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A review by bashsbooks
A Study in Charlotte by Brittany Cavallaro
adventurous
mysterious
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
I... definitely thought that this modern Sherlock Holmes adaptation was sapphic. (In my defense, Jamie is a unisex name!) It took me about 10 pages to realize that it wasn't.
Despite the lack of lesbians, I enjoyed A Study in Charlotte. I think this author has a good handle on what makes anr intriguing mystery, as well as an understanding on how the Holmesesque savant-detective operates. What she doesn't have a great understanding of is the state of Connecticut, which is extremely funny to me as someone who has spent a lot of time there. (Protip: We don't really play rugby over here, not even in the most pretentious tips of New England.)
All-in-all, a solid read. Love the character work especially. Will definitely read the rest of the series.
Despite the lack of lesbians, I enjoyed A Study in Charlotte. I think this author has a good handle on what makes anr intriguing mystery, as well as an understanding on how the Holmesesque savant-detective operates. What she doesn't have a great understanding of is the state of Connecticut, which is extremely funny to me as someone who has spent a lot of time there. (Protip: We don't really play rugby over here, not even in the most pretentious tips of New England.)
All-in-all, a solid read. Love the character work especially. Will definitely read the rest of the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Rape, Sexual violence, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Suicide, and Classism
-Explosion/bomb
-Surveillence (nonconsensual)