Another great adventure of the Enola Holmes series. I like how each mystery is different but the clues all make sense when you put fact to it. I am excited to see where this goes nexr.

4.5 stars
First off, I want to say that the artwork in this graphic novel is fantastic. It is absolutely beautiful. The characters are adorable and the backgrounds are water colored and vibrant.
A lot of the time I feel like graphic novels lack a lot of depth, just because the writing is almost all dialogue and you can't fit a ton on a page. This one however did a great job. I felt the stories were complete and we got a really good idea of who Enola is. We also got to know several other characters throughout the 3 cases in this book.
Like the first volume, we have pages of Enola's notebook in between the cases which felt like a little behind the scenes peek.
I really had a good time with each of these cases and I really enjoyed how Sherlock's attitude toward the fact that Enola didn't want to go to a boarding school and become a wife turned around and finally starts to accept Enola for who she really is.

[Thanks to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing me with a free ARC of this book in exchange for an honest opinion!]
The art is so pretty and the stories are as easy going as they get, and you can read this compilation (book 2) without even reading the first one. Overall, this was lovely if you’re into either Enola Holmes or graphic novels!

Great book, and I thought the graphic novel form was just the right medium to bring this particular story to life. Loved the illustrations, the clues, the aesthetic, the colors… I loved everything about it!

Books like this are why I’m starting to enjoy and appreciate graphic novels more and more. Nothing bad to say about it, my full recommendations!

Did not realize I did not have the correct reading device to read it. Looked like a interesting book sure it’s as great as the first one in the series. Will wait for it to be available at a later date……….

Enola Holmes is back again to solve mysteries and cause some ruckus in London society!

Volume two of the Enola Holmes graphic novels include The Case of the Peculiar Pink Fan, The Case of the Cryptic Crinoline, and The Case of Baker Street Station. All three of these stories were so much fun and contained so many fantastic moments. As in the first volume, the art in these graphic novels are so fun and beautiful to look at. The details in the Victorian drawings and the way they've been adapted really suit the narrative and the tone of the original Enola Holmes books.

Serena Blasco did an incredible job with volume two and though I'm sad this ends where the original set of novels did - I'm hopeful there will be a graphic novel of the more recent Enola Holmes book too.

Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel for providing me with a copy for an honest review!

This was such a cute fun graphic novel! I really enjoyed Enola's character because her spirit was so free and charming. I think that kids could honestly benefit from this book a lot. The art style was really pretty and I loved the vibrant colors that went along with it. It really added to the vibe of the whole thing.

I also loved the netflix adaptation and I can't wait for the second movie!

I am unable to download the book. I really wanted to read this book and I'm disappointed as it sounds like a fun book!

Enola is on the search for her mum nearly a year later, but along the way she is solving mysteries.

I love the bright and fun graphics throughout this graphic novel. I also like Enola's secret book at the end of each mystery detailing highlights from the story.

This Enola Holmes graphic novel consists of three mysteries. Overall the stories for this one were ok. The second was my favorite of the three in part because it involved Florence Nightingale. I always enjoy Holmes for the puzzles and creative way of solving mysteries.

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this graphic novel.

(Teacher Review)
“Enola Holmes” is a charming graphic novel, written and illustrated by Serena Blasco. It is the second book in the series and features three mysteries: “The Case of the Peculiar Pink Fan”, “The Case of the Cryptic Crinoline”, and “The Case of the Baker Street Station.” Enola, fourteen year old sister of Sherlock and Mycroft Holmes, her ever watchful and over protective brothers, is independent and determined to solve her own mysteries and defy the constrictions placed on women, in Victorian society. Much like Sherlock, Enola is a master of disguise and has the intelligence to match… and even surpass her brothers. Cleverly written, with engaging clues, including codes with cyphers, tree diagrams and other visual supports, this installment will appeal to Sherlock Holmes fans. The setting and characters are generally true to the Victorian era, if some of the characters seem a little bit too modern in sensibility. For middle grade readers, this series is a fantastic piece of historical fiction (including the enigmatic Florence Nightingale) in the tradition of Sherlock Holmes. Serena Blasco’s artwork is vibrant, working with colour palettes that favour brighter colours. The watercolour style works well in transmitting the characters personalities and emotions. While some of the pages are a bit hectic, the dialogue and script is easy to follow. This is a beautiful book.

Teaching Ideas:

* Would be a great selection for mystery literature circles (see slide for suggestions)

* Compare and contrast two stories to explore genre writing

* Historical fiction analysis - how did people live in Victorian Era England? How do their lives differ from other time periods and our own?

* Creative Writing Challenge - have students use the codes to write their own messages. The Flower and Fan codes from the first story would make for a fascinating discussion around how people communicate discretely with whatever means at hand, and the Morse Code in the second a great connection moment to communication by telegraph

Thanks NetGalley, for my very first ARC! I could not have chosen a better one as I absolutely loved this graphic novel. I know I don’t *have* to give a good review, but I challenge you to read this book and not love it. Here’s why:

* The main character, Enola Holmes, is not only more clever than her brother Sherlock, she is more relatable.

* Themes of feminism and freedom are everywhere in Enola Holmes. She is an icon of independence.

* The watercolor illustrations are beautiful and somehow so saturated. I loved the colors.

* I’ve never seen a graphic novel or comic in this style before; it was unique.

* The mysteries by themselves are page-turners.

* One features an iconic woman from history.

* There are codes that Enola teaches the reader to decrypt.

* She uses a journal of her thought process to solve the mysteries (rather than having a Watson relay them to the reader).

* She is an absolute master of disguise.

AND

* This graphic novel reads like a novel, giving so much interesting detail. It’s the best of both worlds.

Reader, if you are a fan of Sherlock Holmes, mysteries, strong girls/women, or beautifully illustrated graphic novels, this one is for you! Fans of the Netflix movie are sure to love it as she is every bit as deep and clever as the Millie Bobby Brown version. It was a 10/10 for me.

3.75 Stars (I received an e-arc from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review)

I didn’t watch the Netflix show or read the first volumes of the series but I don’t think it really matters and this was a joy to read. Enola is such a resourceful and resilient young woman, always a few steps of her brothers Sherlock and Mycroft. This volume includes stories 4-6 and has one of my favourite art styles for a middle grade/young adult readers. Bright colours and free flowing lines, not super structured but not shapeless blobs and I could go on about how beautiful the illustrations are. My favourite story in the volume involves Florence Nightingale and Enola’s land lady past.

I had really enjoyed book 1 as well as the Netflix movie adaptation. With this new book, the positive experience is once again confirmed. I found these three new mysteries riveting and compelling.

I loved the aesthetics of the illustrations. It’s sleek, smart and gorgeous. Each plot held my attention and the character development was on point. As for the historical references, it’s just awesome. I’m looking forward to more books in this series!

Since seeing Enola Holmes on Netflix, I read the whole series with my kiddos. These graphic novels did not disappoint at all! The storyline is the same but it's amazing to read the stories with illustrations. This includes the last three novels.
Enola is back on the case, deciphering clues and finding new leads. She has a very particular skill set that is remarkable and she has an amazing nose to hunt for clues!
The illustrations of the graphic novel are quite amazing and soo cute! They really did represent the whole Holmes family well! I literally inhaled the series in one sitting because they were soo cute and the stories are soo amazing! I definitely loved this! I definitely would recommend this to anyone who loves the Enola Holmes series or a new way to see the series come alive!! I reviewed this one from NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing and it was a great treat!

I have wanted to read this for a while but could only ever find them in Spanish somehow
Anyway!! Thank you netgalley for allowing me to read this.
Definitely would recommend

I would say the graphic novel series is getting better and better with each subsequent volume.

Thank you, Andrews McMeel, for the advance reading copy.

I would say there is a huge improvement in the presentation of the art sequence as well as the dialogue fit.

I am in love with our main character. She is so relatable at times. I am more mesmerized with the illustrations. I would say a huge part of my love of the graphic novel is contributed by the art work.

Get this series. You won't be disappointed. The plot is good. The character development is better than most graphic novel adaptations.

I am so excited for the upcoming volumes.

A must have for lovers of comics, manga and graphic novel readers.

A fantastic continuation of the first graphic novel adaptation of the Enola Holmes series! The artwork is as gorgeous and expressive as the first installment and is a wonderful rendition of the much loved mysteries.

Oh my goodness, but I inhaled this in one sitting. I really enjoyed the mysteries and Enola, but man, I did not like Sherlock and Mycroft until the very end.

There are 3 mysteries in here and they are nice and easy to follow, but my favorite involved the doggo, I could not resist that drawing of the pup.

I highly recommend this one.

tl;dr
A well-illustrated, largely faithful adaptation of the Enola Holmes books great for young readers. Format change loses a lot Enola's internal monologues and characterization from the books, which may be disappointing to some.

About
A full-color graphic novelization of Enola Holmes mysteries 4-6.

Thoughts
I'm a fan of the original books, so I'm always eager to see more Enola Holmes in the world, and this book does not disappoint! The graphic novel is very charming, with bright illustrations, and a lot of fun journal-style notes in between chapters. I loved all the character designs, and the coloring style is absolutely beautiful. Layouts are clean and easy to read, characters are fun and expressive, and I'm impressed by how faithful the adaptations are. I think my biggest disappointment is how much of Enola's internal monologue we lose in the format change. I understand that long paragraphs of thinking don't translate well to a comic book format, but I always enjoyed reading Enola's thoughts in the books - everything from her complex feelings about her family, puzzling out a mystery, or picking her next disguise. A lot of that gets lost as we move from one scene to the next, assuming that she's done all the thinking in between the panels. The loss of her monologue moves the genre out of mystery and more into adventure territory, which makes this a great option for younger readers who might not be ready to jump directly into the books.

I read the first volume (containing the first three books) on Hoopla recently and loved it, so naturally I snagged volume two the second it appeared on Netgalley. I am super impressed by this faithful and beautiful adaptation of one of my favorite series from elementary school. The art is GORGEOUS —it looks like watercolors sometimes — and the artist uses clever visual tricks to showcase clues and ciphers. I’m also grateful they updated the title of the sixth book; the original source material has the g*psy slur, which is thankfully absent in the graphic novels.

Obviously the plot is different from the Netflix movie because that adaptation took significant liberties, but I’d still recommend this graphic novel for folks who enjoyed the Millie Bobby Brown movie. The historical detective vibes are perfect.

Disclaimer: I initially received a free e-ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.