bmichie31's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
4.0
literaryrevisited's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
1628blue's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Enjoyable listen.
savannah0506's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
adara69's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
elinacre's review against another edition
4.0
i'm so sad to be nearing the end of this series! enola is wonderful!
rlisaacs's review against another edition
5.0
Enola makes me so happy. Just... her heart and her mind and just, everything. I love her and I love these books, and now there's only two left and I want to read them, but I also don't want to because then it will be over!
And Sherlock (because you know that even in this book series where he's a bit dimwitted about what a woman truly needs, I still love him.) Every book gives me more hope that he might finally reach a place where Enola could trust him. And I mean really trust him, with her freedom and all. To not find her and then thrust her to a terrible boarding school.
And I love Florence Nightingale in this book. I love how Enola worked her way into seeing her, and I love how she was portrayed. And I also love that, at the end, she gave Sherlock a few things to think about when it comes to Enola and what might actually be best for her (hence my hope that he may finally come around). And her comment about Mycroft! HA! I love it! I also love how she kind of hinted that, if Mycroft weren't the one in charge of Enola's affairs, then maybe she would've informed Sherlock of Enola's whereabouts from time to time if she became aware of them. Just further proof that there is hope for Sherlock... though not his brother. (At least in my opinion, I could be wrong about that.)
Enola, as always, still has a lot to learn and a lot of growing to do. At fourteen, that's understandable. But she's still already so smart and so good and so brave. I imagine if this series somehow continued to see her as an adult, we'd get to see someone quite extraordinary.
And as for my comment left when I finished reading up to 65%... people, you need to read this series just for the sake of reading that scene. (It's probably only that funny to me. Maybe. Idk). But I laughed so hard. (And I was at work, so I had to try and not laugh too loud, which was hard.) But I loved it and laughed as Enola made her desperate escape.
Five solid stars. And onto the next one!
And Sherlock (because you know that even in this book series where he's a bit dimwitted about what a woman truly needs, I still love him.) Every book gives me more hope that he might finally reach a place where Enola could trust him. And I mean really trust him, with her freedom and all. To not find her and then thrust her to a terrible boarding school.
And I love Florence Nightingale in this book. I love how Enola worked her way into seeing her, and I love how she was portrayed. And I also love that, at the end, she gave Sherlock a few things to think about when it comes to Enola and what might actually be best for her (hence my hope that he may finally come around). And her comment about Mycroft! HA! I love it! I also love how she kind of hinted that, if Mycroft weren't the one in charge of Enola's affairs, then maybe she would've informed Sherlock of Enola's whereabouts from time to time if she became aware of them. Just further proof that there is hope for Sherlock... though not his brother. (At least in my opinion, I could be wrong about that.)
Enola, as always, still has a lot to learn and a lot of growing to do. At fourteen, that's understandable. But she's still already so smart and so good and so brave. I imagine if this series somehow continued to see her as an adult, we'd get to see someone quite extraordinary.
And as for my comment left when I finished reading up to 65%... people, you need to read this series just for the sake of reading that scene. (It's probably only that funny to me. Maybe. Idk). But I laughed so hard. (And I was at work, so I had to try and not laugh too loud, which was hard.) But I loved it and laughed as Enola made her desperate escape.
Five solid stars. And onto the next one!
hoosgracie's review against another edition
5.0
Don't let the fact that this is a children's mystery stop you from picking it up. This is a fast paced read featuring a spunky 14 year old heroine who happens to be Sherlock Holmes younger sister. Very fun series.