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A Study in Charlotte by Brittany Cavallaro

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edmund_pearce's review

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adventurous funny mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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xaphiro's review against another edition

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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.

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luciedvo's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious fast-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? No

4.25

CHARLOTTE HOLMES THE GIRLBOSS OF GIRLBOSSES

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camille_andherbooks's review

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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?

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ashlightgrayson's review

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adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I was not expecting to love this as much as I did. I plan on ordering both sequels so that I can continue with this series in the future. When I first started reading the book I was unsure of the setting or country of origin of the main characters. From the way the story is told I think most readers will eventually catch on like I did, but probably not immediately. Jamie Watson is an American teenager raised for many years in England with his American mother after her divorce from his father, who stayed in America and remarried. Charlotte Holmes is a British teenager who has been sent to an American prep school on the east coast to study. In this world Sherlock Holmes and John Watson were real people and Charlotte and Jamie are their respective descendants. Jamie has always been curious about the Holmes but his mother has discouraged this his entire life. Jamie gets into an American prep school an hour away from where his father lives on a rugby scholarship. Charlotte and Jamie subsequently meet at school. Jamie has a crush on Charlotte from the beginning of the story and eventually, through a series of bizarre circumstances, she opens up to him and they become best friends. It was interesting to see that below her cold demeanor Charlotte had a lot of complexity as a character and fierce loyalty to those she cares for. Female characters like her aren't often shown in a positive light in media, so I took a great liking to her because I am partial to misunderstood characters like her. Jamie is a kind young man with a temper, but he has his heart in all the right places. The dynamic between Charlotte and Jamie feels very balanced and they contrast each other well. Charlotte incredibly intelligent, but is often rude not just to Jamie, but to everyone. You can immediately tell that her harshness isn't personal and I think that is the true key to her friendship with Jamie. Jamie sees Charlotte for who she is, doesn't take anything she says personally and likes her for being herself, flaws and all. Because of all this he also understands her better than anyone else does. This becomes clear through their relationship and scheming together in the story.

There is a lot of serious content in the book despite the lighthearted overall tone. There are references to rape, drug addiction, and sexual assault, although nothing explicit. Do keep that in mind if this is a book you wish to pick up. Besides that though, this is book has a strong focus on mystery and friendship as well as redemption. The characters are multilayered and flawed and the story keeps you on your toes wondering what will happen next. There are a lot of nice easter eggs for anyone who is a fan of the original Sherlock Holmes stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. If you're a fan of mystery, intrigue, and strong friendships, this is the book for you.

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