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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
In Book 2 of the series, Enola is back on the case, deciphering clues and developing leads in each of three new mysteries. What she doesn’t know is that she, too, is being pursued—by her own brother! Once again, Sherlock Holmes’ brilliant, strong-willed younger sister takes center stage in this delightfully drawn graphic novel based on Nancy Springer’s bestselling mystery series.
London, 1889. A woman is being held prisoner while she awaits a forced marriage. Another has been kidnapped, and yet another disappears…
As Enola seeks to rescue the three women, her brother embarks on a quest of his own. When Sherlock receives a mysterious package, he knows he’ll need Enola’s help to decipher its meaning. In the end, the three Holmes siblings will have to work together to answer the question that started it What happened to their mother?
Book Two contains three engrossing The Case of the Peculiar Pink Fan, The Case of the Cryptic Crinoline, and The Case of Baker Street Station.
London, 1889. A woman is being held prisoner while she awaits a forced marriage. Another has been kidnapped, and yet another disappears…
As Enola seeks to rescue the three women, her brother embarks on a quest of his own. When Sherlock receives a mysterious package, he knows he’ll need Enola’s help to decipher its meaning. In the end, the three Holmes siblings will have to work together to answer the question that started it What happened to their mother?
Book Two contains three engrossing The Case of the Peculiar Pink Fan, The Case of the Cryptic Crinoline, and The Case of Baker Street Station.
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First published December 6, 2022
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September 11, 2022
The second collection of Serena Blasco’s graphical adaptations, this edition containing books four to six of the Enola Holmes series by Nancy Springer.
I still haven’t read the original books nor seen the TV series. But I have read the first volume of the graphic novel, which collected the first three stories, and that helped get into this one easily.
The three stories in this book are:
Book 4: The Case of the Peculiar Pink Fan: A woman is being forced to marry, and her only hope of escape is Enola.
Decent story. Too many jumps in logic and too many convenient coincidences for my liking. The weakest of the three tales.
Book 5: The Case of the Cryptic Crinoline: Enola’s landlady Mrs. Tupper is kidnapped, so Enola is personally involved in ensuring her safe return.
Better than the first one in terms of continuity and flow. Also contains a surprise appearance by a very popular and inspirational lady.
Book 6: The Case of Baker Street Station: A rich duquesa is kidnapped, and her husband comes to “Dr. Ragostin” for help.
This was a fun one, and also a test of memory as it contained references to incidents that took place in Volume One. I loved how Mycroft, Sherlock and Enola finally come together. This story also resolves the mystery that started it all –that of Enola’s missing mother.
The common theme in volume 1 was that all the cases dealt with missing persons. This time around, each of the three cases involves a missing woman. However, the stories didn’t feel repetitive this time around as the modus operandi and the resolution was quite different in each. Also, each case involves Sherlock also being hired for the investigation, not necessarily by the same party.
This series began with Enola’s mum going missing. In fact, Enola’s journey towards being a detective began with wanting to locate her mum. In the final story of this volume, the three Holmes siblings finally come to know about Enola’s mother. That track is interesting and comes to an end.
As in the first collection, Enola’s secret notebook filled with her illustrations, her thoughts about the case, and some informative points. These added the perfect conclusion to each story.
On the flip side, there are again far too many convenient coincidences. Most of the times, it is like information presents itself when Enola is around. I also found it tough to accept Enola as a fourteen year old.
The illustrations are pretty good in their effect. However, when Enola is in disguise, as she often is, the sketches are inconsistent. For one, her height keeps varying. When she’s disguised as a child, she’s suddenly shorter, and when she’s dressed up a man, she’s tall. Also, there’s one instance where Mycroft doesn’t recognise her at all - that was impossible to believe.
On the whole, I enjoyed this book more than the first one. I think Sherlock’s greater appearance in this collection had a small part to play in that, even though it is still Enola who is one step ahead of her more famous brother. Moreover, the three Watson siblings work together on the final case, and that was easily the highlight of the book. As these are aimed at teenagers, they will surely be a hit with the right target audience. Reading volume one before this is advisable, though not necessary.
3.75 stars.
My thanks to Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley for the DRC of “Enola Holmes: The Graphic Novels Book Two”. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.
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I still haven’t read the original books nor seen the TV series. But I have read the first volume of the graphic novel, which collected the first three stories, and that helped get into this one easily.
The three stories in this book are:
Book 4: The Case of the Peculiar Pink Fan: A woman is being forced to marry, and her only hope of escape is Enola.
Decent story. Too many jumps in logic and too many convenient coincidences for my liking. The weakest of the three tales.
Book 5: The Case of the Cryptic Crinoline: Enola’s landlady Mrs. Tupper is kidnapped, so Enola is personally involved in ensuring her safe return.
Better than the first one in terms of continuity and flow. Also contains a surprise appearance by a very popular and inspirational lady.
Book 6: The Case of Baker Street Station: A rich duquesa is kidnapped, and her husband comes to “Dr. Ragostin” for help.
This was a fun one, and also a test of memory as it contained references to incidents that took place in Volume One. I loved how Mycroft, Sherlock and Enola finally come together. This story also resolves the mystery that started it all –that of Enola’s missing mother.
The common theme in volume 1 was that all the cases dealt with missing persons. This time around, each of the three cases involves a missing woman. However, the stories didn’t feel repetitive this time around as the modus operandi and the resolution was quite different in each. Also, each case involves Sherlock also being hired for the investigation, not necessarily by the same party.
This series began with Enola’s mum going missing. In fact, Enola’s journey towards being a detective began with wanting to locate her mum. In the final story of this volume, the three Holmes siblings finally come to know about Enola’s mother. That track is interesting and comes to an end.
As in the first collection, Enola’s secret notebook filled with her illustrations, her thoughts about the case, and some informative points. These added the perfect conclusion to each story.
On the flip side, there are again far too many convenient coincidences. Most of the times, it is like information presents itself when Enola is around. I also found it tough to accept Enola as a fourteen year old.
The illustrations are pretty good in their effect. However, when Enola is in disguise, as she often is, the sketches are inconsistent. For one, her height keeps varying. When she’s disguised as a child, she’s suddenly shorter, and when she’s dressed up a man, she’s tall. Also, there’s one instance where Mycroft doesn’t recognise her at all - that was impossible to believe.
On the whole, I enjoyed this book more than the first one. I think Sherlock’s greater appearance in this collection had a small part to play in that, even though it is still Enola who is one step ahead of her more famous brother. Moreover, the three Watson siblings work together on the final case, and that was easily the highlight of the book. As these are aimed at teenagers, they will surely be a hit with the right target audience. Reading volume one before this is advisable, though not necessary.
3.75 stars.
My thanks to Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley for the DRC of “Enola Holmes: The Graphic Novels Book Two”. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.
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July 26, 2022
I would say the graphic novel series is getting better and better with each subsequent volume.
Thank you, Andrews McMeel, for the advance reading copy.
I would say there is a huge improvement in the presentation of the art sequence as well as the dialogue fit.
I am in love with our main character. She is so relatable at times. I am more mesmerized with the illustrations. I would say a huge part of my love of the graphic novel is contributed by the art work.
Get this series. You won't be disappointed. The plot is good. The character development is better than most graphic novel adaptations.
I am so excited for the upcoming volumes.
A must have for lovers of comics, manga and graphic novel readers.
Thank you, Andrews McMeel, for the advance reading copy.
I would say there is a huge improvement in the presentation of the art sequence as well as the dialogue fit.
I am in love with our main character. She is so relatable at times. I am more mesmerized with the illustrations. I would say a huge part of my love of the graphic novel is contributed by the art work.
Get this series. You won't be disappointed. The plot is good. The character development is better than most graphic novel adaptations.
I am so excited for the upcoming volumes.
A must have for lovers of comics, manga and graphic novel readers.
January 12, 2025
It's good to see the Enola Holmes series turned into a graphic novel series. Enola's free spirit and intelligence come through very well in the stories and art. I really enjoyed the secret notebook sections at the end of each story. In those sections, some of the ideas explored in the stories are explained. For example, how to send messages with a fan or how to read messages in a certain code are discussed. That could be especially engaging for a child who is being introduced to the mystery genre through these books.
December 27, 2022
Serena Blasco’s artwork bring humour and verve to the already fun Enola Holmes books. There’s much charm, too, as Enola dons disguises and sleuths her way through London, all the while thwarting her brothers’ attempts to apprehend her and shove her into an awful, constricting boarding/finishing school.
The collection covers Enola 4, 5 and 6, with gorgeous watercolour-like illustrations, humour, and beautifully conceived disguises sported by the intrepid lead.
I love what Blasco has done with the books, and though I’ve read the books, Enola’s mother’s letter really hit me hard this time, bringing tears to Enola’s (and my) eyes.
This, and the previous one, is definitely a collection worth checking out.
Thank you to Netgalley and to Andrews McMeel Publishing for this ARC in exchange for my review.
The collection covers Enola 4, 5 and 6, with gorgeous watercolour-like illustrations, humour, and beautifully conceived disguises sported by the intrepid lead.
I love what Blasco has done with the books, and though I’ve read the books, Enola’s mother’s letter really hit me hard this time, bringing tears to Enola’s (and my) eyes.
This, and the previous one, is definitely a collection worth checking out.
Thank you to Netgalley and to Andrews McMeel Publishing for this ARC in exchange for my review.
July 30, 2022
Thanks NetGalley, for my very first ARC! I could not have chosen a better one as I absolutely loved this graphic novel. I know I don’t *have* to give a good review, but I challenge you to read this book and not love it. Here’s why:
* The main character, Enola Holmes, is not only more clever than her brother Sherlock, she is more relatable.
* Themes of feminism and freedom are everywhere in Enola Holmes. She is an icon of independence.
* The watercolor illustrations are beautiful and somehow so saturated. I loved the colors.
* I’ve never seen a graphic novel or comic in this style before; it was unique.
* The mysteries by themselves are page-turners.
* One features an iconic woman from history.
* There are codes that Enola teaches the reader to decrypt.
* She uses a journal of her thought process to solve the mysteries (rather than having a Watson relay them to the reader).
* She is an absolute master of disguise.
AND
* This graphic novel reads like a novel, giving so much interesting detail. It’s the best of both worlds.
Reader, if you are a fan of Sherlock Holmes, mysteries, strong girls/women, or beautifully illustrated graphic novels, this one is for you! Fans of the Netflix movie are sure to love it as she is every bit as deep and clever as the Millie Bobby Brown version. It was a 10/10 for me.
* The main character, Enola Holmes, is not only more clever than her brother Sherlock, she is more relatable.
* Themes of feminism and freedom are everywhere in Enola Holmes. She is an icon of independence.
* The watercolor illustrations are beautiful and somehow so saturated. I loved the colors.
* I’ve never seen a graphic novel or comic in this style before; it was unique.
* The mysteries by themselves are page-turners.
* One features an iconic woman from history.
* There are codes that Enola teaches the reader to decrypt.
* She uses a journal of her thought process to solve the mysteries (rather than having a Watson relay them to the reader).
* She is an absolute master of disguise.
AND
* This graphic novel reads like a novel, giving so much interesting detail. It’s the best of both worlds.
Reader, if you are a fan of Sherlock Holmes, mysteries, strong girls/women, or beautifully illustrated graphic novels, this one is for you! Fans of the Netflix movie are sure to love it as she is every bit as deep and clever as the Millie Bobby Brown version. It was a 10/10 for me.
December 8, 2023
Stunning artwork and wonderful stories
May 12, 2023
The Enola Holmes YA mystery series featuring the younger sister of Sherlock and Mycroft Holmes was written by Nancy Springer. A French graphic artist, Serena Blasco, took the first six books and turned them into graphic novels. I haven't read the books yet, but based on my enjoyment of the graphics, I've now got the first two books on my shelf.
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 is the 2nd book in the graphic series and features the 4 - 6 books in the series. As in the other Omnibus, Enola continues to avoid her brothers and search for clues about her missing mother. In the first book, Mycroft indicated he wanted to send Enola, then 14, to a girl's boarding school. Enola 'escaped' to London and now resides with a lovely lady, Mrs. Tupper, who offers the motherly love and support that Enola now misses.
There are three cases in which Enola is involved in this book. In the first she competes with Sherlock to try and find Lady Cecily who has disappeared from her home. It seems that Cecily is being forced into a wedding against her wishes. In the 2nd story, Mrs. Tupper has been abducted and it seems to relate to her time in the Crimea and an acquaintanceship with the Lady of the Lamp, Florence Nightingale. In the 3rd story, both Mycroft and Sherlock help Enola find the wife of a Spanish noble, who disappeared down the Baker Street tube station.
The cases are all interesting. Enola is a wonderful, spunky character. She's as good at disguises as her older brother Sherlock. She has a knack for figuring out codes and you get various one displayed in the each case. Her search for her mother will be resolved. Her relationship with her brothers will continue to progress. The artwork is excellent and the stories are entertaining. Get your children to check them out. You'll enjoy as well. (3.5 stars)
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 is the 2nd book in the graphic series and features the 4 - 6 books in the series. As in the other Omnibus, Enola continues to avoid her brothers and search for clues about her missing mother. In the first book, Mycroft indicated he wanted to send Enola, then 14, to a girl's boarding school. Enola 'escaped' to London and now resides with a lovely lady, Mrs. Tupper, who offers the motherly love and support that Enola now misses.
There are three cases in which Enola is involved in this book. In the first she competes with Sherlock to try and find Lady Cecily who has disappeared from her home. It seems that Cecily is being forced into a wedding against her wishes. In the 2nd story, Mrs. Tupper has been abducted and it seems to relate to her time in the Crimea and an acquaintanceship with the Lady of the Lamp, Florence Nightingale. In the 3rd story, both Mycroft and Sherlock help Enola find the wife of a Spanish noble, who disappeared down the Baker Street tube station.
The cases are all interesting. Enola is a wonderful, spunky character. She's as good at disguises as her older brother Sherlock. She has a knack for figuring out codes and you get various one displayed in the each case. Her search for her mother will be resolved. Her relationship with her brothers will continue to progress. The artwork is excellent and the stories are entertaining. Get your children to check them out. You'll enjoy as well. (3.5 stars)
November 7, 2022
This is a great follow-up to the first graphic novel bind up. The art was cute and the story was faithful. I love how we get to see Enola’s disguises as the book describes them. It makes the graphic novel format so wonderful as the visual elements were well done. I know it is all visual but the artist turned the crazy outfits and made them real. I would recommend checking out the graphic novels if you are a fan of the series or just interested in the story.
I received an arc via Netgalley in exchange for a honest review.
I received an arc via Netgalley in exchange for a honest review.
December 29, 2022
I was so excited when I saw this book on Edelweiss. The series has already been on Netflix. But reading it was an other worldly experience. Full of colorful graphics and action and adventure, Enola Holmes entertains you throughout the book. And, you will be able to have a glimpse of Sherlock also. Definitely, 4 stars for the book. I would like to thank Edelweiss for giving me an opportunity to read and review the book.
July 24, 2022
Oh my goodness, but I inhaled this in one sitting. I really enjoyed the mysteries and Enola, but man, I did not like Sherlock and Mycroft until the very end.
There are 3 mysteries in here and they are nice and easy to follow, but my favorite involved the doggo, I could not resist that drawing of the pup.
I highly recommend this one.
I got this one from netgalley.
There are 3 mysteries in here and they are nice and easy to follow, but my favorite involved the doggo, I could not resist that drawing of the pup.
I highly recommend this one.
I got this one from netgalley.
January 9, 2023
Finally got my hands on it and boy did I binge it in one go…. Again I wish it was longer but I still love it…. Here to hope that books 7 & 8 will be turned into graphics as well.
November 28, 2023
Loved the art style. The adaptation of the stories themselves didn’t resonate with me as much as the first collection.
December 12, 2022
This is the second book in the Enola Holmes graphic novel series and includes three mysteries: The Case of the Peculiar Pink Fan, The Case of the Cryptic Crinoline, and The Case of Baker Street Station. I am only slightly familiar with Nancy Springer's work, having only read her first novel, The Case of the Missing Marquess and also having watched both of the Netflix film adaptations, but only recently learned of these graphic novel adaptations. I'd consider myself a fan of Enola Holmes and really enjoyed this graphic novel. She's so resourceful, intelligent, and creative when it comes to her disguises. I also really like her independent streak and not wanting to conform to being a "sensible lady," despite her brother's strong attempts.
In The Case of the Peculiar Pink Fan, Enola encounters a familiar young lady, Cecily who appears to be held against her will by two older women. Upon seeing Enola, they hastily guide her away, but not before Cecily cleverly drops her pink fan. Concerned for Cecily's safety, Enola attempts to follow, but loses them. Not long after the encounter, Enola learns that the women plan to force Cecily into a marriage with her cousin and an all-out hunt for Cecily ensues.
In the second story, The Case of the Cryptic Crinoline, Enola's landlady, Mrs. Tupper is kidnapped after having received a cryptic message from some mysterious person named Scutari. The note requested that she give her message to "The Bird." Through flashbacks, we learn that Mrs. Tupper's husband died during the Crimean War and that following his death, she attempted to return to England and was only successful after receiving help from the lady of the lamp. A large portion of this mystery is trying to locate the abductors carriage, searching Mrs. Tupper's room for clues and following down leads. Enola also dons a wig to meet the infamous Florence Nightengale while trying to avoid her brother's, who this time are trying to force her to go to a boarding school.
In The Case of Baker Street Station, Lady Blanchefleur has been abducted and her husband, Duque Luis Orlando del Campo has enlisted both Dr. Ragostin (Enola) and Sherlock Holmes to help find her. Exploring the underground railway and city streets, Enola bumps into a few leads to her mother's whereabouts and also Lady Blanchefleur's. At the same time, Enola meets up with her brothers, Sherlock and Mycroft and together they solve the disappearance of their mother, Eudoria Holmes.
One of the highlights of reading this graphic novel are the watercolor illustrations, the vibrant colors and I especially love the way Enola's feminine beauty, independence and her lovely disguises are depicted. Each mystery is followed by Enola's secret notebook where she shares her case notes, illustrations of the clues she used to solve the case, her disguises and historical details about the people and places she encounters. For example, in the first notebook entry there is information on the secret language of fans which also played a part in the second Netflix movie. There's information on how to read morse code and how morse code can be adapted by using other symbols, like using flowers for the dashes and dots to write secret messages. There's even a section on palmistry and how to write a message with invisible ink. In addition to gorgeous artwork and exciting sleuthing, I can see this book appealing to kids who enjoy mysteries, books with secret cyphers and codes, or for readers who are fans of the original book series, or the Netflix movies.
In The Case of the Peculiar Pink Fan, Enola encounters a familiar young lady, Cecily who appears to be held against her will by two older women. Upon seeing Enola, they hastily guide her away, but not before Cecily cleverly drops her pink fan. Concerned for Cecily's safety, Enola attempts to follow, but loses them. Not long after the encounter, Enola learns that the women plan to force Cecily into a marriage with her cousin and an all-out hunt for Cecily ensues.
In the second story, The Case of the Cryptic Crinoline, Enola's landlady, Mrs. Tupper is kidnapped after having received a cryptic message from some mysterious person named Scutari. The note requested that she give her message to "The Bird." Through flashbacks, we learn that Mrs. Tupper's husband died during the Crimean War and that following his death, she attempted to return to England and was only successful after receiving help from the lady of the lamp. A large portion of this mystery is trying to locate the abductors carriage, searching Mrs. Tupper's room for clues and following down leads. Enola also dons a wig to meet the infamous Florence Nightengale while trying to avoid her brother's, who this time are trying to force her to go to a boarding school.
In The Case of Baker Street Station, Lady Blanchefleur has been abducted and her husband, Duque Luis Orlando del Campo has enlisted both Dr. Ragostin (Enola) and Sherlock Holmes to help find her. Exploring the underground railway and city streets, Enola bumps into a few leads to her mother's whereabouts and also Lady Blanchefleur's. At the same time, Enola meets up with her brothers, Sherlock and Mycroft and together they solve the disappearance of their mother, Eudoria Holmes.
One of the highlights of reading this graphic novel are the watercolor illustrations, the vibrant colors and I especially love the way Enola's feminine beauty, independence and her lovely disguises are depicted. Each mystery is followed by Enola's secret notebook where she shares her case notes, illustrations of the clues she used to solve the case, her disguises and historical details about the people and places she encounters. For example, in the first notebook entry there is information on the secret language of fans which also played a part in the second Netflix movie. There's information on how to read morse code and how morse code can be adapted by using other symbols, like using flowers for the dashes and dots to write secret messages. There's even a section on palmistry and how to write a message with invisible ink. In addition to gorgeous artwork and exciting sleuthing, I can see this book appealing to kids who enjoy mysteries, books with secret cyphers and codes, or for readers who are fans of the original book series, or the Netflix movies.
October 21, 2022
Much like the first book I also read for NetGalley, this copy was also missing a lot of the story [the whole third story is gone - there is one page and then nothing for the rest of the book] which has made me realize that I just need to wait until they are published to read them as for whatever reason, the whole book is not downloading to my Kindle Fire for reading.
THAT said, once again [from what there was of the stories], this is an absolutely gorgeously illustrated, hilariously funny, well-written [and translated] graphic novel, featuring the pluckiest girl out there right now, Miss Enola Holmes. Miss Holmes is just as inquisitive and intelligent as her famous brother and even more engaging than he is. She is not afraid to do what she needs to do to get things done. I really loved how one of the stories had Florence Nightingale in it and am really looking forward to reading that one in full. Since there was even less story to read this time around, I have less to say about the stories this time around, but I will be looking at my libraries as soon as this is published to request and read it in full. THAT is how good these are [and hence the 4 star rating. What I DID read was just spectacular].
I think people of all ages will love these stories. Unfortunately, again I have no idea how it all ends up for Enola, but I can guess she lands feet firmly on the ground and her goals all met and she will be as popular as ever. Well done!!
Thank you to NetGalley, Serena Blasco, Tayna Gold - Translator, and Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
THAT said, once again [from what there was of the stories], this is an absolutely gorgeously illustrated, hilariously funny, well-written [and translated] graphic novel, featuring the pluckiest girl out there right now, Miss Enola Holmes. Miss Holmes is just as inquisitive and intelligent as her famous brother and even more engaging than he is. She is not afraid to do what she needs to do to get things done. I really loved how one of the stories had Florence Nightingale in it and am really looking forward to reading that one in full. Since there was even less story to read this time around, I have less to say about the stories this time around, but I will be looking at my libraries as soon as this is published to request and read it in full. THAT is how good these are [and hence the 4 star rating. What I DID read was just spectacular].
I think people of all ages will love these stories. Unfortunately, again I have no idea how it all ends up for Enola, but I can guess she lands feet firmly on the ground and her goals all met and she will be as popular as ever. Well done!!
Thank you to NetGalley, Serena Blasco, Tayna Gold - Translator, and Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
July 12, 2023
Sherlock Holmes' spunky, independent sister holds her own as a detective in these three stories in a series of six. Because of the inspiring female main character - especially set in a time when women weren't often portrayed with this much strength - and the absolutely gorgeous, I really wanted to love the book. But my lack of understanding what was going on, holds my rating back.
I have not read any Enola Holmes books, nor the first three of the graphic novels, but considering it's geared toward middle grade (and a graphic novel), I didn't anticipate struggling to understand the story or characters! After the first ten pages, I went back and re-read them because I didn't know who was who. I was missing any/all of the back story.
Aside from that struggle, I did enjoy the artwork very much - it may be my favorite yet in all the graphic novels that I've read. It's very colorful and vibrant with loose lines that create a lot of detail and interest. The characters' eyes show much more than one would anticipate from an eye.
I would recommend reading an Enola Holmes book, or the first graphic novel (which contains three stories) before reading this one. Lack of confusion about the characters and stories would have helped me appreciate the stories along with the beautiful artwork.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ebook.
I have not read any Enola Holmes books, nor the first three of the graphic novels, but considering it's geared toward middle grade (and a graphic novel), I didn't anticipate struggling to understand the story or characters! After the first ten pages, I went back and re-read them because I didn't know who was who. I was missing any/all of the back story.
Aside from that struggle, I did enjoy the artwork very much - it may be my favorite yet in all the graphic novels that I've read. It's very colorful and vibrant with loose lines that create a lot of detail and interest. The characters' eyes show much more than one would anticipate from an eye.
I would recommend reading an Enola Holmes book, or the first graphic novel (which contains three stories) before reading this one. Lack of confusion about the characters and stories would have helped me appreciate the stories along with the beautiful artwork.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ebook.
September 14, 2022
This was delightful! I love the Enola Holmes adventures and this graphic novel compilation is an engaging and enjoyable way to experience them. I have not previously read the books this graphic novel is based on, but I had no difficulty following the story.
The artwork is gorgeous! the watercolor illustrations are free-flowing enough to give the pieces a sense of movement. The colors are vibrant and convey the emotion of each scene excellently, as well as the personality of the characters. Speaking of personality, each character is drawn in a way that makes them ooze personality. They are unique, distinct, and memorable, making the experience of reading even more fun. In many ways the characters remind me of those one might encounter in a Charles Dickens novel.
I love the way Enola runs circles around her brothers despite being only 14. She is inquisitive, has a brilliant mind, and is very resourceful. The story is a whirlwind where she leaves everyone in the dust as she rockets about solving mysteries. She gives Sherlock a run for his money.
I hope there will be more volumes of these Enola Holmes graphic novels because they are loads of fun and I would love to read more.
*Thanks to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing an e-arc for review.
The artwork is gorgeous! the watercolor illustrations are free-flowing enough to give the pieces a sense of movement. The colors are vibrant and convey the emotion of each scene excellently, as well as the personality of the characters. Speaking of personality, each character is drawn in a way that makes them ooze personality. They are unique, distinct, and memorable, making the experience of reading even more fun. In many ways the characters remind me of those one might encounter in a Charles Dickens novel.
I love the way Enola runs circles around her brothers despite being only 14. She is inquisitive, has a brilliant mind, and is very resourceful. The story is a whirlwind where she leaves everyone in the dust as she rockets about solving mysteries. She gives Sherlock a run for his money.
I hope there will be more volumes of these Enola Holmes graphic novels because they are loads of fun and I would love to read more.
*Thanks to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing an e-arc for review.
July 25, 2022
Since seeing Enola Holmes on Netflix, I read the whole series with my kiddos. These graphic novels did not disappoint at all! The storyline is the same but it's amazing to read the stories with illustrations. This includes the last three novels.
Enola is back on the case, deciphering clues and finding new leads. She has a very particular skill set that is remarkable and she has an amazing nose to hunt for clues!
The illustrations of the graphic novel are quite amazing and soo cute! They really did represent the whole Holmes family well! I literally inhaled the series in one sitting because they were soo cute and the stories are soo amazing! I definitely loved this! I definitely would recommend this to anyone who loves the Enola Holmes series or a new way to see the series come alive!! I reviewed this one from NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing and it was a great treat!
Enola is back on the case, deciphering clues and finding new leads. She has a very particular skill set that is remarkable and she has an amazing nose to hunt for clues!
The illustrations of the graphic novel are quite amazing and soo cute! They really did represent the whole Holmes family well! I literally inhaled the series in one sitting because they were soo cute and the stories are soo amazing! I definitely loved this! I definitely would recommend this to anyone who loves the Enola Holmes series or a new way to see the series come alive!! I reviewed this one from NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing and it was a great treat!
October 8, 2022
This is a bind-up of several of Enola Holmes's graphic novels, adapted from the books (which, do bear in mind, are middle grade, not YA like the brilliant movie adaptation). The art is INCREDIBLE. I own the first graphic novel for the first book and I was still blown away by this, it's SO beautiful. There are illustrations which take up whole pages which are breathtaking, and I feel like the soft drawings really put an emphasis on Enola and her relationships with her brothers. The plots are gripping, very detailed and intricate (my favourite was the one having to do with the language of flowers).
A beautiful, beautiful edition, I can see myself purchasing this.
Endless thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book.
A beautiful, beautiful edition, I can see myself purchasing this.
Endless thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book.
May 19, 2024
Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of this book!
An amazing graphic novel!
I had already read the first volume which contains three stories and now I was finally able to conclude the story with the last three.
Beautiful!
The boards are incredible and the colors very vivid.
I loved the story and my absolute favorite part is the "secret notes" at the end of the story where Enola explains the disguises and the secret codes and there are some drafts to better see the disguises.
Beautiful
An amazing graphic novel!
I had already read the first volume which contains three stories and now I was finally able to conclude the story with the last three.
Beautiful!
The boards are incredible and the colors very vivid.
I loved the story and my absolute favorite part is the "secret notes" at the end of the story where Enola explains the disguises and the secret codes and there are some drafts to better see the disguises.
Beautiful
September 14, 2022
The second collection of these graphic novel adaptations continues the same mix of grand arc concerning a lost Holmes family member, and individual cases. That said, the first here brings characters of old back as well, when a young woman seems to have been purloined by evil people and only Enola Holmes can work out why and where she is. There’s another kidnap in the second book here, of Enola’s landlady no less, and a peculiar drama that ropes in Florence Nightingale, a la one of those Doctor Who history lesson stories.
Everything comes to a head for the sixth story – which is where the original prose books had finished for some good years until a seventh turned up more recently. And with it concluding (more or less/for now) I have to admit knowing nothing of the source for these graphic adaptations, but I liked them. Yes they have a bit of the manga about the portraits here and there, but they know enough Conan Doyle material to just drop in some Dancing Men and move on, matter-of-factly. I think the better material here is regarding the larger arc of Enola’s intentions, however much it gets to be too modern come the finish. (Certainly the last of the six didn’t deserve to be retitled from something vaguely, mildly objectionable to certain SJWs to being named after the stand-alone plot.) But I think the target audiences will thoroughly enjoy these two volumes, and engage well with Enola as a strong, inventive and go-getting character.
Everything comes to a head for the sixth story – which is where the original prose books had finished for some good years until a seventh turned up more recently. And with it concluding (more or less/for now) I have to admit knowing nothing of the source for these graphic adaptations, but I liked them. Yes they have a bit of the manga about the portraits here and there, but they know enough Conan Doyle material to just drop in some Dancing Men and move on, matter-of-factly. I think the better material here is regarding the larger arc of Enola’s intentions, however much it gets to be too modern come the finish. (Certainly the last of the six didn’t deserve to be retitled from something vaguely, mildly objectionable to certain SJWs to being named after the stand-alone plot.) But I think the target audiences will thoroughly enjoy these two volumes, and engage well with Enola as a strong, inventive and go-getting character.
December 22, 2022
This graphic novel adaptation of the last three original Enola Holmes books is artful and appealing, with lovely watercolor-style illustrations. The adaptations show the primary plot of each novel without the additional detail, subplots, and character development in the original works, but they remain coherent and entertaining for both fans of the series and new readers.
I do NOT recommend the ebook version of this, however. My library only has digital copies of this book right now, but the text was very difficult to read. The font is small and italicized, and looked fuzzy on the screen. I read this in intervals to avoid eye strain, and I was reading this on a full computer monitor, not a handheld device. I highly recommend pursuing a physical copy instead.
One more note: This adaptation of the re-titled sixth book avoids using the slur for the Romani people throughout the text.
I do NOT recommend the ebook version of this, however. My library only has digital copies of this book right now, but the text was very difficult to read. The font is small and italicized, and looked fuzzy on the screen. I read this in intervals to avoid eye strain, and I was reading this on a full computer monitor, not a handheld device. I highly recommend pursuing a physical copy instead.
One more note: This adaptation of the re-titled sixth book avoids using the slur for the Romani people throughout the text.
March 7, 2024
rating: g+ danger ; description of effects of corset wearing, especially from a young age.
recommend: 6th and up, esp. any who enjoy Enola's novels.
I loved the art style of these graphic novels, the different disguises are very well done. Story is told a little sparingly, but it's not a bad "translation" of the original novels. And I love the premise of the original story, Holmes's younger sister.
recommend: 6th and up, esp. any who enjoy Enola's novels.
I loved the art style of these graphic novels, the different disguises are very well done. Story is told a little sparingly, but it's not a bad "translation" of the original novels. And I love the premise of the original story, Holmes's younger sister.
January 18, 2023
BEAUTIFUL illustrations! One thing I didn't like was the graphic novels left out a lot of details from the original book, but I understand why they did.
August 10, 2023
I loved book two of the Enola Holmes graphic novel series and would definitely like to read more. The artwork is superb and the three stories within the novel were engrossing and entertaining.
August 9, 2022
[Thanks to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing me with a free ARC of this book in exchange for an honest opinion!]
The art is so pretty and the stories are as easy going as they get, and you can read this compilation (book 2) without even reading the first one. Overall, this was lovely if you’re into either Enola Holmes or graphic novels!
The art is so pretty and the stories are as easy going as they get, and you can read this compilation (book 2) without even reading the first one. Overall, this was lovely if you’re into either Enola Holmes or graphic novels!
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July 24, 2022Thanks to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for an advance copy. This review is posted voluntarily.
tl;dr
A well-illustrated, largely faithful adaptation of the Enola Holmes books great for young readers. Format change loses a lot Enola's internal monologues and characterization from the books, which may be disappointing to some.
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A full-color graphic novelization of Enola Holmes mysteries 4-6.
Thoughts
I'm a fan of the original books, so I'm always eager to see more Enola Holmes in the world, and this book does not disappoint! The graphic novel is very charming, with bright illustrations, and a lot of fun journal-style notes in between chapters. I loved all the character designs, and the coloring style is absolutely beautiful. Layouts are clean and easy to read, characters are fun and expressive, and I'm impressed by how faithful the adaptations are. I think my biggest disappointment is how much of Enola's internal monologue we lose in the format change. I understand that long paragraphs of thinking don't translate well to a comic book format, but I always enjoyed reading Enola's thoughts in the books - everything from her complex feelings about her family, puzzling out a mystery, or picking her next disguise. A lot of that gets lost as we move from one scene to the next, assuming that she's done all the thinking in between the panels. The loss of her monologue moves the genre out of mystery and more into adventure territory, which makes this a great option for younger readers who might not be ready to jump directly into the books.
tl;dr
A well-illustrated, largely faithful adaptation of the Enola Holmes books great for young readers. Format change loses a lot Enola's internal monologues and characterization from the books, which may be disappointing to some.
About
A full-color graphic novelization of Enola Holmes mysteries 4-6.
Thoughts
I'm a fan of the original books, so I'm always eager to see more Enola Holmes in the world, and this book does not disappoint! The graphic novel is very charming, with bright illustrations, and a lot of fun journal-style notes in between chapters. I loved all the character designs, and the coloring style is absolutely beautiful. Layouts are clean and easy to read, characters are fun and expressive, and I'm impressed by how faithful the adaptations are. I think my biggest disappointment is how much of Enola's internal monologue we lose in the format change. I understand that long paragraphs of thinking don't translate well to a comic book format, but I always enjoyed reading Enola's thoughts in the books - everything from her complex feelings about her family, puzzling out a mystery, or picking her next disguise. A lot of that gets lost as we move from one scene to the next, assuming that she's done all the thinking in between the panels. The loss of her monologue moves the genre out of mystery and more into adventure territory, which makes this a great option for younger readers who might not be ready to jump directly into the books.
December 6, 2022
I enjoyed this beautiful, charming graphic novel containing Enola Holmes’ fourth, fifth, and sixth cases. The colorful, whimsical art suits the story. Although Enola’s three cases are presented simply in a manner suitable for middle grade readers (with some challenging vocabulary), I still found them entertaining. I appreciate stories depicting female agency in a way that is respectful of different women’s lifestyle choices. It was fun to see Enola at work in all of her disguises, and I especially loved the pages from her secret notebook.
I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys whimsical watercolors and mysterious adventures involving young protagonists. It’s a very sweet, clean story that should be enjoyable for a wide audience.
Thank you to Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing me with an ARC through NetGalley that I volunteered to review.
I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys whimsical watercolors and mysterious adventures involving young protagonists. It’s a very sweet, clean story that should be enjoyable for a wide audience.
Thank you to Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing me with an ARC through NetGalley that I volunteered to review.
September 14, 2025
A fantastic follow up to the first volume, this book covers books 4-6 of the Enola Holmes series. The artwork continued to be brilliant, and I adored the stories perhaps even more than the first three! Saving Lady Cecily once again, meeting Florence Nightingale, and slowly making peace with her brothers all made for some highly entertaining reading! Enola Holmes is a name every Sherlockian/Holmesian should know!
November 14, 2022
Copy provided by Edelweiss Plus
Book one of the graphic novel adaptation of this series has been very popular with my students, and I was asked just the other day when the sequel would be out. Ta da! I'm glad I still have the novels in my library, and have had some luck getting fans of the television series to pick them up.
This volume gives us a look at The Case of the Peculiar Pink Fan, The Case of the Cryptic Crinoline, and The Case of Baker Street Station. In the first story, Enola runs into Lady Cecily again, and realizes that she is being held against her will. Using not only her detective skills, but her knowledge of the social workings of London, Enola manages to hunt down Cecily by investigating who was holding a fashionable pink tea and passing out pink paper fans. Cecily is indeed being forced into a marriage, and despite meddling from her brothers, Enola manages to locate Cecily. Will she be in time to save her?
In The Case of the Cryptic Crinoline, Mrs. Tupper, Enola's landlady and supporter, receives a threatening and unsettling letter. It turns out that she was with her husband during the Crimean War, and had a terrible time getting back home after he died. She was assisted by none other than Florence Nightingale, the founder of the Red Cross. After her home is trashed, she seeks help from Enola to try to find out who is trying to get information from her. Things are complicated, Enola's brothers once again stick their noses into things, and Enola manages to work things out satisfactorily. However, she and Mrs. Tupper feel that they need to find other lodgings, and they leave together.
The ongoing issue for Enola has been the disappearance of her mother. She isn't letting her brothers take care of her, because they don't want her investigating where her mother has gone. The Case of Baker Street Station (the same story as the wisely renamed 2010 The Case of the Gypsy Good-Bye) finds Enola dealing with the case of Lady Blanchefleur as well as a cryptic message that her mother has sent. What dealing did her mother have with the Romany travelers? And will Enola's brothers see reason in how she should be allowed to live her life?
While the graphic novels don't have the details that the novels do, they give a nice overview of the stories and have illustrations that make the Victorian settings come to life. It's worth it to take a look at these for the depiction of the clothing alone. Blasco's style isn't quite anime, but the big eyes and frantic faces of the characters certainly will appeal to readers who enjoy the Japanese style. The addition of Enola's "secret notebooks" with her drawings and surmisings are quite fun, and make it clear when one mystery has ended and another has begun.
I've always enjoyed Springer's work (I should convince someone to read Rowan Hood today!), so was glad to see when it was adapted for the screen. Blasco's graphic novels are a great way to introduce readers to this series, and since the original novels are rather short, many off my students are willing to pick them up. This isn't true of all graphic novels; even though I can think of at least four graphic Anne of Green Gables retellings, the original 1908 novels are still gathering dust on the shelves!
Book one of the graphic novel adaptation of this series has been very popular with my students, and I was asked just the other day when the sequel would be out. Ta da! I'm glad I still have the novels in my library, and have had some luck getting fans of the television series to pick them up.
This volume gives us a look at The Case of the Peculiar Pink Fan, The Case of the Cryptic Crinoline, and The Case of Baker Street Station. In the first story, Enola runs into Lady Cecily again, and realizes that she is being held against her will. Using not only her detective skills, but her knowledge of the social workings of London, Enola manages to hunt down Cecily by investigating who was holding a fashionable pink tea and passing out pink paper fans. Cecily is indeed being forced into a marriage, and despite meddling from her brothers, Enola manages to locate Cecily. Will she be in time to save her?
In The Case of the Cryptic Crinoline, Mrs. Tupper, Enola's landlady and supporter, receives a threatening and unsettling letter. It turns out that she was with her husband during the Crimean War, and had a terrible time getting back home after he died. She was assisted by none other than Florence Nightingale, the founder of the Red Cross. After her home is trashed, she seeks help from Enola to try to find out who is trying to get information from her. Things are complicated, Enola's brothers once again stick their noses into things, and Enola manages to work things out satisfactorily. However, she and Mrs. Tupper feel that they need to find other lodgings, and they leave together.
The ongoing issue for Enola has been the disappearance of her mother. She isn't letting her brothers take care of her, because they don't want her investigating where her mother has gone. The Case of Baker Street Station (the same story as the wisely renamed 2010 The Case of the Gypsy Good-Bye) finds Enola dealing with the case of Lady Blanchefleur as well as a cryptic message that her mother has sent. What dealing did her mother have with the Romany travelers? And will Enola's brothers see reason in how she should be allowed to live her life?
While the graphic novels don't have the details that the novels do, they give a nice overview of the stories and have illustrations that make the Victorian settings come to life. It's worth it to take a look at these for the depiction of the clothing alone. Blasco's style isn't quite anime, but the big eyes and frantic faces of the characters certainly will appeal to readers who enjoy the Japanese style. The addition of Enola's "secret notebooks" with her drawings and surmisings are quite fun, and make it clear when one mystery has ended and another has begun.
I've always enjoyed Springer's work (I should convince someone to read Rowan Hood today!), so was glad to see when it was adapted for the screen. Blasco's graphic novels are a great way to introduce readers to this series, and since the original novels are rather short, many off my students are willing to pick them up. This isn't true of all graphic novels; even though I can think of at least four graphic Anne of Green Gables retellings, the original 1908 novels are still gathering dust on the shelves!
December 6, 2022
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.
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.
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.
Blog - https://schizanthusnerd.com
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.
Blog - https://schizanthusnerd.com
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