A Study in Charlotte

warning: rape, drug use/addiction

I really enjoyed this one!
I love mysteries and detective books. This one definitely had a mystery that I enjoyed. It had me wondering for a while on how things were being done. Although, I will say the fact that the real police didn't believe in their alibis and how Jaime was adamant on somethings could get... annoying and really made me suspend my belief. I don't want to get into much of it, but honestly Jaime could get... annoying.
Not to say Charlotte is perfect either. She has a few quirks that didn't play with me, but for the most part I really really liked her. When she and Jaime are actually working together is when I think the book is at its best. Although, the side characters aren't really flushed out, they do really feel like side characters.... NPCs almost.

There is also some romance to this book. I know, I was hoping for more of a platonic thing. Why can't they just be friends at first and grow into their feelings?? I don't know... but I think it will get more involved as the series progresses.

The pacing could also be a little funky, but honestly it made it feel more real. There were down times were no clues were found and teens weren't trusted to solve a mystery right off the bat. There is major time given to research. So, I didn't mind it :)

I really REALLY liked the mystery though and how the main characters interacted, which is why I'll be giving the sequel a shot, although I'm not in a rush to try it. Definitely one I'll be recommending to mystery fans.