This graphic novel was my introduction to Enola Holmes, Sherlock and Mycroft’s younger sister. Enola’s birth was a scandal and she’s not planning on conforming to society’s expectations of women anytime soon. She conducts herself in a fashion most unladylike by refusing to wear the appropriate dress length for her age and, horror of horrors, climbing trees.

Her mother’s disappearance on the occasion of her fourteenth birthday brings Enola’s brothers out of the woodwork. Visiting Ferndell Hall for the first time in ten years, they quickly determine that the most appropriate course of action is to send Enola to boarding school.

This goes against Enola’s sensibilities and those of her currently absent mother, so before she embarks on the very ladylike occupation of learning how to be a “houseplant”, Enola absconds to London. Smart girl, our Enola.

Sherlock and Mycroft are clearly products of their time and probably think they have Enola’s best interests at heart. However, their brotherly love leaves a lot to be desired.

“Leave her be, Mycroft. She is too young and her head is too small for her body. We can’t expect too much of her.”

Enola is able to use society’s propensity to underestimate women to her advantage, relying on her wits and penchant for disguises to hide in plain sight.

Brother Sherlock may be a famous detective but Enola gives him a run for his money in these adaptations of the first three books of Nancy Springer’s The Enola Holmes Mysteries. Enola takes it upon herself to solve The Case of the Missing Marquess, The Case of the Left-Handed Lady and The Case of the Bizarre Bouquets.

I enjoyed the watercolour illustrations, which felt even more appropriate when I learned that’s the medium Enola’s mother uses.

I haven’t met Enola’s mother yet but I love her already. She’s a suffragist who’s schooled her daughter in activities that will be useful, as opposed to those that will facilitate her transformation into a houseplant.

Enola’s adaptability and attention to detail are aided by the tools her mother left her, primarily a book on the language of flowers and a handbound notebook full of coded messages.

“Enola is “alone” spelled backwards.
Mum and her love of coded messages.
Could it be a coincidence?”

I loved the clever use of flowers to convey messages and the inclusion of excerpts from Enola’s secret notebook at the end of each case.

Enola’s inquiring mind and indomitable spirit made me want to spend more time with her. I look forward to hanging out with Enola as she continues to subvert her allotted position in nineteenth century London in future graphic novel adaptations.

I’ve already ordered the first book in Nancy Springer’s series from the library.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the opportunity to read this graphic novel.

Enola Holmes wakes up on her 14th birthday discovering tat er mom is not home. Enola thinks she probably went out to pain. She is surprised and disappointed that when tea time happens her mom has not appeared. Her mother has left her gifts for her. One is a book that has a colletion of flowers and the other is a coded essage book. When we decipher the code book, she goes to look at things in the house where her mother has hidden money. She decides to take it. What will she do with the money? She sends a message to her brother Sherlock and Mycroft about their mom’s disappearance. When they arrive, Mycroft takes charge and decides that Enola will go to boarding school. Enola goes to London on her own by wearing a disguise. Enola ends up solving 3 cases that makes her feel confident that she can take care of herself in London and find her mother who is still not found.

The watercolored illustrations are delightful, filled with details and with the expressions of Enola. It is a fun read with the twists and turns of the cases as well as being suspenseful. I liked the graphic novel and seeing Enola’s spunky personality. She thinks of the best disguises and makes them work. I hope that a volume 2 is published.

2 stars. I do not think this did an accurate job of capturing the story or the feel of the books. Enola Holmes the novels are far better than this graphic novel. The art style I didn't feel suited the subject matter. I would recommend the novels.

It's....okay. I prefer the original novels significantly and I'm not sure if the amount of text will be a turn off for those reluctant readers who sometimes prefer graphic novel adaptations (particularly given there's a really good film adaptation already). The artwork is, however, very beautiful and atypically detailed.

A gorgeous and expressive adaptation of the original stories. This will be a wonderful reading experience for fans of the novels and those previously unfamiliar with Enola Holmes!

Fun fun fun! I love Enola Holmes. While the stories in this book are much abridged (this book includes the first 3 books in the series), they are still very enjoyable. It was fun as an addition to the Enola Holmes world, but the originals are better.

Despite most of the third story not being in the book [LOTS of blank pages], this was still a highly enjoyable and gorgeously illustrated graphic novel. Enola Holmes is just as inquisitive and intelligent as her famous brother and even more engaging than he is. She is not afraid to do what she needs to do to get things done and I think people of all ages will love these stories. Unfortunately, due to not getting most of the third story [including the ENDING!!], I have no idea how it all ends up for Enola, but I can guess she lands feet firmly on the ground and her goals all met. I will be looking into the books that this graphic novel is based on. Well done.

Thank you to NetGalley, Serena Blasco, and Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is an absolutely enchanting graphic novel. The art is incredible, and the stories are fun. I can't wait to share this book with the young graphic novel readers who visit my store.

As a longtime fan of the Enola Holmes books, the graphic novels were a joy to read. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read these!

If you're like me and are a fan of the book series or the movies, then you should definitely consider checking them out! I really enjoyed the extras at the end showing off Enola's costumes and going more into the ciphers and flower language.

If you're not familiar with the other formats of this story, but are a fan of plucky young sleuths solving mysteries, this would be up your alley!

What a fun set of adventures! I loved the Netflix movie, and while I haven't read any of the novels, this is a thrilling graphic novel adaptation! Such exciting stories, and beautifully drawn! :)

Beautiful vivid colors, a lively sense of action and motion! I requested "Enola Holmes: The Graphic Novels" because I'm familiar with Enola, but I've never read any novels about the teen sister of Sherlock Holmes (a modern addition to YA literature).

I also thought they would be easy to digest, fun reads. I was right!

Enola is strongwilled, spontaneous and as clever as her brother. Her exploits were fun to follow and I think younger audiences will enjoy solving cases with her.

Along with great stories, the art in "Enola" is stunning! I believe the artist used markers to achieve their style, but the effect is more like a stylized watercolor. The story flows well from panel to panel with bright splashes, and I was entertained enough to read all three in one sitting.

The pages at the end of each novel showing Enola's investigation journal were a cute touch. My younger self would've searched their details for clues to the cases Enola was working.

I think these graphic novels would be a great choice to read with a younger child or for a tween/young teen to read alone. A great introduction to graphic novels or the tradition of Sherlock Holmes!

Simply brilliant! I terribly regret not picking up this series earlier. The illustrations are gorgeous, masterfully capturing the emotions and intensity of the situations. Enola's deduction skills are on par with Sherlocks. Her disguises were so clever and kept me amused. I enjoyed all three of the mysteries but while the first two were kinda predictable, the last one caught me off guard. I couldn't guess the ending at all! I love the layout and can't wait to read the next ones. I will also get to the Netflix series as soon as possible.

Really enjoyed Sherlock's (way more) younger sister's pursuit. Enola was as smart as her brother, solving mysteries as he as well. The author wrote this as a young adult novel, so it is not as hard to decipher as Sherlock's. And for those who prefer comics to novels, this one is recommended. I literally made time to read this wonderful book.

This series of graphic novels will be a big hit with mystery-loving kids and those obsessed with all graphic novels. I feel that they will lure kids into a severe binge of mystery stories. Enola as a character seems way more accessible to tweens than any of the original Sherlock Holmes books,

"A graphic novel adaptation of the hit books that inspired the Netflix film! Sherlock Holmes' brilliant, strong-willed younger sister takes center stage in this delightfully drawn graphic novel based on Nancy Springer’s bestselling mystery series.

14-year-old Enola Holmes wakes on her birthday to discover that her mother has disappeared from the family's country manor, leaving only a collection of flowers and a coded message book. With Sherlock and Mycroft determined to ship her off to a boarding school, Enola escapes, displaying a cleverness that even impresses the elder Holmes. But nothing prepares her for what lies ahead...

Book One in the series includes three thrilling mysteries: The Case of the Missing Marquess, The Case of the Left-Handed Lady, and The Case of the Bizarre Bouquets. At the back of the book, readers can explore a portfolio of pages from Enola's secret notebook!"

I love the Enola Holmes books and I think this is a wonderful adaptation, particularly for reluctant readers!

Thank you Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC.

I absolutely loved this book. I'm a big fan of mysteries both real and fictional so this book was right up my alley. I love looking at the clues and trying to figure out how they match up and the secret messages they lead to. I haven't watched the Netflix film yet but now I really look forward to it. The art style of this graphic novel is beautiful. I think this book would be perfect for parents to read with their children. I think this book can be loved by readers of all ages.

This is a beautifully illusrated graphic novel adaption of Nancy Springer's first three Enola Holmes novels.

The watercolour art style suits the story so well, and gives each of the characters such good defining features.

A fun, easy read that would definitely be great for readers who've loved Raina Telgemeier and Jason Pamment. I can't wait to see when/if the rest of the series is getting the graphic novel treatment.

My only critique is that I wish the stories were a bit longer, as they felt a bit too quick/rushed to read.

This collection contains graphic novel versions of the first three books in Nancy Springer's Enola Holmes series, which is the basis for the popular Netflix 2020 film and upcoming sequel starring Millie Bobby Brown as the titular character. The wonderful illustrations bring the story to life for young readers as they follow Enola's quest to break the bounds imposed on her by society and become an independent detective like her famous elder brother Sherlock, meeting both friends and enemies along the way. This book is great for reluctant readers who may not want to begin with the original novels, and would rather have a more film-like experience of solving the mysteries with Enola and see her role as a strong female protagonist colorfully play out before their eyes.

Enola Holmes is Sherlock Holmes’s younger sister. Although I had never read or watched anything Sherlock Holmes based before, I have a general idea of it. So when the Netflix adaptation of Enola Holmes came out, I was intrigued because I didn’t know he had a sister. I still haven’t seen the show, but it is on my list. The premise of Sherlock Holmes and Enola Holmes is interesting. Still, I don’t have the time to watch/read it simply because I am the type of person to binge.

I’m glad that “Enola Holmes: The Graphic Novels: The Case of the Missing Marquess, The Case of the Left-Handed Lady, and The Case of the Bizarre Bouquets” is what I chose as my introduction to the Holmes’s universe. I was entertained the whole time. It was a nice break from what I usually read. The only parts that I had skipped were the notebook parts at the end of each volume. Not because it was boring, but because it took too much to focus. If the graphics were better, I would’ve rated it higher. Although, I do think I just didn’t read it on the correct device, so it wasn’t easy to read at times. I believe that was more on me than anything. I enjoyed the Enola Holmes graphic novel overall and would read more volumes. I would gladly dip further into the Holmes’s universe.

The Enola Holmes series was originally written by Nancy Springer. In this title, readers will find three graphic novel versions of these stories including The Case of the Missing Marquess, The Case of the Left-Handed Lady, and The Case of the Bizarre Bouquets.

I have not read the original stories so cannot compare them with these renditions. I can say that I enjoyed the re-tellings. In the first, Enola’s mother is missing. This leads Enola to a search for a missing Marquess. Enola’s second case involves a missing artist, while the third case involves Watson. The illustrations in this graphic novel are engaging and the stories are well told. Enola, younger sister to Sherlock and Mycroft, is a force with whom to be reckoned. Her brothers should beware.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel books for this title. All opinions are my own.