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Lock & Mori #2
Mind Games
Sherlock Holmes and Miss James “Mori” Moriarty may have closed their first case, but the mystery is far from over in the thrilling sequel to Lock & Mori, perfect for fans of Maureen Johnson and Sherlock.
You know their names. Now discover their beginnings.
Mori’s abusive father is behind bars…and she has never felt less safe. Threatening letters have started appearing on her doorstep, and the police are receiving anonymous tips suggesting that Mori—not her father—is the Regent’s Park killer. To make matters worse, the police are beginning to believe them.
Through it all, Lock—frustrating, brilliant, gorgeous Lock—is by her side. The two of them set out to discover who is framing Mori, but in a city full of suspects, the task is easier said than done. With the clock ticking, Mori will discover just how far she is willing to go to make sure that justice is served, and no one—not even Lock—will be able to stop her.
You know their names. Now discover their beginnings.
Mori’s abusive father is behind bars…and she has never felt less safe. Threatening letters have started appearing on her doorstep, and the police are receiving anonymous tips suggesting that Mori—not her father—is the Regent’s Park killer. To make matters worse, the police are beginning to believe them.
Through it all, Lock—frustrating, brilliant, gorgeous Lock—is by her side. The two of them set out to discover who is framing Mori, but in a city full of suspects, the task is easier said than done. With the clock ticking, Mori will discover just how far she is willing to go to make sure that justice is served, and no one—not even Lock—will be able to stop her.
304 pages, Hardcover
First published December 6, 2016
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Heather W. Petty
6 books191 followersYA author of the LOCK & MORI series (available from S&S BFYR). Awkward Witch of the Forest. High Cat Lady of Reno. Kdrama addiction specialist.
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December 5, 2016
I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher via NetGalley. This in no way impacted on my view.
Lock & Mori was one of my favourite books this year, and I couldn't wait to get my hands on book 2. When the opportunity came up to be a part of the blog tour, I jumped at the chance, so thank you Hannah, and the team at Simon & Schuster!
After the ending of Lock & Mori, Mori is now feeling somewhat safe. Her father has been arrested, and she and her younger brothers are safe from his abuse. However, there are many who believe her father had nothing to do with the murders, and instead, are blaming Mori. As she becomes more and more involved in keeping her father in prison, and proving her innocence, the more she falls into danger. As always, Lock is by her side, and she finds herself relying on him more, but by doing so, he is also put in danger.
I loved Mori so much! In book 1, she endeared herself to me from the beginning, and this book is no different. She finds herself allowing some weaknesses, as she doesn't have to protect herself and her brothers from her evil father, but once it's clear someone is framing her for murder, and everyone she cares about is in danger, she reverts into a shell, pushing everyone away so they can't be hurt. She's not the typical YA heroine, but her strength is one of her most compelling attributes, and I find myself loving everything she does. I can't wait for the next book to she how she improves and progresses more.
There is some romance in this book, with Lock and Mori now more open with each other and with their feelings. They don't have many 'in your face' romantic times, but what there is, made me smile at every turn. The book rocked the boat a bit, in terms of their relationship, and I reckon there's more angst to come.
All in all, this was an amazing follow up to Lock & Mori, and I would urge everyone to go out and get this book!
Lock & Mori was one of my favourite books this year, and I couldn't wait to get my hands on book 2. When the opportunity came up to be a part of the blog tour, I jumped at the chance, so thank you Hannah, and the team at Simon & Schuster!
After the ending of Lock & Mori, Mori is now feeling somewhat safe. Her father has been arrested, and she and her younger brothers are safe from his abuse. However, there are many who believe her father had nothing to do with the murders, and instead, are blaming Mori. As she becomes more and more involved in keeping her father in prison, and proving her innocence, the more she falls into danger. As always, Lock is by her side, and she finds herself relying on him more, but by doing so, he is also put in danger.
I loved Mori so much! In book 1, she endeared herself to me from the beginning, and this book is no different. She finds herself allowing some weaknesses, as she doesn't have to protect herself and her brothers from her evil father, but once it's clear someone is framing her for murder, and everyone she cares about is in danger, she reverts into a shell, pushing everyone away so they can't be hurt. She's not the typical YA heroine, but her strength is one of her most compelling attributes, and I find myself loving everything she does. I can't wait for the next book to she how she improves and progresses more.
There is some romance in this book, with Lock and Mori now more open with each other and with their feelings. They don't have many 'in your face' romantic times, but what there is, made me smile at every turn. The book rocked the boat a bit, in terms of their relationship, and I reckon there's more angst to come.
All in all, this was an amazing follow up to Lock & Mori, and I would urge everyone to go out and get this book!
December 12, 2016
Actual rating: 3.5 stars“I don’t know. Am I afraid of what you might be? Or am I afraid of what I know for certain I would be without the constraints of law?” He looked me straight in the eyes and asked, “Am I more afraid of you or myself?”
I don't know where I stand with this book and the whole series. From one side, it is quite an interesting Sherlock Holmes retelling where Mcs are Holmes and Moriarty. And as well as we know, Moriarty is Holmes's nemesis. So I definitely thought it's ingenious from the author's side to make Moriarty a girl, and make them fall in love with each other, and then turn them into enemies. Just wow of an idea for the fan of Sherlock Holmes like me. But. Of course, there's always but. If in book one I liked Mori (Moriarty), I liked how strong and often cruel she was to survive. Well, in Mind Games Mori definitely lost her core. She became whiny and overly dramatic, I couldn't stop rolling my eyes, because of her logic in handling her life choices. Drama for the sake of drama.
The mystery part, on the other hand, was intriguing and entertaining. The plot line from book 1 continues in this one, and our characters have gotten themselves in more troubles, or better say: troubles have found our characters again. The dark mood of the story is still there too as the gruesome parts - not much of them, but still some murder scenes were quite graphic.
What I still liked more than anything is the shades of gray. Lock and Mori struggle with inner demons and their nature. Yes, yes, they'd be wonderful sociopaths if only they'd let themselves, and knowing the original story, we are well aware of who will let their dark side win. The only problem is I am not sure I see the needed development in Mori's character. In this part she was way weaker as a character than in book 1. But there's going to be book 3, and it's going to be a breaking moment for Mori: take it all or leave. She's got some powerful enemies rounding on her and I am really curious how the whole situation will resolve itself.
As for the romance, I didn't feel it the way I felt it in book 1. I still don't see the needed gap between Lock and Mori in order for her to become Moriarty. Because of the excessive Mori drama there wasn't a needed balance to show us that transaction from love to hate, on the contrary, the characters fell in love even deeper, which was not what I expected or wanted, but, again, we'll see.
All in all, I expected more from Mind Games, but, somehow, I still stayed quite satisfied with its events. I guess the last book will be the one to solve my predicament: to love or not to love this series.
November 20, 2016
Mind Games picks up shortly after the arrest of Mori’s abusive father … and even though he is behind bars she still doesn’t feel safe! The police have received anonymous tips that implicate Mori in the deaths of the Regent’s Park Killer and she has started to receive threatening notes at her doorstep. Thankfully she has the ever present Lock to lean on and help her figure out who is threatening her safety and innocence. His brilliant (if frustrating) mind will certainly be able to help her determine who is trying to frame her and take her brothers from her life.
I love books with just the perfect amount of mystery in them, and with a story that involves a young Sherlock and Moriarty you know you have one hell of a mystery to look forward to. I love that Petty doesn’t give a single thing away until she means to and I found myself immersed in the story and trying to figure out who was doing what with every page I turned. It was fruitless, because while things may seem apparent at times, I found that they most certainly were not as telling as I thought.
I have to mention the romance here because if you know anything about Sherlock Holmes and James Moriarty, then you have to be wondering where the heck this aspect of the story is going, because I certainly am. I love Lock and Mori together… the way they just click is wonderfully done… and Lock definitely makes me swoon and the kissing *sigh*. But I am still on the fence with where Mori really stands on her relationship with Lock. You get the feeling that she wants it desperately, and it makes sense for her… as someone who feels like she can count on no one but herself… but she seems to have convinced herself that it just has no future and that makes me sad. SO I’m enjoying the kissing while it’s happening because I feel like there are some things that are going to happen in coming books that might derail it … hopefully only for a short time.
There is quite a bit of action in this installment as well, so if you’re looking for something fast-paced this will definitely have you hooked. With her father in jail, you’d think a lot of the excitement of the first book might have slowed down a bit, but it seems that he still has some reach and there are a lot of other people in Mori’s life that cast a bit of suspicion and danger that she is forced to deal with.
Overall, a wonderful second book in the series that has me looking forward to more! If you are looking for a fast-paced story full of action and intrigue with a touch of romance, I highly recommend this series.
Thank you to the publisher for an early copy in exchange for my honest thoughts!
I love books with just the perfect amount of mystery in them, and with a story that involves a young Sherlock and Moriarty you know you have one hell of a mystery to look forward to. I love that Petty doesn’t give a single thing away until she means to and I found myself immersed in the story and trying to figure out who was doing what with every page I turned. It was fruitless, because while things may seem apparent at times, I found that they most certainly were not as telling as I thought.
I have to mention the romance here because if you know anything about Sherlock Holmes and James Moriarty, then you have to be wondering where the heck this aspect of the story is going, because I certainly am. I love Lock and Mori together… the way they just click is wonderfully done… and Lock definitely makes me swoon and the kissing *sigh*. But I am still on the fence with where Mori really stands on her relationship with Lock. You get the feeling that she wants it desperately, and it makes sense for her… as someone who feels like she can count on no one but herself… but she seems to have convinced herself that it just has no future and that makes me sad. SO I’m enjoying the kissing while it’s happening because I feel like there are some things that are going to happen in coming books that might derail it … hopefully only for a short time.
There is quite a bit of action in this installment as well, so if you’re looking for something fast-paced this will definitely have you hooked. With her father in jail, you’d think a lot of the excitement of the first book might have slowed down a bit, but it seems that he still has some reach and there are a lot of other people in Mori’s life that cast a bit of suspicion and danger that she is forced to deal with.
Overall, a wonderful second book in the series that has me looking forward to more! If you are looking for a fast-paced story full of action and intrigue with a touch of romance, I highly recommend this series.
Thank you to the publisher for an early copy in exchange for my honest thoughts!
August 11, 2022
꧁𝓜𝔂 𝓓𝓮𝓪𝓻 𝓢𝓱𝓮𝓻𝓵𝓸𝓬𝓴꧂
ɴ ɪ ᴄ ʜ ᴛ s ɪ s ᴛ , ᴡ ɪ ᴇ ᴇ s s ᴄ ʜ ᴇ ɪ ɴ ᴛ
« ʀ ᴇ ᴢ ᴇ ɴ s ɪ ᴏ ɴ »
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"We were on separate paths, parallel for now, but still separate, our arms stretched across the gap to keep us connected. But the gap was still there, widening every day that I saw the innocent glint in Sherlock’s eyes and felt the black ash of rage staining mine."
- Mori
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Handlung: "My Dear Sherlock" ist eine Geschichte mit einer grandiosen Dynamik😊 Spannend und voller aufregender Wendungen hat mich diese Geschichte quer durch London mit Rätseln und Geheimnissen, Liebe und Gefahren versorgt. Ich habe es so geliebt und könnte es immer wieder lesen, so eine schöne Geschichte😍
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Charaktere: Mori und Lock sind beide sehr spezielle und dabei so interessante Charaktere - und zusammen sind sie einfach unschlagbar❤ Die Chemie zwischen den beiden ist einfach perfekt. Auch Mori's Zerissenheit nach den Ereignissen des letzten Bandes konnte ich für nachfühlen. Mit den beiden ist es einfach immer eine Achterbahnfahrt der Gefühle.
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Schreibstil: Wie im ersten Band wird aus Mori's Sicht in der ersten Person erzählt😊 Es hat mir gefallen, wie ihre Gefühle gezeigt wurden, allem voran ihre Gefühle für Lock, mit denen sie in so einen Zwiespalt zu ihrem eigenen Versprechen stand.
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"I stood there, on the edge of the bloody bridge, because he was mine. Sherlock was mine and I wanted him. I loved him, and maybe it was wrong, or twisted, but I couldn’t be swayed. Not again."
- Mori
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Fazit: Nach dem Ende dieses Buches bin ich so gespannt, was im Finale auf mich zukommen wird🙊❤ Es war ein unheimlich spannendes und gewieftes Buch mit zwei so genialen Charakteren😍
ɴ ɪ ᴄ ʜ ᴛ s ɪ s ᴛ , ᴡ ɪ ᴇ ᴇ s s ᴄ ʜ ᴇ ɪ ɴ ᴛ
« ʀ ᴇ ᴢ ᴇ ɴ s ɪ ᴏ ɴ »
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"We were on separate paths, parallel for now, but still separate, our arms stretched across the gap to keep us connected. But the gap was still there, widening every day that I saw the innocent glint in Sherlock’s eyes and felt the black ash of rage staining mine."
- Mori
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Handlung: "My Dear Sherlock" ist eine Geschichte mit einer grandiosen Dynamik😊 Spannend und voller aufregender Wendungen hat mich diese Geschichte quer durch London mit Rätseln und Geheimnissen, Liebe und Gefahren versorgt. Ich habe es so geliebt und könnte es immer wieder lesen, so eine schöne Geschichte😍
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Charaktere: Mori und Lock sind beide sehr spezielle und dabei so interessante Charaktere - und zusammen sind sie einfach unschlagbar❤ Die Chemie zwischen den beiden ist einfach perfekt. Auch Mori's Zerissenheit nach den Ereignissen des letzten Bandes konnte ich für nachfühlen. Mit den beiden ist es einfach immer eine Achterbahnfahrt der Gefühle.
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Schreibstil: Wie im ersten Band wird aus Mori's Sicht in der ersten Person erzählt😊 Es hat mir gefallen, wie ihre Gefühle gezeigt wurden, allem voran ihre Gefühle für Lock, mit denen sie in so einen Zwiespalt zu ihrem eigenen Versprechen stand.
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"I stood there, on the edge of the bloody bridge, because he was mine. Sherlock was mine and I wanted him. I loved him, and maybe it was wrong, or twisted, but I couldn’t be swayed. Not again."
- Mori
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Fazit: Nach dem Ende dieses Buches bin ich so gespannt, was im Finale auf mich zukommen wird🙊❤ Es war ein unheimlich spannendes und gewieftes Buch mit zwei so genialen Charakteren😍
December 22, 2016
TW: CHILD ABUSE, VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
Another amazing book by Heather W. Petty, and a worthy sequel at that!
We get right back to where we left: Mori's father is behind bars and she's trying to piece her life back together.
Her mother's friend, Alice, comes to stay so the kids don't have to be put in the system, as we were given to hope in the last book.
Sherlock is trying very hard to patch up his relationship with Mori after the events from the last book and their relationship is super cute while being completely unobtrusive within the plot at the same time. I love it when romance is written like this!
It seems, however, that Mori cannot rest yet. Someone is trying to frame her for her father's murders and the police aren't making things easier since they believe they need to protect Mori's abusive serial killer father since he is one of their own.
It's so frustrating, but so important to see this reaction from the authorities to domestic abusive, and I love how Heather W. Petty didn't skirt around this issue or tried to diminish it in any way. It is there in all its disgusting and revolting glory.
I also loved how feminist Mori is, and how her relationship with Lock hinges on her choices without any manipulation or demand from him to do things for their ~love~. He always respected her choices even when he didn't like them and this type of relationship is so important, especially in YA. This needs to be normalised instead of those sick abusive "relationships" so often written across all genres.
The only reason this book isn't getting 5 stars is because it leans quite heavily on a trope I particularly dislike: the It's Not You It's My Enemies trope (WARNING: that link will take you to tv tropes where you may end up trapped for days).
It's a nice trope for angst and it's often seen when it comes to tortured and clueless male heroes - the thing is, I feel that Mori, even though she's so young, is too clever to waste so much time on this trope.
That being said, it's still an excellent book and I highly recommend it! I didn't guess the plot twist at all!
Can't wait for the next one!
November 30, 2017
And here we begin on the tragic descent into how Mori will become Moriarty, Sherlock’s nemesis. Book three is going to be a painful little thing, isn’t it?
January 26, 2024
3.5 stars ...
Just a lil unsatisfied with everything, very perplexed, like this book's been playing mind games with me if you will.
Just a lil unsatisfied with everything, very perplexed, like this book's been playing mind games with me if you will.
did-not-finish
January 5, 2018I just wasn’t feeling this book, at all.
August 28, 2017
Something good finally after reading so many 1-2 stars book! Phew. I really liked it that I finished it in a day (but it ain't in my ‘favourites’).
This was captivating and interesting. Idk why I just couldn't put it down. It wasn't the best book with blow-you-away mystery.
I was surprised at how good this turned to be. Maybe I had low expectations when I started it bcs of the first book? However, this was lot better than the first. The romance was complicated b/w the characters but I liked it. In previous bk both were annoying cz they were mostly makin'out.
I kept thinking will Mori turn anti- heroine?? After all she's ‘Moriarty’ and will she become so bad that she'll be archenemy of Sherlock??? I was (and still am) dreading that they don't completely turn against one another :"(
The thing remains same Sherlock is less like the actual Sherlock. This book's Sherlock shows emotions and all. I had no prob w that though. I really really liked Sherlock in this book. But I guess this'll happen: when Mori turns completely bad and pushes him away then he'll be all cold, emotionless Sherlock Holmes. Hope not! I wish there's a HEA. Mori has already started pushing him away in this book, you know to ‘save him’ from danger.
Me: Sighhhh ugh whyyyy!! he can help!
Mori: LOVE.
Me: whatever. Noooo you b*tch pls!
And the culprit was once again predictable. The ‘mystery’ of the X and Y people seemed bland at the end bcs like X was someone bit random actually. Not shocking. I was like: yeah. Fine. Next? And the Y was predictable c'mon! Predictable like the first bk.
Can't help but observe the book cover. Sherlock has turned from Mori. Hmmm. Although it should be the opposite but they are turning away. Noooo :0
Excited for the 3rd bk!
This was captivating and interesting. Idk why I just couldn't put it down. It wasn't the best book with blow-you-away mystery.
I was surprised at how good this turned to be. Maybe I had low expectations when I started it bcs of the first book? However, this was lot better than the first. The romance was complicated b/w the characters but I liked it. In previous bk both were annoying cz they were mostly makin'out.
I kept thinking will Mori turn anti- heroine?? After all she's ‘Moriarty’ and will she become so bad that she'll be archenemy of Sherlock??? I was (and still am) dreading that they don't completely turn against one another :"(
The thing remains same Sherlock is less like the actual Sherlock. This book's Sherlock shows emotions and all. I had no prob w that though. I really really liked Sherlock in this book. But I guess this'll happen: when Mori turns completely bad and pushes him away then he'll be all cold, emotionless Sherlock Holmes. Hope not! I wish there's a HEA. Mori has already started pushing him away in this book, you know to ‘save him’ from danger.
Me: Sighhhh ugh whyyyy!! he can help!
Mori: LOVE.
Me: whatever. Noooo you b*tch pls!
And the culprit was once again predictable. The ‘mystery’ of the X and Y people seemed bland at the end bcs like X was someone bit random actually. Not shocking. I was like: yeah. Fine. Next? And the Y was predictable c'mon! Predictable like the first bk.
Can't help but observe the book cover. Sherlock has turned from Mori. Hmmm. Although it should be the opposite but they are turning away. Noooo :0
Excited for the 3rd bk!
April 12, 2017
Sherlock and Moriarty, infamous enemies, are boyfriend and girlfriend in the Lock & Mori series. When we last saw these two, Sherlock betrayed Moriarty. I thought as I picked up this book, "She's going to try to kill him." That's what I surmised from their last meeting. She would never forgive for what he had done. But that wasn't the case. She is still pretty angry with him, he is stuck in his ways according to her, and they have to deal with the repercussions of the night she tried to kill her father and failed.
Mind Games was such a surprise because I didn't think it could get any better from the last book and it did. I had a couple of complaints about the last story that I felt this one improved on. Mostly Sherlock didn't annoy me as much. Sherlock "annoy me?" you gasp with indignation. Yes, well Sherlock is a lovable, awkward, genius but in a relationship he just seems - desperate. I just don't like the way he acts around Mori. Either Mori was too angry with Sherlock and she spent less time with him or the rest of the story captured me so much that I didn't bother with him. Anyway you out it, I just liked the story more.
Mori is now dealing with her father being in jail (trying to get out), the police harassing her, and someone wanting her dead. She's been getting drawings that show her what she's done and is told to confess or trouble will happen. Mori tries all that she can to keep her brothers safe from her monster of a father while also trying to quell the monster in her. The mystery was very intriguing. I was enraptured by all the connections that were being made and the possible suspects. It was a very good twist that I would have never guessed.
Mind Games and this series is mostly about Mori and becoming the villain she was always meant to be. There is a lot of talk about how the police are corrupt, how she is helpless to keep her brothers safe, and how much better it would be to resolve everything the way her mother did - with cunning and persuasion. Mori's angry side is showing as well. She sees that she's not good enough for Sherlock. She wonders when he will see her for who she truly is. Now Sherlock on the other hand, is himself to the very core but there is one thing I can see changing - his belief in the police. He wants Mori to trust them and go to them. I think after all of this he's going to start saying how incompetent the are but he will still have the sense of justice we know of him having today.
I fear the worst with Mori and this twist ending. Mori isn't really a monster. She's angry and will kill to save her brothers but she's still the kind person who goes to Sherlock's aid when he truly need her. I have a theory that she will become who she really is when her brothers are taken away from her. That will destroy any goodness inside her and she will become not Mori but Moriarty. She will take back her father's name and unleash herself upon the world.
I'm pretty excited to see it all play out. Mori will surely lose her humanity and get her revenge. Sherlock will see her for who she really is. It's inevitable and I love it.
Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for letting me read and review Mind Games in exchange for an honest review!
Mind Games was such a surprise because I didn't think it could get any better from the last book and it did. I had a couple of complaints about the last story that I felt this one improved on. Mostly Sherlock didn't annoy me as much. Sherlock "annoy me?" you gasp with indignation. Yes, well Sherlock is a lovable, awkward, genius but in a relationship he just seems - desperate. I just don't like the way he acts around Mori. Either Mori was too angry with Sherlock and she spent less time with him or the rest of the story captured me so much that I didn't bother with him. Anyway you out it, I just liked the story more.
Mori is now dealing with her father being in jail (trying to get out), the police harassing her, and someone wanting her dead. She's been getting drawings that show her what she's done and is told to confess or trouble will happen. Mori tries all that she can to keep her brothers safe from her monster of a father while also trying to quell the monster in her. The mystery was very intriguing. I was enraptured by all the connections that were being made and the possible suspects. It was a very good twist that I would have never guessed.
Mind Games and this series is mostly about Mori and becoming the villain she was always meant to be. There is a lot of talk about how the police are corrupt, how she is helpless to keep her brothers safe, and how much better it would be to resolve everything the way her mother did - with cunning and persuasion. Mori's angry side is showing as well. She sees that she's not good enough for Sherlock. She wonders when he will see her for who she truly is. Now Sherlock on the other hand, is himself to the very core but there is one thing I can see changing - his belief in the police. He wants Mori to trust them and go to them. I think after all of this he's going to start saying how incompetent the are but he will still have the sense of justice we know of him having today.
I fear the worst with Mori and this twist ending. Mori isn't really a monster. She's angry and will kill to save her brothers but she's still the kind person who goes to Sherlock's aid when he truly need her. I have a theory that she will become who she really is when her brothers are taken away from her. That will destroy any goodness inside her and she will become not Mori but Moriarty. She will take back her father's name and unleash herself upon the world.
I'm pretty excited to see it all play out. Mori will surely lose her humanity and get her revenge. Sherlock will see her for who she really is. It's inevitable and I love it.
Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for letting me read and review Mind Games in exchange for an honest review!
February 3, 2019
This was a fun read, and not as predictable as the first. I’m excited to see how the series ends now.
March 22, 2017
I really don't like or enjoy either Lock or Mori...but I just seem to keep reading!
November 8, 2025
It's been a loooooong time coming, but we made it! 😅
I really didn't know how much could still happen after the first book but dang did all the happenings happen, especially at the end.
I am simply TRIGGERED that Mori was on her way to my main mans Sherlock who just touched my heart saying "how well we see when we look together", she's finally (kinda) ready to accept their inevitability, and WHAT THE ACTUAL FREAK HAPPENS??!
I am still flabbergasted and upsetty... freaking ALICE?!!!!!! HOW COULD YOU?!
I was highkey ready for them to get to some mystery solving and break this case wide open and wreck her father and end on a big reveal (which I guess we did? 😭), but now we gotta deal with this crap??? Unbelievable. So rude.
However, this makes me wanna crack open the last one sooooooo bad so that is like the one good thing going on rn. 😪
I will say shout out to Kami & Hayley for Wednesday night reading, I couldn't have done it without you two. 😂
Also also shout out to this book being the first physical book (that's not a manga/graphic novel) that I have finished and read since like 2019?? Yikers 😂
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 6, 2017
Is it too much to ask that these two get a happy ending, preferably together?
I found Mori's single minded pursuit of loneliness and becoming a villain underwhelming and not very intelligent of her. She's in kind of a tough spot by the end of the book, but you'd think that by now she'd understand that she can trust Sherlock to help her save herself?
This was just a frustrating read. I'd started this series hoping for a new look at the relationship between Sherlock and Moriarty other than (good/evil), but that end seems inevitable now. I hope I'm wrong, and I really hope they get their happy ending. Please???
I found Mori's single minded pursuit of loneliness and becoming a villain underwhelming and not very intelligent of her. She's in kind of a tough spot by the end of the book, but you'd think that by now she'd understand that she can trust Sherlock to help her save herself?
This was just a frustrating read. I'd started this series hoping for a new look at the relationship between Sherlock and Moriarty other than (good/evil), but that end seems inevitable now. I hope I'm wrong, and I really hope they get their happy ending. Please???
April 27, 2017
I'm probably still a little lost about this book, especially the ending. The ending was kind of a brutal blow for me, primarily because I didn't see it coming, but also gee whiz could the girl have *someone* sacred in her life? (Other than Sherlock. Because, well, we know that won't last.) Not sure how I feel; probably a 2.5.
November 13, 2020
There's this weird thing with this trilogy. I have some sort of feeling where this trilogy is going. And I'm not entirely sure if that's exactly where I want it to go, or if I'd secretly wish the author would provide us with a different outcome. And that also makes me a little reluctant to read on and to pick up the next book. I had to gather some courage to read this book and I hope to find the courage to read the next one next week.
However, just like the first book this book was an amazing rollercoaster of emotions. What I really love is that you see Sherlock and Moriarty growing into the people we get to know in their original stories. We see Mori losing her grip on herself and on her anger. We do see her lose the fight against her fixation on murder being the only solution to her issues. We see Sherlock realizing that feelings do not only hurt, a lot, but that they also cloud his judgement and make him miss obvious clues.
In a way reading this book, and trilogy, is a little bit like watching Titanic. There is a potential for romance and for a happily ever after, but somehow I feel that it's not going to happen. I'm basically watching how the ship sinks. And what makes it even more amazing is that I can understand why it sinks, why Moriarty becomes the person she is and why Sherlock becomes the person he is and why the two of them really can't stay together like that, even if they would both be willing to try their hardest.
Although this is the middle book in the trilogy, it doesn't really feel like a middle book. There really is a lot happening, both mystery wise and emotional wise. Characters are really growing and learning and going somewhere. Of course, we will only see where they'll end up in the next book, but this is not just a way of getting the characters from A to B. The entire series is about characters going from A to B and this is part of the road.
That doesn't mean that I really liked that cliffhanger. I don't really hate cliffhangers and I can handle them quite well, but this one WAS kind of nasty!
However, just like the first book this book was an amazing rollercoaster of emotions. What I really love is that you see Sherlock and Moriarty growing into the people we get to know in their original stories. We see Mori losing her grip on herself and on her anger. We do see her lose the fight against her fixation on murder being the only solution to her issues. We see Sherlock realizing that feelings do not only hurt, a lot, but that they also cloud his judgement and make him miss obvious clues.
In a way reading this book, and trilogy, is a little bit like watching Titanic. There is a potential for romance and for a happily ever after, but somehow I feel that it's not going to happen. I'm basically watching how the ship sinks. And what makes it even more amazing is that I can understand why it sinks, why Moriarty becomes the person she is and why Sherlock becomes the person he is and why the two of them really can't stay together like that, even if they would both be willing to try their hardest.
Although this is the middle book in the trilogy, it doesn't really feel like a middle book. There really is a lot happening, both mystery wise and emotional wise. Characters are really growing and learning and going somewhere. Of course, we will only see where they'll end up in the next book, but this is not just a way of getting the characters from A to B. The entire series is about characters going from A to B and this is part of the road.
That doesn't mean that I really liked that cliffhanger. I don't really hate cliffhangers and I can handle them quite well, but this one WAS kind of nasty!
March 12, 2017
Kurzbeschreibung
In dieser Fortsetzung geht es mit Moris Leben weiter, nach der Verhaftung ihres gewalttätigen Vaters, auf dessen Konto auch Mord geht.
Allerdings bekommt dieser immer noch Rückendeckung von der Londoner Polizei, die in ihm einen guten Kollegen und keinen Mörder sehen will.
Mori weiß das und versucht stark zu sein für ihre Brüder und für sich.
Allerdings hat das Verhältnis zu Sherlock merklich nachgelassen, da sie ihm den Verrat immer noch übel nimmt.
Dabei erwartet Mori weit schlimmeres, denn jemand hat es auf sie abgesehen und will sie um jeden Preis aus dem Weg räumen.
Eine Jagd beginnt, die Mori alles nehmen könnte...
Cover
Das Cover ist wie schon das erste, mit Sherlock vorne drauf und eindeutig der Umgebung nach, London wo das ganze spielt. Er scheint es eilig zu haben und genau das ist es auch. Denn hier geht es Schlag auf Schlag und die Zeit rinnt.
Schreibstil
Die Autorin Heather Petty hat einen interessanten Schreibstil der einen sehr schnell in die Geschehnisse mitnimmt, in der Mori und Sherlock stecken.
Denn in diesem Band bekommt man Moris Gedanken aus ihrer Perspektive mit. Dieser zweite Band hat mir allerdings nicht ganz so gut gefallen obwohl es von der Story her, sehr stimmig erscheint. Denn das die Ereignisse düstere Schatten auf die zwei werfen ist klar. Ansonsten ist aber nicht nur ein Rätsel wieder da, sondern mehrere, wobei das um den Fall Mori die größte Aufmerksamkeit hat.
Gefällt mir leider nicht so gut wie der erste Band. Gründe würde ich sagen gibt es da keine bestimmten, außer meinem persönlichen empfinden.
Meinung
Die Rätsel aus der Vergangenheit...
Genau die sind es hier, die die 16 - Jährige Mori einholen. Kaum ein paar Wochen nachdem ihr Vater sie töten wollte, nimmt das Schicksal in Form der Londoner Polizei wieder Platz in Moris leben ein.
Sie wollen Mori etwas anhängen, da sie ja ihrem treuen Kollegen und Moris Vater treu ergeben sind. Denn der wird hoch geschätzt als guter Kollege, während niemand Mori wirklich glauben will, das ihr Vater die Menschen im Regent's Park getötet hat.
Die Beweise sind leider nicht auffindbar und jemand treibt ein perfides Spiel und will die Sache Mori unterjubeln.
Die allerdings hat sich geschworen der Sache auf den Grund zu gehen, Mit oder ohne Sherlock, da ihr vertrauen einen Bruch bekommen hat, nach der Aktion mit ihrem Vater. Sherlock versucht seitdem zu Mori durchzudringen die sich ganz auf die Sicherheit ihrer Brüder fixiert.
Denn noch nichts ist sicher, noch nicht mal da Alice da ist und das Sorgerecht für die Kids solange übernimmt.
Denn dieser Fall scheint tiefer zu gehen...
Eine interessante Fortsetzung, die mich leider nicht mehr so fesseln konnte wie der erste Band, obwohl ich gestehen muss, dass die Protagonisten sehr gut ausgearbeitet wurden. Sie haben sich weiter entwickelt und ich bin auf den dritten Band der Reihe Neugierig.
Fazit
Gute Fortsetzung, aber leider nicht so packend für mich wie der erste Band.
Düstere Geheimnisse die ans Licht rücken und es nur einen Ausweg gibt wie es scheint...
Die Reihenfolge
- My Dear Sherlock - Wie alles begann
- My Dear Sherlock - Nichts ist, wie es scheint
4 von 5 Sternen
In dieser Fortsetzung geht es mit Moris Leben weiter, nach der Verhaftung ihres gewalttätigen Vaters, auf dessen Konto auch Mord geht.
Allerdings bekommt dieser immer noch Rückendeckung von der Londoner Polizei, die in ihm einen guten Kollegen und keinen Mörder sehen will.
Mori weiß das und versucht stark zu sein für ihre Brüder und für sich.
Allerdings hat das Verhältnis zu Sherlock merklich nachgelassen, da sie ihm den Verrat immer noch übel nimmt.
Dabei erwartet Mori weit schlimmeres, denn jemand hat es auf sie abgesehen und will sie um jeden Preis aus dem Weg räumen.
Eine Jagd beginnt, die Mori alles nehmen könnte...
Cover
Das Cover ist wie schon das erste, mit Sherlock vorne drauf und eindeutig der Umgebung nach, London wo das ganze spielt. Er scheint es eilig zu haben und genau das ist es auch. Denn hier geht es Schlag auf Schlag und die Zeit rinnt.
Schreibstil
Die Autorin Heather Petty hat einen interessanten Schreibstil der einen sehr schnell in die Geschehnisse mitnimmt, in der Mori und Sherlock stecken.
Denn in diesem Band bekommt man Moris Gedanken aus ihrer Perspektive mit. Dieser zweite Band hat mir allerdings nicht ganz so gut gefallen obwohl es von der Story her, sehr stimmig erscheint. Denn das die Ereignisse düstere Schatten auf die zwei werfen ist klar. Ansonsten ist aber nicht nur ein Rätsel wieder da, sondern mehrere, wobei das um den Fall Mori die größte Aufmerksamkeit hat.
Gefällt mir leider nicht so gut wie der erste Band. Gründe würde ich sagen gibt es da keine bestimmten, außer meinem persönlichen empfinden.
Meinung
Die Rätsel aus der Vergangenheit...
Genau die sind es hier, die die 16 - Jährige Mori einholen. Kaum ein paar Wochen nachdem ihr Vater sie töten wollte, nimmt das Schicksal in Form der Londoner Polizei wieder Platz in Moris leben ein.
Sie wollen Mori etwas anhängen, da sie ja ihrem treuen Kollegen und Moris Vater treu ergeben sind. Denn der wird hoch geschätzt als guter Kollege, während niemand Mori wirklich glauben will, das ihr Vater die Menschen im Regent's Park getötet hat.
Die Beweise sind leider nicht auffindbar und jemand treibt ein perfides Spiel und will die Sache Mori unterjubeln.
Die allerdings hat sich geschworen der Sache auf den Grund zu gehen, Mit oder ohne Sherlock, da ihr vertrauen einen Bruch bekommen hat, nach der Aktion mit ihrem Vater. Sherlock versucht seitdem zu Mori durchzudringen die sich ganz auf die Sicherheit ihrer Brüder fixiert.
Denn noch nichts ist sicher, noch nicht mal da Alice da ist und das Sorgerecht für die Kids solange übernimmt.
Denn dieser Fall scheint tiefer zu gehen...
Eine interessante Fortsetzung, die mich leider nicht mehr so fesseln konnte wie der erste Band, obwohl ich gestehen muss, dass die Protagonisten sehr gut ausgearbeitet wurden. Sie haben sich weiter entwickelt und ich bin auf den dritten Band der Reihe Neugierig.
Fazit
Gute Fortsetzung, aber leider nicht so packend für mich wie der erste Band.
Düstere Geheimnisse die ans Licht rücken und es nur einen Ausweg gibt wie es scheint...
Die Reihenfolge
- My Dear Sherlock - Wie alles begann
- My Dear Sherlock - Nichts ist, wie es scheint
4 von 5 Sternen
June 8, 2017
3.5 stars.
I'm still reading this series even though I suspect it's going to end unhappily. Why do I do that? I felt a slight hope at the end of the first book, but I don't feel that upon finishing this one.
Mori frustrated me throughout the book; it's like she was determined to sabotage herself. I understand she didn't trust the police because of their camaraderie with her father. But running from crime scene after crime scene? She knew they'd discover the crimes and find evidence of her there, and yet she still tried to run and hide. Did she want to appear guilty at every turn? Because that's what was happening. She was also so focused on the perceived necessity that she kill her father upon his impending release from jail that she refused to accept that there might be other ways to keep her brothers (and everyone else) safe.
I became more fond of Lock, however. I was happy with his unwillingness to allow More to push him away, as she kept attempting. And yet he also didn't expect her to give him more than she was able. I only hope he figures out what actually happened at the end of the book rather than making the assumption she thought he would. And I wish he'd stop smoking--bleh.
How it ends:
I don't know. I want to hope that there's some type of happiness (and togetherness) at the end of this, but I'm having trouble believing there will be. I suspect I'll hate the last book, but I plan to read it anyway. Just in case.
Note: Some swearing.
I'm still reading this series even though I suspect it's going to end unhappily. Why do I do that? I felt a slight hope at the end of the first book, but I don't feel that upon finishing this one.
Mori frustrated me throughout the book; it's like she was determined to sabotage herself. I understand she didn't trust the police because of their camaraderie with her father. But running from crime scene after crime scene? She knew they'd discover the crimes and find evidence of her there, and yet she still tried to run and hide. Did she want to appear guilty at every turn? Because that's what was happening. She was also so focused on the perceived necessity that she kill her father upon his impending release from jail that she refused to accept that there might be other ways to keep her brothers (and everyone else) safe.
I became more fond of Lock, however. I was happy with his unwillingness to allow More to push him away, as she kept attempting. And yet he also didn't expect her to give him more than she was able. I only hope he figures out what actually happened at the end of the book rather than making the assumption she thought he would. And I wish he'd stop smoking--bleh.
How it ends:
I don't know. I want to hope that there's some type of happiness (and togetherness) at the end of this, but I'm having trouble believing there will be. I suspect I'll hate the last book, but I plan to read it anyway. Just in case.
Note: Some swearing.
December 1, 2017
Mind Games open in the aftermath of the events of Lock & Mori, with her father behind bars and yet her not feeling safe. Firstly, there have been people who support him and think she is lying and secondly, there are threatening notes coming at her door. But most of all, someone is trying to frame her for the murders - by leaving evidence at her door. Mori has to handle all of this, and worry about the safety of her younger brothers, as her whole family is now tainted with her father's crimes. She has Lock as her steady rock, but after the end of the previous book, she is not sure she can believe him to choose her over the law.
A major arc in this book is definitely the people surrounding Mori and tormenting her, but another important arc for this series as a whole is her relationship with Sherlock. They had reached a breaking point when he chose not to respect her wishes and save her instead, and she continues to punish him for that. (Honestly, too much, I think - the boy is trying, Mori!) They also have disagreements over the method to attain justice - Mori doesn't see right or wrong mattering when it comes to getting justice, while Lock fully believes in trusting the law and everything; their opposing viewpoints drive a wedge in their relationship. Also, while Lock is trying to keep her safe, lend emotional support, and basically be a caring boyfriend, he is glaringly oblivious to what she needs. And while they both love and support each other, their irreconcilable differences keep them on a tentative balance for most of the book.
Another major player that makes an appearance in this book is her mother's best friend and partner-in-crime, Alice, who is a skilled grifter. Alice, however, also seems devoted to protecting her brothers and keeping all of them out of the reach of their father's influence, which is why Mori finally has an adult she can rely on. (Mycroft is just shady tbh) The story takes us through Mori's mental landscape as she gets repeatedly pressured, and the mounting tension of ensuring her father pays for his crimes, as well as her guilt in not being able to prevent her friend's death start to take their toll on her.
While ultimately this did not have a 'case' format to solve, it was still fully a mystery that circles around her life, as well as how perceptions and motives cannot always be a judge of what is wrong and right. A good sequel to the first, with an emotionally charged plot and an exciting story.
A major arc in this book is definitely the people surrounding Mori and tormenting her, but another important arc for this series as a whole is her relationship with Sherlock. They had reached a breaking point when he chose not to respect her wishes and save her instead, and she continues to punish him for that. (Honestly, too much, I think - the boy is trying, Mori!) They also have disagreements over the method to attain justice - Mori doesn't see right or wrong mattering when it comes to getting justice, while Lock fully believes in trusting the law and everything; their opposing viewpoints drive a wedge in their relationship. Also, while Lock is trying to keep her safe, lend emotional support, and basically be a caring boyfriend, he is glaringly oblivious to what she needs. And while they both love and support each other, their irreconcilable differences keep them on a tentative balance for most of the book.
Another major player that makes an appearance in this book is her mother's best friend and partner-in-crime, Alice, who is a skilled grifter. Alice, however, also seems devoted to protecting her brothers and keeping all of them out of the reach of their father's influence, which is why Mori finally has an adult she can rely on. (Mycroft is just shady tbh) The story takes us through Mori's mental landscape as she gets repeatedly pressured, and the mounting tension of ensuring her father pays for his crimes, as well as her guilt in not being able to prevent her friend's death start to take their toll on her.
While ultimately this did not have a 'case' format to solve, it was still fully a mystery that circles around her life, as well as how perceptions and motives cannot always be a judge of what is wrong and right. A good sequel to the first, with an emotionally charged plot and an exciting story.
January 11, 2018
I read book one in this series as a Goodreads ARC and picked up the second for another dose of the rather excellent feels generated by the teenaged couple that is Moriartiy (Mori) and Holmes (Lock) in this re-imagining of the Sherlock Holmes universe.
Like the first book, the strongest aspects are Mori’s internal conflict and the fraught relationship between Mori and Lock. We’re on a journey that’s supposed to end with Moriarty becoming a supervillain, so the author does a good job of taking a basically good person and putting her in circumstances that force her to go outside the law to ensure her safety and the safety of her younger brothers. The police were unwilling and unable to help her escape her abusive serial killer father (who is also a cop), and now that he’s in jail, they’re trying to pin the murders on Mori and set him free.
Mori’s headspace is becoming increasingly dark. For relief she turns to Lock, though she tries not to. Investigatively they’re drifting apart, because the scandal forces Mori out of school, leaving Lock to take cases without her, and she’s still lying to him about a lot of the aspects of her own case, which hampers his ability to help her. As with the first book, our only perspective character is Mori, so there are only token attempts made to show aspects of Lock’s life outside of his relationship with Mori.
The mystery plot is again the weak point. Mori is being taunted by cards and letters that threaten and blame her for the murders her father committed. Very little actual investigating gets done on this ‘case’ and when the perpetrator is revealed, it’s because the perpetrator showed themselves, not because Mori or Lock found them. Also, the answer was kind of a “...huh?” moment, because their motive for some of their actions didn’t really make sense.
Nevertheless, I’ll pick up the third book just to see it all implode.
Like the first book, the strongest aspects are Mori’s internal conflict and the fraught relationship between Mori and Lock. We’re on a journey that’s supposed to end with Moriarty becoming a supervillain, so the author does a good job of taking a basically good person and putting her in circumstances that force her to go outside the law to ensure her safety and the safety of her younger brothers. The police were unwilling and unable to help her escape her abusive serial killer father (who is also a cop), and now that he’s in jail, they’re trying to pin the murders on Mori and set him free.
Mori’s headspace is becoming increasingly dark. For relief she turns to Lock, though she tries not to. Investigatively they’re drifting apart, because the scandal forces Mori out of school, leaving Lock to take cases without her, and she’s still lying to him about a lot of the aspects of her own case, which hampers his ability to help her. As with the first book, our only perspective character is Mori, so there are only token attempts made to show aspects of Lock’s life outside of his relationship with Mori.
The mystery plot is again the weak point. Mori is being taunted by cards and letters that threaten and blame her for the murders her father committed. Very little actual investigating gets done on this ‘case’ and when the perpetrator is revealed, it’s because the perpetrator showed themselves, not because Mori or Lock found them. Also, the answer was kind of a “...huh?” moment, because their motive for some of their actions didn’t really make sense.
Nevertheless, I’ll pick up the third book just to see it all implode.
October 22, 2018
This book is the second book in the series Lock and Mori, and it was overall a very boring book. The first book was more action sensed and actually flowed. But in the second book the main characters feelings, thoughts, and actions were scattered and didn't make any sense to me. The books main suspense is still there from the first book but in this one it just becomes uninteresting to the readers.
1 thing that I did like was that that author really did a lot with the characters thoughts and emotions. Also there, was a lot of character growth by making Mori less scared and a lot more braver, and Lock becoming less of am anti social person and made him start talking more less overthinking stuff and just acting on what he feels is right.
I would recommend this book series to people who really like mystery, But I don't recommend reading it to other people because its one of those books where after the first 5 chapters its very boring and reading it just sounds horrible, but other people might enjoy reading it.
1 thing that I did like was that that author really did a lot with the characters thoughts and emotions. Also there, was a lot of character growth by making Mori less scared and a lot more braver, and Lock becoming less of am anti social person and made him start talking more less overthinking stuff and just acting on what he feels is right.
I would recommend this book series to people who really like mystery, But I don't recommend reading it to other people because its one of those books where after the first 5 chapters its very boring and reading it just sounds horrible, but other people might enjoy reading it.
July 2, 2017
I picked up a hardcover copy of the book from http://Www.Bookoutlet.com (I paid for it myself). My personal review of the book is as follows:
This book feels so much more richer and complex to me than a lot of other YA books that I've read lately. I really liked how so much of the character development and plot growth was woven into the storyline as way of showing the reader another layer of the story and showing the ways/reasons why "Mori" could turn "evil" later on(I'm almost positive that "Moriarty" is "Sherlock's" arch nemesis in the original storyline).
I definitely didn’t see the plot twist that happens around page the later half of the book coming at all. I personally found the ending of the book to be bittersweet because in my personal opinion it shows how much "Mori" really loves her brothers. Overall I personally rate this book an 8 and a half out of 10. I can't wait for the next book in the series.
This book feels so much more richer and complex to me than a lot of other YA books that I've read lately. I really liked how so much of the character development and plot growth was woven into the storyline as way of showing the reader another layer of the story and showing the ways/reasons why "Mori" could turn "evil" later on(I'm almost positive that "Moriarty" is "Sherlock's" arch nemesis in the original storyline).
I definitely didn’t see the plot twist that happens around page the later half of the book coming at all. I personally found the ending of the book to be bittersweet because in my personal opinion it shows how much "Mori" really loves her brothers. Overall I personally rate this book an 8 and a half out of 10. I can't wait for the next book in the series.
May 8, 2019
3 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Book 2 in the re-telling of Sherlock and Moriarty. This book is definitely dependent on book #1 for full comprehension and appreciation of plot. If you are going to read this book, you need to read the 1st book beforehand.
I want to love this series, but Mori gets on my nerves soooooo badly!!!!!! She’s a genius and a mastermind, but she keeps making choices that have me shaking my head and wanting to yell at her through my Kindle!!! Yes, she is young. I get that. However, she wants to be treated like an adult, yet often times acts like a whiny and petulant child. How Lock puts up with being treated the way he is I’ll never understand, but I’m assuming their ending isn’t a happy one, since common knowledge tells us they end up enemies.
The plot is decent, but I had it figured out before Mori did. That was kind of disappointing.
I’ll read book #3 because I need to know how it ends, but I must say, skimming has become my norm with this series.
Book 2 in the re-telling of Sherlock and Moriarty. This book is definitely dependent on book #1 for full comprehension and appreciation of plot. If you are going to read this book, you need to read the 1st book beforehand.
I want to love this series, but Mori gets on my nerves soooooo badly!!!!!! She’s a genius and a mastermind, but she keeps making choices that have me shaking my head and wanting to yell at her through my Kindle!!! Yes, she is young. I get that. However, she wants to be treated like an adult, yet often times acts like a whiny and petulant child. How Lock puts up with being treated the way he is I’ll never understand, but I’m assuming their ending isn’t a happy one, since common knowledge tells us they end up enemies.
The plot is decent, but I had it figured out before Mori did. That was kind of disappointing.
I’ll read book #3 because I need to know how it ends, but I must say, skimming has become my norm with this series.
May 2, 2022
Mind Games felt like a placeholder sequel - drawing out the conflict and relationships of the first book and setting up for a grand finale in a third book but without much to stand on alone. I suppose there is the mystery of who is trying to frame Mori and who is trying to stop the framing, but it just feels sort of far-fetched all along. Lots of new random characters are introduced, and many are then killed off, making it even more violent and gruesome (though still at YA level) than the first book. Some of the conversations between Lock and Mori and the emotional explorations there were the only saving graces of the book. I'll read the third, because I can't stop now, but I wish the characters (who I do like!) had different stories to live in than they got here.
December 10, 2018
I have to say..... I didn't like this book as much as the first one.
Trigger Warnings: Violence, Abuse
Although I didn't enjoy this one as much as the first one, I did still really like it. This is a good continuation of the series. We pick up a little bit after where the last book left off.
My main complaint with this book is that it took over 100 pages into the book for what was being teased from the end of the last book to happen. I feel like the story could have gone better if it had happened earlier.
Overall this is a series I had never heard of before I found it in the library so I just want to give it some love and I recommend it to fans of mystery books.
Trigger Warnings: Violence, Abuse
Although I didn't enjoy this one as much as the first one, I did still really like it. This is a good continuation of the series. We pick up a little bit after where the last book left off.
My main complaint with this book is that it took over 100 pages into the book for what was being teased from the end of the last book to happen. I feel like the story could have gone better if it had happened earlier.
Overall this is a series I had never heard of before I found it in the library so I just want to give it some love and I recommend it to fans of mystery books.
February 10, 2019
I got this and the first one in a subscription box and honestly that’s why I read this one. I’m disappointed in the way Mori went from a strong and determined girl trying to protect her brothers to a whiny, self-sabotaging mess. Also the ending was a bit ridiculous and disappointing, I mean can the girl have someone besides Sherlock who just wants to protect her and not demand anything from her? I also feel like there is nothing to Lock, non of what makes him the Sherlock we all know and love.
All in all a disappointing book, only gets the 3rd star because of the mystery aspect and the very real and valid reactions of Lily Patel.
All in all a disappointing book, only gets the 3rd star because of the mystery aspect and the very real and valid reactions of Lily Patel.
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April 27, 2021tw: abusive parent
I don't even know how to rate this one! Lock and Mori, her especially, are really compelling characters but I just felt so frustrated! The developments make sense, it all checks out for me and its written really well, but sometimes my enjoyment is compromised when it feels like the characters are just hurtling forward on a trajectory of sadness and discontent.
I decided not to read the third book in the series, but I still strongly recommend this trilogy especially if as a reader you are okay with unhappy or fraught endings. Petty commits to the idea of this as a origin story of sorts for Lock and Mori's lifelong antagonistic but close relationship.
I don't even know how to rate this one! Lock and Mori, her especially, are really compelling characters but I just felt so frustrated! The developments make sense, it all checks out for me and its written really well, but sometimes my enjoyment is compromised when it feels like the characters are just hurtling forward on a trajectory of sadness and discontent.
I decided not to read the third book in the series, but I still strongly recommend this trilogy especially if as a reader you are okay with unhappy or fraught endings. Petty commits to the idea of this as a origin story of sorts for Lock and Mori's lifelong antagonistic but close relationship.
May 28, 2017
The story was quite exciting, a bit confusing yet ok. Mori on the other hand was more and more getting on my nerves. For a character who's constantly called brilliant she made a shitload of stupid decisions. That didn't help with the character development which just wasn't there. At the end she's at exactly the same point as where she started. Srsly, I hate those dumb and stubborn characters that insist on being bad for their loved ones so they do everything alone when just a little talk would make the whole situation a lot easier for everyone.
June 23, 2018
This book is 1 star up on its predecessor, but that's not saying much.
You really need to read the first book before reading this sequel since some important facts are not explained in the sequel, such as the details surrounding Mori's mother's death. Even I who read the first book a few months ago could have used some memory refreshing.
The ending left me unsatisfied because of the primary character's still unfinished business. Fodder for another book.
Thank you Goodreads First Reads for my free copy.
You really need to read the first book before reading this sequel since some important facts are not explained in the sequel, such as the details surrounding Mori's mother's death. Even I who read the first book a few months ago could have used some memory refreshing.
The ending left me unsatisfied because of the primary character's still unfinished business. Fodder for another book.
Thank you Goodreads First Reads for my free copy.
October 13, 2017
4/5 stars. Another great modern Sherlockian retelling, taking place in London!
November 28th can't come fast enough!!
Lock and Mori are at it again continuing to solve the mystery of who the Regent's Park murderer is. They have many leads, suspects, and this time help from Alice--a woman who was Mori's mother's best friend and is considered an aunt to Mori. Alice uses her elite, under-the-table like resources and promises to keep all of Mori's brothers safe. With her brothers taken care of, Mori can really focus on finding evidence to prove who she believes the murderer is, and try and figure out what to do about Lock.
Throughout the novel, it is interesting to watch Mori struggle with whether she wants to remain friends with Lock or not. To me it seems like Mori has some bipolar personality issues, and lots of mood swings in this book.
**SPOILER BELOW**
Mori's father is currently in jail for the park murders, but his attorney will have him back on the streets in no time if someone fails to turn up evidence before the set release day. When dead citizens and strange things start showing up on Mori's front porch, she is forced to investigate with Lock in inner city London to follow up on the only leads she has. Mori has another problem on her hands--there are witnesses who claim they saw Mori dispose of the murder weapon in the park lake. Lock's mother is also in the hospital, slowly dying, and Mori cannot always be there for him. Get ready for an action-packed novel!
November 28th can't come fast enough!!
Lock and Mori are at it again continuing to solve the mystery of who the Regent's Park murderer is. They have many leads, suspects, and this time help from Alice--a woman who was Mori's mother's best friend and is considered an aunt to Mori. Alice uses her elite, under-the-table like resources and promises to keep all of Mori's brothers safe. With her brothers taken care of, Mori can really focus on finding evidence to prove who she believes the murderer is, and try and figure out what to do about Lock.
Throughout the novel, it is interesting to watch Mori struggle with whether she wants to remain friends with Lock or not. To me it seems like Mori has some bipolar personality issues, and lots of mood swings in this book.
**SPOILER BELOW**
Mori's father is currently in jail for the park murders, but his attorney will have him back on the streets in no time if someone fails to turn up evidence before the set release day. When dead citizens and strange things start showing up on Mori's front porch, she is forced to investigate with Lock in inner city London to follow up on the only leads she has. Mori has another problem on her hands--there are witnesses who claim they saw Mori dispose of the murder weapon in the park lake. Lock's mother is also in the hospital, slowly dying, and Mori cannot always be there for him. Get ready for an action-packed novel!
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