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artbookshelfodyssey's review
5.0
This is a great little mystery, with a lot of fun characters and an intriguing mystery. Highly recommend for those cozy mystery lovers!
english_lady03's review
4.0
Good mystery with some fiesty (albeit occasionally cross-dressing) female protaganists, and introduction to the series.
readingwitherin's review
fast-paced
5.0
Oh how I've missed all these characters and the things they get into. So much was packed into this one little book and I was so sad when it was over.
Thankfully I have two more to read today and I can't wait to see what they get up to next!
Thankfully I have two more to read today and I can't wait to see what they get up to next!
flowersofquiethappiness's review
4.0
I had been excitedly anticipating Rachel's series for months prior to this little novella getting published! After reading (and loving) her blog for several years, I knew her fictional writing could only be more awesome. She simply has a way with words. A fellow blogger called it endearing and I have to agree that's the perfect word for it!
This world she's created is simply a delight to be introduced to, even with its Morality Squad and murder mysteries yet to be solved. As for Jemima and Merinda? Oh my, what characters these ladies are! I loved Jem immediately, but Merinda had to grow on me. Considering this series is based on Sherlock Holmes though, it's understandable that Merinda would be a bit difficult to get a handle on. She intrigues me and I shall look forward to getting to know her better!
The gentlemen connected to these ladies are just as quirky in their own ways and certainly make an impression. We don't get tons of time with them, as this is only a novella and therefore the amount of page time has to be limited, but what little we get makes it abundantly clear that these men are NICE. Yay for nice guys! Literature could use more of those.
The murder mystery is sufficiently compelling and while I slowly put the pieces together, naturally Merinda was far ahead of me. But she could stand to be a bit more quick on the uptake, especially for poor Jem's sake! ;)
A wonderful introduction to the series that only whets my appetite for more time with these characters.
This world she's created is simply a delight to be introduced to, even with its Morality Squad and murder mysteries yet to be solved. As for Jemima and Merinda? Oh my, what characters these ladies are! I loved Jem immediately, but Merinda had to grow on me. Considering this series is based on Sherlock Holmes though, it's understandable that Merinda would be a bit difficult to get a handle on. She intrigues me and I shall look forward to getting to know her better!
The gentlemen connected to these ladies are just as quirky in their own ways and certainly make an impression. We don't get tons of time with them, as this is only a novella and therefore the amount of page time has to be limited, but what little we get makes it abundantly clear that these men are NICE. Yay for nice guys! Literature could use more of those.
The murder mystery is sufficiently compelling and while I slowly put the pieces together, naturally Merinda was far ahead of me. But she could stand to be a bit more quick on the uptake, especially for poor Jem's sake! ;)
A wonderful introduction to the series that only whets my appetite for more time with these characters.
heidenkind's review
4.0
Very fast-paced, almost too much so, but it does a great job of introducing the central characters. I'm definitely looking forward to reading A Bachelor Girl's Guide to Murder!
emmymbee's review
3.0
A quick read, filling in some of the moments mentioned in The Bachelor Girl's Guide to Murder. A nice little extra.
carlajo713's review
3.0
A fun how do you do to these two sleuthing, pants wearing, feminists of their day. I have hopes for this series despite my 3 star review. I felt it was a little slow and it took me awhile to really enjoy what I was reading.
momma_needs_to_read's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this novella. It is a great opening for the Herringford and Watts Mysteries. You get an introduction to some of the main characters, as well as an intro to what you can expect in the book series. I did feel it was a bit rushed, as if the author just wanted to finish it as soon as possible. Some things felt unfinished or pushed through. However, the story was great, and I'm very excited to read the rest of the Herringford and Watts Mysteries.