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I was really pleased with this traditional Sherlockian pastiche, even if the ending did not quite satisfy.

Somehow this book just couldn't hold my interest. The mystery was good with some twists towards the end, but the story dragged, and the interactions between the characters were a bit boring.

B&N‘s #serialread for March.
I was reading this while also reading A Study in Scarlet Women: Lady Sherlock book 1 and A Case For Jamie (Charlotte Holmes series book 3)
I don‘t usually read multiple Sherlock books at the same time, but it happened. I enjoyed all of them and will be reading the next book in all three series. 🕵️‍♂️ 🕵️‍♀️ 💙

#serialreads is winning! I adored this and felt it was pretty true to Conan Doyle‘s style (aside from the darker crimes and being more graphic). I happen to be reading the second B&N Holmes anthology right now, so it was easy to compare the two, and keep myself really confused in the process. 🤣 I already purchased book two and can‘t wait to read it!! #barnesandnoble #nook #bnreadouts

I‘m behind on this one (haven‘t had much time for reading during our vacation so far). Super neat to be about to pull into Euston Station while reading about Homes and Watson leaving Euston Station!! #UK #london #euston #serialreads #barnesandnoble

Free read this month via the #nookapp under #serialreads runs till the end of the month. #freeread

I'm going to an event with the author this weekend so I need to get reading!

My TBR for October. Of course I'll also read whatever else I can fit in 😊

Not one of the best Sherlock stories written by other authors, plot was hard to get through considering it could have been written very well.

I'm putting this one in the "not for me right now" category. I can't pinpoint a reason I'm not connecting to it, so I think I'm going to shelve it and try again at some other point.

#silouettesoncovers #seasonsreadings2016

My current read.

#firsteverlitsypost A disappointing book, but a great introduction to my favorite place in the internet. ❤️📚 #booktober

Adoro a Sherlock Holmes así que espero que esta historia le haga justicia.

I love Sherlock Holmes stories by other authors....and I looooove this cover!!❤️🕵🏻🔫☠

Ok, so for today's #augustphotochallenge, I literally can't decide between Lizzy Bennet from Pride and Prejudice, Edna Pontellier from The Awakening, Scout from To Kill a Mockingbird, or Claire Fraser from Outlander. I love them all soooooo much and each of them has shaped me a little into who I am today. #favefemale

This is a fast read, definitely something one can read in an evening. It felt like it was written with modern adaptations of Sherlock in mind and the author acknowledges this. It did bug me a bit. It's a solid story and I enjoyed the expanded role of Mycroft.

So...this is happening, you know, because I'm not already reading a few other books and who said there was work to be done?! No regrets!

So...this happened. I finally replaced my missing library card (who knows where I stuck it) and I decided I needed to saunter through the stacks looking for anything that caught my eye. I found two before my friend rescued me, or saved me, or something.

I wanted to love this book. Instead, I had to drag myself to the final page, and was left completely dissatisfied. The author acknowledges recent actors who influenced her work, and I could "hear" Martin Freeman in spots, but as a reflection of Doyle's work, it falls short.

This book has 4.5 of 5 stars on Amazon. Is it possible I picked up a different book? I'm 70% done and it is taking every ounce of willpower I have to finish it.

Holmes pastiches tend to be hit or miss for me. While this is a decently written book, I did not find the plot very engaging. Likewise, there were some small character details that didn't jive with how I remembered Doyle's work.