Netflix introduced me to Enola Holmes and ever since I’ve been thrilled with her existence. I adore this character and the wild situations she finds herself in as she insists on solving mysteries in a time when this was not something that women did. This one focuses on rabies and the creation of the vaccine. It really hones in on how the vaccine was a lifesaver - literally. It was such a solid story and I really enjoyed it.

I normally do not listen to Nancy Springer's books, but I was surprised how much I got into listening to the story rather than just reading it. I would highly recommend the audiobook to this novel.

It's 1890 and Enola Holmes is no longer hiding from her brother Mycroft, who wanted to send her off to finishing school. She is working on her own as a scientific perditorian, a finder of lost things and people. She has a visit from Rudyard Kipling, wanting her to find his friend, an American Publisher. finding a woman, he leaves and then hires her brother, Sherlock Holmes. Enola inserts herself into Sherlock's case after she is passed over for the job in favor of the male detective. Now the race is on to see can solve the case first.

I enjoyed being in the world of Enola, seeing how she refuses to be "put in her place" by those who feel women are second class citizens and not very bright. I love how her mind works and matching wits with her brother to find the missing American. The history in this story was very interesting. It is set during the time where rabies is killing people, as there is no vaccine or treatment. This was a dark side to the story, with the secret research and treatment, and the race against death. The mystery was fun as Sherlock and Enola worked on the case, not together, but sharing somethings, working in tandem. The story is fast paced, has some humor and danger in store for Enola. She still takes chances and luckily comes out safely. This is another well written, interesting and suspenseful Enola Holmes mystery that I recommend. The audiobook was narrated by Tamaryn Payne. She has narrated the previous books in this series that I have listened to and she is the voice of Enola for me. She gives voice to the various characters and makes the story come alive. If you enjoy audiobooks, then I recommend you listen to this one.

Thank you NetGalley and MacMillan Audio for a copy of the audiobook of Enola Holmes and the Mark of the Mongoose.

I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading the Enola Holmes series from the start.

Audiobook:
The narrator did an amazing job with the character voices and general narration. Pacing of reading was great and I didn't feel like I needed to speed it up. I also thought the narrator did a wonderful job at adding personality to Enola's inner thoughts. Definitely one of my favorite narrators this year.

Overall Story:
If you grew up a fan of Nancy Drew, I think you'll really enjoy the Enola Holmes stories as well. Enola is spunky and the relationship she has with her brother Sherlock is fun to read in light of the genius detective Sherlock is known to be. These books do a good job of humanizing Sherlock rather than how he's always presented as this cold aloof mystical personal of genius. Nancy Springer's prose is really easy to consume and I feel like it works within the age of her main character and time period the story takes place. I think the only critique I have is that the story seemed to start as a slow pace but I don't think that means this series is overall slow. It may just be this book. If you haven't read an Enola Holmes book and would like to read this one, you shouldn't have any issues jumping into the middle of the series. I've only ever watched the videos and was still able to follow along.

This audiobook truly captivated me with its cool and intriguing mystery elements. Enola Holmes stole the show with her wit and intelligence, making her a truly lovable protagonist. The narration brought the mysteries to life, creating an immersive experience that kept me hooked. If you're a fan of clever sleuthing and charismatic characters, this audiobook is a must-listen

i quite enjoy this series, though i don't have a whole lot to say about each individual book that doesn't sound like a repeat of the previous book. i like the characters, the writing, the story. it's a cute series and it brings me joy.

Thanks, Macmillan Audio, for the audiobook!

This was my first Enola Holmes book, and I immensely enjoyed it. The mystery was a bit macabre, which I did not expect, making me curious about the rest of the books. I loved Tamaryn Payne's narration. I was so impressed by the range of characters' voices and emotions - it enhanced the story! Even though this book is further into the series, I did not feel lost or behind. It made me eager to read more about Enola and her life and pick up previous books with the tidbits they teased! I think it is reminiscent of a good mystery novel in a series that you can pick up any book and read it knowing there is life before and after, but enjoy that book's case for the time being.

These Enola Holmes audiobooks are a favorite in our family. My children (12 and 14) love them and find them hilarious. The narrator is wonderful and the mysteries keep us all laughing and engaged for long car trips. Highly recommend this and all the rest of the series!

4 fun historical fiction stars
“I heard titters as they began to realize I was not at all serious, but telling them a silly story to amuse them.”

Enola Holmes, youngest sister of the famous Sherlock, is an interesting and feisty character. The plot moves quickly, the mystery is ‘clean,’ but a few steps above the cozy mystery genre, with plenty of action.

I adore Enola’s outspokenness. “Avian millinery was quite the thing that spring of 1890, and many ladies wore hats adorned with doves, robins, bluebirds, and hedge-sparrows in their entirety – sometimes with wire-rigged, moveable wings! – but I refused to go about with a dead bird on my head, settling for feathers instead.”

Springer did her homework/ research, looking up info on Rudyard Kipling and other well-known people of the time. As with many good books – I looked up some info too. It was fun to think of an elevator as being a novel invention. The vocabulary also adds to the fun. “I glanced hither and yon.”

The reader, Tamaryn Payne, is excellent. She narrates different types of characters flawlessly, but most importantly, the reader can always easily understand her and she makes the story come alive.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I have been obsessed with every Sherlock Holmes adaptation and the Enola Holmes series is no different. All my favorite elements of the Sherlock world, the deductions being my most favorite, can be found in this story as well. The humor sprinkled throughout the mystery kept me engaged, the world building and plot was beautifully written. I hope one day people will release that Enola is just as capable (if not more at times) as Sherlock at uncovering the truth. Look forward to reading about more of her adventures!

Another excellent entry in this series! I loved that we got to see things evolve--as Enola is now sharing information from Sherlock rather than constantly on the run. I really enjoyed the twists and turns of the story, as well as the historical characters and look at the early stages of development of the rabies vaccine. I love Enola and look forward to more books in the series.

I really enjoy the Enola Holmes series and this latest in the series lives up to its predecessors. The author does an amazing job of capturing the language and setting of Victorian England. Enola is a a delightful character and the other characters in the novel are also enjoyable. This title includes the historical figure of Dr. Lister as he seeks a cure for rabies. An engaging storyline that is fast paced enough to be exciting, but cozy enough to be relaxing. This novel would be most appropriate for readers in the middle grades and up (adults like myself included!).

Another excellent instalment in the Enola Holmes. Smart, witty, clever, and full of disguises, Enola is searching for a missing writer. This is another quick, entertaining read that is sure to delight young readers and those older readers who originally read the books when they were young. I hope Nancy Springer keeps going with this delightful series.

Enola Holmes and the Mark of the Mongoose by Nancy Springer is excellent!
Enola is such a fun, spunky character! I enjoyed starting the book with her on her own, better relationship with Sherlock and making new friends. Her identification as a scientific perditorian suits her perfectly! Her brilliance and natural curiosity seem to land her at the “right” place at the “right” time. In this installment, Enola is determined to find a missing American author and goes to any length to outsmart her brother. She accepts it is his case AND she knows she can help. And help she does! I love how she makes friends, follows leads, takes risks, stays creative and spunky. The mystery is compelling and drew me in while propelling me through the twists and turns along the way. I had the added pleasure of listening to the audiobook narrated by the talented Tamaryn Payne.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley and all opinions expressed are solely my own, freely given.

I liked this book! In this one, Enola starts to work more with her brothers than in others in the series. She still fully has her independence, but she starts to relinquish the fact that sometimes, Sherlock is just going to be the detective that people pick to help with cases. However, she's still the person who solves the case in the end.

A big thank you to net galley and Macmillan Audio for the audiobook. I am voluntarily reviewing this book. This is my first audiobook in this series. I loved the voice of the narrator. I enjoy this series. Enola is such fun. This was an excellent look into London's past. Interesting storyline and mystery. 4.5 stars. Would highly recommend

Thoroughly enjoyable reading of a thoroughly enjoyable book. This story had me intrigued from the beginning and did not let up until the end. The character of Enola is witty, charming, and formidable. These are turning out to be like the Nancy Drew books of old, classic mystery, with a wonderful protagonist. I hope that this one will also be turned into a Netflix movie as I have enjoyed the others as well.

Enola Holmes and the Mark of the Mongoose by Nancy Springer is a rollicking YA mystery read. Author Springer has captured the essence of Enola Holmes and with the movies that are available for readers there is interest in reading more of her stories. The bonus of having listened to the stellar audio version read by Tamaryn Payne is that this listener captured the nuances such as humor found in the story. The Enola Holmes books by Springer should not be considered as strictly for YA Mystery readers. All who enjoy mysteries and, especially books about the Holmes', will enjoy and devour this title.
Thank you to Mcmillen Audio/Mcmillen Young Listeners and Net Galley for the opportunity to listen to this audio book in return for an honest review.

Enola Holmes and the Mark of the Mongoose is the ninth entry in Nancy Springer's absolutely wonderful series.

1890 London England. Enola is the much younger sister of Sherlock and Mycroft Holmes. She too, is a brilliant detective. In the past she had to hide her skills behind a fake name on the office window. That is slowly changing. But what hasn't changed is her passion to be a "scientific perditorian, a finder of lost things and people."

This latest finds Rudyard Kipling looking for the 'real' detective to find his friend - an American book publisher who has gone missing in London. And even though she has not been formally hired, Enola is on the case.

Springer has written an excellent mystery, with elements I couldn't have imagined. Very clever! And I quite liked how the connections are made, how the clues fit together and more. I appreciate what detecting was like in this time - following hunches, interviewing people etc.

The setting was well described and the detail helped me to imagine it.

While this series is labelled as YA fiction, I think that anyone who enjoys the time, place and style of deduction would love Enola.

I chose to listen to Enola Holmes and the Mark of the Mongoose. I've said it before - sometimes I become more immersed in a book when I listen. That was the case with this book. Tamaryn Payne is the narrator and she did a fantastic job. Her voice embodied the mental image I had created for Enola. Her accent is pleasant, and lovely to listen to. She provided identifiable voices for the supporting characters making it easy to know who was speaking. (The Sherlock voice was perfect). The language is a big part of the books and Payne's reading is spot on. She infuses her words with just the right emotions, letting the words speak what she cannot say in polite society. Her passion and personality just shine through her voice. She captures the danger and action with her reading. An excellent presentation of of an excellent book

I love the Enola Holmes series and was super excited that I got approved for this ARC! It grabbed me right from the beginning and I could not put it down! This latest installment does not disappoint and Enola is still kicking ass and taking names! Her "client" doesn't trust her abilities to solve his issue so he chooses to hire Sherlock and she STILL solves the case! She is my fave!