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Enola Holmes: Mycroft's Dangerous Game

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Thank you NetGalley for this ARC! I don’t read graphic novels often so this is a lovely little treat.

Art style really nice - it suits the time period. I loved all the little details, the shadows, the colour scheme and the panel style. I especially loved when the images were not in a panel, and stood out as a background image. The lighting was drawn so well, I could feel the warmth emanating from the lampposts. I could honestly stare at each page for hours, the artwork totally appeals to me.

The dialogue was effective and exciting and I read it all in Enola Holmes’ voice. I also liked the little sound effects and thought they added perfectly to the story.

Enola’s character shone through in this graphic novel. I love how witty and strong she is, and her facial expressions were drawn so intricately.

For some reason, after Chapter 5 the art style is black and white until the end. I am not sure why this is the case and unfortunately this ruins the whole graphic novel for me. I was enjoying it so much until this point.

I really feel like it would be better if this was all in colour.

Apart from that I loved this novel and I think it’s the perfect accompaniment to the movie.

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A graphic novel spin-off based on Netflix's Enola Holmes film. This will be sure to delight fans of the film, with its drawings that mirror the film actors remarkably well. This graphic novel follows Enola as she embarks on a wild goose chase through London to rescue her brother Mycroft, who has been abducted by an anarchist gang. With the help of Lord Tewkesbury and the mudlarks, can Enola save not only her brother, but also foil a plot that would put Guy Fawkes to shame? While this is a light, entertaining read for young people looking for fast-paced action, it is not likely to satisfy older readers, especially those who are fans of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's original Sherlock Holmes stories.

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I very much enjoyed the movie and this takes place right after the first one. Enola tries to save Mycroft after witnessing his kidnapping. She make new acquaintances and old ones are there to help her along the way. I enjoyed the illustrations in this graphic novel and hope there are more stories to come.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for letting me read this ARC for an honest review.

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While on a mission to retrieve her mother's book from Mycroft's lodgings, Enola witnesses her brother's abduction by the anarchist group Alarm. After leaving a note for Sherlock, Enola enlists Lord Tewskbury to aid her in her search. They end up down in the underbelly of London where they enlist a runner to help them find Mycroft and free him while also discovering the scheme that Alarm has concocted. A quick fun adventure clearly in the spirit and style of the Netflix movie. An enjoyable diversion!

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Loved this book. The illustrations, graphic drawings and Witty comments are so entertaining. I love Enola’s feisty spirit and have a go attitude. She won’t let the men drag her down and she knows best- well she thinks she does. I really liked the details in the drawings, they add so much to the story.

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