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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
Actually 3.5 stars.
I loved the genre crossover of this book. The story was well written (once you got over the excessive use of italics) though a little slow at times given it's a thriller.
The chemistry between Mycroft and Watts was excellent and it is this that makes me want to read the follow up books.
Unfortunately I guessed the killer the moment 's/he' (trying not to spoil here) was introduced. Not enough red herrings but given it's a debut, it was done adequately.
A recommended read.
(Hate that when I review on the mob app there are no paragraphs!)
I loved the genre crossover of this book. The story was well written (once you got over the excessive use of italics) though a little slow at times given it's a thriller.
The chemistry between Mycroft and Watts was excellent and it is this that makes me want to read the follow up books.
Unfortunately I guessed the killer the moment 's/he' (trying not to spoil here) was introduced. Not enough red herrings but given it's a debut, it was done adequately.
A recommended read.
(Hate that when I review on the mob app there are no paragraphs!)
Rachel just moved to Melbourne from the country. She isn’t taking to city life. But her neighbor James Mycroft keeps her on her toes enough to drive her to distraction. Can he offer enough to make Rachel a city girl?
After I read and raved about Brittany Cavallaro’s A Study in Charlotte, Debby of Snuggly Oranges book blog urged me to read Ellie Marney’s Every series. Oh boy am I glad I took her up on the urging! I was pulled in by the mystery but the sparks that flew between Rachel and Mycroft had me with chills until the very end. I don’t think the cover of Every Breath had fully closed before I was reaching for the second book in the trilogy!
These are amazing, juicy characters – and the Sherlock Holmes twist is a warmly welcomed bonus.
After I read and raved about Brittany Cavallaro’s A Study in Charlotte, Debby of Snuggly Oranges book blog urged me to read Ellie Marney’s Every series. Oh boy am I glad I took her up on the urging! I was pulled in by the mystery but the sparks that flew between Rachel and Mycroft had me with chills until the very end. I don’t think the cover of Every Breath had fully closed before I was reaching for the second book in the trilogy!
These are amazing, juicy characters – and the Sherlock Holmes twist is a warmly welcomed bonus.
I would have enjoyed this book as a teen, but I wasn't too thrilled with it as an adult. The plot is good, but the characters are no longer relatable to me.
adventurous
emotional
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:
Complicated
"Mycroft stands there with a cigarette dangling from his lips, nodding along to 'My Sharona' like one of those floppy-headed dogs that sit on your dashboard. He's wearing a burgundy velveteen robe, loosely belted over cotton boxer shorts. His cuts and bruises stand out, and his hair looks particularly frightful. "
this scene alone deserves 5 starts and the only reason i'm giving this book 4 starts instead of 5 is because i know that the second book is going to end me so i'm saving up for that.
ngl, i think wattscroft will make me go insanse.
this scene alone deserves 5 starts and the only reason i'm giving this book 4 starts instead of 5 is because i know that the second book is going to end me so i'm saving up for that.
ngl, i think wattscroft will make me go insanse.
A YA spin on Sherlock. I really enjoyed this take on a mad genius (Mycroft) and his sidekick, girl who is a friend, Watts.
If Sherlock Holmes can have a Watson, then stands to reason that James Mycroft can have a Watts. Right?
Rachel Watts and James Mycroft – neighbours, friends and now amateur sleuths. When the pair stumble upon a crime scene, Mycroft’s inquisitional nature and passion for forensics urge him to investigate further – and drag Watts along with him. In a quest to find justice for their friend Homeless Dave, Watts finds herself falling deeper into the deadly mystery and makes her question her relationship with the secretive boy who lives next door…
As a Sherlock Holmes fan I was excited to read this book. From Arthur Conan Doyle to the BBC show, Sherlock, I love the stories about the famous fictional detective. And whilst I was expecting this to be a modern take on the classic story, I was thrilled by Ellie Marney’s debut novel. This is no retelling but rather it’s an exciting new story about Mycroft and Watts – two teens who both don’t quite fit in. Watts is a recent transplant from the bush and hates every moment she spends in the city. Mycroft is a little eccentric and has problems with mainstream society. But somehow they fit each other perfectly. I loved the references to Sherlock Homes sprinkled throughout the book – like Diogenes and Baker Street.
I liked Watts and Mycroft as characters. They are so different and yet rather similar. They are both a little angry and hurt and are frustrated by their family situations and their ways of coping are vastly contrasting. And the chemistry between the two is great to read. Somehow they are friends and they both go ahead with the other’s schemes and as a result they balance each other out perfectly. Mycroft is slightly insane. And his antics? Crazy. But overall he’s a well-meaning and likeable lead. Secondary characters like Watts’ family, Mai and Gus are interesting enough and help the story along as Watts and Mycroft get deeper and deeper into the mystery.
I love a good whodunit murder mystery and Every Breath delivered an entertaining plot. There’s a lot of action but also a lot of character, humour and even a dash of romance to keep things flowing. I also enjoyed how Melbourne was utilized as the setting. The streets, the trams and the Zoo were all fantastically incorporated to add to the whole Australian vibe of this novel.
This was a great read and I loved Marney’s take on the murder mystery. Every Breath kept me hooked until the last page. I couldn’t wait to find out if my suspicions of who did it were correct! Zany characters, great plot and a fantastic setting in the city of Melbourne. I loved this book and there is no doubt – I will definitely be checking out the two sequels, Every Word and Every Move when they are released in 2014 and 2015.
Rachel Watts and James Mycroft – neighbours, friends and now amateur sleuths. When the pair stumble upon a crime scene, Mycroft’s inquisitional nature and passion for forensics urge him to investigate further – and drag Watts along with him. In a quest to find justice for their friend Homeless Dave, Watts finds herself falling deeper into the deadly mystery and makes her question her relationship with the secretive boy who lives next door…
As a Sherlock Holmes fan I was excited to read this book. From Arthur Conan Doyle to the BBC show, Sherlock, I love the stories about the famous fictional detective. And whilst I was expecting this to be a modern take on the classic story, I was thrilled by Ellie Marney’s debut novel. This is no retelling but rather it’s an exciting new story about Mycroft and Watts – two teens who both don’t quite fit in. Watts is a recent transplant from the bush and hates every moment she spends in the city. Mycroft is a little eccentric and has problems with mainstream society. But somehow they fit each other perfectly. I loved the references to Sherlock Homes sprinkled throughout the book – like Diogenes and Baker Street.
I liked Watts and Mycroft as characters. They are so different and yet rather similar. They are both a little angry and hurt and are frustrated by their family situations and their ways of coping are vastly contrasting. And the chemistry between the two is great to read. Somehow they are friends and they both go ahead with the other’s schemes and as a result they balance each other out perfectly. Mycroft is slightly insane. And his antics? Crazy. But overall he’s a well-meaning and likeable lead. Secondary characters like Watts’ family, Mai and Gus are interesting enough and help the story along as Watts and Mycroft get deeper and deeper into the mystery.
I love a good whodunit murder mystery and Every Breath delivered an entertaining plot. There’s a lot of action but also a lot of character, humour and even a dash of romance to keep things flowing. I also enjoyed how Melbourne was utilized as the setting. The streets, the trams and the Zoo were all fantastically incorporated to add to the whole Australian vibe of this novel.
This was a great read and I loved Marney’s take on the murder mystery. Every Breath kept me hooked until the last page. I couldn’t wait to find out if my suspicions of who did it were correct! Zany characters, great plot and a fantastic setting in the city of Melbourne. I loved this book and there is no doubt – I will definitely be checking out the two sequels, Every Word and Every Move when they are released in 2014 and 2015.
The American cover of this book reads, "what if Sherlock Holmes was the boy next door?" which caused my total confusion for about 100 pages. The book is set in modern day Australia. The narrator is country bumpkin Rachel Watts(on) and the neighbor in question is a friendless teenager named James Mycroft. He lives with absent aunt Angela (Mrs.?) Hudgson and he runs an online community called the Diogenes. Having read so much pastiche and fanfic, I thought these were supposed to be updated incarnations of classic characters. Instead the names and traits are partly coincidental, and partly reverential, like hey, if our names fit and we work unusually well together and a murder mystery falls into our laps, we must be a crime solving duo and find a place on Baker Street. Chicken. Egg. Headache. Several other Holmesian references are muddled and the case is solved. A romance begins. Tons of dramatic character backstory pads out the plot. The book is peppered with unfamiliar Aussie slang. Very bizarre reading experience, but not unpleasant.
What if Sherlock Holmes was the boy next door?
Well, I'm not a Doyle fan-girl particularly, but James MyCroft and Rachel Watts have great chemistry and make a wonderful contemporary team. There are Doyle references throughout the text and MyCroft admits his academic genius needs the balance of Watts because he's a social moron. And, this bad boy is always pulling stunts and spends way too much time in the Principal's office. Yet, there is method and reason to his eccentric actions.
Set in Melbourne, Australia, it's essentially a whodunnit, with danger, romance, witty banter, and believable teenage relationships.
And, there's more to come. Yay!
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot