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Enola Holmes and the Elegant Escapade by Nancy Springer

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Enola just has my heart, and returning to her world was a comfort. Honestly, I think I'm a little biased because I went into this expecting five stars and I don't end up reading it very critically and I give it five stars at the end. I just really enjoy reading these books—they are relaxing and fun and I'm not asking for anything else from them.

We get some previous characters returning in this story—mainly Enola's friend Cecily. I believe this is the third story with Cecily, and Enola helping her out of some dilemma. Sherlock also has a larger role in this one than I believe he's had in any of the others. I loved seeing more Sherlock and Enola dynamics and how their relationship continues to change. Enola is her independent self—doing very well on her own—but she also has friends and family now, people she can help and ask for help in turn.

The mystery here wasn't as strong as some of the previous books, but I felt like the focus in this one was more on Enola's friendship with Cecily and her relationship with Sherlock than a mystery. Which is probably why I loved it.

Thanks so much to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for my e-arc! I love being on the list for Enola books :)
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