⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This has quickly become one of my favorite middle-grade series—but honestly, any Sherlock Holmes fan could enjoy it, no matter their age. Ali Standish does such a clever job weaving Holmesian lore into the mischievous adventures of these young students at Baskerville Hall.
I’ve been wondering since book one how Arthur’s roommate Jimmie (whose last name happens to belong to a famous Holmes villain), might one day become an enemy. This book finally delivers that answer in a big, emotional way. Poor Arthur had me worried from start to finish as he struggled under the weight of blackmail and isolation, refusing to reach out to friends or teachers for help.
Fans will appreciate the subtle nods to The Adventure of the Speckled Band and The Final Problem. I probably missed other references since it’s been a while since I’ve read any Holmes.
I just learned this might be the final book in the trilogy, and I truly hope it isn’t the last we see of Baskerville Hall. The world and its characters deserve more mysteries to solve!
Special thanks to @netgalley and HarperAudio Children’s / @harpercollins for an advanced copy of the audiobook in exchange for my honest opinion.
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