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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
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
nancysweitzer's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
karrama's review against another edition
4.0
A fun and addictive Watson and Holmes novel for those who love YA, BBC, and the original stories. Jamie Watson attends Sherringford Academy in Connecticut because his Mom wants him out of London, he got a scholarship, and because his father, a Watson himself, lives nearby with his new wife and children. On campus he spies Charlotte Holmes, the Holmes of his generation. He's never wanted to look like he was angling to meet her, but he's studied all the old books his great, great grandfather wrote all the same. Surely they'll be great friends.
When a boy who assaulted Charlotte is murdered, it's up to Holmes and Watson to prove themselves innocent - though they might have cause for wishing the miscreant harm.
A fun murder mystery that touches on the troubling topics of rape, drinking, drug addiction, murder, and big feelings.
When a boy who assaulted Charlotte is murdered, it's up to Holmes and Watson to prove themselves innocent - though they might have cause for wishing the miscreant harm.
A fun murder mystery that touches on the troubling topics of rape, drinking, drug addiction, murder, and big feelings.
ggreeley's review against another edition
5.0
Fun!
I love Holmes and Watson reimaginings and YA. This was both and did not disappoint! I’m excited for number 2, but I hope it doesn’t follow the same boring twist of most number twos- love triangles! Don’t like ‘em!
I love Holmes and Watson reimaginings and YA. This was both and did not disappoint! I’m excited for number 2, but I hope it doesn’t follow the same boring twist of most number twos- love triangles! Don’t like ‘em!
wordsbetweenlines's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was such a fun twist on the Holmes and Watson characters with our main characters being their great great great grandchildren.
It was YA, and a little dark with a touch of of murder. It was quick and such a fun book to listen to. Im excited for the rest of the series.
moonvers3's review against another edition
5.0
4.75 -- Some parts were a little predictable, but as a fan of the Sherlock Holmes modern adaptations, I really enjoyed this
bookish_emily's review against another edition
4.0
I love the Sherlock Holmes stories, and this is a fun modern take on the Holmes and Watson duo. In this universe, Sherlock Holmes and John Watson were real people, and Arthur Conan Doyle was the literary agent who helped Watson publish his stories. Charlotte Holmes and Jamie Watson are their descendants, and they both end up at a small boarding school in Connecticut, where Sherlockian mystery ensues. The story focuses a bit more on teen angst and drama than the actual solving of the mystery, but other than that it is an enjoyable read.
thesimplereader's review against another edition
4.0
4 ⭐️
Sherlock Holmes meets Wednesday Adams with an adorable splash of romance and Girl with the Dragon Tattoo undercurrents.
I savored this book and didn’t want it to end!
Sherlock Holmes meets Wednesday Adams with an adorable splash of romance and Girl with the Dragon Tattoo undercurrents.
I savored this book and didn’t want it to end!
tifftiff4's review against another edition
4.0
Throughout the years there have been enough Sherlock Holmes reinterpretations that you could ask yourself 'do really really need another one?'. Usually I'd answer with a 'no', but [b:A Study in Charlotte|23272028|A Study in Charlotte (Charlotte Holmes, #1)|Brittany Cavallaro|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1435248277s/23272028.jpg|42811828] is a good'un for the YA Thriller genre.
I mean, if you have read/watched all the adaptations/reinterpretations you're not going to find anything new or interesting, because you're probably already accustomed to all the plot twists and turns and expected characterisations. But for someone starting off in the thriller genre this is a good book.
What I liked most about this, is like the Elementary tv show, A Study in Charlotte has gender diversity, which is great because we need more representation out there. And it says to all the little girls out there, 'guess what? You can be a Sherlock too'.
So ya, all you younger readers, definitely give this a read.
I mean, if you have read/watched all the adaptations/reinterpretations you're not going to find anything new or interesting, because you're probably already accustomed to all the plot twists and turns and expected characterisations. But for someone starting off in the thriller genre this is a good book.
What I liked most about this, is like the Elementary tv show, A Study in Charlotte has gender diversity, which is great because we need more representation out there. And it says to all the little girls out there, 'guess what? You can be a Sherlock too'.
So ya, all you younger readers, definitely give this a read.
aclopez6's review against another edition
3.0
This was alright. I was invested in the premise of the family lines of Watson and Holmes still holding fame and baggage, and found Charlotte and Milo to be worthy characters. Jamie started out interesting, but became a bit too fixated on Charlotte for my liking, and would have liked to see more of a well-rounded character. Maybe young adults/young teens might enjoy this more?