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jenreadalot's review
4.0
The beginning of the book, I do have to admit, was a little slow for me. I found James (Watson)'s crush on Charlotte (Holmes) was a little too longing/ infatuated with her (or John Green type). The middle brought more mystery and developed their relationship. The end had me on the edge of my seat and wanting more. Charlottes character development is great, and their relationship is so cute.
Can't wait to read the next book.
Can't wait to read the next book.
izzys_internet_bookshelf's review
5.0
I enjoyed this book a lot. A friend of mine recommended me the book. If I were to rate it like a movie i would definitely say it would have been rated R for obvious reasons. I characters were great. I enjoyed Watson being the narrator because it told his side of the story. It would have been a confusing read if Holmes would have been narrating. It was very satisfying in the end to see it all come together. I had a hunch that it was Tom, Wastons roommate, or the nurse. Good to see I was right for once.
crazybooklady_mjg's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
b0hemian_graham's review
4.0
the teen romance aspect annoyed me. not as much as lock and mori, but why oh why do we have to have it? other than that, I liked it
samanthareads03's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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
4.0
sienaro's review
5.0
This is by far the best Holmes retelling that I've read. I love that the main characters are in the Sherlock Holmes universe but having them be descendants gives the writer the ability to adapt them. She isn't confined to the Sherlock and John duo that we know and love. She was able to brilliantly blend the old and the new and produce something spectacular. Having Holmes be a girl adds a whole new element to the story where she can adapt her appearance and disguise herself with a little makeup and some hair product.
Milo, her brother, is the perfect new Mycroft to her Sherlock and having there be multiple Moriartys is exhilarating to read about. I can't wait to read book two!
Milo, her brother, is the perfect new Mycroft to her Sherlock and having there be multiple Moriartys is exhilarating to read about. I can't wait to read book two!
lizziedays's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug abuse
Minor: Rape and Murder
greyc5's review
3.0
I love the angst between Charlotte and Jamie. Cavallaro did such an amazing job capturing the tension I loved in Sherlock and Watson's relationship of old. These characters are new and fresh and the mysteries are just as equally fun and intriguing as before. I enjoyed this book a lot and I am definitely looking forward to reading the rest of the series!
julesjoulesjewels's review against another edition
3.0
This was a fun, fast, light read that I had a really good time with. Cavallaro has done an excellent job of translating the Holmes and Watson dynamic into a pair of contemporary college students; the narration, in particular, pays deft homage to the way Dr. John Watson spoke through Arthur Conan Doyle, while still fitting neatly into the updated setting.
I am always a little bit annoyed when Sherlock Holmes adaptations and pastiches change the gender of one half of the Deductive Duo and then, suddenly, romance is on the table for them. Don't get me wrong -- the romance in this book was handled very well, and took nothing from the focus of the plot. I just instinctively push back against the idea that if they're both men then they're Best Soul Mate Buddies Forever, but if one of them is a woman they're True Soul Mate Lovers Forever. I wish more writers would take Elementary's lead and make some more interesting choices about that famous relationship.
I am pretty sure Charlotte is asexual, though, which I admire as a character choice, especially for a female Holmes. You get your fair share of asexual-coded male geniuses, but similarly coded female leads are few and far between.
This isn't the type of book I would normally have picked up on my own, but I am glad to have read it.
I am always a little bit annoyed when Sherlock Holmes adaptations and pastiches change the gender of one half of the Deductive Duo and then, suddenly, romance is on the table for them. Don't get me wrong -- the romance in this book was handled very well, and took nothing from the focus of the plot. I just instinctively push back against the idea that if they're both men then they're Best Soul Mate Buddies Forever, but if one of them is a woman they're True Soul Mate Lovers Forever. I wish more writers would take Elementary's lead and make some more interesting choices about that famous relationship.
I am pretty sure Charlotte is asexual, though, which I admire as a character choice, especially for a female Holmes. You get your fair share of asexual-coded male geniuses, but similarly coded female leads are few and far between.
This isn't the type of book I would normally have picked up on my own, but I am glad to have read it.