A review by onthesamepage
A Study in Scarlet Women by Sherry Thomas

funny mysterious medium-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

4.0

I love it when authors write retellings where a lot of things get flipped around. A genderswapped Holmes, a genderswapped Watson, hints at a possible slow burn romance—honestly, a winning combination. I don't think this is one where the reader can unravel the mystery before Charlotte does, but I had a great time following her deductions. The characters have very distinct voices, and I'm really intrigued by the setup for Moriarty.

I highly recommend the audiobook by the way, the narrator is fantastic.
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