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Charlotte Illes Is Not a Detective by Katie Siegel

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darciepatterson's review

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

2.75

I wanted to love this book, the cover is adorable, the diversity is wonderful and the premise sounds lovely but I hated the main character. I really disliked the writing style and the description of every character after chapter 2 or so being age; hair; race; clothes was uncomfortable at first and became an ick later.
The main character doesn't even solve the mystery like she thinks she does, her friends do.
I can't decide if it's a 2 or 2.5. Structure is fine, but the writing isn't and I don't think a second book will fix that. 

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deetabz's review

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funny lighthearted mysterious 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

4.25


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