
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?! Review: GREAT book - I LOVE this book SO much so I definitely recommend, though if they do have ones with multiple volumes in one, I’d get that instead! Also, it came well packaged and not damaged at all! Review: Favorite books - I love this series. Highly recommended!
| Best Sellers Rank | #8,985 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #6 in Mystery, Thriller & Crime Manga #6 in Romance Manga (Books) #14 in Shojo Manga (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,240 Reviews |
J**K
GREAT book
I LOVE this book SO much so I definitely recommend, though if they do have ones with multiple volumes in one, I’d get that instead! Also, it came well packaged and not damaged at all!
C**L
Favorite books
I love this series. Highly recommended!
J**N
Peak
The second installment of this series offers a delightful progression that deepens the intrigue surrounding the main character. Each chapter is filled with clever observations and subtle shifts in the developing dynamics of the palace. The narrative maintains a charming pace while successfully expanding upon the mystery introduced in the first volume. Readers will surely appreciate how the personality of the protagonist shines through amidst the complex societal backdrop. It is a highly engaging continuation that leaves one eager to uncover what happens next in this fascinating tale.
P**N
Weeee
Beautiful print. So excited to have a piece of my favorite anime
S**A
Promedio
Bueno, desconocía que estos mangas, la mayoría en inglés el papel es distinto, ya que no es un papel blanco, es un papel muy parecido al papel periódico y en mi caso que soy un poco alérgica, pues se me dificultó al final terminé vendiéndolo, pero me parece bastante utilizable si quieres leer el título del manga y no lo consigues en ningún otro lado, pues es una buena opción
S**N
Fantastic
This story line is going swimmingly and I can't wait to read more. I'm excited to see where this is headed. I think its also a show? If so I definitely have to check it out.
L**A
I
Vroom croom
E**J
Best story I read in a while
Love the series and the book came in great condition.
A**ー
日本語版で、原作小説,2種類のコミカライズ,アニメの4つ、英語版はいくつある?
そもそも原作を読む気もないが、アニメのエピソードをいくつか観て、マンガ家の描き方の差を見比べていたら、どのように英訳しているのか気になったので、購入してみた。翻訳がどれほど日本語版のニュアンスを伝えているのかを楽しんだり判断できたりするほど、英語に明るくないがパラパラめくってはながめている。
D**A
Very happy
Exactly what’s advertised and shipped well protected so arrived in perfect condition thank you
K**E
Even better than the first volume.
Slow-paced, and yet eventful, funny, beautiful and gripping.
A**A
Perfect
As described!
G**H
Great
Continues the story from the anime and still highly enjoying it
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