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xaphiro's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved it. It was one of my favorites when I read it as a kid and I’m surprised how much I didn’t remember. Loved the relationship between them but it took me a while, almost towards the end, to feel the cuteness. It reminds me of a current relationship, did not expect to find how much this book defined me and my life. Also, having watched Wednesday so recently, it was wild seeing the similarities. The opposite roommates and their cute friendship, the dark cold girl from the weird family with seemingly no feelings. The first time I read it I gave it five stars and I was thinking of lowering it to 4 on this reread but that scene where holmes kisses watson and tells him that’s all she can do really warmed my heart. It was an amazing journey warming up to the character even though they drove me crazy every other page.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual violence, Toxic friendship, Drug use, Addiction, Death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, and Sexism
Moderate: Rape and Murder
Minor: Blood and Car accident
professional_grandma's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
“A Study in Charlotte” is a fast-paced mystery following Charlotte Holmes and James Watson, descendants of the famous detective duo, as they go to boarding school. However, a student’s body is found with all clues pointing to Holmes and Watson as the main suspects. What follows is a race for these amateur detectives to find the real killer, all while battling the history of their family relations.
This book was positively thrilling and so fun to read. The plot twists and murderous reveals were convincing and brilliantly written. The romance subplot also worked out very well.
This book was positively thrilling and so fun to read. The plot twists and murderous reveals were convincing and brilliantly written. The romance subplot also worked out very well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Rape
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Sexual harassment
camille_andherbooks's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I would've liked less of the "romantic elements" in this book. And why the heck is Jamie so in love with Charlotte from the start?
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Violence, Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Rape, Murder, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, Drug use, Drug abuse, Death, and Bullying
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