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A Study in Charlotte by Brittany Cavallaro
5.0
Of the 26 books I've read thus far in 2019, A Study in Charlotte (the the rest of the Charlotte Holmes series, to be frank) have topped out my list in the contemporary category.
For those of you who follow my reviews, you know contemporary isn't exactly a category I lean towards. In fact, if it weren't for Kate, I like wouldn't read any. However, upon her recommendation I picked up this story was was not disappointed.
As a lover of the originals, ([b:The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes|3590|The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes|Arthur Conan Doyle|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1164045516l/3590._SY75_.jpg|1222101]), getting the opportunity to see the tales revisited and told in a modern, stunningly hilarious manner made this book a treat to read.
Our story follows a young James "Jamie" Watson, decide of the one and only Dr. John Watson, who has spent his life imagining that he'd one day meet a Holmes and go on lavish and outlandish adventures. He is not, however, prepared for how upside down his life will become when he is sent to boarding school in America and meets the acquaintance of one Charlotte Holmes.
While I caution readers to comprise themselves of the trigger warnings before diving in (i.e. mention of sexual assault, frequent mention and some "graphic" depictions of drug abuse), I'd recommend this book to anyone who loves mystery, adventure, and a brilliant friends-to-lovers ship to root for (though I won't spoil whether that ship is set to sail or doomed to sink.)
A solid, five star read.
For those of you who follow my reviews, you know contemporary isn't exactly a category I lean towards. In fact, if it weren't for Kate, I like wouldn't read any. However, upon her recommendation I picked up this story was was not disappointed.
As a lover of the originals, ([b:The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes|3590|The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes|Arthur Conan Doyle|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1164045516l/3590._SY75_.jpg|1222101]), getting the opportunity to see the tales revisited and told in a modern, stunningly hilarious manner made this book a treat to read.
Our story follows a young James "Jamie" Watson, decide of the one and only Dr. John Watson, who has spent his life imagining that he'd one day meet a Holmes and go on lavish and outlandish adventures. He is not, however, prepared for how upside down his life will become when he is sent to boarding school in America and meets the acquaintance of one Charlotte Holmes.
While I caution readers to comprise themselves of the trigger warnings before diving in (i.e. mention of sexual assault, frequent mention and some "graphic" depictions of drug abuse), I'd recommend this book to anyone who loves mystery, adventure, and a brilliant friends-to-lovers ship to root for (though I won't spoil whether that ship is set to sail or doomed to sink.)
A solid, five star read.