Reviews

The Hollow of Fear by Sherry Thomas

1yourmom1's review against another edition

4.0

I love a lot of things about this entire series, but the thing I love the most is the representation of ASD. While Charlotte is an obvious representation of ASD, her oldest sister is as well - but in a way that is usually shied away from in books and film. As a human who deeply loves another human who is more a Bernadine than a Charlotte, it is wonderful to see Bernadine continue to show up in these books and to see the unconditional love and care that Charlotte shows for her.

stone_es's review against another edition

funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

shawniebooks's review against another edition

4.0

I listened to the audio for this installment, and unfortunately had trouble keeping track of all the characters and who was doing what for quite a while. About halfway through, I was able to get it all straight and enjoy the mystery. I feel back on track and ready for book 4. :)

danileighta's review against another edition

5.0

This series is bada**. Charlotte Holmes is so cool and liberated and I just love the magnetism her brand of weird creates for those around her. This installment was particularly fun to read because of the work Holmes is doing behind the scenes that the reader finds out about in a rush at the end. So well written and unputdownable. This is my favorite mystery series that I've read in 2020.

noranne's review against another edition

5.0

My favorite of the Lady Sherlock series so far! This one was so good. Sherringford is an excellent addition and helps prevent some of the pacing issues of the previous books. Treadles was both so insufferable and so cute at the same time. I actually figured out the Who (slightly) before the reveal! (Not through any Sherlockian deduction, just a hunch, though, and the details that were later revealed were *chef's kiss*.) And just the right amount of romance. Nothing wrong with romance, but I don't like it to be the main plot of non-romance books, and it works really well here.

Plus the audiobook narrator is so good!

amandalachelle's review against another edition

adventurous challenging funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

zerto's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

sarahfrombookinterrupted's review against another edition

hopeful informative lighthearted mysterious reflective 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

I’m completely hooked on this series! There is so much that happened in this book that advanced so many storylines. I like how Inspector Treadles inner battle with investigating his friend Lord Ingram with Charolette in disguise (amazing) also affected his personal life.I also enjoyed that Charolette’s sisters were more involved as well as Ash’s brothers. There is too much to say, incredible mystery that I was never close to solving and additional twists right to the end. I am going right into the next book. I love all these characters and can’t wait to see whats next and spend more time with the amazing Charlotte Holmes and friends. 

saranies's review against another edition

4.0

Another solid mystery read. Looking forward to more!

sarahnich3's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5