Another great book featuring Enola Holmes, Sherlock Holmes" little sister. In this book, a lady appears at 221B Baker Street just as Enola is there visiting her brother. Since he doesn't seem in the least bit interested in taking her case, Enola promises to help her. The lady has a twin sister who supposedly died suddenly quite soon after she getting married, but since the sister is her twin, she doesn't believe that she really died because she is sure that she would have felt it. So Enola sets out to investigate, But it doesn't take long for Sherlock's interest to be raised as well, and pretty soon, both Holmes' are on the case. I highly recommend!

Enola Holmes and the Black Barouche continues Enola’s adventures as she attempts to crack a mysterious case. This is number seven in the series, though it can be read as a standalone. Enola meets a young woman who is concerned about the strange death of her twin and suspects foul play. As they examine the clues it soon becomes clear that something nefarious is going on. If she isn’t dead, where did Felicity disappear to? Along with her brother Sherlock, Enola embarks on a journey to find out.

Enola is fearless as ever and determined to find the truth regardless of obstacles. This mystery forces Enola to go undercover, revisit old friends, and interpret subtle clues. The dialogue is witty and may challenge readers to pull out a dictionary! Enola is a strong and courageous character whose exploits make it a fast-paced read. This story deals with important themes of mental health and women’s rights in a historical context. Seeing Sherlock and Watson as they assist in unraveling the mystery was delightful, though only Enola can come up with her twisty schemes!

This would be a really fun mystery for any Enola Holmes fan regardless of age, though intended audience is likely upper middle grade. Enola Holmes and The Black Barouche releases on August 31, 2021. Thank you to Nancy Springer, Wednesday Books, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

For publisher: My review will be posted on 8/31 and I will publish it on Instagram, Goodreads, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble etc

Book: Enola Holmes and the Black Barouche
Author: Nancy Springer
Rating: 3 Out of 5 Stars

I would like to thank the publisher, Wednesday Books, for sending me an ARC.

This wasn’t really a bad book, but I didn’t love it. I guess that this is just a middle of the road book for me. Had I been a little bit younger, I think I would have enjoyed this a lot more. I don’t know. I just found myself not fully connected to the characters and the plot. If I can’t connect with each of those things, I usually find myself giving the book a little bit lower of a ranting.

I found the whole mystery and plot to be one of convivence. While the stakes were high, I just felt that they weren’t high for the characters. There was never this sense of feeling that everything wasn’t going to be okay. You knew that no matter what the situation was, the characters were going to make it out in one piece. You knew that in the end everything was going to be okay. Whenever I am reading a book, I want to feel that fear. I want to keep reading to find out if the characters are going to be okay. If I don’t get this, then I tend to wonder away from the book.

I really enjoyed Enola’s character. I like that she isn’t afraid to get messy and just what she will do to solve a case. She is very different from her brother. We see how creative she is when it comes getting involved in the case. She takes on different names, wears different clothes, and, well, pretty much creates another life for herself. When she says that she is going to solve a case, she means it and will let nothing stop her from doing so. With that being said, there were also parts of her character I didn’t like. Again, it all comes back to not fully being able to connect with her. I know I said I did enjoy her character and I did, but there was just something missing from her to really bring it home for me. She was lacking some of the depth I needed in order for her to become a stand out character for me.

The writing was pretty solid. It was actually what kept me powering through this one. I love how simple and engaging it is, but how it manages to still tell the story it needs to. Each word is planned out and nothing is out of place. Again, I would have liked to have seen a bit more depth to the plot and characters. I don’t know if that is so much a writing issue or if it is just me.

Anyway, I didn’t love this one, but I didn’t dislike it either. If you are looking for a simple and quick mystery, then this may be the book for you.

This book comes out on August 31, 2021.

Enola Holmes and the Black Barouche is a great follow-up to the Enola Holmes series that I absolutely devoured and I know my students will absolutely adore! This is the perfect YA mystery with a strong female lead and a fantastic cast of characters. For teaching purposes, this writing is stellar as Nancy Springer made it easy to visualize the setting, the characters, the plot!!! 5/5 highly recommend book and I can't wait to add it to my classroom library!

A rather straightforward, easy-going mystery. I do think this book leans more middle grade than YA. And I will admit it might not have been a book I would’ve checked out had it not been for the fact that enjoyed the Netflix movie.

That being said, it does retain that familiar charm that helped me dive back into the world despite having not read the previous installments.

I was glad to see Enola reunited with Tewksbury and I do wish he would’ve played a larger role, but overall I enjoyed this book well enough.

Enola Holmes is the much younger sister of Sherlock and Mycroft Holmes. While it is not necessary to read the previous books in the series, it does make the circumstances Enola finds herself in during this adventure more satisfying. This is the first case that Enola and Sherlock work together (although a bit reluctantly from Sherlock) to solve the mysterious death/disappearance of a countess. Letitia Glover arrives to 221B Baker Street asking for Sherlock's assistance in finding out more about the mysterious death of her sister. As they are twins, Miss Glover does not believe her sister is dead, her sister's husband refuses to answer any of her letters. Together, the Holmes siblings follow the clues to discover what truly happened to the countess. What I appreciate most about the series is how Enola approaches the mystery in a completely different way than Sherlock - although they both are highly intelligent, Enola is less pragmatic with her solutions than Sherlock. The mystery was well done, and the solution satisfying (though I would have like to see Mycroft perhaps.) I can honestly say, I was a bit nervous when this book was announced after the success of the Netflix movie. While I enjoyed the movie, I hoped the book fell in line with the previous novels in the series - and I was not disappointed. I would like to see the series continue and I thoroughly enjoy the witty banter, action, mystery and puzzles that are solved throughout the book/series.

Enola Holmes and the Black Barouche is a great follow-up to the Enola Holmes series! The book follows Enola as she nvestigates the disappearance of Lady Felicity Rudcliff, the Countess of Dunhench. The plot summary tells us that Tewkey will show up in this book, so I was worried that the plot would follow in the footsteps of the movie and put Enola and Tewkesbury together romantically. That would have rubbed me the wrong way, as earlier books indicate Tewkesbury is younger than Enola, and Enola herself is only 14. I was delighted that Tewkey's appearance was only as a friend. I was also thrilled that Enola was able to develop her friendship with another young woman. As much as the Holmes's late mother always said that Enola would do very well on her own, all I ever really wanted for her was to have a friend or two. I hope that if there are more books, that Lady Cecily comes back at some point.
Sherlock's recap at the beginning of the story means that this book could very well stand alone from the rest of the series, and anyone looking to catch up with Enola need not start from the beginning. However, I think this installment will be most enjoyed by returning fans of the series. Enola is her usual clever - if somewhat overconfident - self, finding adventures or misadventures as every turn. Overall, it was great to return to this world, and I look forward to seeing what Enola will do next!

This was my first time reading any of the Enola Holmes books and, I'm so sad I didn't discover them sooner. I was a big fan of Enola Holmes and the Black Barouche and will definitely be going back to read the 6 other books in the series.

Our story starts with a prologue from Sherlock Holmes as he catches the reader up to speed about his younger sister Enola. I'm glad this prologue was included as it caught me up to speed about her character. Readers who are starting with this book will appreciate the summary of the previous adventure Enola has been on. I was able to learn a decent amount about Enola, her personality, and her relationship with her brothers just from these few pages.

The rest of the story unfolds through the eyes of Enola. She takes on a case dubbed the Black Barouche and is in search of her client's twin sister who passed away shortly after marrying an earl. Throughout the case, Enola uses her wits and occasional rash decision-making to find clues to uncover the mystery. Enola isn't alone in her journey, Sherlock is there to help along the way but it never felt like he was overshadowing her. She also received assistance from Dr. Watson, Viscount Tewkesbury, and Tish Glover. The mystery itself was intriguing and had me wanting to read more.

One of my favorite things about the book was the female characters. Enola is such a strong character in regards to her personality and mindset. When she sets her mind to something she does it, no matter how much her brother would prefer she stay at home. I was a bit worried going in that she was going to be one of those "not like other girls" characters but I didn't get that from her. She was unapologetically herself, she enjoyed dressing like a lady, shopping, going for tea but she also wasn't afraid to get dirty. It was nice to see a young female character interested in multiple things. I was also a fan of Tish Glover as she was another strong female character. I don't want to spoil anything so I'll just say that I was impressed with the way she was able to help with the case and how strong she was throughout.

The only thing I was slightly iffy about was our conclusion for the villain. I feel like I had some unanswered questions about what happened to them. But overall I didn't have big issues with the book.

As I said, I was a big fan of this book and am so happy I got the chance to read it. I think old and new fans alike will find this book enjoyable as it's a great YA mystery with a strong female lead. Now I'm off to go read the other 6 books!

This review will be published on my blog Sara Mackenzi Reads on August 30 along with a Q&A as a part of the Book Tour hosted by the publisher

Enola Holmes is the younger sister of Sherlock and Mycroft Holmes and like her brothers brilliant at solving crimes. When Miss Letita Glover shows up at Sherlock's door step to inform them about her sister and how she needs to understand what happened, it is Enola who steps up to take on the case. Miss Letita was informed by her brother-in-law that her twin sister Felicity has died but Letita doesn't believe this. Enola decides to go undercover to find out what truly happened. What she discover will require her to need help from Sherlock, Watson and Marquess of Basilwther to figure out what really happened to Felicity.

I enjoyed reading this book so much. It is book 7 in the series but you can read as a stand-alone. After seeing the movie in Netflix's which I loved I was thrilled to read this book and it didn't disappoint. The writing is great as I felt I could visualize the scenery, the clothes, and the places. It was an entertaining read and the mystery was good and not difficult to solve. I highly recommend reading this book and I myself cannot wait till the next book to see what adventures she gets herself into.

I loved this book! Smart, witty, often humorous dialogue, a fantastic cast of characters, a good mystery, fast pace. Sherlock and Enola’s relationship is realistic as brother and sister, and great fun to observe. Enola is smart, fearless, and adventurous - a likable and caring young woman who is completely capable of handling herself against the unscrupulous and those who mean to defy her mission.

A wonderful, very enjoyable, clean read. Suitable to read as a stand alone.
The book cover was outstanding, and displays Enola’s beauty and independent spirit.

5 Big Stars - can’t wait for the next installment.

My profound thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

This is the seventh book in the series, yet it is introduced well enough that it could be read on it's own and enjoyed without having read the previous books. In this book, Enola sets out to solve a mystery that has been brought to her brother, Sherlock Holmes. A young woman has come to Mr. Holmes because she has received a letter telling her that her twin sister has suddenly died and been cremated. Leticia does not believe that her sister has died, and when they learn that the death certificate was forged, they decide to look into the case. Who will learn more and solve the case, young Enola, or her famous older brother? In a time when women were not even supposed to travel alone and were treated as property, can girl power save the day? This is a fun to read book and a nice addition to the series.

First off like always I want to say a huge thank you to the publisher St. Martin's Press, Wednesday Books , the author Nancy Springer , and to NetGalley for the invite to join this blog tour as well as letting me read and review it.To tell the truth this is a hole new series to me as is the author , in fact I had no idea there was a series called Enola Holmes until I saw something about it on TV as a tv show and my friends told me it was a good series to read , so as soon as I saw the invite to read it , I knew I wanted to give it a try and I'm actually glad that I did, because it not only reminded me of the my love for Sherlock Holmes. As well as introduced to a new character and series that fellow my beloved character with a kid sister who is just like him. While I did say that I haven't read the other 6 books in the series , I don't feel like you should read them, to understand who the characters which is great because I tend to some times read series out of order,and this one works great as a stand alone because it reintroduced who the characters are and what's been going on up to the point this story starts. But the biggest win for me was that the story was told in the voice of Sherlock himself, and that made it much more enjoyable or so I think. With that said I can't wait to see what happens next .

3.75 stars.

I really liked the Enola Holmes movie, and indeed pictured the stars as the characters here, and this book was a solid addition.
I did find at times, the language to be a dense, I suppose as fitting the time, and am exceedingly glad I could look up the definitions on my kindle.
But the story is solid, just enough humour, just enough mystery, just enough darkness.
This is a quick, relatively easy read. Give it a go!

Classical mystery with well-known, much-loved characters in a story that I can recommend to young readers to introduce the genre at its best.

This book nicely fit into the world of Sherlock Holmes in a way i didn't expect. I loved Enola as I had seen the Netflix movie so i was expecting a lot here. But unfortunately, I just didn't get into this book as much as I wanted to.

I'm a huge Enola Holmes Fan! I love the series and I am looking forward to more about Enola Holmes and her brothers!
I loved how this book showed more of Enola and Sherlock's relationship between them and it's sweet!
So, starting at the beginning Watson comes to Enola and lets her know that Sherlock is in a depression kind of state because he finished his last case. So when Enola arrives she sees that indeed Sherlock is in a pretty bad way and despite her efforts, she is unable to get him moving until he is able to find another case.
Now, this case is pretty interesting, this client receives a letter from her sister's husband stating that she has unexpectedly perished from fever and that they had her cremated soon after. However, the client does not believe that her sister has perished.
This case will have Sherlock, Watson, and Enola working together and will require the trio to do things that they never thought that they would do! I loved this case and I really loved seeing the relationship between Sherlock and Enola evolve and how they can work together as a team! I loved the series and this is definitely one that I would recommend its soo good and definitely a page-turner!
Thank you Netgalley & St. Martins Press for the extraordinary opportunity to read and review this Enola Holmes book!

Enola Holmes and the Black Barouche is an exciting mystery! As someone who has only seen Netflix's Enola Holmes movie, this book also acts as a starting point to the series, so don't let the fact that this is book 7 in a series scare you.

Miss Letitia Glover is convinced that her twin sister, Felicity or "Flossi" is not dead, even though Flossi's husband, the Earl of Dunhench, wrote her a notice of Flossi's passing. So she contacts Sherlock Holmes and ends up getting both Sherlock and Enola on the case. The mystery is engaging and kept me interested until the end. What happened to Flossi? Or more importantly, where did she go?

There's so many great things about this story! First, the story starts with a prologue that cleverly sums up the first six books. I loved how this was handled, as it allows readers who are newer to the series (like me) have some more background in a way that did not fill like info-dumping.

Second, the characters are great! Enola is as independent as ever. And with a recent truce between her and her brothers, there's some teamwork / collaboration involved between her and Sherlock! Dr. Watson is also in this novel and someone had the audacity to forge his signature on the missing sister's death certificate. Tewky makes a few appearances, and it's always fun when he and Enola team up!

All in all, I loved reading this! This was a cute upper MG, young YA mystery. Enola Holmes and the Black Barouche is a fantastic read, and I really need to check out the first 6 novels in this series!

Many thanks to the publisher, Wednesday Books, for the NetGalley eARC and inclusion on the Blog Tour! I really appreciate the opportunity to read the newest Enola Holmes and participate!

NOTE: Review will be published to Instagram, my blog, and Goodreads on August 31, the release date.

The review of Enola Holmes and the Black Barouche by Nancy Springer is in the August 2021 issue of Gumshoe Review and is exclusive to them until September 1st, 2021.

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I watched the Enola Holmes movie last year and didn't realize until receiving this ARC that it was based on a book series. I really enjoyed it! Despite being Book #7, it worked as a standalone (although it was nice to be familiar with Tewky and some of the backstory already). It was fun to see Sherlock and Enola collaborating a bit more on the mystery and seeing their different skills at play. I've heard the first six books are more elementary/middle-grade reads so I will probably not go back to check those out, but I am glad that I read this one.

Enola Holmes and the black barouche by Nancy Springer is another historical mystery in the Sherlock realm. It's the tenth book in the series, but can be read as a standalone too.

The start is promising. It begins with Sherlock's POV for the prologue but is later continued in Enola's.
This book is about Enola who is Sherlock's sister. She is portrayed as witty and charming with quick deduction skills, just like her brother. One quiet evening when Enola was meeting her brother during his depression swings, she came across miss Letitia "Tish" Glover, whose twin sister is married to the earl of Dunhench "Caddie". She comes to Sherlock in the need to find her sister who is proclaimed dead as written in a vague note by the earl of Dunhench, but Tish believes that she can sense that her twin is alive. The story unfolds as Enola takes the matter into her hands and decides to solve the case.

Other characters in the book are Mr. Watson, Sherlock's roommate, and Tweky, Enola's friend. I loved the way the relationship developed between Tish and Enola. Also, at times Enola addresses the audience as "dear gentle reader" breaking the fourth wall completely.

My only concern was after reaching the middle of the book, you know how it's going to end. Apart from that the humor, the banter between Sherlock and Enola, the pace, everything is kept in mind and executed perfectly.