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Enola Holmes and the Mark of the Mongoose
In May of 1890, Enola Holmes is finally fully on her own and, no longer hiding from her older brothers Sherlock and Mycroft, attending classes and occasionally pursuing her chosen profession as a scientific perditorian, a finder of lost things and people.
Wolcott Balestier, the representative of an American book publisher, arrived in London on a singular mission―to contract with English authors for their latest works. When Balestier disappears on the streets of London one day, his great friend―Rudyard Kipling―bursts into Enola's office looking for help in finding him. Brash and unwilling to hire a young woman, instead he turns to Sherlock Holmes. Convinced that evil has befallen Balestier, at the hands of rival American publishers who pirate the works of English authors, he sets the elder Holmes on the trail.
But Enola is not one to accept defeat, especially not to her brother, and sets off on her own―determined to learn the truth behind the disappearance of the young American. Can book publishing truly be so ruthless and deadly or can the missing man be rescued from his apparent fate and returned to his friends and loved ones?
The redoubtable Enola is determined to do just that, even if it means working with her brother Sherlock!
Wolcott Balestier, the representative of an American book publisher, arrived in London on a singular mission―to contract with English authors for their latest works. When Balestier disappears on the streets of London one day, his great friend―Rudyard Kipling―bursts into Enola's office looking for help in finding him. Brash and unwilling to hire a young woman, instead he turns to Sherlock Holmes. Convinced that evil has befallen Balestier, at the hands of rival American publishers who pirate the works of English authors, he sets the elder Holmes on the trail.
But Enola is not one to accept defeat, especially not to her brother, and sets off on her own―determined to learn the truth behind the disappearance of the young American. Can book publishing truly be so ruthless and deadly or can the missing man be rescued from his apparent fate and returned to his friends and loved ones?
The redoubtable Enola is determined to do just that, even if it means working with her brother Sherlock!
304 pages, Hardcover
First published September 5, 2023
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Nancy Springer
115 books2,151 followersBIO -- NANCY SPRINGER
Nancy Springer has passed the fifty-book milestone, having written that many novels for adults, young adults and children, in genres including mythic fantasy, contemporary fiction, magical realism, horror, and mystery -- although she did not realize she wrote mystery until she won the Edgar Allan Poe Award from the Mystery Writers of America two years in succession. DARK LIE, recently released from NAL, is her first venture into mass-market psychological suspense.
Born in Montclair, New Jersey, Nancy Springer moved with her family to Gettysburg, of Civil War fame, when she was thirteen. She spent the next forty-six years in Pennsylvania, raising two children (Jonathan, now 38, and Nora, 34), writing, horseback riding, fishing, and birdwatching. In 2007 she surprised her friends and herself by moving with her second husband to an isolated area of the Florida panhandle, where the birdwatching is spectacular and where, when fishing, she occasionally catches an alligator.
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August 9, 2023
Enola Holmes and the Mark of the Mongoose
by Nancy Springer brings together Sherlock Holmes and his much younger sister Enola in a teen / young adult historical mystery set in London in May of 1890. One of the things that makes this even better is the way the author brings together fictional characters with real people who were in London at the time.
Enola is living on her own at the Professional Women’s Club, has a history of sleuthing, attends classes, and occasionally pursues her chosen profession as a finder of lost things and people. She’s also no longer hiding from her older brothers Sherlock and Mycroft. Wolcott Balestier, a representative of an American book publisher is in London to contract with English authors for their latest worlds. When he disappears, Rudyard Kipling shows up at Enola’s office. However, he refuses to hire her to find Wolcott and hires Sherlock instead. Enola is intrigued by the case and unwilling to accept her dismissal. Instead, she is determined to learn what happened and find Wolcott.
Enola is a likeable character; she’s is witty, thoughtful, outgoing, and a master of disguises. But sometimes she is short of facts and that can get her into hot water. How she and Sherlock think and analyze situations is fun to see unfold. Dr. Watson, Caroline Balestier, Florence Nightingale, and Dr. Joseph Lister play roles in the story as well.
The author does a good job of world-building. I was able to easily visualize the settings, the people, the clothing, and the homes as well as the city streets. However, I felt there was a little too much time spent on clothing descriptions. The atmosphere felt right for the times resulting in a strong sense of time and place. While the mystery is not overly complicated, it is entertaining and thought-provoking. The plot is full of chasing down leads and interviewing people as well as plenty of danger for Enola. Additionally, amidst the tension, danger, and suspense, there are bits of humor that lighten the tone of the story. The ending wrapped things up nicely.
Overall, this book was an engaging and atmospheric young adult historical mystery that moved at a quick pace. Themes include treatment of women in the late 1800’s, class differences, clothing, disguises, friendship, injustices, sibling relationships, and much more. I’m looking forward to reading the next book in the series. Those who enjoy the genre will likely be entertained by this series.
St. Martin’s Press, Wednesday Books and Nancy Springer provided a complimentary digital ARC of this novel via NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. Publication date is currently set for September 05, 2023. This review was originally posted at Mystery and Suspense Magazine.
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My 4.07 rounded to 4 stars review is coming soon.
Enola is living on her own at the Professional Women’s Club, has a history of sleuthing, attends classes, and occasionally pursues her chosen profession as a finder of lost things and people. She’s also no longer hiding from her older brothers Sherlock and Mycroft. Wolcott Balestier, a representative of an American book publisher is in London to contract with English authors for their latest worlds. When he disappears, Rudyard Kipling shows up at Enola’s office. However, he refuses to hire her to find Wolcott and hires Sherlock instead. Enola is intrigued by the case and unwilling to accept her dismissal. Instead, she is determined to learn what happened and find Wolcott.
Enola is a likeable character; she’s is witty, thoughtful, outgoing, and a master of disguises. But sometimes she is short of facts and that can get her into hot water. How she and Sherlock think and analyze situations is fun to see unfold. Dr. Watson, Caroline Balestier, Florence Nightingale, and Dr. Joseph Lister play roles in the story as well.
The author does a good job of world-building. I was able to easily visualize the settings, the people, the clothing, and the homes as well as the city streets. However, I felt there was a little too much time spent on clothing descriptions. The atmosphere felt right for the times resulting in a strong sense of time and place. While the mystery is not overly complicated, it is entertaining and thought-provoking. The plot is full of chasing down leads and interviewing people as well as plenty of danger for Enola. Additionally, amidst the tension, danger, and suspense, there are bits of humor that lighten the tone of the story. The ending wrapped things up nicely.
Overall, this book was an engaging and atmospheric young adult historical mystery that moved at a quick pace. Themes include treatment of women in the late 1800’s, class differences, clothing, disguises, friendship, injustices, sibling relationships, and much more. I’m looking forward to reading the next book in the series. Those who enjoy the genre will likely be entertained by this series.
St. Martin’s Press, Wednesday Books and Nancy Springer provided a complimentary digital ARC of this novel via NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. Publication date is currently set for September 05, 2023. This review was originally posted at Mystery and Suspense Magazine.
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My 4.07 rounded to 4 stars review is coming soon.
April 26, 2024
Harder to get into than the others.
I dislike Springer's use of real characters in this fictitious world. It was ok when she stuck Florence Nightengale in there, but now we've got Rudyard Kipling as a client and I just...yuck.
There's something weird about it for me. It's an ick, as the kids would say.
For the first time since I started reading this series, I was bored and just wanted the book to be over. By the end, things picked up enough that I wasn't trying to find a way to skim, but it never got what I would call good. But to be honest, I thought this was just a weird addition to the Enola Holmes books.
The skinny gist is that Rudyard Kipling insulted Enoa, and now she feels she must solve the case of his missing friend.
This leads her to a club of laborers who mark themselves as vigilantes AND into the realm of the first rabies inoculations.
And while that doesn't sound at all bad, it had very little of original charm from the first books. Without the mystery of her missing mother, or her trying to hide from her brothers, what we are left with is a middle-grade mystery series that takes liberties with historical figures.
And that's fine. I'm not the target audience.
But I had been enjoying these and this was...not it. I'll try again with the next book, but if it's as dull as this one, I think I'll probably call it a day with the Enola Holmes books.
I dislike Springer's use of real characters in this fictitious world. It was ok when she stuck Florence Nightengale in there, but now we've got Rudyard Kipling as a client and I just...yuck.
There's something weird about it for me. It's an ick, as the kids would say.
For the first time since I started reading this series, I was bored and just wanted the book to be over. By the end, things picked up enough that I wasn't trying to find a way to skim, but it never got what I would call good. But to be honest, I thought this was just a weird addition to the Enola Holmes books.
The skinny gist is that Rudyard Kipling insulted Enoa, and now she feels she must solve the case of his missing friend.
This leads her to a club of laborers who mark themselves as vigilantes AND into the realm of the first rabies inoculations.
And while that doesn't sound at all bad, it had very little of original charm from the first books. Without the mystery of her missing mother, or her trying to hide from her brothers, what we are left with is a middle-grade mystery series that takes liberties with historical figures.
And that's fine. I'm not the target audience.
But I had been enjoying these and this was...not it. I'll try again with the next book, but if it's as dull as this one, I think I'll probably call it a day with the Enola Holmes books.
August 18, 2023
Publication Date: 05th Sep 2023
3.8 Stars
One Liner: A quick entertainer
May1890
Elona Holmes is leading a happy life, pursuing her education and investigation without hiding from Sherlock and Mycroft, her older brother. They have managed to find a common ground (where Elona will not be civilized into a gentle society lady).
One day, Rudyard Kipling (Ruddy) bursts into Enlona’s office only to find that the investigator is a young girl. He leaves in anger and hires Sherlock. Enola, of course, is determined to prove her worth by solving the case before her talented brother.
Wolcott Balestier, an American writer, vanishes one evening. His sister, Caroline, is distraught. What if the book pirates kidnapped Wolcott? Is the publishing industry ruthless enough to do anything, or is the something else that put him in danger? Where is Wolcott, and can Elona find him before it is too late?
The prologue and epilogue are in the third person, and the rest of the book is in Elona’s first-person POV.
My Thoughts:
I’ve read the previous two books in the series and enjoyed them. This is no exception, though I wouldn’t recommend beginning the series with this book. The story is more focused on mystery, and it can be hard to understand the dynamics between Enola and Sherlock without reading at least one of the earlier works.
As YA cozy mystery, the book has a lot of action, where Enola is coming up with innovative ways to investigate (and get into trouble). Of course, she also manages to save herself in most instances.
With the first-person narrative, Enola also tends to address readers (in parenthesis). Her voice is quirky and funny and suits her energizing personality. We also see glimpses of her vulnerability though she reminds herself that Enola is the inverse of alone (this is a recurring statement and appears at least twice in each book). I do like to see her bond with Sherlock, though given their personalities, we know why it is so hard.
The setting and the then practices, costumes, etc., are detailed and vivid. Enola is often under disguise and loves to provide information in detail. I love how her corset is a mini-thrift store and has just about everything from a dagger to twine and stationery. This is why our dresses need pockets!
The mystery, as such, is lighthearted, but enough drama, action, seriousness, and intrigue to keep the readers hooked. There are no last-minute twists or reveals. We can guess the events halfway through the book but still feel curious enough to see if we are right.
The book has real-life characters – Rudyard Kipling and the Balestier brother-sister duo. The author’s note at the end explains the fact from fiction and her inspiration for using the characters. Oscar Wilde also makes a guest entry, so look out for him. ;)
I did miss Enola’s other friends, though Harold, the loyal cabbie, is present whenever necessary. There aren’t enough scenes between Enola and Sherlock, though this time, she uses leads provided by him and others to progress in the case. Watson has a teeny role (just one scene).
The pacing is really good. Despite various descriptions, the book moves at a steady pace. There isn’t any character development, but I wasn’t looking for it, either.
To summarize, Enola Holmes and the Mark of the Mongoose is an interesting and fast-paced historical cozy mystery with a YA heroine. It may not be as engaging as a standalone but should work nevertheless.
Thank you, NetGalley and St. Martin’s (Wednesday Books), for the eARC. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.
#NetGalley
3.8 Stars
One Liner: A quick entertainer
May1890
Elona Holmes is leading a happy life, pursuing her education and investigation without hiding from Sherlock and Mycroft, her older brother. They have managed to find a common ground (where Elona will not be civilized into a gentle society lady).
One day, Rudyard Kipling (Ruddy) bursts into Enlona’s office only to find that the investigator is a young girl. He leaves in anger and hires Sherlock. Enola, of course, is determined to prove her worth by solving the case before her talented brother.
Wolcott Balestier, an American writer, vanishes one evening. His sister, Caroline, is distraught. What if the book pirates kidnapped Wolcott? Is the publishing industry ruthless enough to do anything, or is the something else that put him in danger? Where is Wolcott, and can Elona find him before it is too late?
The prologue and epilogue are in the third person, and the rest of the book is in Elona’s first-person POV.
My Thoughts:
I’ve read the previous two books in the series and enjoyed them. This is no exception, though I wouldn’t recommend beginning the series with this book. The story is more focused on mystery, and it can be hard to understand the dynamics between Enola and Sherlock without reading at least one of the earlier works.
As YA cozy mystery, the book has a lot of action, where Enola is coming up with innovative ways to investigate (and get into trouble). Of course, she also manages to save herself in most instances.
With the first-person narrative, Enola also tends to address readers (in parenthesis). Her voice is quirky and funny and suits her energizing personality. We also see glimpses of her vulnerability though she reminds herself that Enola is the inverse of alone (this is a recurring statement and appears at least twice in each book). I do like to see her bond with Sherlock, though given their personalities, we know why it is so hard.
The setting and the then practices, costumes, etc., are detailed and vivid. Enola is often under disguise and loves to provide information in detail. I love how her corset is a mini-thrift store and has just about everything from a dagger to twine and stationery. This is why our dresses need pockets!
The mystery, as such, is lighthearted, but enough drama, action, seriousness, and intrigue to keep the readers hooked. There are no last-minute twists or reveals. We can guess the events halfway through the book but still feel curious enough to see if we are right.
The book has real-life characters – Rudyard Kipling and the Balestier brother-sister duo. The author’s note at the end explains the fact from fiction and her inspiration for using the characters. Oscar Wilde also makes a guest entry, so look out for him. ;)
I did miss Enola’s other friends, though Harold, the loyal cabbie, is present whenever necessary. There aren’t enough scenes between Enola and Sherlock, though this time, she uses leads provided by him and others to progress in the case. Watson has a teeny role (just one scene).
The pacing is really good. Despite various descriptions, the book moves at a steady pace. There isn’t any character development, but I wasn’t looking for it, either.
To summarize, Enola Holmes and the Mark of the Mongoose is an interesting and fast-paced historical cozy mystery with a YA heroine. It may not be as engaging as a standalone but should work nevertheless.
Thank you, NetGalley and St. Martin’s (Wednesday Books), for the eARC. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.
#NetGalley
May 11, 2023
Enola Holmes and the Mark of the Mongoose
By Nancy Springer
I love all the Enola Holmes books! I am far from a Young Adult and I rarely read Young Adult books but Enola Holmes is an exception!
This book was a joy to read! Plenty of intrigue, action, great world building, great characters, and terrific plot. There is a splash of humor sprinkled throughout the book too which I really love! I also learn a lot about London in 1890. A bonus!
Enola likes disguises, spying, engages in fights when necessary, even rode a cow! But she is also generous, kind, and funny! I love this spunky girl from another time. I could read about her adventures all day long!
I want to thank the publisher and NetGalley for letting me read this excellent fun book!
By Nancy Springer
I love all the Enola Holmes books! I am far from a Young Adult and I rarely read Young Adult books but Enola Holmes is an exception!
This book was a joy to read! Plenty of intrigue, action, great world building, great characters, and terrific plot. There is a splash of humor sprinkled throughout the book too which I really love! I also learn a lot about London in 1890. A bonus!
Enola likes disguises, spying, engages in fights when necessary, even rode a cow! But she is also generous, kind, and funny! I love this spunky girl from another time. I could read about her adventures all day long!
I want to thank the publisher and NetGalley for letting me read this excellent fun book!
September 4, 2023
Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an egalley. All opinions expressed are my own.
This is the ninth book in the series but can be read as a standalone. I love the character of Enola Holmes, younger sister to Sherlock and Mycroft. She's stubborn, feisty, and doesn't mind stepping on a few toes. Such as her more famous detective brother and in this novel, author Rudyard Kipling.
See it all starts when an American woman begs for help in finding her missing brother. Throw in a bunch of savory eyewitnesses and a rabid dog and Enola is off on another adventure.
The novel is entertaining and is full of witty dialogue and memorable characters. I suppose the audience could be directed for a YA one but this high school English teacher was quite delighted.
Goodreads review published 04/09/23
Expected Publication Date 05/09/23
This is the ninth book in the series but can be read as a standalone. I love the character of Enola Holmes, younger sister to Sherlock and Mycroft. She's stubborn, feisty, and doesn't mind stepping on a few toes. Such as her more famous detective brother and in this novel, author Rudyard Kipling.
See it all starts when an American woman begs for help in finding her missing brother. Throw in a bunch of savory eyewitnesses and a rabid dog and Enola is off on another adventure.
The novel is entertaining and is full of witty dialogue and memorable characters. I suppose the audience could be directed for a YA one but this high school English teacher was quite delighted.
Goodreads review published 04/09/23
Expected Publication Date 05/09/23
March 5, 2024
Miło było patrzeć jak Enola dojrzewa, zmienia się, a jej więź z Sherlockiem się pogłębia ❤️ to świetna seria i cieszę się, że mogłam ją poznać <3
October 13, 2023
Nancy Springer I have never read any of your books. I enjoyed this book and will be reading more of your books. Plenty of intrigue, action, great world building, great characters, and terrific plot. There is a splash of humor sprinkled throughout the book too which I really love. I also learned a lot about London in 1890. Enola likes disguises, spying, engages in fights when necessary, even rode a cow. But she is also generous, kind, and funny! I love this spunky girl from another time. I could read about her adventures all day long, Keep writing more great books. Highly recommend.
September 5, 2023
This book is marketed for middle-grade/young adult but I'm not so sure that this segment of readers would be able to stick with it through the endless descriptions and slow development of the story. I found it tedious and I'm not a tween and I love a good Historical Fiction.
Enola Holmes has finally convinced her brothers to let her live her life independently and has settled into the Professional Women's Club and made friends there. The brother's only requirement is that Enola attend school. Which she does, when it suits her. She still maintains her office and it is there that she is contacted by a rather rude young man demanding to see her male employer. He doesn't take the news well that Enola is the scientific perditorian, a finder of lost things and people by using scientific methods, he seeks. But instead of shaking it all off and going about her business, Enola is intrigued and more than a little peeved, so she determines to find this rude fellow's best friend who has disappeared.
Wolcott Balestier, the young man who has disappeared, is a representative of an American book publisher who is in London to contract with English authors for their newest books. There is a segment of the American publish industry that has been "pirating" the manuscripts, publishing them without proper authorization. Could this have led to Wolcott's disappearance? As Enola investigates, she finds that the man's brash friend is none other than Rudyard Kipling and he has engaged her brother, Sherlock Holmes, to find Wolcott. This just makes Enola all the more determined to be the one who finds Wolcott, even if it means working with Sherlock. 3 1/2-Stars
My thanks the Publisher and the Author for providing a complimentary digital Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) of this novel via NetGalley. This is my fair, honest and personal review. All opinions are mine alone and were not biased in any way.
Enola Holmes has finally convinced her brothers to let her live her life independently and has settled into the Professional Women's Club and made friends there. The brother's only requirement is that Enola attend school. Which she does, when it suits her. She still maintains her office and it is there that she is contacted by a rather rude young man demanding to see her male employer. He doesn't take the news well that Enola is the scientific perditorian, a finder of lost things and people by using scientific methods, he seeks. But instead of shaking it all off and going about her business, Enola is intrigued and more than a little peeved, so she determines to find this rude fellow's best friend who has disappeared.
Wolcott Balestier, the young man who has disappeared, is a representative of an American book publisher who is in London to contract with English authors for their newest books. There is a segment of the American publish industry that has been "pirating" the manuscripts, publishing them without proper authorization. Could this have led to Wolcott's disappearance? As Enola investigates, she finds that the man's brash friend is none other than Rudyard Kipling and he has engaged her brother, Sherlock Holmes, to find Wolcott. This just makes Enola all the more determined to be the one who finds Wolcott, even if it means working with Sherlock. 3 1/2-Stars
My thanks the Publisher and the Author for providing a complimentary digital Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) of this novel via NetGalley. This is my fair, honest and personal review. All opinions are mine alone and were not biased in any way.
November 28, 2023
Things are finally coming together for Enola Holmes in May of 1890. She is living at the Professional Women's Club, attending school, and no longer avoiding her two elder brothers, Sherlock and Mycroft. When a man named Ruddy bursts into the office of Enola's alter ego, Dr. Leslie Ragostin, and demands his missing friend be found, Enola is on the case, even after Rudyard Kipling (Ruddy) finds out that Dr. Ragostin and Enola are one and the same. He makes it abundantly clear he is not interested in hiring a girl and soon hires Sherlock Holmes to find his friend, Wolcott Balestier. But Enola is not giving up yet.
This is another fantastic Enola Holmes adventure. It might be my favorite so far with the addition of the wonderfully wordy Rudyard Kipling as a supporting character. Their banter together is delightful and fun, as Kipling's very imaginative insults do nothing to dull Enola's profound confidence. The mystery is intriguing, and as always, Enola's hijinks steal the show. She will stop at nothing to find Mr. Balestier, and that includes putting herself in elaborate disguises and dangerous situations. Sherlock's appearances throughout the book give Enola a solid partner, and his sometimes amused disapproval will make you smile.
This fun and imaginative series will bring joy to everyone and is highly recommended.
This is another fantastic Enola Holmes adventure. It might be my favorite so far with the addition of the wonderfully wordy Rudyard Kipling as a supporting character. Their banter together is delightful and fun, as Kipling's very imaginative insults do nothing to dull Enola's profound confidence. The mystery is intriguing, and as always, Enola's hijinks steal the show. She will stop at nothing to find Mr. Balestier, and that includes putting herself in elaborate disguises and dangerous situations. Sherlock's appearances throughout the book give Enola a solid partner, and his sometimes amused disapproval will make you smile.
This fun and imaginative series will bring joy to everyone and is highly recommended.
July 29, 2023
The Enola Holmes series has grown on me. I always found the series fun in a sort of feminist-historical way, but was disappointed that Sherlock and Mycroft Holmes functioned as enemies, rather than supporters, of Enola. Over time, Enola has begun to receive the familial support she deserves, so that has added to my enjoyment of the series.
This mystery involves a disappeared American book rep, a dear friend of Rudyard Kipling, who has disappeared in London and may have been bitten by a rabid dog. These elements makes The Mark of the Mongoose a missing person case/medical adventure/rescue mission with an element of male friendship that borders on romance, but never quite goes that far.
Initially, Kipling comes seeking the help of the nonexistent male detective Enola has invented because few people are willing to hire a female detective, but when he realizes there is no man involved, only a cheeky girl, he berates Enola in suitably literary style, then stomps off to hire Sherlock, not knowing the two are related.
To prove herself, both to Kipling and her brother, Enola is determined to solve the case herself. This leads her to dangerous London slums, a laboratory where Louis Pasteur is working to develop a rabies treatment via inoculation with material from the spines of rabid animals, and wealthy London society types. There's a tension running throughout the book, both regarding whether the rabies inoculation works and, if it does, whether Enola will find her man before he becomes symptomatic, at which point there will no longer be any possibility of a cure.
Technically, this is a young adult novel, but the series offers a great deal of reading fun, regardless of the reader's age, particularly if the reader enjoys resourceful, iconoclastic young women in heroic roles.
I received a free electron review copy of this title from the publisher via Edelweiss; the opinions are my own.
This mystery involves a disappeared American book rep, a dear friend of Rudyard Kipling, who has disappeared in London and may have been bitten by a rabid dog. These elements makes The Mark of the Mongoose a missing person case/medical adventure/rescue mission with an element of male friendship that borders on romance, but never quite goes that far.
Initially, Kipling comes seeking the help of the nonexistent male detective Enola has invented because few people are willing to hire a female detective, but when he realizes there is no man involved, only a cheeky girl, he berates Enola in suitably literary style, then stomps off to hire Sherlock, not knowing the two are related.
To prove herself, both to Kipling and her brother, Enola is determined to solve the case herself. This leads her to dangerous London slums, a laboratory where Louis Pasteur is working to develop a rabies treatment via inoculation with material from the spines of rabid animals, and wealthy London society types. There's a tension running throughout the book, both regarding whether the rabies inoculation works and, if it does, whether Enola will find her man before he becomes symptomatic, at which point there will no longer be any possibility of a cure.
Technically, this is a young adult novel, but the series offers a great deal of reading fun, regardless of the reader's age, particularly if the reader enjoys resourceful, iconoclastic young women in heroic roles.
I received a free electron review copy of this title from the publisher via Edelweiss; the opinions are my own.
May 9, 2023
The Enola Holmes series is my favorite Young Adult fiction. It's smart, funny and fast-paced. I also love the interactions between Enola and her big brother Sherlock, which are a bit infrequent in this latest installment, but still delightful.
Nancy Springer brings the late Victorian world to life by describing sights, sounds, and new inventions (like the elevator) in such a way that reader feels all the freshness of noticing them for the first time. And there are so many intriguing nods to real people that I always come away feeling like I learned something, but the author doesn't shoe-horn in her research; it's always handled with a light touch that leaves you wanting more information!
A note on the plot: Enola Holmes and the Mark of the Mongoose deals with a quite sobering danger: the threat of rabies from a mad dog. Although the narrative doesn't get graphic, I would say that I occasionally felt just a tad squeamish.
I look forward to seeing what Enola investigates next.
Thanks to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for this digital review copy!
Nancy Springer brings the late Victorian world to life by describing sights, sounds, and new inventions (like the elevator) in such a way that reader feels all the freshness of noticing them for the first time. And there are so many intriguing nods to real people that I always come away feeling like I learned something, but the author doesn't shoe-horn in her research; it's always handled with a light touch that leaves you wanting more information!
A note on the plot: Enola Holmes and the Mark of the Mongoose deals with a quite sobering danger: the threat of rabies from a mad dog. Although the narrative doesn't get graphic, I would say that I occasionally felt just a tad squeamish.
I look forward to seeing what Enola investigates next.
Thanks to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for this digital review copy!
August 22, 2023
thank you netgalley, wednesday books, and nancy springer for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! i’ve really enjoyed all of the books i’ve read in this series, and this one was no different. and, once again, the cover is GORGEOUS!
this book follows enola on a new adventure that shows some famous people from history. enola is one of my favorite characters and i love how brave, strong, and intelligent she is. the writing was unique and fun and the setting was too. this one featured sherlock more, which i really enjoyed and liked seeing more of their sibling relationship.
these books are super quick to read and are always a good time. if you liked the previous books, the movies, or just ya/historical fiction novels in general, pick this one up!
this book follows enola on a new adventure that shows some famous people from history. enola is one of my favorite characters and i love how brave, strong, and intelligent she is. the writing was unique and fun and the setting was too. this one featured sherlock more, which i really enjoyed and liked seeing more of their sibling relationship.
these books are super quick to read and are always a good time. if you liked the previous books, the movies, or just ya/historical fiction novels in general, pick this one up!
January 23, 2024
Enolas final book case which includes her brother Sherlock if enjoyed each book in this series and glad it went beyond book 6 highly recommended to all readers who enjoy historical mysteries
May 14, 2024
I'm so very disappointed! I've given all of the other books 4 stars, but this book had several things I dislike. The first is having three characters who really existed involved in a story that never happened--I hadn't realized this was the case. The second is that now I can never enjoy The Jungle Books again because I hadn't realized just how misogynistic Kipling was (it's in the notes at the end, and she did convey that in the book.) The third is that I started to feel like this one was written for the money. Plus they've added a bosom for her (the actress has one, the character didn't in the first six books) so it would have been good at some point for her to acknowledge that change--there are girls who develop one that late, of course.
November 20, 2023
*an ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*
Enola finds herself (though mostly she put herself there) embroiled in a missing person case, none other than Rudyard Kipling's best friend. But along the way, she finds mad dogs, secret societies, hidden scientific experiments, and dons a few disguises along the way.
This one felt different than the other books in the series. The rabies plotline was interesting, if somewhat odd, and the connection to Rudyard Kipling much the same.
There were some issues I had with the writing, a few simple mistakes or just annoyances that cropped up, like Enola being surprised by a motive for murder being money. Wow, so shocking, I would have never thought of that.
I might be done with the Enola Holmes series. I've tried all nine, and while this one was more enjoyable than the last few, I feel like the characters are stagnant. I want more character growth and development for Enola and Sherlock (separately and together) and I'm not seeing enough of it to continue reading more books.
Enola finds herself (though mostly she put herself there) embroiled in a missing person case, none other than Rudyard Kipling's best friend. But along the way, she finds mad dogs, secret societies, hidden scientific experiments, and dons a few disguises along the way.
This one felt different than the other books in the series. The rabies plotline was interesting, if somewhat odd, and the connection to Rudyard Kipling much the same.
There were some issues I had with the writing, a few simple mistakes or just annoyances that cropped up, like Enola being surprised by a motive for murder being money. Wow, so shocking, I would have never thought of that.
I might be done with the Enola Holmes series. I've tried all nine, and while this one was more enjoyable than the last few, I feel like the characters are stagnant. I want more character growth and development for Enola and Sherlock (separately and together) and I'm not seeing enough of it to continue reading more books.
October 12, 2023
3.5 stars
**** for the history
*** for the plot
Enola Holmes has no more need to hide behind a fictitious male identity in order to evade her brothers. She's starting to make a name for herself as a perditorian, finder of lost things, or people. In this novel, she is approached by a very upset gentleman looking for Dr. Ragositn. The gentleman NEEDS Ragostin to find his new best chum, Cotswold! Wolcott Balestier, an American writer/editor/publisher, has come to London to work with Ruddy on Ruddy's new book of poetry. The two are practically soul mates and Ruddy is frantic with worry about his Cotswold! Ruddy keeps ravibg about pirates and Enola is intrigued. Ruddy is not so worried that he will accept the services of a young lady, however, and to Enola's dismay, the man insults her and then hires Sherlock to find Cotswold! Enola is determined to find this missing man! Also determined is Wolcott Balestier's sister, Carrie. Perhaps Enola can use Carrie to her advantage! Enola's search for the missing man takes her from the Strand, where she learns the identity of "Ruddy" to a working class neighborhood where a rabid Alsatian dog is terrorizing people, to an unusual experimental medical complex. The dog may already have gotten Wolcott but what happened to the man? Where is he and can he be saved?
Slight warning about the topic of the novel: It's about a deadly disease that, at the time, has no cure and everyone is afraid. Scientists are working on an inoculation doing something like stem cell research. Too soon for that plot? YES! For me anyway but tween and teen readers might not even make the parallel. Perhaps Nancy Springer didn't either but it was hard for me to read about.
It took WAY too long to get to the meaning behind the title. The first 2/3 of the book was a little slow. Enola kept wandering around not really knowing what she was doing or what was going on. She's usually more clever than that. The last third of the book was great. The period details were incredible. I really felt like I was right there with Enola. Do you know what an "ascending room" is? Of course you do because you ride in one all the time but in the 1890s elevators were new and either seen as scary or super cool and exciting. The descriptions of lower class life in 1890s London were equally vivid. I sure as heck could have done without the medical science though. I'm too squeamish to read about what was happening.
(https://www.tuckahoevet.com/post/a-hi...)
I really like how Enola can go from high society to lowly street seller all in one day and not even think about it. I like how her work showcases the lower classes without being too dark about it. Enola is a kick butt heroine but she's still a girl and learning her trade. She has a lot to learn. I was surprised she was surprised at what happened when she accidentally kicked a nefarious villain between the legs. I guess her mother didn't include THAT in Enola's unusual education! Enola is growing up and worrying more about how she presents herself when she goes out. She likes dresses but she also likes trousers and dressing up like a boy. She seems equally uncomfortable as a high society woman and as a street seller. She's just a middle class scholarly young woman and most comfortable as herself. The disguises she puts on are incredible and often made me cringe. She's brave but in this novel, she's out of her depth. I think she's meant to be experiencing growing pains as she gets older and comes into her own. Aren't teenage girls not girls yet not women? Enola is no different.
Sherlockians may not enjoy the messing around with canon but luckily for me I don't know much about Sherlock. Enola is my Holmes of choice. Sherlock is not very likable. He doesn't listen and assumes he can figure things out through his usual methods. I don't know what on earth he's doing but it takes him twice as long as Enola to get information. When Enola tries to tell her brother what she's learned, he dismisses her information because he doesn't have the cold, hard facts. She has a WITNESS- two- if she can track them down and she heard and observed things. Sherlock doesn't seem to like women very much which is why Ruddy is so drawn to him.
Ruddy, a real life figure, is downright misogynistic and awful. Ruddy and Cotswold have a bromance going and Ruddy is furious to have his bromance interrupted. Ruddy is beside himself trying to find his Cotswold. They see themselves as some kind of grand poets in the medieval style and their love for each other as chivalrous. Young readers may assume Wolcott/Costwold is gay because of the description of his delicate features and his feelings for Ruddy. Young readers may interpret Ruddy as having romantic feelings for Cotswold. As these men are real life figures used fictionally, I don't think the reader can assume anything. After the story got going, I got the impression that Ruddy was selfish and always got his own way. He needed Wolcott to make his book better and that was his primary interest in having his chum returned to him.
Wolcott is very silly but I like him. He's kind and thoughtful. He tried to be heroic and was not rewarded for it. His sister, Carrie, seems calculating at first and cold. I wonder if he had something to do with her brother's disappearance or if his disappearance throws a wrench in her plans? She is a good actress if that's the case. Enola sees Carrie frantic with worry, so desperate to find her brother she flaunts convention and won't eat. I think if Carrie is innocent of hiding her brother, she should buck up and team up with Enola. She does become more likable as the story goes on.
Enola's club women are a lot of fun. We get to see the different types of professional women and how they enjoyed gossip and fashion and female friendship in this exclusive environment. I liked how they supported each other and helped each other. Enola's twin friends as well. I also liked Ethel Etheridge. Her vocabulary is incredible and she's quite clever. I do believe this boutonniere seller is better read than Enola! Enola's cabbie friend, Harry, seems to be quite proud of her and protective as well. He's sweet. Enola makes some new friend, three tousle-haired boys. Are they going to be her Baker Street Irregulars? Or just a nod to Sherlock using street urchins as informants.
Florence Nightingale returns for a cameo. One more real life figure appears here, Dr. Joseph Lister, who did so much to advance modern medicine yet was kind of a mad scientist! His assistant, Maud, is an unflappable woman who seems to be in favor of advancing women's rights, in spite of being a working class woman. She's a great character. The secondary villains are two dimensional but the primary villain is intelligent and cunning, a worthy adversary for Enola.
I'm glad the Netflix movies have revived interest in the books. The back of the book features a quote from actress Millie Bobbie Brown which should drawn in some younger readers who know her from Stranger Things.
**** for the history
*** for the plot
Enola Holmes has no more need to hide behind a fictitious male identity in order to evade her brothers. She's starting to make a name for herself as a perditorian, finder of lost things, or people. In this novel, she is approached by a very upset gentleman looking for Dr. Ragositn. The gentleman NEEDS Ragostin to find his new best chum, Cotswold! Wolcott Balestier, an American writer/editor/publisher, has come to London to work with Ruddy on Ruddy's new book of poetry. The two are practically soul mates and Ruddy is frantic with worry about his Cotswold! Ruddy keeps ravibg about pirates and Enola is intrigued. Ruddy is not so worried that he will accept the services of a young lady, however, and to Enola's dismay, the man insults her and then hires Sherlock to find Cotswold! Enola is determined to find this missing man! Also determined is Wolcott Balestier's sister, Carrie. Perhaps Enola can use Carrie to her advantage! Enola's search for the missing man takes her from the Strand, where she learns the identity of "Ruddy" to a working class neighborhood where a rabid Alsatian dog is terrorizing people, to an unusual experimental medical complex. The dog may already have gotten Wolcott but what happened to the man? Where is he and can he be saved?
Slight warning about the topic of the novel: It's about a deadly disease that, at the time, has no cure and everyone is afraid. Scientists are working on an inoculation doing something like stem cell research. Too soon for that plot? YES! For me anyway but tween and teen readers might not even make the parallel. Perhaps Nancy Springer didn't either but it was hard for me to read about.
It took WAY too long to get to the meaning behind the title. The first 2/3 of the book was a little slow. Enola kept wandering around not really knowing what she was doing or what was going on. She's usually more clever than that. The last third of the book was great. The period details were incredible. I really felt like I was right there with Enola. Do you know what an "ascending room" is? Of course you do because you ride in one all the time but in the 1890s elevators were new and either seen as scary or super cool and exciting. The descriptions of lower class life in 1890s London were equally vivid. I sure as heck could have done without the medical science though. I'm too squeamish to read about what was happening.
(https://www.tuckahoevet.com/post/a-hi...)
I really like how Enola can go from high society to lowly street seller all in one day and not even think about it. I like how her work showcases the lower classes without being too dark about it. Enola is a kick butt heroine but she's still a girl and learning her trade. She has a lot to learn. I was surprised she was surprised at what happened when she accidentally kicked a nefarious villain between the legs. I guess her mother didn't include THAT in Enola's unusual education! Enola is growing up and worrying more about how she presents herself when she goes out. She likes dresses but she also likes trousers and dressing up like a boy. She seems equally uncomfortable as a high society woman and as a street seller. She's just a middle class scholarly young woman and most comfortable as herself. The disguises she puts on are incredible and often made me cringe. She's brave but in this novel, she's out of her depth. I think she's meant to be experiencing growing pains as she gets older and comes into her own. Aren't teenage girls not girls yet not women? Enola is no different.
Sherlockians may not enjoy the messing around with canon but luckily for me I don't know much about Sherlock. Enola is my Holmes of choice. Sherlock is not very likable. He doesn't listen and assumes he can figure things out through his usual methods. I don't know what on earth he's doing but it takes him twice as long as Enola to get information. When Enola tries to tell her brother what she's learned, he dismisses her information because he doesn't have the cold, hard facts. She has a WITNESS- two- if she can track them down and she heard and observed things. Sherlock doesn't seem to like women very much which is why Ruddy is so drawn to him.
Ruddy, a real life figure, is downright misogynistic and awful. Ruddy and Cotswold have a bromance going and Ruddy is furious to have his bromance interrupted. Ruddy is beside himself trying to find his Cotswold. They see themselves as some kind of grand poets in the medieval style and their love for each other as chivalrous. Young readers may assume Wolcott/Costwold is gay because of the description of his delicate features and his feelings for Ruddy. Young readers may interpret Ruddy as having romantic feelings for Cotswold. As these men are real life figures used fictionally, I don't think the reader can assume anything. After the story got going, I got the impression that Ruddy was selfish and always got his own way. He needed Wolcott to make his book better and that was his primary interest in having his chum returned to him.
Wolcott is very silly but I like him. He's kind and thoughtful. He tried to be heroic and was not rewarded for it. His sister, Carrie, seems calculating at first and cold. I wonder if he had something to do with her brother's disappearance or if his disappearance throws a wrench in her plans? She is a good actress if that's the case. Enola sees Carrie frantic with worry, so desperate to find her brother she flaunts convention and won't eat. I think if Carrie is innocent of hiding her brother, she should buck up and team up with Enola. She does become more likable as the story goes on.
Enola's club women are a lot of fun. We get to see the different types of professional women and how they enjoyed gossip and fashion and female friendship in this exclusive environment. I liked how they supported each other and helped each other. Enola's twin friends as well. I also liked Ethel Etheridge. Her vocabulary is incredible and she's quite clever. I do believe this boutonniere seller is better read than Enola! Enola's cabbie friend, Harry, seems to be quite proud of her and protective as well. He's sweet. Enola makes some new friend, three tousle-haired boys. Are they going to be her Baker Street Irregulars? Or just a nod to Sherlock using street urchins as informants.
Florence Nightingale returns for a cameo. One more real life figure appears here, Dr. Joseph Lister, who did so much to advance modern medicine yet was kind of a mad scientist! His assistant, Maud, is an unflappable woman who seems to be in favor of advancing women's rights, in spite of being a working class woman. She's a great character. The secondary villains are two dimensional but the primary villain is intelligent and cunning, a worthy adversary for Enola.
I'm glad the Netflix movies have revived interest in the books. The back of the book features a quote from actress Millie Bobbie Brown which should drawn in some younger readers who know her from Stranger Things.
October 3, 2023
Our girl is back and on the case! Truly one of my favorite series in YA. Smart, agile, and cunning in her own right, Enola is making her own path to becoming one of the best detectives around. I can't recommend this series enough!
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February 17, 2024
If you're going to write a book set in London in 1890, you've got to include some of the famous authors of the time. Or at least, you should. This brilliant author included Rudyard Kipling! One of my favorite authors! '
Our heroine is searching for his best friend, an American publisher who is missing. A wonderful story full of suspense. We get to see Sherlock Holmes again, always a treat. And we get to learn about the streets of London in a way that makes the reader feel like they are there.
Ms. Springer is an amazing author who brings her characters to life perfectly!
P.S. Can we meet H.G. Wells next time? Or maybe Mark Twain?
Our heroine is searching for his best friend, an American publisher who is missing. A wonderful story full of suspense. We get to see Sherlock Holmes again, always a treat. And we get to learn about the streets of London in a way that makes the reader feel like they are there.
Ms. Springer is an amazing author who brings her characters to life perfectly!
P.S. Can we meet H.G. Wells next time? Or maybe Mark Twain?
May 18, 2024
Szczerze mówiąc, mimo całej mojej sympatii do Enoli to ten tom był słaby. Nie mam poczucia zakończenia (jak w piątym tomie) i od samego początku byłam sceptycznie nastawiona do tej całej kontynuacji, bo całość wyszła mocno średnio. Sprawa znaku mangusty nie potrafiła przykuć mojej uwagi, miałam opory przed powrotem, ciągle było coś ciekawszego i wyszło to dość nudnawo. Miała swoje momenty, ale częściej łapałam się an tym, że myślami jestem gdzieś indziej. Szkoda, bo nie lubię kończyć serii z takimi uczuciami, ale czasami lepiej zostawić coś w spokoju, zamiast to dalej ciągnąć.
June 11, 2024
szkoda że to już ostatni tom z tej serii bo na każdej z nich bawilam się świetnie, kocham humor w tej książce i to jak została napisana!♡
November 2, 2023
Enola meets Rudyard Kipling
Enola Holmes and the Mark of the Mongoose is the ninth novel in Nancy Springer's Enola Holmes series of mystery novels. It is currently (2-Nov-2023) the last extant book in the series, but since it was published just two months ago, I hold up hope that more are in the pipeline. At 298 pages, Mark of the Mongoose is a bit thicker than previous Enola Holmes novels, and in fact the story is more elaborate.
We begin with a prolog in which we met the American brother/sister couple Wolcott and Caroline Balestier. Wolcott and Carrie speak of their great friend Ruddy, who is, they hold, a talented author. Ruddy, of course, is Rudyard Kipling. If you know your Kipling, you may remember that his wife was American, and in fact was named Carrie Balestier. Furthermore, Kipling coauthored a novel, The Naulahka, with Charles Wolcott Balestier. So those are the parties to this year's Enola Holmes mystery.
In Chapter the First, Kipling shows up at the office of Dr Ragostin, Scientific Perditorian, Enola's lightly fraudulent business, which she has wound down in order to concentrate on her studies. Kipling demands to see Dr Ragostin in person, that he may track down Kipling's missing friend Wolcott Balestier. With some heat, Enola informs him that Dr Ragostin does not exist, that the actual Perditorian is the young woman standing before him. Kipling answers with even more heat, berating Enola in colorful terms.
Enola leaps into action in her characteristic improvisational way. Sherlock's hunt, as usual, is more deliberate.
This one is more action-packed and physical than usual -- there are fights, and Enola has to use that famous dagger that she carries in the front of her corset. It is as much fun as usual. And Springer's portrayal of Kipling, whose writing she admires while deploring his misogyny, is entertaining.
Blog review.
Enola Holmes and the Mark of the Mongoose is the ninth novel in Nancy Springer's Enola Holmes series of mystery novels. It is currently (2-Nov-2023) the last extant book in the series, but since it was published just two months ago, I hold up hope that more are in the pipeline. At 298 pages, Mark of the Mongoose is a bit thicker than previous Enola Holmes novels, and in fact the story is more elaborate.
We begin with a prolog in which we met the American brother/sister couple Wolcott and Caroline Balestier. Wolcott and Carrie speak of their great friend Ruddy, who is, they hold, a talented author. Ruddy, of course, is Rudyard Kipling. If you know your Kipling, you may remember that his wife was American, and in fact was named Carrie Balestier. Furthermore, Kipling coauthored a novel, The Naulahka, with Charles Wolcott Balestier. So those are the parties to this year's Enola Holmes mystery.
In Chapter the First, Kipling shows up at the office of Dr Ragostin, Scientific Perditorian, Enola's lightly fraudulent business, which she has wound down in order to concentrate on her studies. Kipling demands to see Dr Ragostin in person, that he may track down Kipling's missing friend Wolcott Balestier. With some heat, Enola informs him that Dr Ragostin does not exist, that the actual Perditorian is the young woman standing before him. Kipling answers with even more heat, berating Enola in colorful terms.
“You?” he went on, wild-eyed and yelling. “You ostrich biddy with the mouth of a muleteer! You mud-head snipe-nose, you are the she-demon Putana who sucks men’s blood, whose milk poisons babies! Banish yourself! Aroynt thee!”Far from being discouraged, Enola relishes his colorful insults, and echoing Marcus Aurelius, tells Joddy
“My best revenge for that bully’s rudeness,” I said, “will be to locate his missing friend for him.”Kipling, meanwhile, has recourse to Sherlock. Thus Enola and Sherlock end up competing/collaborating in the hunt for Balestier.
Enola leaps into action in her characteristic improvisational way. Sherlock's hunt, as usual, is more deliberate.
This one is more action-packed and physical than usual -- there are fights, and Enola has to use that famous dagger that she carries in the front of her corset. It is as much fun as usual. And Springer's portrayal of Kipling, whose writing she admires while deploring his misogyny, is entertaining.
Blog review.
October 24, 2023
Nancy Springer has done it again with this latest Enola Holmes mystery. The titular protagonist and junior Suffragette continues to delight as she pursues her self proclaimed quest as finder of the lost and fights the complacency of late Victorian society while running rings around her older more famous brother. This book also serves as a left handed tribute and much needed takedown of Rudyard Kipling and his hard core misogyny and vapid celebration of imperialism.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher, Wednesday Books, for an advance reading copy in exchange for my honest review.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher, Wednesday Books, for an advance reading copy in exchange for my honest review.
August 22, 2023
This was a fun audiobook to listen too. I've seen the two Enola Holmes movies on Netflix and really enjoyed them so I wanted to try out an audiobook from the series. It didn't disappoint. I especially loved that the narrator sounded almost exactly like the actress from the movie. I felt like I was there experiencing everything she was. I am a fan and will be looking up the rest of the audiobooks in the series.
December 12, 2023
While am really happy to read another Enola novel, this one felt lacking in someway, not sure, maybe its the focus on the social aspect of it instead of the mystery..... it kinda felt rushed to me.
i still did enjoy the banter and the use of old English speech.
looking forward to the next one.
i still did enjoy the banter and the use of old English speech.
looking forward to the next one.
July 14, 2024
Tak mi przykro, że to już ostatnia część 😭
Uwielbiam postać Enoli i cieszę że mogłam jej towarzyszyć w tych wszystkich przychodach.
Może i nie są to najlepsze i najwybitniejsze książki jakie czytałam, ale są dla mnie comfort serią. Zawsze gdy sięgałam po Enole wiedziałam że miło spędzę czas i będę się świetnie bawić. Już nie mówiąc o tym jak bardzo te książki pomogły mi na zastoje czytelnicze, bo jak już po nie sięgnęłam to po prostu płynęłam przez treść i ani się obejrzałam a już kończyłam książkę ❤️
Uwielbiam postać Enoli i cieszę że mogłam jej towarzyszyć w tych wszystkich przychodach.
Może i nie są to najlepsze i najwybitniejsze książki jakie czytałam, ale są dla mnie comfort serią. Zawsze gdy sięgałam po Enole wiedziałam że miło spędzę czas i będę się świetnie bawić. Już nie mówiąc o tym jak bardzo te książki pomogły mi na zastoje czytelnicze, bo jak już po nie sięgnęłam to po prostu płynęłam przez treść i ani się obejrzałam a już kończyłam książkę ❤️
September 16, 2023
Content warnings: misogyny, kidnapping, injury, classism.
Rep: I will swear until I die that Enola is asexual. She might be lesbian asexual or aro ace, but she's ace to me. Not said on page because it's historical. But in 9 books, she's not once shown attraction at all, and we need that historical ace rep IMO.
Enola is back again - up to her usual hijinks and kicking arse while doing so.
I love this kid so much. She has so much spirit and fire inside her. I love her brain, her attitude, and her heart.
Rep: I will swear until I die that Enola is asexual. She might be lesbian asexual or aro ace, but she's ace to me. Not said on page because it's historical. But in 9 books, she's not once shown attraction at all, and we need that historical ace rep IMO.
Enola is back again - up to her usual hijinks and kicking arse while doing so.
I love this kid so much. She has so much spirit and fire inside her. I love her brain, her attitude, and her heart.
February 10, 2024
Another Goodreads Giveaway win, I never thought I’d win one, much less two! So, my sincerest thanks to Wednesday Books for providing an ARC!
I love when actual people of a book’s time period make appearances, especially when it’s so cleverly done. Interactions between Enola and Sherlock are becoming more frequent and my goodness, they are so witty and smart. I can’t wait for the day when Sherlock knocks on Enola’s door and asks her for help, imagine what a fun adventure that will be!
Enola is a strong, independent, and insanely intelligent woman who I can’t wait for my daughters to know.
I love when actual people of a book’s time period make appearances, especially when it’s so cleverly done. Interactions between Enola and Sherlock are becoming more frequent and my goodness, they are so witty and smart. I can’t wait for the day when Sherlock knocks on Enola’s door and asks her for help, imagine what a fun adventure that will be!
Enola is a strong, independent, and insanely intelligent woman who I can’t wait for my daughters to know.
December 19, 2023
Won in a giveaway and was a charming ya read. Great writing and a fun novel!
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