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alexikakon's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
savannahldarr's review against another edition
3.0
This was a fun sequel to [b:A Study in Scarlet Women|28588390|A Study in Scarlet Women (Lady Sherlock, #1)|Sherry Thomas|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1496657906s/28588390.jpg|48755588]. Very enjoyable and fun to read.
askmeokay's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
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? Yes
3.25
itisallmydoing's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It's so nice revisiting this series after having developed such a deep relationship with the characters
theunrealerin's review against another edition
4.0
Excellent building of greater story arc, and lovely character development.
books_and_breaks's review against another edition
3.0
Despite the first 100 or so pages relentlessly referring to a previous book, I persevered and finally reached the story. Quite a twisty, mind puzzler. A good read.
storysteph's review against another edition
4.0
I really, really want to like this series more. But there are some obstacles to that happiness:
1) I get it. Charlotte is not thin, nor is she fat. The "number of chins" joke was...funny?...the first time. I don't really like that it's becoming a recurring theme. I know we're set in Victorian England and the author should stick with cultural norms of the day, but if we're gonna cast lbgt characters in a sympathetic light, can we at least also have a heroine who doesn't give a rat's ass about the size of her own?
2) Why is it easy to find fictional male detectives who aren't tripping over the barely-contained sexual tension they feel towards a member of the opposite sex, but Lady Sherlock has to get all hot and bothered whenever Lord Ingram comes to call? Is it just me, or does it seem like having a female lead role requires whatever genre you're writing to also have romance elements? Why?
3) Inspector Treadles. Or, as my brain likes to interject every time I read his name, "One of the cross beams has gone out askew on the treddle." Because NOBODY expects the Spanish Inquisition.
I gave this 4 stars because I really did enjoy the parts that didn't have me rolling my eyes, especially that ending. Holy moly, that ending. And, I'm a lot more generous with my stars. Unless you're absolute rubbish, YOU get 5 stars, and YOU get 5 stars, all Oprah style.
1) I get it. Charlotte is not thin, nor is she fat. The "number of chins" joke was...funny?...the first time. I don't really like that it's becoming a recurring theme. I know we're set in Victorian England and the author should stick with cultural norms of the day, but if we're gonna cast lbgt characters in a sympathetic light, can we at least also have a heroine who doesn't give a rat's ass about the size of her own?
2) Why is it easy to find fictional male detectives who aren't tripping over the barely-contained sexual tension they feel towards a member of the opposite sex, but Lady Sherlock has to get all hot and bothered whenever Lord Ingram comes to call? Is it just me, or does it seem like having a female lead role requires whatever genre you're writing to also have romance elements? Why?
3) Inspector Treadles. Or, as my brain likes to interject every time I read his name, "One of the cross beams has gone out askew on the treddle." Because NOBODY expects the Spanish Inquisition.
I gave this 4 stars because I really did enjoy the parts that didn't have me rolling my eyes, especially that ending. Holy moly, that ending. And, I'm a lot more generous with my stars. Unless you're absolute rubbish, YOU get 5 stars, and YOU get 5 stars, all Oprah style.
shai3d's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
victorianvickie's review against another edition
4.0
We are back with the 2nd book of the Charlotte Holmes series. Charlotte is a disgraced female who has the mind of a genius. She notices all the small details and doesn't forget anything. She is secretly helping the police solve cases but doesn't mind helping the common citizen when they have a problem.
I love this series and trying to help solve the mystery, I love how the author has several story lines but brings them together at the end.
I love this series and trying to help solve the mystery, I love how the author has several story lines but brings them together at the end.