The Lost Apothecary

sandy_lopez shared a tip "I loved this book! Each chapter was told from the perspective of one of the three main characters. The author did a great job of weaving two timelines and leaving me with anticipation with each chapter."

jadyn_adams shared a tip "Easy read and i enjoyed the way it flipped between old and present day. Really enjoyed the pace and The twist i didn’t expect at the beginning"

kolika_simmons shared a tip "A gorgeous story of secrets and interconnectivity that spans across the lives of three women in compromised positions. Nella, Eliza, and Caroline take you by the hand and introduce you into their world of doing what you must to survive, to thrive. I loved the ending!"

marie_j_ervin shared a tip "Dual timelines weave an intriguing story about Apothecaries during 18th century London with strong female protagonists. Secrets, poisons, potions, and vengeance tell a wonderful story of women solving their own problems in a male dominated society."

gerri_d shared a tip "I stopped about 250 pages in. Im not interested in either storyline (past or present) and cringed over the cadence of the language/dialogue that is set in the past. The storyline didn’t strike me as “revenge” - more pregnancy/birth/mommy type drama. Was shocked with the amount of accolades this received; it is not for me."

Lisamorris shared a tip "An interesting story told in both the present and past. I enjoyed the past sections more than the more formulaic present parts. An enjoyable quick read"

darcy_fain shared a tip "I loved how this book was written the perspective of 3 different women at different stages of life all bonding through their discovery of love and magic"

bonnie_landry shared a tip "This book was okay. It was an interesting storyline that went from the past to present. I found it dragged in the middle and I wanted it to get to the point."

jennifer_reahard shared a tip "This was a tough one for me. If this book was longer and more in depth it could have been *so good* but some parts were a bit irritating. Only an American could go to another country and find a long lost secret of…. A door obviously in an alleyway? No one else ran across this in a couple hundred years? I don’t know, little things like that were irksome."

c_lemonts shared a tip "It was a quick read that drew me in quickly. I liked the way the story was told as "past" and "present," I just enjoyed the "past" story more."

shelby_parker_5090 shared a tip "The writing style was done well - preferred the current present day but how the author wrapped 2 stories into one was amazing and worth the read"

willowtree shared a tip "I appositely loved it! This book of beautifully written and makes you feel what the chars really feeling! #historical #fiction #crime"

chris_blazak shared a tip "Fantastic read! I love Sarah's writing style so much that I found it difficult to put the book down. This book is suspenseful, intriguing and although there are a lot of charachters in the book, the author made them each unique and easy to remember. There isnt a slow moment and it has a wonderful twist at the end. I highly recommend this book."

salomey shared a tip "I was recommend this book through readers here…and it did not disappoint. I contemplated reading it, as it’s not my usual type of story, but went in with an open mind. The story quickly drew me in. I loved how each chapter was from a different character’s perspective and time! This book was face paced and kept me up thinking about what will happen next. You really felt for these women in such different ways. It was a refreshing read"

honey_dragon shared a tip "A good read, but not something I’m looking to find similar works to. The combination of first person POV and switching perspectives across multiple people and centuries disoriented me at times (a result of how my brain is wired rather than the writing itself). Nevertheless, I was intrigued enough to follow through and finish."

meredith_franklin shared a tip "This was such a good book. I absolutely loved it. The characters were awesome. I was rooting for all three of the main characters. And there were so many twists that left me with my jaw on the floor!"

amber_rhyne shared a tip "I found this book intriguing, but dark. Definitely suspenseful with a few twists throughout. Not a typical book for me, but could not put it down!"

cheryl_pisch_lastow shared a tip "As a pharmacist and an avid reader, I enjoyed this story, but found it ended rather abruptly, but I guess it actually was appropriate for the story line. Worth your time!!"

stephanie_pratt_1513 shared a tip "Excluding series, I really enjoyed reading Five Feet Apart by Lippincott, et. al. I need to branch out a bit more with ones that aren't series, as they make up a large majority of my favorite books."

rxannamae shared a tip "Genuinely disliked Caroline's narrative. I don't know how Eliza and Nella can be so dynamic and interesting and Caroline just feels...stupid? Naive? I'm not sure if it's because she's modern and her trouble is relatively nonsense compared to the other narrators."

lindsey_rodriquez shared a tip "It started off slow for me, but it got better. The story line of every character, the back and forth between the past and the present was what made this book a good read. I love period pieces and this book gave me that."

alana_susan shared a tip "This story kept my attention from the beginning all the way to the very end. Relatable, mysterious, grim with a happy ending and a few twists along the way. It will keep you on the edge of your seat!"

heather_hosking shared a tip "A fast paced, easy read that kept me intrigued and wanting to keep reading. Loved the storyline & characters, and all the spooky/witchy vibes the book gave!! Loved it"

sarah_wheaton shared a tip "This book is excellent if you enjoy dark, “poisonous,” historical fiction. It’s about an 18th century apothecary turned poison shop, when a twelve year old walks in. Back in the 21st century, and aspiring historian discovers the shop’s hidden secrets."

jessica_davey_8097 shared a tip "Slow burn. The whole poisoning of terrible men drew me in, but the storytelling of the female characters had unable to put the book down at times."

irene_altieri shared a tip "Sarah Penner's use of suspense between the chapters of Nella, Eliza, and Caroline is fantastic. Seeing the wonderful way she connects the past and present and the evolution of the characters makes me excited to see what Penner comes out with next."

angela_robichaud shared a tip "I like books that offer two timelines that link together. I also enjoy books involving magic, witches or history. This one in particular doesn't have magic though."

shorrie_mishai shared a tip "Currently reading this book. It is very well written and has an interesting premise. I really like the female characters and their background stories."

MamaV6 shared a tip "It's a little drippy, like reading a Hallmark movie, but the story line is great. And it's a easy book to rip thru on a weekend. I enjoyed it."

compassion_riley shared a tip "This book flips between past and present. It unexpectedly was a winner for people that feel overlooked because of society's perspective of what they should be. It reminds me that no matter how old I become, I can make my dreams a reality. Read it with a smile and try to remember you can make your dreams come true right now."

amaher shared a tip "This book switches from past and present so well, while still having so many twists and turns! Historical fiction is not my go-to genre, but this book is very good"

tnde_kulina shared a tip "Omg love the book. I love the story . Love how is truly go back in time and really reflecting people and there grief. Amazing book."

julia_peterson_3454 shared a tip "The Lost Apothecary has a slow start, but the end has many twist you don't see coming. It made me gasp at points and laugh at others. A great book where a woman chooses herself over a man and his expectations."

hannah_pimenta shared a tip "I was shocked this had just been published a year ago! It is such a good beach read after I found myself trying to look up if the author had anything else published 😀"

icedvanillabi shared a tip "A simple yet enjoyable read that saves a few surprises for last- harboring the message of self-rediscovery. Although, the main "present" character arc fell a little flat compared to the intricacies and complexity of the characters set in the past. Still worth a glance if you're looking for an easy read with a time jump."

maggie_robinson shared a tip "I’m going with - this is going to be THE read for 2021. I expect this book to be trending on a lot of lists and in a lot of reading challenges. Trying to fit this into my 2021 #popsugarchallenge"

jessiAngelitaReads shared a tip "The cover screams this is a spring read but I definitely recommend it for fall /winter . It’s magical, wicked , dark , intriguing…”How far will you go for revenge?” 💜"

thursdays shared a tip "I didn't think I'd enjoy it at first, but somehow I finished the book before I knew it. A fun, easy read with characters you can root for!"

doreen_gantt shared a tip "Hi! This weekend I finished reading "The Witch's Heart" by Genevieve Gornichec, a reimagining of the Norse tale of Angrboda and Loki. It was a really good read. The second book I finished - not so much. "Opening Belle," the story of a female managing director on Wall Street trying to get ahead in her male dominated field while being a wife and a mom during the lead up to the mortgage crisis of 2008, was a great premise but I didn't like any of the characters. Belle was a total doormat."

oliviathenerd shared a tip "This book was sooooo captivating!!! I love how each storyline is wrapped up even with their respective twists. Absolutely one of my favorites!"

caroline_vallejo shared a tip "Really enjoyed this book and the characters in it! It was cool to read from the different perspectives of three completely different women in completely different periods of their lives. Definitely a page turner up until the end!"

irongirljedi shared a tip "I read the book in about a day and a half. Kept me intrigued the whole time. Every chapter I finished left me hungry for another till the very end. #fiction #greatread #magical"

kayla_ellis_1854 shared a tip "Very engaging, ending was good but was hoping for a little more. Overall themes of comraderie, secrecy and self-worth are woven throughout the story seamlessly."

dazey_dementia shared a tip "Read all 301 pages in 9 hours, it took so long with taking care of my kids since im injured but its a gripping tale, someone else said: you cant put it down! Make a cup of coffee ☕ and enjoy this book!!"

heather_marie_9618 shared a tip "I finished this in 1 sitting I loved the way it went back and forth and the history it showed for the future side. Beautifuly written"

chalyssa_wilson shared a tip "I was captured early on and I felt an urgency to keep going. I enjoyed how predictable and unpredictable this was, it kept me on my toes."

donna_allen_9369 shared a tip "Not something I would normally pick. But I liked the cover and thought it sounded okay, so I tried it. And LOVED it. It’s actually one of my favorite reads of the year so far."

shannan_skidmore shared a tip "It related to where I am in life and similar experiences within relationships. I like the relationship building within the characters and the numerous lines of following those characters"

michelle_szymaszek shared a tip "I really love books that switch between past and present time lines, especially when the different plot lines intersect in non-straightforward ways. This book is a great example of how this can be done well! I also really liked that the Parallels between Nella and Caroline were so subtle. #historicaldrama #time_period #fivestars"

sarah_ann_9470 shared a tip "This is a great summer read! I read this over the course of one day- you seriously won’t want to put it down. Penner draws her readers into a magickal (you’ll understand when you read it...) world of friendship, betrayal, and hidden alleyways."

desiree_5717 shared a tip "I really enjoyed it. Though it didn’t need the tie in to the modern day world, it was a great way to link the last to the present. A very original idea and a great quick read."

faye_6423 shared a tip "Very easy read! It has different timelines that are easy to follow, no crazy time travel. Small surprises along the way by you think You know what’s coming but it turns out slightly differently. Interesting history behind it all which made me want to read on! Great book for between reads!"

allison_bengtsson shared a tip "This book was so hard to put down! I loved the story lines and characters and the writing style made it easy to picture in my head as I read. Definitely recommend!"

wendy_darling shared a tip "3 women with 3 different stories, an amazing read. Only took me 2 days to finish. I came up with many different endings at the beginning and was happy to say none of what I guessed came true. I highly recommend it."

amanda_sage shared a tip "Quick read, very fluid with 3 different views going on at once. Definitely shocking on the ending was not how I thought it would end given the way the story was going."

katerochelleharris shared a tip "This one started out slow for me but the more I read, the harder it was for me to put down. Love the original story and the multi-person perspective. Very well written and fun to get lost in the stories of the past and present!"

madison_hagar shared a tip "I LOVED this book! Easy read, a twist, a great story! I didn’t realize it was historical fiction tied with a modern day story of finding yourself. Highly recommend it!"

katy_gibe shared a tip "Easy read. Great story and development of the characters and how their paths eventually cross. . . .despite 200 years time difference. I look forward to more from this author"

julie_davis_6847 shared a tip "Amazing! I started listening to this book because I had a bit of a drive, I’ve had it downloaded less then 24 hours and listened to the whole thing! This book is amazing."

d_k_3377 shared a tip "Loved the idea of the book and the way it tied together present day and history. Slightly disappointed by the ending. But still a good read."

shelby_price_4392 shared a tip "This is such a fun read! I love the split stories in time and the connection between the two. I liked protagonist’s concept of “someday” which I think a lot of people can relate to. Enjoyable, quick read."

madison_millsaps_2838 shared a tip "This book was an ok read. I thought something amazing was gonna happen but it was very bland. But still a good read just not to write home about."

nichole_bridgewater shared a tip "This isn't the kind of story I usually read, but I was immediately drawn in. I found myself rooting for all 3 narrators and their complex (but well defined) storylines. It's a treasure hunt towards self discovery and I couldn't have chosen a better time in my life to read it. Highly recommend for 20-somethings, or anyone!"

jordyn_dolan shared a tip "I loved this book! The writing was amazing and drew me in from the very beginning! Most of the time I can see where books are headed but this one had my mind blown multiple times! You won’t be disappointed!"

nichele_bunch shared a tip "Loved the different perspectives in the book and how they overlapped each other instead of leaving gaps in the story. The ending is not what you expect at all!! An easy bit very enjoyable read!!"

terrah_lindsay shared a tip "Loved everything about this except how the ending was wrapped up. Would have preferred it to stay a little more open ended. And the scene that was the equivalent of the old lady in titanic tossing the heart necklace was unnecessary."

jennifer_3351 shared a tip "Loved this book! It was an easy interesting read. Transports you to another time and place, takes you on an adventure, and has a sweet message underneath it all. This book follows 3 different women, 2 in the past and 1 in the present. Sometimes it gets confusing when books are written in multiple points of view, but I didn’t find that in this book because it was always obvious who you were reading under. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys a lighthearted easy book about secrets and discovery!"

f._turner shared a tip "Love the parallel stories across time. A little bit of mystery. Touch of magic. Big female energy. Some darkness and desperation, and just a dash of hope."

dnlnssr shared a tip "this book is more so a fun, short, and interesting weekend read. I thought it was pretty good and it had some twists and turns I didn’t expect. I’d rate it a 7/10 and would definitely recommend it to others"

larissa_pentalow shared a tip "Such a great read. Takes you from 1790’s London to present day, dealing with past and present day struggles of women. Relatable and entertaining!"

whitney_williams_8395 shared a tip "This was a great story, terribly executed. I felt no suspense. It telegraphed every pass, and I found myself waiting for the characters and plot to catch up to me. The writing itself was lacking in vocabulary and nuance. I really think the writer thinks we're all dumb."

chaqira_feliciano shared a tip "Truly enjoyed everything ab this book. I enjoyed the back & forth of switching between 2 timelines & loved the historical touches. HIGHLY RECOMMEND."

audrey_fay shared a tip "I LOVED THIS BOOK!! Seriously one of the best books I’ve read in a while. It’s got the right amount of history, mystery and strong female leads to keep things interesting. This was on my TBR list for over a year but I kept putting it off. Now I regret that I waited so long."

ashley_gulick shared a tip "I personally loved it. Bounced back and forth between years, but wasn’t confusing to keep up with. Interesting and well written. One of my favs"

elaine_prophet shared a tip "Loved this book being told by two different people from different times. And the ending has a wonderful twist to it! I love books with a good twist."

carly_gault shared a tip "Easy but intriguing read. I was surprised by the close hit to home about ring unfulfilled. Loved the historical and modern blend."