Die Tagebücher der Apothekerin - Geheimnisse am Kaiserhof 10

薬屋のひとりごと [Kusuriya no Hitorigoto] #10

by Nekokurage (Illustrator), Natsu Hyuuga (Brand), Itsuki Nanao

Maomao wurde von Jinshi damit beauftragt, die „Mondfee“ ausfindig zu machen. Diese sagenumwobene Kurtisane soll viele Jahre zuvor den Abgesandten eines verbündeten Königreichs in ihren Bann gezogen haben. Nun haben die Enkelinnen dieses Abgesandten ihren Besuch angekündigt, und sie wollen die legendäre Mondfee mit eigenen Augen sehen! Doch fünfzig Jahre sind eine lange Zeit, und selbst die größte Schönheit verblasst mit dem Alter. Um die diplomatischen Beziehungen dennoch nicht zu gefährden, hat Maomao einen aberwitzigen Plan geschmiedet!

Genres: Manga, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Historical, Romance, Graphic Novels, Fiction

164 pages, Paperback

First published June 23, 2022

Reviews

[kristyn ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ · Rating 4 out of 5]

lihua was ready to beat the ever loving shit out of xing

[Livresse de Lola · Rating 3 out of 5]

J’aime toujours autant l’univers, mais j’ai vraiment de plus en plus de mal à voir un fil rouge, et je trouve que ça manque.

Dans quelle direction va-t-on ? Pour quelle raison ? On enchaîne mystères et enquêtes mais sans percevoir une avancée générale de l’histoire du coup c’est un peu frustrant.

Ce tome était cool mais pas transcendant ! + j’en ai marre d’oublier tout ce qu’il se passe avant et d’être perdue parce que y a 6 mois entre chaque tome 😭 si quelqu’un sait où on peut trouver des résumés détaillés des mangas je suis preneuse.

[rory (jess' version) · Rating 3 out of 5]

i got bored. i still look forward to reading the next volume tho.

[Violet ♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

That scene from the lake captured how good Maomao and Jinshi's team is!

I can't wait for this volume to be animated. ✨

[Jasmine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Imagine being the prettiest woman in the country and you’re a man.

Seeing it illustrated was powerfully satisfying.

[ari · Rating 5 out of 5]

you only like that man bcuz he looks like a girl‼️🙂‍↕️

[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

In which Jinshi’s dance draws eyes like moths to a flame, the health care systems of the palace operate under strict gender lines, and certain scents end up offending some sensibilities.

Here’s the short review - still amazing. There, just read it and enjoy as several ongoing plotlines wrap up while others are set into motion. It’s wonderful.

Jinshi continues to bristle against Maomao’s indifference to him in all things. His woefully unrequited affection and Gaoshun desperately trying to signal Maomao about what’s going on and her not getting it are as silly and enjoyable as ever.

The science here in this story would probably never work quite as well in practice, not that I’m planning to start Manga Mythbusters, but it’s always just the right side of plausible when we get the explanations behind things. It rarely over-explains things too. The balance is perfect.

I’m also really enjoying Maomao’s success at surviving at the court. While she still shuns the spotlight, she cannot entirely avoid it, and the free pass she’s been getting for some of her antics has a lady who runs a clinic turning to her, as we learn that females cannot become doctors here.

It’s a pointed reminder that whatever Maomao gets away with and what changes the women experience in society, this is a slow, slow process of change and, sadly, it always has been.

Of course, it’s also nice to see that Maomao is far, far bolder now than she has tended to be in the past. When she confronts the culprit who has been trying to use the perfumes to make an abortifacient, her dander really goes up and she gets a stinging rebuke for her efforts. Not that that stops her bullheaded nature and desire for justice.

Maomao works because she is not infallible, and never has been, but she’s competent and very smart. She has a real talent and it both leads to and gets her out of trouble. None of that has changed.

The story has clever mysteries and still oozes with tons of potential, which is lovely. The set-up at the end might be a little too much by way of artifice, but I will allow it, as it shows how Maomao is very much her father’s daughter in some ways, and her grandfather’s in others.

5 stars - looks great, is smart, treats its characters with respect, and is chock full of interesting plot and dialogue. What more do you want from your manga?

[Kayla Brunson · Rating 4 out of 5]

They need to give my girl MaoMao a better title and more money! She out here solving all the inner court problems.

[Chantaal · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the variety of all the little mysteries that Maomao solves throughout the palace.

[Angie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Now that’s more like it! Maomao makes a bit more progress as the story continues and I’m fully invested in the outcome again. She’s basically still the cleverest character around (good for her!) and proves it by solving the riddle of the shrine. But it all only fuels her curiosity about Jinshi’s identity - and yet she isn’t sure she wants to figure it out. « Ignorance is bliss », was it?
However, the parting words of this volume are quite intriguing. « She will regret that, come a few days time. But for now, she remains blissfully unaware. » Like… Yeah, okay, you got my attention! What could possibly go wrong?

[Grumpy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jinshi my love ❤️


That's it. That's the review.

[Lou · Rating 4 out of 5]

Il y a-t-il plus belle danseuse ?

[Kindred Reader (lilastrings)]

Damn you, cliffhanger! What a good one too 😭

[Jenna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would never have survived all the court politics, with its plotting, backstabbing, and general shenanigans.

[Natalie H · Rating 5 out of 5]

December 2023
Kindle edition
Manga

Noooo, you can’t leave it there. Shoot. Up to date now and ending on a cliffy. The dance was cool and I like the little bonus at the end with Jinshi swimming the pond. Curious if that’s it for the envoys. I liked how strong the consort is now and the way she balled her fist to dish out punishment.

[Nathismyking · Rating 5 out of 5]

Je suis si fan

[Wiktoria (^˵◕ω◕˵^) · Rating 4 out of 5]

{4.5}

[gree.books •♡✿⊹ ࣪ ˖♡• · Rating 5 out of 5]

ahhh so much fun!!

[Leen Gilis · Rating 4 out of 5]

This volume was so enjoyable! I'm very curious to see how the 11th one will continue

[Sarah | The Marsies · Rating 4 out of 5]

Un tome sympa où on a le dénouement d’intrigues précédentes et l’installation de nouvelles.

Mao Mao me fait mourir de rire avec ses têtes 😂 J’aime énormément les dessins !

Je voudrais juste qu’on arrête de couper n’importe comment les tomes pour qu’on galère pas à s’y retrouver dans les suites d’intrigue. On nous coupe parfois en pleine scène et on nous dit d’attendre 6mois pour le prochain tome… alors qu’on est en pleine action… Il faudrait regrouper les chapitres qui se concentrent sur une même scène correctement ☹️

Pour autant sur ce tome, on nous laisse en plein cliffhanger et ça fait plaiz 😏

[Cee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh, I just read most of this in the 3rd light novel!

[Diana H. · Rating 5 out of 5]

frogs amirite

[Christaaay · Rating 3 out of 5]

The plot of this one was difficult to follow, but I still loved the art style and character humor

[Adriana Muñoz · Rating 4 out of 5]

it’s the way that they understand and know each other so implicitly… (I’m taking whatever breadcrumbs I can get at this point)

[Inshirah · Rating 5 out of 5]

this vol. made me want the season 2 so badly. i cant wait until it comes out. again story line and plot with the art, I'm in love even more. I love Mao Moa and Mao Mao (the cat so much) it is honestly ironic how Mao Mao isn't really that fond of cats tho.
and Jinshi. Don't even get me started. i tell you this guy could really destroy world peace. his girl look was absolutely breathtaking. like damn, he looks better as a women than he does as a man. overall loved this and am waiting till my hold on vol 11 comes.

[Priscilla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ohh j'ai beaucoup aimé le début de ce tome, avec le passé de la tenancière et toutes les intrigues politiques qui en découlent. Quant à la fin du tome... Je veux la suite ! On découvre vraiment trop de nouvelles choses, c'est frustrant cette attente... J'aurais dû acheter tous les tomes d'un coup.

[Gandalf z Łodzi · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5

[mikaela (spinebreaker) · Rating 5 out of 5]

best volume? i think yes

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

The moonlight dance, incredible. The drama! and another cliff hanger! I am about to be so sad once I am caught up with this series.

[Chelsea 🏳️‍🌈 · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really do enjoy the casual events of the court. I like seeing Maomao solve mysteries for the royals and the story about the sick laundry maid was interesting.

I found the envoy story kind of meh, but I’m sure that’ll come back in some way.

I am interested in the solution to the door problem in the shrine!