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The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
3.5

I’m not usually one for multiple POV’s but I feel like this had a good balance and individual voice for each of the 3 main characters. Perhaps it’s because I couldn’t relate but Caroline’s story meant the least to me unless as a warning to not become complacent in my life and relationships. I loved Eliza’s chapters the most and the way the mystery unfolded as we learned what happened in the last days of the apothecary. I think that Caroline’s husband poisoning himself was out of left field and her voice too “woe is me” for my tastes. Nella’s backstory was the most heartfelt in my opinion. Overall it was enjoyable but not much more than that