Songs that feel like The Apothecary Diaries (2023)
A razor-sharp intellect navigates the perilous, perfumed labyrinth of an imperial court with gallows humor and scientific detachment.
- Toxic by Britney Spears: Captures the dangerous allure of poisons and the intoxicating nature of court intrigue.
- DEATH by Melanie Martinez: Mirrors Maomao's morbid fascination with anatomy and forensic investigation.
- bad guy by Billie Eilish: Reflects Maomao's deadpan rebellion against the pomp and circumstance of the palace.
- Fever by Peggy Lee: Evokes the clinical observation of sickness, heat, and the sultry danger of the harem.
- Secret by Maroon 5: Speaks to the hidden motives and quiet conspiracies whispered behind palace doors.
- Court and Spark by Joni Mitchell: Encapsulates the intellectual sparring match between a brilliant woman and high-ranking officials.