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The Apothecary Diaries 05 (light Novel) by Natsu Hyuuga

The Apothecary Diaries 05 (light Novel)

Natsu Hyuuga, Touko Shino, Touco Shino

Square Enix · Paperback · May 6, 2025

A palace servant trained in herbal medicine finds herself in the heart of imperial intrigue in this enthralling period mystery!

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Who it’s for
A brisk, clever blend of intrigue, wit, and practical minds at work.
Genres
Light Novels, Crime & Mystery Comics, Romance Comics
Published
Square Enix, May 6, 2025

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A palace servant trained in herbal medicine finds herself in the heart of imperial intrigue in this enthralling period mystery! The birth of Gyokuyou’s son earns her the title of empress and rewrites court politics. Jinshi can also no longer continue his pretense as a eunuch at the rear palace. Although the Shi clan's demise restores peace, threats still loom—including an impending plague of insects. Maomao, as ever, finds herself caught up in new dangers.

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When Jinshi orders an expedition to Gyokuyou’s homeland, Maomao heads west. But something is lurking in the shadows of the glittering city, and the apothecary must uncover it or face certain peril...

Clever Intrigue

A brisk, clever blend of intrigue, wit, and practical minds at work.

Come here for

  • courtroom-adjacent mystery, with a playful edge
  • historical atmosphere and workplace savvy

Expect

  • suspense threaded through everyday expertise
  • a sustained, lightly sly narrative pace

Where it sits

Light Novels67%
Romance Comics33%
Crime & Mystery Comics30%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Light Novels
  • Historical Fantasy
  • Women Detectives
Authors
Natsu Hyuuga, Touko Shino, Touco Shino
Publisher
Square Enix
Published
May 6, 2025
Format
Paperback
Reading lane
Light Novels