I’ve been needing books more than ever lately to distract myself from what feels like impending doom. So this one in particular was a welcome escape, and I am excited to share it with you guys today.
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I really wish I could have given this book to my child self. I enjoyed it as an adult, but young!Claire would have absolutely eaten it up. It reminds me of the Enola Holmes mystery series, and with the adaptation coming out on Netflix, the publication of this Myrtle Hardcastle series is timed perfectly. I hope that fans of Enola will discover Myrtle, because she’s every bit as likable and resourceful. And this is coming from someone who LOVED the Enola Holmes series.
Myrtle is smarter than I am, and she is ten years younger. Honestly, my complaint is that I had a difficult time following the plot. I don’t know what that says about me, but in my defense, I always have a hard time keeping up with mysteries. They are not my preferred genre, which is a big reason why I didn’t rate this book higher. But this is a very well-plotted, tightly twisting mystery.
I loved the inclusion of an awesome governess, Miss Judson, and a clever little cat named Peony. They are great characters. I hear there is a scavenger hunt going on over on Instagram for the Myrtle series where you have to find Peony the cat, which is delightful.
In short, this would be an excellent choice for anybody who likes a cozy mystery and an unflappable, brilliant protagonist. Good for any age!
*Thank you to Algonquin Press for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.*