I was given an e-copy of this novel by NetGalley in exchange for my unbiased and honest opinion
A Curious Incident is the sixth installment in Vicki Delany's Sherlock Holmes Bookshop series. I have read and own all of the previous five novels, and immediately requested this copy when I saw it on NetGalley.
The novel starts with 11 year old Lauren Tierney requesting assistance from our heroine Gemma Doyle in finding her missing kitten. Even though Gemma tells Lauren that she is not a consulting detective, she does find the kitten, but very soon after Lauren is back. Only this time, she needs Gemma to save her mom from a murder charge.
I love every one of the characters, and I hope Lauren is brought into future novels. She was such an adorable addition, and gave a new side to Gemma that I would not have thought the reader would see. I'm still waiting for the knock down, drag out fight between Gemma and Louise Estrada, and there was one scene in particular that I didn't care for Ryan's tone. But I believe the emotion it invoked in me means that the author has made the story relatable and empathetic. Which makes the novel more than just a story, but a whole new world.
The only thing that bothered me while reading this novel were the few grammar errors, and the name of Lauren's mother. I have a rough e-copy, so I hope that someone is proof-reading the novel before the final prints are made. Is it Shelia or Sheila? I will be honest, it only bothered me so much because it's my mother's name.
After reading that ending, I am so excited for the next book and just cannot wait patiently. Overall I rate this novel 5 out of 5 stars.
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