Why read Charlotte Illes Is Not a Detective?

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“An immensely fun, voice-y read with a twisty mystery.” –Mia P. Manansala, author of the Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity Award-winning Arsenic and Adobo

“Charlotte is a delight.” —The New York Times

For anyone seeking to satisfy their Harriet the Spy, Encyclopedia Brown, or Nancy Drew nostalgia, this charming, entertaining debut…

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1 author picked Charlotte Illes Is Not a Detective as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Mary Robinette Kowal

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I adore the relationships throughout this story. It’s about a child prodigy detective who, as an adult, gets pulled back into detecting. But she’s not alone—she has a Scooby gang cast, and I am here for the relationships.

The way they understand each other is just lovely. It shows up in how they talk to and look out for each other. You see it in the way they understand the unspoken moments and support one another. I loved every moment of it.

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