This is the fourth book in the Flavia de Luce series and, oh man!, is it a good one! Of course, there's also Y.S. Flavia de Luce, the intrepid preteen detective and star of Alan Bradley’s internationally beloved mystery series, solves crimes using her precociously advanced chemistry skills. December 2014 You will love it, I can promise you that! September 2014 She rides around on a bike named Gladys. Alan Bradley's main character is a… Her father didn’t pay attention to her while she was growing up. If you’re wondering who the target audience for the Flavia de Luce series is, it’s great for anyone! Hi, Jason. Problem is she doesn’t know what Casanovas are (LOL), so she has to move on to Plan B. Jason: A Review on the Flavia de Luce series by Alan Bradley. July 2014 By no means are these books only for kids, though—Flavia and her sassy intellect are an absolute riot, a delight for readers of any age. Flavia is in many ways an average eleven-year-old: she feels angst over being treated like a child but also fears adulthood, she gets teased by her sisters, etc. Hi, Ms Landon! “If there is a thing I truly despise, it is being addressed as ‘dearie.’ When I write my magnum opus, A Treatise Upon All Poison, and come to “Cyanide,” I am going to put under “Uses” the phrase “Particularly efficacious in the cure of those who call one ‘Dearie.’” I mean, the girl has a point. Same. Your blog looks fabulous. Flavia has claimed an entire wing of Buckshaw for herself, gladly braving its lack of heat to call the chemistry lab therein her own. 8. She discovers the man just as he takes his last breaths, whispering one final word that sends her spiraling into a wonderful race to find clues leading to answers about his death, her first intriguing murder mystery. … year-old sleuth on a path to discover more information about her family. Fantasy/Sci-Fi Lee on her blog for a preview of book 4, but decided against it). Posts About Us The amateur sleuth and chemistry enthusiast Flavia de Luce is a very unusual 11 year old, but I’ve known many 11 year olds unusual in their own ways, so Flavia worked for me just fine. I recall seeing the first three or four of the book in the series displayed prominently in the bookstore that I frequented. . She speaks of Gladys as though she were a person, complementing the way her metal gleams in a certain light and taking care to give her a bath when sullied. Historical Fiction 2. June 2014 It's funny, too! April 2015 Alan Bradley-5 books Flavia de Luce Series-Set-Bundle-Lot-A Red Herring Without Mustard, I am Half-Sick of Shadows, The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches, The Sweetness at the Bottom, The Weed that Strings. Elizabeth Of course, there's also Y.S. (Why not, right?). Thanks again! 4.5. 1. Allow me to introduce you to one of my favorite characters of all time: Flavia Sabina de Luce. April 2014 There aren’t any major spoilers in this review (at least, nothing you wouldn’t find on the book jackets) but I so recommend picking this series up from the beginning!. Her offhand one-liners just kill me every time! Make sure to work your way down in the order  below to avoid confusion and plot spoilers! Posts About Us March 2015 The Flavia de Luce Series book. Addict Awards Series: Flavia de Luce. She’s a chemist, for crying out loud. And their parents. Lee's excellent "The Agency" series with Mary Quinn -- I am still eagerly awaiting Book 4! Either way, I enjoyed it so much, I had to go back to the start of the series and read them all. July 2016 Fantasy/Sci Fi Time-Travel YA The crimes she sets out to solve will keep you guessing while you’re thinking about how much you wish you could be Flavia’s BFF. In each book, she happens upon a body brought to its end by foul play. Flavia is in many ways an average eleven-year-old: she feels angst over being treated like a child but also fears adulthood, she gets teased by her sisters, etc. So. Posts about Flavia de Luce written by Jaclyn. I love Flavia de Luce. February 2015 June 2015 I look forward to reading more reviews! Now that you’ve got some of the basics, let’s talk about how to approach this series. May 2014 Historical Fiction She can rattle off the chemical composition of everything from baking soda to cyanide; she uses her Bunsen burner to toast her bread and steam her eggs; she has a passion for poisons because why the heck not? is how twelve-year-old Flavia de […] Oh and she makes poisons. Critics almost universally praised the novel upon its publication, primarily citing the compelling character portrayal of 11-year-old lead detective, Flavia de Luce. To get back at her sister Feely for teasing her, she adds a non-lethal poison of her own concoction to Feely’s lipstick. Yes, please feel free to share our blog with as many others as you would like to. What a great review. This probably due to its small size. August 2014 Thank you for the compliment! Banished! Thank you for signing up! Historical Mystery /. Much. I originally picked up book 4 in this series, “I am Half Sick of Shadows” last year (feel free to click the title to see that review!). She’s a little bit of a jerk sometimes but I can’t get enough of it. Reading one book is like eating one potato chip. Read 4 083 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. A Red Herring Without Mustard: A Flavia de Luce Novel by Alan Bradley Flavia is back for a third entry in her series, and I think this was my favorite one yet. Precocious and cynical and lovable, Flavia is a one-of-a-kind sleuth in these charming, well-plotted mysteries. For Canadian Literature, Beverly Haun wrote "Flavia is a gem of a character; her precocity offset by her emotional vulnerability makes a winning … . In Alan Bradley’s The Golden Tresses Of the Dead, a finger in a wedding cake is only the beginning in this deliciously shocking mystery.. Alan Bradley has managed a formidable feat with Flavia: he’s created a character who, though young and precocious and endlessly mischievous, is somehow not annoying. It’s 1950 and Flavia lives with her widower father and two older sisters at Buckshaw, a crumbling estate in the English countryside that has been in the family for generations. Her relatability and the super clean plots (low violence, zero sex) are a great fit for young readers. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Flavia de Luce—“part Harriet the Spy, part Violet Baudelaire from Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events” (The New York Times Book Review)—takes her remarkable sleuthing prowess to the unexpectedly unsavory world of Canadian boarding schools in this captivating mystery.Banished! Title: I Am Half-Sick of Shadows Author: Alan Bradley Published: November 1, 2011 When you buy through these links, Book Riot may earn a commission. There are nine books in publication, a tenth forthcoming, plus a short story for you to dive into. The Curious Case of the Copper Corpse by Alan Bradley. I smile a little bit every time Flavia mounts her trusty steed, which she does more often than not on one of her clandestine fact-finding missions. Fun. Flavia de Luce—“part Harriet the Spy, part Violet Baudelaire from Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events” (The New York Times Book Review)—takes her remarkable sleuthing prowess to the unexpectedly unsavory world of Canadian boarding schools in the captivating new mystery from New York Times bestselling author Alan Bradley. About As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust. Seriously—read up and then see how perfect these are. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Flavia de Luce—“part Harriet the Spy, part Violet Baudelaire from Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events” (The New York Times Book Review)—takes her remarkable sleuthing prowess to the unexpectedly unsavory world of Canadian boarding schools in this captivating mystery. Flavia has consumed every last word of the books and journals left behind by the uncle the lab once belonged to. October 2014 June 2016 “Suck my galoshes.” I will be incorporating this into my lexicon from now on, thankyouverymuch. Sign up to Unusual Suspects to receive news and recommendations for mystery/thriller readers. An eleven year-old girl with a passion for poison and all things chemistry-related uses her knowledge to solve murders in the English countryside. . Your blog looks fabulous. Don’t mind me while I gush. She is the eleven-year-old protagonist and narrator of Alan Bradley’s Flavia de Luce series, a fantastic set of cozy mysteries that you should add to your TBR post haste. Reviewers have called Flavia brilliant, bold, irresistible, incorrigible, precocious, adorable, and unique. So here is my review of the first Flavia De Luce Mystery by Alan Bradley. Review: The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches is the game changer of the Flavia de Luce series. I give this series Four out of Five Stars. When Flavia finds a body dying in her cucumber patch (The first of many) what else can she do but be intrigued by it? This kid gives me so much joy. Autobiography/Memoir Now you know what to do: get your hands on the Flavia de Luce series. Have you found yourself wondering lately, “Why aren’t there more books about kid chemists who make poison?” Say no more, fam.