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Enola Holmes and the Black Barouche

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Enola is such a great character and all these books are so fun. I love that the main character is such a spitfire and so smart. Love it!

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This is only the second Enola Holmes book I have read, and I love the series. I can't wait until my daughter is old enough to read these. I am sure she will love them as much as me. I don't think they have to be read in order to enjoy them, but it certainly wouldn't hurt. Enola is the much younger sister of brothers Sherlock and Mycroft. She is equally if not more clever than her older brothers. This books has everything that young kids will enjoy. I also love that this is yet another fearless female that my daughter can look up to.

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From the blurb: "Enola Holmes is the much younger sister of her more famous brothers, Sherlock and Mycroft. But she has all the wits, skills, and sleuthing inclinations of them both. At fifteen, she's an independent young woman--after all, her name spelled backwards reads 'alone'--and living on her own in London. When a young professional woman, Miss Letitia Glover, shows up on Sherlock's doorstep, desperate to learn more about the fate of her twin sister, it is Enola who steps up. It seems her sister, the former Felicity Glover, married the Earl of Dunhench and per a curt note from the Earl, has died. But Letitia Glover is convinced this isn't the truth, that she'd know--she'd feel--if her twin had died."

And so Enola is off on another adventure, searching for the missing Felicity. The reader is given certain facts and a lot of extraneous information which may or may not be valuable. She is assisted, once again, by the Marquess of Basilwether, Viscount Tewkesbury. This case is so convoluted it requires Enola to call on her brother, Sherlock and Dr. Watson.

This is another chapter in the Enola Holmes series. Perfect for middle school readers all the way through adults.

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This is the first book of the series that I’ve read and it’s book seven! It do good that I’m going back and start from book one!

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This was my first Enola Holmes book and I don't feel like I missed out at all because I did see the Netflix show. The prologue is also from Sherlocks point of view and does a good job bringing you up to speed if you haven't read the other books.

I love Enola as a character. She is witty, intelligent, extremely independent and just extremely likeable.

This book did not disappoint with the mystery and suspense. The mystery wasn't overly complicated, but it was still engaging and enjoyable. I will definitely check out the other books in the series!!

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I didn't know Enola existed before seeing the trailer for the Netflix movie. I didn't even see the movie, but when I saw there was a book, I knew I had to read it. I really loved the sarcastic tone of each Holmes. Enola is a great young women who doesn't fear much. Even if she disguise herself to look older than she really is, she's still 14, it's really young. Still, her mystery-solving skills equals those of her older brother, and I love how she defies every stereotype ever. I adore her for it.

Many thanks to Wednesday Books for the complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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Thank you Nancy Springer, NetGalley, and St. Martins Press for allowing me the privilege to read this book for my honest review.

The Enola Holmes series is one of my favorite series that I've read. I was very ecstatic to be approved to read the next one in the series.

While the series as a whole is wonderful, this one might have been my favorite of them all. I enjoyed seeing more of Enola and Sherlock's relationship, both personal and while working a case. I was a little disappointed that we didn't get to see Mycroft, the other brother. But I completely respect the author wanting to focus more on Enola and Sherlock's relationship, since they seem to have more in common.

Overall, this was a short, fantastic read, and I recommend it as well as the whole series.

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Sherlock Holmes and his brother, Mycroft, have their hands full trying to manage there 15 year old sister, Enola. After trying, they have come to realize that Enola just isn't the sweet young proper English girl they envisioned. After trying, unsuccessfully, they have backed off and everyone is much happier. While Enola is visiting to Sherlock, a young woman comes to him for help. Miss Letitia Glover has received distressing news that her twin sister has taken ill and died suddenly. The note from Felicity's husband, the Earl of Dunhench, is short, brisk and not at all what a grieving husband would write. Letitia doesn't believe her sister is dead and neither do Enola and Sherlock.

As they delve into the death they discover forged documents and a connection to the Earl's first wife, who also died suspiciously. Enola goes undercover in the Earl's home, over the protest of Sherlock, and discovers that Felicity went missing after a mysterious black barouche was seen at the house. Enola and Sherlock form a plan, but to pull it off they need the help of Leticia, Dr. Watson and Enola's friend, the Viscount Tewkesbury, Marquess of Basilwether.

Loved the book! I really would like to see where Enola goes from here, so any further installments in the series will get no complaints from me.

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Thank you Wednesday Books for sending me an e-ARC of Enola Holmes and the Black Barouche in exchange for an honest review!

When it comes to stories set in the Sherlock Holmes universe, I'm most often there for the wit & banter between characters and not necessarily for the mystery at hand. I absolutely adored the dialogue between characters & loved Enola Holmes. If you're a Sherlock or Enola fan, or if you love female characters that are adventurous, fierce & strong, then definitely check this one out!

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Enola is a charming character. And i love this series.
The mystery is good.
It’s a quick read but delightful.
I am looking forward to the next book.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an arc in exchange for my honest review.

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Enola Homes, Sherlock and Mycroft's younger sister may be the best of the bunch. She is on her own and operating her own consulting agency. Enola is approached by a young woman, Letitia Glover, to discover the truth behind her twin sister, Felicity"s death. Felicity died under mysterious circumstances and when the doctor on the death certificate, Dr. John Watson, knows nothing about it, Enola must go undercover to determine what really happened.

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I liked the tv show featuring Enola Holmes and liked this story.
Note: I prefer my Holmes stories to be more canon-wise but Enola is an interesting and likeable character and I like her.
It's an entertaining and riveting story, fast paced and easy to read.
There're some disturbing descriptions of aslyum but there's also plenty of humor.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

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I received a free copy of Enola Holmes and the Black Barouche thanks to Wednesday Books in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are solely my own.

I’ve never read any of the Enola Holmes books before, but when the publicist reached out and asked if I’d like to be part of the Blog Tour for the newest Enola Holmes book, I agreed. From what I had previously seen of the newest book, it sounded like a fun read and I’m always up for a good mystery. Luckily, you didn’t need to have read the previous books to enjoy this one.

In Enola Holmes and the Black Barouche, we follow Enola as she helps Letitia “Tish” Glover find out the truth of what happened to her twin sister, Felicity “Flossie” Glover Rudcliff. Tish has just received a short letter saying Flossie died. Tish doesn’t believe Flossie has really died and has come to the Holmes’s for help. Working with her older and famous brother Sherlock Holmes, they gather clues and hatch a scheme hoping to solve the case.

I really enjoyed this book. It was a quick but entertaining read. It’s set in 1800s London, and you have to remember that, because the viewpoints are of those during that era. I love our headstrong main character Enola, who goes against what’s proper and travels alone, doesn’t stick to societal norms of domesticity, etc. but instead focuses on writing and solving cases. The interaction between her and Sherlock was a great addition to the book. I love that her strong personality challenged his and also made him rethink some of his pre-conceived notions about women and society. They made a great team in this story and I look forward to reading more about them.

This book has humor, mystery, and a great cast of characters. I kept thinking about them long after putting the book down. I will definitely be picking up the previous books in the Enola Holmes series. Thank you once again to Wednesday Books and Nancy Springer for my review copy and inviting me on this book tour!

Enola Holmes and the Black Barouche releases August 31st, so be sure to pick up your copy!

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I have always loved Sherlock Holmes story so the chance to read a book featuring his younger sister appealed to me right away. I loved the fresh take on Sherlock. Enola is my kind of girl, exciting and daring. I loved this story and can't wait to read more. This one can be read as a stand alone. Now I need to read them all!

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The new addition to the Enola Holmes serious is almost as fun as its predecessors. It feels like it’s missing a little something without the risk of Enola being caught by her brothers; however, Sherlock still plays a great part in her adventures, and I quite like their dynamic together. Enola is as intelligent and creative as ever. Should another story be written, I would happily read of her next adventure.

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Enola Holmes and the Black Barouche is a fantastic YA mystery novel!

Enola, Sherlock’s younger sister, takes on this case when the sister of a young woman, thought to be dead, hires her to find out what really happened. Enola is full of wit, charm and snark as she sets out to discover the truth behind the black barouche.

It starts off with an introduction by the great Sherlock himself as he lays out the story of his sister and the ways she drives him crazy. This book brings to light the historical treatment of women who were thought to be “too much” by men and the standards they set forth in society. I truly enjoyed the characters , the plot and the banter.

Being a true fan of all things Holmes I loved this book. I didn’t realize when I requested it that it was number seven in a series. I will definitely be reading the previous six books.

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Enola Holmes is on the case again! After catching her brother Sherlock in a mood, Enola decides to help out with his current client, Miss Letitia Glover. After marrying the wealthy Cadogan Burr Rudcliff II, Earl of Dunhench, Felicity Glover fell ill and died. Letitia has suspicions though. The letter from "Caddie" bears little detail about Felicity's death, and then there's the unusual circumstance of Felicity's cremation. The only clue lies in the fate of Caddie's first wife, who supposedly died of illness as well but was rumored to have been taken away in a black barouche instead. With the help of Tewky, Sherlock, Watson, and Letitia Glover herself, Enola must find out what really happened to Felicity Glover and how to stop it from happening a third time.

I was thoroughly drawn into this novel. Enola is a plucky, whip-smart protagonist who doesn't miss a trick as she solves the case. She never needs much help from Sherlock, though he does swoop to her rescue a couple of times. She's fiercely independent and, in my opinion, a fantastic role model for girls. My main fear with novels like this is that the plot will be predictable, and though the twist wasn't overly surprising, it was still good. I enjoyed following Enola's logic as she discovered the clues and followed them to discover the final outcome. There are a lot of highjinks and some very fun theatrical moments as well. There's a strong narrator voice, so much of it comes across as telling, rather than showing. My only criticism really is that I think I would've liked to have been shown more.

I would suggest this for a younger YA audience! I think an older YA audience may find the language somewhat juvenile.

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I am an admirer of Sherlock Holmes. When Enola Holmes came along, I loved her too. My first introduction to Enola Holmes was through Netflix.

Enola Holmes and the Black Barouche by Nancy Springer was a delight to read. I loved the camaraderie between Sherlock and Enola. The case they solved was not a great mystery but Enola’ way of solving it and having misadventures along the way was endearing.

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Once again, Enola takes on a case presented to her much better-known older brother and manages to outshine and out sleuth. A mystery of a twin's alleged death--or was it?--leads to the discovery of more deaths and an obvious candidate for the murders--or, are they?

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Enola Holmes is at it again as she outshines her older brother in the world of crime solving. If you are a fan of the previous Enola Holmes books you're going to love this one as well.

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