A Study in Charlotte audiobook

I have to say, this book really took me by surprise! I knew as soon as I heard about a YA-Sherlock Holmes retelling that I would take well to this story, but I was not prepared for how much I loved it! CW: murder, talk of rape, substance abuse A Study in Charlotte is a truly fun and entertaining young adult mystery novel with a fabulous first installment. The plot was engaging, well-written, and unexpected. I especially enjoyed how the author weaved in actual tales of Sherlock Holmes as a way for the antagonist to taunt the famous pair of comrades. I felt the mystery was really well-done, keeping me guessing throughout the entirety of the story and surprising me in the end.I found Jamie and Charlotte to be complimentary protagonists to one another. Charlotte is extremely intelligent and calculated, albeit a little unhinged, and Jamie is grounded and supportive, if a little impulsive. I adore the fateful friendship between these two and adored getting to watch their shared ancestry develop into an individual connection. While romantic feelings are formed during this story, Charlotte and Jamie are best friends first, and I would not consider A Study in Charlotte a romance novel. It was refreshing to see a true friendship develop into what MIGHT be a very slow-burn romance in the future, but to focus on their platonic relationship first.I really love this series so far and absolutely plan on completing it! I would definitely recommend to those who enjoy some fun young adult thrillers with interesting protagonists!

This was tons of fun! I’m a Sherlock fan, but not a super fan by any means. I’ve watched the BBC show and know the basics about the story but I’ve never actually read Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s tales (though I plan to!) So with my knowledge of Sherlock in mind, I thought this was an excellent tribute. Watson was just as I’d imagine him, and Sherlock was fascinating, as per usual. Together the pair made an incredible power couple. This has some hints of romance that I thought would annoy me but I actually didn’t mind them surprisingly. I liked the fact that Holmes and Watson weren’t fictional characters and the MCs were their descendants. It made for a unique element. Following the murder mystery in this book felt like watching Sherlock, but high school edition, and I loved it. A really great retelling overall!

“I felt like I was being pulled through a dark, dank wardrobe into some boozy Narnia.” This was the most unexpected treat! I thought that I might enjoy this one, but I never expected to fall completely head over heels for it, especially after reading A Study in Scarlet the night before starting this! This is a reimagining of Sherlock and Watson, but told in the perspective of their descendants, Charlotte and Jamie, in modern day! And, oh my gosh, this was just fantastic! Jamie Watson recently left the UK to attend a Connecticut prep school because of a rugby scholarship, and he isn’t thrilled to be leaving his home away from his mother and to be closer to his father and his new family. Charlotte Holmes also attends this school, but she spends most of her days in her laboratory testing her genius and solving mysteries. And these two’s paths cross because (yeah, you probably guessed it) a recent murder that happened on campus. Oh, and they are both being framed for it! “We weren't Sherlock Holmes and John Watson. I was ok with that, I thought. We had things they didn't, too. Like electricity, and refrigerators. And Mario Kart.” But this book was for sure a lot darker than I was originally expecting. I mean, it obviously deals with murder mysteries, but it also deals heavily with drug addiction and sexual assault. And I just enjoyed how themes like rape and addiction were constantly at the forefront of the story, and how Charlotte is slowly reclaiming part of herself, while telling more and more of her truth. I just feel like themes like this need to be more normalized, especially in school settings, and I think it was really respectfully done, too. I said this in my review for A Study in Scarlet, too, but with both stories I just think it is pure genius to tell the story in Watson’s perspective. And it really helps that Jamie Watson is the softest and sweetest boy in existence. But I just think seeing Charlotte through his eyes was so pure and just added something to the story that would have been impossible to achieve in any other way of telling the story. And just in general, this story is very character driven, and I easily fell in love with both of the stars, which was for sure something I wasn’t expecting going in. “The two of us, we're the best kind of disaster. Apples and oranges. Well, more like apples and machetes.” Yet, the heart of this novel is for sure a murder mystery, and I was impressed by how much it kept me on my toes! I really didn’t see the twists coming, and the ending utterly surprised me. I truly loved it, and I thought it was expertly done. And I think Brittany Cavallaro really crafted something so smart and wove something so beautifully. Overall, I really enjoyed this one! I am so excited to see how August Moriarty is going to come into play, especially with the title of book two being The Last of August! But I loved this reimagining, I loved these characters even more than who they are based off of, and I was completely enthralled with this dark story. I can’t wait for Jamie and Charlotte’s next adventure. Blog | Instagram | Twitter | Tumblr | Youtube | TwitchContent and trigger warnings for talk of suicide, talk of past sexual assault, talk of past rape, murder, a lot of talk about drug use, drug addiction, mild self harm (allowing glass to be pushed deeper in the skin), and drugging.

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oxy addicted female sherlock holmes & a soft hipster watsonthis was fun and dark and twisted. everything that one could ever want from a sherlock story, right? i'm not sure what i was expecting but i don't think it was this. i guess i assumed since it would be a retelling that it would be a little lighter and more fun.but i didn't laugh a lot. i did feel things though.first off, the characters were great. watson was easy to read, probably because he was narrating. and holmes was just fucking fascinating as most renditions of holmes are. both were well adapted for the 21st century and i liked that they were related to the original holmes and watson. and that their meeting was sort of destined to happen (even though it was cleverly orchestrated).one little thing that i liked was the way that watson talks about holmes before he's gotten to know her. it's a subtle sort of hero worship that i think we can all in some part relate to. like meeting a favorite youtuber in person. the warring feelings that he has... that he feels he can innately trust her but how stupid that sounds. it just resonated with me strangely. and was something that definitely stood out to me.obviously, the mystery aspect of this is what kept me from setting this book down. it was satisfying and the twists were great. the conclusion was less showy than i would have liked but it worked to an extent. and honestly, i'm just interested to see what happens next. what crimes will be solved. will holmes and watson fall madly in love? dunno but i'm definitely going to find out.***********************i'm just a big dumb sucker for boys named jamie; can't wait to read this

“i don’t need someone to fight for me. i can fight for myself.” a sherlock holmes ya retelling? oof, count me in. as i love the bbc sherlock tv show and i’ve been craving rewatching it for the past few days, i knew this was the right time to read this one. and that was absolutely correct. i almost would’ve finished it within 24 hours since i only had about 20 pages left last night, but i was really exhausted and i didn’t want to rush it because i had enjoyed it so incredibly much thus far and the ending shouldn’t be any different.the writing style definitely took me by surprise. honestly, i didn’t have much expectations concerning that aspect. the plot was really well-written and the characters were developed nicely. what i loved the most, however, was that there were elements of a slow burn romance, but it isn’t the typical insta love trope that i kind of had expected.charlotte and jamie are SUCH great characters! jamie was exactly like you would imagine a modern day watson to be, and charlotte of course was intelligent, no doubt, but the savageness!! ugh, queen. she is someone you can’t help but love. the plot in general was really intriguing and kept me guessing until the end with some nice twists and turns. let’s be real, i didn’t expect to enjoy this as much as i have, but i’m so incredibly glad and literally immediately picked up the sequel, which rarely happens. → 4.5 stars

Quick-Fire Review: I don't know what's more alluring, the cover or the synopsis. I especially admired the book's ties to the Sherlock Holmes mysteries and was wildly impressed by how fluid and natural the connections were between the two. This book balances the line between paying homage to Holmes mysteries and also being fresh and original. A Study in Charlotte brings a thrilling plot, spot-on characterization, whip-smart writing, and a puzzling mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end. Although there's no cliffhanger, I'm anxious for the next book! Read the full review @ A Perfection Called BooksDetailed Review: Although this book isn't one I'd usually pick up since I'm not an avid reader of mystery novels, the synopsis was too alluring to pass up and I quickly became obsessed with the premise of this novel. I've always had fond memories of Sherlock Holmes. When I was younger I used to watch old black-and-white tv series episodes with my father. I'd feebly attempt to solve the mystery and delight in the fact that I was never right. The eccentricity and pure brilliance of Holmes along with the intricacies of the crimes, the Watson companionship, and the revealing ends left a charmed imprint of Sherlock on my childhood.Throughout this novel, Brittany spreads her love and knowledge of Sherlock Holmes to readers in such a fresh way. I love the idea of Holmes and Watson being real and their descendants solving crimes together. This book balances the line between paying homage to Holmes and also being fresh and original. I especially admired the book's ties to the Sherlock Holmes mysteries and was wildly impressed by how fluid and natural the connections were between Holmes stories and A Study in Charlotte. It's so creative and fun to see how one of the most famous fictional-sleuthing duos is re-imagined as reality.Given how authentic the connections are between this book and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stories, it's no surprise that the characterization was perfect. Charlotte mirrors Holmes' quirks and addictions. Her speech and actions are uncannily similar to him, yet she's still her own person. Her insecurities, troubles, and motives are where she really diverges from Holmes, and I'm glad Charlotte wasn't portrayed as a carbon copy of him. Her perceptiveness and reasoning skills are riveting. Her character is so fascinating, and I'm glad this story is told from Watson's point of view which makes her even more mysterious and a better study. Oh my dear Watson! I love Jamie. He's likable and funny and the perfect person to temper Charlotte.I love the evolving relationship between Charlotte and Jamie as we see them learn to trust each other and become so much more. I ship it! That is all I shall say on the matter. The dynamic between Charlotte and Jamie manages to keep up with the golden interactions between Holmes and Watson. The interactions are hilarious and awkward and as strange as you'd expect.Someone is framing Charlotte and Jamie for the death of a student at school in a sick imitation of Holmes' most famous mysteries. As more and more suspicious activities arise, the two team up and attempt to clear their names. I loved how this mystery developed and heightened throughout the book. There are so many twists and turns in the plot, you have no idea who you can trust! The complexity and attention to detail in the plotting of the crimes are creepy yet artfully done. The plotting is pure genius and meticulously planned. I'm in awe of the sheer scope and connections and threads scattered throughout this novel that manage to seamlessly come together at the end.Brittany's writing is stellar and completely absorbing. Her wit and humor shine through in this novel as does her talent for writing. A Study in Charlotte ends fairly resolved, and there are two more books in the series to come! I thoroughly enjoyed this book and can't wait to see where the newest Holmes and Watson take us next.A Study in Charlotte brings a thrilling plot, spot-on characterization, whip-smart writing, and a puzzling mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end.In a gif:

I was well and truly Sherlocked before picking up this book--which I did with both hope and trepidation. You see, those of us who love the Sherlock world always want more. And there's a limited supply. Or, to qualify that statement: a limited supply of quality additions to the oeuvre. (Do you like that word, "oeuvre"? I hope so. I feel it is a very Sherlock word.)I'll cut to the verdict: YES!!! PARTY AT 221-B! Because Sherlock is back-- in female form, with a totally empathetic, very perfectly Watsonian guy as her Watson, writing down her exploits, narrating the story, and falling in love with her. Although he knows way better than to do that. Because they're both descended from their original namesakes, and we all know the original Holmes & Watson were soul mates, but not precisely healthy.Did I hear you say that Sherlockian gender-bending's been done already? Yes. But not like this. Not by someone who really understands the characters and their relationships (oh yes, I did say "relationships", which is a close relative to the word "ship", and if you ship Sherlock/ Watson, be of very good cheer). All our favorites are here in this story-- and the essence of their personalities, what makes them who they are, is unaltered. The author shows us that, even if you put these two sleuths (or one sleuth and one best friend) into different bodies, a different era, different situations with different problems...at least two things can stay the same: who they really are, and how we feel about them.I just finished this book, and I feel fantastic about it. How are you feeling? Hey kid, wanna awesome Sherlock story?Try this one. I got it for free in exchange for an honest review, but for you--I don't know, maybe 17 bucks when it comes out next year?

So I enjoyed this way more than I thought I would. It reminded me a lot of the sort of books I enjoyed when I was younger and gave me a BBC Sherlock meets Veronica Mars sort of vibe. The writing style also pleasantly surprised me because I expected it to be a lot more elementary than it was. I really liked both Charlotte and Jamie as characters. The only thing I found a bit cheesy was the whole being related to the original Sherlock and Holmes; it was a little too "Disney Descendants" for me. Other than that, I had a great time reading this book. Although, I listened to it on audio and the narrator wasn't anything special - his British accent was fake and terrible - so I don't necessarily recommend reading it that way.

I enjoyed this book SO much! It's kind a Sherlock reboot in staring a female Sherlock and I really loved how she and Jamie ended up working together to solve the CRIME!I also really loved the dynamic between Jamie and Charlotte, their dialogue was always on point and their relationship was just complicated enough to be intriguing and interesting without being annoying.Can't wait to finish the rest of the series!

I loved this. I’ve had this book on my shelf for a while but never got around to reading it. The cover made me think it was for a slightly younger audience. If I’d known Anica Rissi had edited it, I would have definitely picked it up sooner. Brittany Cavallaro’s Sherlock and Watson may not tread a lot of new ground, but their story is still fresh and exciting. I love that we’re dealing with a whole family of Sherlocks and Watsons and Moriartys. There’s something really unique about that. But for me the best part of the book was the relationship between Sherlock and Watson. The pure vulnerability that exists between them is quite lovely and very YA. Not something we see in the BBC Sherlock. I enjoyed this so much that I immediately bought the next two in the series. I have seen a lot of reviews talking about how Charlotte lacks the charm of her other Sherlock counterparts, and I feel like I need to call BS on that right now. Sherlock is an asshole, full stop. Giving the character a pass when it’s played by Benedict Cumberbatch or Jonny Lee Miller because they’re cute is ridiculous. Just because they’re charming doesn’t make the character any less of an asshole. And, frankly, Cavallaro writes Charlotte with far more emotional vulnerability than any of the modern takes on Sherlock, so how about we stop giving passes to damaged, asshole men just because they’re cute, and shitting on women playing similar roles? Cool?

This book had a long way to go to win me over. I've just never been more than the most casual fan of the Sherlock Holmes character/archetype (I do like the Cumberbatch version). Plus, hasn't this character been written about more than any other in all literature? Well, this book handily won me over

A Study in Charlotte is a fast paced and fun mystery novel. It is kind of like a Sherlock and Watson reimagining but with them being actual people and the main characters as their great, great, great grandchildren. And these grandchildren end up being forced into a situation where they are framed for a murder and have to work together in order to figure everything out.We follow Jamie Watson, who is going to Sherrington on scholarship. He can be kind of stupid sometimes, but I do love his personality. He is just a really great character. And then there is Charlotte Holmes. She is smart and cocky and strong. He comes off as cold and mean, but as the story goes on, you really get to see her softer side. The plot is an extremely fun ride. I love all the twists and turns this book has. I had suspicions about who the culprit was, but I was never sure of anything. I also enjoyed Brittany Cavallaro's writing, and how she wrote the novel. It is set in first person POV from the POV of Jamie, and the novel read like journal entries that Jamie wrote, like how Watson chronicled the adventures of Sherlock.Overall, it was a fun and engaging story with great characters and a lot of emotions attached to these wonderful characters. I highly recommend!

A voice cut through the blood-roar. "Watson" Holmes shouted, at what sounded like an enormous distance, "what the fuck do you think you're doing?"Oh. my Sherlock loving hear. Was I prepared for A Study in Charlotte? No. Not one bit. I'm a huge fan of the BBC series with Buttercup Cumbersnatch (lets be honest you know who I'm referring to) and Martin Freeman. Although I never read any of the books by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle that doesn't mean my love for them is any less. But don't worry, it's yet another to add to my outrageous TBR. That being said when I heard of A Study in Charlotte, being marketed as a YA retelling of sorts I HAD TO GET MY HANDS ON IT. I'm two years late but whatever...at least I made it?The story is narrated by Jamie Watson, who is a descendent of John Watson. He leaves his home in England for a boarding school in Connecticut. There he meets Miss Charlotte Holmes and things get uh, murderous. Not only does Watson have to struggle high school and a budding romance/friendship with Holmes but he's also framed for murder. I know what you might be thinking since I too am a fan of the Art of Deduction. You think its a cheesy water down version. Predictable plot, dry characters, lazy writing. Well, dear reader of this review, you are wrong. I was wrong. Is the plot predictable? No. Bad writing? I couldn't put it down. Dry characters? I wanted to both hug Charlotte and Jamie and also slap them. They weren't just "John and Sherlock" set in 2017 boarding school. They were "Jamie and Charlotte." Yeah they shared characteristics but they weren't identical. We weren't Sherlock Holmes and John Watson. I was ok with that, I thought. We had things they didn't, too. Like electricity, and refrigerators. And Mario Kart.As for it being a water down Disney version? Uh. No. Not at all. It was dark. It was gritty. I'm not even talking about the murders. I'm talking about the things these characters undergo. I don't want to label this whole section as a spoiler because a) one part of what I'm about to say is common knowledge about Holmes and b) may be a trigger warning. I won't go into vivid detail but I feel like it needs to be talked about. You have been warned.Charlotte, like most Holmes, has a certain addiction with drugs. I was aware of it but didn't think it would make an appearance in the book. I'm glad it did. In YA books (at least ones I read) showed addiction in a complicated way. They always made the character magically cured by the end. In A Study in Charlotte that's not the case. It's a huge thing she struggles with and I'm hopefully that he next two books give us resolution. This addiction is woven so tightly into her character and while I do hope she gets help I find it realistic that by the end of the book (view spoiler)[she still struggles with, yet she's on the road of recovery (hide spoiler)]. Another main theme/discussion in this book is her (view spoiler)[assault (hide spoiler)]. It isn't push under the rug and from I hear from other reviews the next two books handle it in an important way. I just think that this book did a good job on showing the dark side of things. Things aren't always rainbows and sunshine. I decided to tab while I was reading and now my library copy is full of posts it so trying to decide WHAT I want to talk about in this review is difficult. I have so much to say! So many quotes I wanna add, about the development of the characters, the mystery (which was fantasy and I looked at every character in a suspicious way), characters I loved, characters I disliked, what I'm exciting to see in the sequel, etc. But sadly, I don't think I would ever shut up. Which is why I'm cutting this review off here, before I accidentally spoil the whole plot...which by the way try to avoid spoilers because it just makes the whole experience so much better. I don't care for mysteries but this book is probably in my top...25 books I've read this year WHICH SAYS A LOT I CAN'T NARROW IT DOWN TO FIVE LIKE A NORMAL PERSONAnyways, give this book a chance. You'll no doubt fall in love with how annoying Charlotte is (in a good way. in a way Sherlock Holmes way that is endearing), Jamie being...Jamie (i love him but I also want to yell at him), and finally Brittany Cavallaro highly entertaining writing. "Oh my God," I said as she startled. "Oh my God. You just wanted to come here to-""There are excellent opportunities for observation and deduction here.""-to dance." I was trying very hard not to laugh."Would you like to?""Yes," she said, and fairly dragged me out onto the floor.

OH MAN THIS BOOK IS SO GOOD.SERIOUSLY EVERYONE GET THEIR HANDS ON A COPY IT'S SO FREAKING GOOD.Honestly, I'm kind of a sucker for anything to do with Sherlock Holmes, but I couldn't even help but love this absolutely fabulous sort-of-SH-retelling. Why sort-of retelling? Because it's set in an alternate world where Sherlock Holmes and John Watson were real people; and our two main characters are descendants of that famous duo.The straight main act of Watson is the perfect temper to Holmes' sharp wit; which is something you can often see in other similar retellings. Seriously though, Cavallaro is fantastic at the humour- there were so many times where I smiled or literally laughed out loud (which surprisingly doesn't actually happen to me that often considering how many books I read).The mystery aspect of it is awesome as well, with the story having the cleverness to it that all successful Holmes retellings need. I definitely didn't expect the culprit to be who it was, and certainly not the motives behind the murders.I seriously cannot wait to see what else Cavallaro has in store for this duo- this series is 100% going on my auto-buy list.RatingsOverall: 9/10Plot: 5/5Romance: 4.5/5Writing: 5/5Characters: 5/5Cover: 4/5-OH MY GOD THAT WAS SO FREAKING GOOD I CAN'T EVEN!!!EVERYONE GO PRE-ORDER IT NOW

I had the opportunity to read an advanced copy of A STUDY IN CHARLOTTE. I adore mysteries, and I love Sherlock Holmes stories, but I wasn't sure what to expect--Holmes adaptations can be a bit unpredictable, right? So I am delighted to say that I enjoyed this book from beginning to end. The writing is lovely, the mystery is clever and kept me guessing, and the nods to Arthur Conan Doyle's stories are abundant and obviously come from a place of great love and admiration. Best of all are the two main characters, who are so incredibly darling I sort of want to steal them away and adopt them for my very own. (I know, I know. They wouldn't like that very much.) This Holmes and this Watson aren't copies of their namesakes--but they're not supposed to be. They're both layered, flawed, and interesting, with their own baggage and their own issues. Their friendship is rocky at times, terribly charming, and always complicated because they're complicated, and it all feels so very believable and real. I loved watching them figure each other out just as much as they were figuring the mystery out.