistic qualities, until she was rescued by one. Zelaide is a Muta Hunter and a Beast Blood. When his hunt is interrupted by Euphemia’s attackers, he saves her on a whim. Never expecting to see Euphemia again, he’s shocked to receive a job protecting the spunky researcher who just might be his lifelong mate. Follow Euphemia and Zelaide as they navigate a colony world brimming with peculiar beasts, powerful narcotics, dangerous criminals, and a budding, interspecies romance!

Blue Flag, Vol. 4

Blue Flag, Vol. 4
Author: , KAITO
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2020-10-20
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1974723283

Toma’s older brother, Seiya, asks Taichi to find out why Toma doesn’t want to go to college. On the day of Toma’s release from the hospital, Taichi still hasn’t found a way to broach the subject with Toma. Meanwhile, Futaba discovers Taichi’s birthday is coming up, and she decides to invite the group to a fireworks festival so they can all celebrate. -- VIZ Media

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.