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goldendreams's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Violence
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Alcohol and Infidelity
kelly_e's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Title: Elementary, She Read
Author: Vicki Delany
Series: A Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery #1
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Rating: 3.50
Pub Date: March 14, 2017
T H R E E • W O R D S
Quirky • Homey • Easygoing
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Gemma Doyle, a transplanted Englishwoman, has returned to the quaint town of West London on Cape Cod to manage her Great Uncle Arthur’s Sherlock Holmes Bookshop and Emporium. The shop—located at 222 Baker Street—specializes in the Holmes canon and pastiche, and is also home to Moriarty the cat. When Gemma finds a rare and potentially valuable magazine containing the first Sherlock Homes story hidden in the bookshop, she and her friend Jayne (who runs the adjoining Mrs. Hudson’s Tea Room) set off to find the owner, only to stumble upon a dead body.
Gemma is the police’s first suspect, so she puts her consummate powers of deduction to work to clear her name, investigating a handsome rare books expert, the dead woman’s suspiciously unmoved son, and a whole family of greedy characters desperate to cash in on their inheritance. But when Gemma and Jayne accidentally place themselves at a second murder scene, it’s a race to uncover the truth before the detectives lock them up for good.
💭 T H O U G H T S
When I was looking for a book with a black cat on the cover to fit a reading prompt, Elementary, She Read was recommended by a friend who is a cozy connoisseur and a trusted source for recommendation.
Vicki Delany delivers a digestible cozy mystery, the first in a new series, that was a quick palette cleanser after a string of heavier and reflective reads. This one has all of the hallmarks of a cozy - an observant and determined heroine, a quirky supporting cast, charming small town vibes, and a resident pet. Set in a lovely little bookshop, I was immediately drawn into Gemma's world. There are enough twists and turns to keep it entertaining, as well as just the right amount of depth to keep it from being cliché.
A refreshing and amusing read with a little sprinkling of the book world. I don't have any plans to continue on with the series at this points, but I definitely consider the next one down the road if I am in the mood for a cozy.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• cozy mystery enthusiasts
• fans of Sherlock Holmes
Author: Vicki Delany
Series: A Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery #1
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Rating: 3.50
Pub Date: March 14, 2017
T H R E E • W O R D S
Quirky • Homey • Easygoing
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Gemma Doyle, a transplanted Englishwoman, has returned to the quaint town of West London on Cape Cod to manage her Great Uncle Arthur’s Sherlock Holmes Bookshop and Emporium. The shop—located at 222 Baker Street—specializes in the Holmes canon and pastiche, and is also home to Moriarty the cat. When Gemma finds a rare and potentially valuable magazine containing the first Sherlock Homes story hidden in the bookshop, she and her friend Jayne (who runs the adjoining Mrs. Hudson’s Tea Room) set off to find the owner, only to stumble upon a dead body.
Gemma is the police’s first suspect, so she puts her consummate powers of deduction to work to clear her name, investigating a handsome rare books expert, the dead woman’s suspiciously unmoved son, and a whole family of greedy characters desperate to cash in on their inheritance. But when Gemma and Jayne accidentally place themselves at a second murder scene, it’s a race to uncover the truth before the detectives lock them up for good.
💭 T H O U G H T S
When I was looking for a book with a black cat on the cover to fit a reading prompt, Elementary, She Read was recommended by a friend who is a cozy connoisseur and a trusted source for recommendation.
Vicki Delany delivers a digestible cozy mystery, the first in a new series, that was a quick palette cleanser after a string of heavier and reflective reads. This one has all of the hallmarks of a cozy - an observant and determined heroine, a quirky supporting cast, charming small town vibes, and a resident pet. Set in a lovely little bookshop, I was immediately drawn into Gemma's world. There are enough twists and turns to keep it entertaining, as well as just the right amount of depth to keep it from being cliché.
A refreshing and amusing read with a little sprinkling of the book world. I don't have any plans to continue on with the series at this points, but I definitely consider the next one down the road if I am in the mood for a cozy.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• cozy mystery enthusiasts
• fans of Sherlock Holmes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Blood, Murder, and Violence
Minor: Infidelity, Alcohol, and Stalking
divorceabbiechron's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Blood, Classism, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Violence
Minor: Death of parent, Infidelity, Stalking, Alcohol, Blood, and Panic attacks/disorders
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