Christopher Rowe is an apprentice
apothecary to his kind master, Benedict
Blackthorn, who teaches him how to
make remedies, care for master Blackthorn’s
shop, and solve codes and puzzles. On Oak
Apple Day, Christopher’s birthday, he
starts to make an enemy out of another
apothecary, Nathaniel Stubb. When a cult
starts murdering apothecaries, including Christopher’s master Blackthorn, Christopher
teams up with his dear friend Tom to find
what master Blackthorn had been working
on secretly. But, it isn’t that easy. Many puzzles and codes stop the two
friends from reaching what mattered most to master Blackthorn, what
he died for. Characters backstab others, double meanings are everywhere,
and it was just enough of confusing to keep me interested but still understandable. I really enjoyed this book!
I rate this four out of five stars because it was really creatively written,
with many great details. However, it was a little gory and menacing
regarding the Cult’s murders, considering it was already a murder
mystery. Though overall, it was a really great book!
I would recommend this book to people who like mystery regarding secret potions and codes. It was a very mysterious and mystical book
with a lot of twists and turns for people who love an exciting and intense
read! If you liked mystery books such as The Westing Game, Caraval,
and Chasing Vermeer you are going to love this book! After reading
this book, I wanted to reread all of my mystery books! Such a
great read!--Review byAlexandra H.
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