Reviews

Charlotte Holmes and the Locked Box by Sherry Thomas

huntress's review

inspiring lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death and Death of parent

amberreadsromance's review

mysterious

3.5

marilynw's review

4.0

Charlotte Holmes and the Locked Box  (Lady Sherlock #1.5)

After reading the first book in this series and before starting the next one, I was able to enjoy this single, simple case that was brought to Sherlock/Charlotte. The players involved in the story are just Charlotte, Mrs. Watson, the client, and the ever present Madeira cake. For as distant and aloof as Charlotte can seem, she has great insight into the heart of humans and that is what I like about these stories. 

This short story is available at 
http://penguinecards.com/Charlotte%20Holmes%20and%20the%20Locked%20Box.pdf?ref=SmartPodcastTrashyBooks

swiss_miss_73's review

4.0

Very short story that gives a good flavor of the books. Not much more than a teaser! I was hoping for more of an "in-between-the-numbers" novelette a la the style of Janet Evanaovich.

l1brarygirl's review

mysterious fast-paced

3.0

jove64's review

4.0

I read this after having binged the first 4 books in the series. It is a lovely introduction to the characters and style of the novels.

bambiann's review

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

chelseaj91's review

lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

Quick read.

Cute little scene and I liked how Charlotte pushed Mrs. Gleason to actually choose to see her friend. 

snazel's review

4.0

Very short story. Almost just a scene. I really enjoy a Holmes who is so literate of people and feelings. Not because it comes naturally— quite the reverse, to Holmes people are all odd and illogical— but because they have studied.

Also Watson continues to be the best.

dorianbookfae's review

4.0

Just a scene, but a nice snippet of Charlotte and one of her day-to-day cases. Glad it was a free read, wasn't enough to really be worth paying for it so that was nice.