A Study in Charlotte

Unfortunately I didn't enjoy this one as much as I did the original one. I didn't hate it but I also didn't love it. It was just an ok read for me which is why I am giving it 3 stars. I might continue on with the series but I'm not going to be in any rush to get to them.

Maybe I shouldn't have read this right after reading and loving the original. I couldn't stand Charlottes characters. I get she is a lot like her great-great-great grandfather but I actually liked him while she got on my nerves. Ugh and don't get me started on the drugs. The drug use from not only Charlotte but other characters as well was such a major aspect in this book and it drove me crazy how nonchalantly it's talked about and done with no repercussions.

I did love Jamie's character though. He unlike the original Watson actually helped and participated in the case as more than just an observer.

I will say I had no clue who the murderer was until it was revealed which is a plus.

At the end Charlotte has a little chapter where she kind of corrects things that she thinks Jamie got wrong and I enjoyed that especially how she has kind things to say about Jamie. I would have liked for her to explain how she solved the murder like Sherlock did in the original because how she came to do/know things didn't make sense. Like how did she know to look there or whatever.