A review by stephbakerbooks
Enola Holmes and the Black Barouche by Nancy Springer

adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I first discovered Enola last fall when I read all six of her books and then watched the Netflix movie. I thought her story was over so I was excited to learn about book number seven!

This book had more interactions between Enola and Sherlock than the previous books, and I was here for it! I love that Enola doesn’t let Sherlock get away with nonsense—and she doesn’t wait for him to get things done either. She has a tendency of getting herself into trouble and then getting herself out of trouble just in time to solve the mystery and save the day.

There were some new characters in this one that I enjoyed, as well as some cameos from old characters that were fun. The fast-paced plot will keep you reading, but Enola’s wit and smarts are the real hook of this book.

This one can be read as a standalone, probably more so than the previous six, but I enjoyed knowing the history of the character and all she’d been through as I read. I’ve always been a fan of Sherlock Holmes, and I just love Enola’s adventures as well!

Thank you to Wednesday Books for sending me an ARE!
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