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A Study in Charlotte (Charlotte Holmes Novel) by Brittany Cavallaro

24 reviews

bashsbooks's review against another edition

adventurous 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? It's complicated

4.0

I... definitely thought that this modern Sherlock Holmes adaptation was sapphic. (In my defense, Jamie is a unisex name!) It took me about 10 pages to realize that it wasn't.

Despite the lack of lesbians, I enjoyed A Study in Charlotte. I think this author has a good handle on what makes anr intriguing mystery, as well as an understanding on how the Holmesesque savant-detective operates. What she doesn't have a great understanding of is the state of Connecticut, which is extremely funny to me as someone who has spent a lot of time there. (Protip: We don't really play rugby over here, not even in the most pretentious tips of New England.)

All-in-all, a solid read. Love the character work especially. Will definitely read the rest of the series.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Violence, Drug use, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Drug abuse

Moderate: Toxic friendship, Sexual violence, and Rape

Minor: Emotional abuse, Eating disorder, Classism, and Suicide

-Explosion/bomb -Surveillence (nonconsensual)

strawberrytheauthor's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

This books was everything I wanted it to be and more. If you are a fan of Sherlock x Watson this book is for you. There is a lot of dark themes in this book so make sure to check the content warnings before diving in. 

I found the characters so loveable and I felt really immersed in the story. I am so glad that it is a series and will continue to read it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Addiction, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Murder, Blood, Bullying, Cursing, Drug abuse, and Death

Moderate: Sexual assault and Rape

Minor: Animal death, Alcohol, and Adult/minor relationship

ecstarr's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense fast-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Self harm, Eating disorder, Murder, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, Violence, Cursing, Death, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Drug use, Mental illness, Rape, Drug abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Sexism, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship

Minor: Animal death

annamary54's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.75

If this wasn’t a book club book it would’ve been a DNF. The writing made me feel like and English teacher grading papers. Confusing writing/plot line, I still don’t quite understand if Sherlock and Watson are real people or fiction or both?? Or if Sir Arthur Conan Doyle exists in this world??? Narrator Jamie pissed me off from the beginning, just annoying. Not enough Lena content, loved her. Pages like I think 200ish-270ish were entertaining to me, everything else was kinda meh. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Medical content, Drug abuse, Drug use, Addiction, Violence, and Suicide

Moderate: Rape, Fire/Fire injury, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual assault

drtx_bwt's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Drug abuse, Addiction, and Rape

Moderate: Kidnapping, Death, and Violence

Minor: Toxic relationship, Bullying, Medical content, and Sexism

dreezy's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Drug abuse, and Addiction

Moderate: Death, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Blood, Murder, and Violence

Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Eating disorder

asen123's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

I read this book in a day, and I’m a very slow reader. I’m a huge Sherlock fan and I’m very nitpicky about recreations and reimaginings but I loved this one so so so much. 

ALSO HOLMES AND WATSON ARE SO ADORABLE TOGETHER IM MELTING IT’S SO CUTE <spoiler/>

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction and Drug abuse

Moderate: Violence and Death

Minor: Infidelity, Sexual assault, and Rape

brianareads's review against another edition

dark funny 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? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder, Violence, Sexual assault, and Drug use

littledeerbythecreek's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking, Drug abuse, Murder, Child abuse, Addiction, and Drug use

Moderate: Rape and Violence

nisha_27's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Murder, Addiction, Death, Alcohol, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Grief, and Violence