Reviews

The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter by Theodora Goss

meghan_yoder's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

briarcrawford's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death

Moderate: Sexism

Minor: Infidelity and Suicide

There was implied tampering of birth control in a backstory, as well as implied sexual assault of characters in backstories. Two dogs die.

heather_boo's review against another edition

5.0

4.5 stars. I thought this was brilliant fun! This is a YA mystery story that brings together recognizable characters from many favorite classics. I did not have any idea going into the story what it was about, but quickly we were off to 221 B Baker St. after a murder. I’d know that address anywhere: Sherlock Holmes! With many nods to Mary Shelley, incorporation of Dr. Moreau and his creatures, Jekyll and Hyde, and a fly obsessed Renfield (who will end up in a straight jacket no matter what book he is in), this is a story for book lovers.
The cast of characters that is formed during book 1 are unique in their attributes. At first, I thought the book should have ended quickly after the climax, but then I realized I was the enjoying the womens’ company, and the set up for book 2.
One of the most unique aspects of the books is the interjection of the characters who are commenting on the story as it’s being written. Sometimes they criticize what the author is writing, sometimes they are flattered, but always their personalities shine through, and it’s entertaining to watch them reflecting on the adventure.

tennilles's review

adventurous mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

cookewitch's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

This was a hoot! I love the interruptions to the narrative, they were hilarious! Such a fun book!

Some great characters (Diana is awesome), there are two more books in the series so I will definitely be checking them out!

📖😈📖

triciace's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

maritay918's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

doughtah's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

ljcagle's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

heathergstl's review against another edition

5.0

LOVED LOVED LOVED this book! I highly recommend the audiobook; Kate Reading is an AMAZING narrator and Theodora Goss has brilliantly and seamlessly woven together so many of my favorite classics I could barely keep count!! I almost cried at the the end ... not because it was sad but because the sequel doesn’t come out until JULY!😫