The Apothecary’s Curse (The Apothecary Series) by Barbara Barnett – Review by Ayla Phipps

The Apothecary’s Curse by Barbara Barnett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Interesting is just the tip of the iceberg on how to describe this book. While I’ll admit I don’t often read many historical fantasy books, this one just grabbed my attention. The author’s incredible talent in weaving so many things into the perfect package was flawless. Simon Bell, Gaelan Erceldoune and Anne Shawe each bring their own perspective to the story.
Simon tried everything to save his wife, but nothing worked, when he was unable to follow her, he must figure out what to do next with his life. Five years pass and rumors give Simon a purpose, to find Gaelan and start trying to figure out what made them immortal and how can they undo it. Thus, the hunt for the missing manuscript begins. Time passes and a modern-day pharmaceutical company finds diaries describing what the Bedlam inmates endured. Suddenly, Gaelan is drawn to a geneticist Anne Shawe the brings more mysteries and discoveries.
How is Anne’s family connected to the manuscript? Will Simon and Gaelan find a cure to their immortality? Everything about this book pulls you in. The beginning is slow but honestly all the greatest books and discoveries had a leadup. Once things pick up its full immersion as the author takes you through the twists and turns of not only historical aspects but how they compare to modern ones. How the characters grow and evolve throughout leaves you ready for more but feeling complete if a sequel doesn’t come. I struggled in many ways on how to write this review without giving anything away but honestly my heart is still racing and so is my mind.

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