Enola Holmes- The Graphic Novels- The Case of the Peculiar Pink Fan, the Case of the Cryptic Crinoline and the Case of Baker Street Station by Serena Blasco
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I was so glad Enola Holmes: The Graphic Novels: Book Two was available as a Read Now on NetGalley because I enjoyed Book One so much! These appear to be the conclusion of the stories (hopefully just for now!) and the humor, found family, and female rebellion were just as enjoyable in these as the first book. Enola manages to solve her huge mystery and even a major familial issue. I cannot help but root for Enola! The art, also as expected, is very nicely done. These are a great graphic novel series all around and recommended for all ages! Five Stars!
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I enjoyed getting acquainted with Enola
I was introduced to Enola Holmes in the first graphic novel collection, which are based on the first three books of Nancy Springer’s The Enola Holmes Mysteries. This collection adapts the final three books in the series: The Case of the Peculiar Pink Fan, The Case of the Cryptic Crinoline and The Case of Baker Street Station. When we catch up with Enola at the beginning of this collection, she has yet to find her mother. “And finding someone who doesn’t want to be found is complicated.” In her first case, which begins in an unusual location (London’s first ladies’ public lavatory), Enola encounters a lot of pink. She also meets a man who’s the spitting image of Gomez Addams. Enola’s second case involves a kidnapping. The victim? Her landlady, Mrs. Tupper. If you believe Florrie, the list of suspects includes anarchists and Jack the Ripper. Assisting Enola with this case is none other than Florence Nightingale. Enola makes a hasty exit. Continuing with the Addams Family references, Lurch makes a cameo in the second case. I kid you not. The character’s name is Lurch! In her final case, Enola needs to find Lady Blanchefleur. Along the way, she learns her fortune. “I see a dagger in your heart and a raven on your shoulder.” Sounds kinda ominous. Enola discovers the price of fashion and deciphers the most important message of her life. I haven’t found anything Addams adjacent in this story. Yet. I’ve enjoyed getting acquainted with Enola in these graphic novels. While I’m confident I now know the basics of her story, I’m keen to read Nancy Springer’s books to get to know her better. Hopefully by the time I get to the final novel the way the big mystery of the series resolved will only be a fuzzy memory. Thank you so much to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the opportunity to read this graphic novel.
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Just as good as book one!
I was so glad Enola Holmes: The Graphic Novels: Book Two was available as a Read Now on NetGalley because I enjoyed Book One so much! These appear to be the conclusion of the stories (hopefully just for now!) and the humor, found family, and female rebellion were just as enjoyable in these as the first book. Enola manages to solve her huge mystery and even a major familial issue. I cannot help but root for Enola! The art, also as expected, is very nicely done. These are a great graphic novel series all around and recommended for all ages! Five Stars!
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Gorgeous and fun!!
I have always loved Sherlock and now Enola! I didn’t know much about her until the Netflix show. I’m so excited that season two will be coming out in November, by the way! I saw this on Netgalley and just had to request it! I’m so glad I did. You get three different mysteries in this book. I didn’t realize this was volume two but now need to get my hands on volume one! If you enjoy the show, Sherlock, or just mysteries then I think you will love this one. Not only, did I love how she was able to capture the mysteries in graphic novel format but the Illustrations are amazing. These illustrations are so beautiful that I slowed way down to read this and really pay attention to the beauty. There are many themes of feminism and freedom throughout all three of these mysteries. Enola is trying to find her mother at the beginning and ends up going through several different avenues. It brings her to all these cases and by the end, we get some clarity. The growth Enola’s brothers have isn’t the greatest but better at the end. I think they are finally starting to respect her and see that she’s capable. The different disguises that Enola can perfect are very entertaining as well. Overall, I really enjoyed this set of stories and highly recommend them to younger audiences! It’s a bit simplistic but I loved that about it. I’m telling you the illustrations are so gorgeous that it will be hard not to love this for that alone.
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