It's so aussie and I love it so so much! Man these characters, the PLOT OMG (even though I called it very early I was still SO intrigued to see how it all unfolded). 
 The ending was not what I expected and I absolutely adored everything, it's just so Melbourne and everything I've ever wanted from a book. 
 "I'm only a genius with facts. I'm an academic genius and a social moron.' 
 'At least you admit to being a moron at something.' 
 'I admit to being a moron at lots of things. Being a moron in one or two areas serves to highlight my extraordinary brilliance in everything else." 
 Murder Mystery Aussie YA what?! This book is amazing, seriously, absolutely, fantastically amazing! 
 Rachel Watts moved to Melbourne after her parents farm went under and is still adjusting to city life, not able to escape into a paddock or see stars her life's turned upside down. Watts has been home schooled/ taken distance education so her first year in public school is different but she's upto date educationally and does well in her classes. Quickly making friends with Mai, Gus, and Mycroft this foursome is one of my favourite friendships groups and it helps that Mycroft lives 2 doors down from her. 
 First things first it is a SHERLOCK retelling! Now I know the basics about Sherlock but I've never actually watched or read it 0.0 What have I been doing with myself you ask? Dw I thought the same thing upon loving this story. 
 After a homeless man is killed Watts and Mycroft search for answers and learn a lot about themselves in the process, the mystery is perfect, the plot is fast and intriguing, the characters are stella, and the family relationships are my favourite. 
 Watts is such a kick ass chick, I'm torn between wanting to be her and wanting to be part of her friendship group. The language is so Australian I could happily read this book over and over again and the romance! It's not in your face and getting in the way of the plot but man it's beautiful. (view spoiler)[ the kiss in the library?! Excuse me while I smile my face away, Mycroft you cutie! and the last scene were they call each other by their first names?! Who new first names could be so freakin cute eeeeee (hide spoiler)] 
 Mycroft is a genius in every sense of the world and Watts is in no way a sidekick. A tough kickass smart character who I just want to go ride dirt bikes with on the weekend. 
 - Smart Characters 
 - SO AUSSIE 
 - Murder Mystery 
 - FAMILY 
 - Positive friendships 
 - Cute ass romance 
 - Sherlock retelling 
 Really can I ask for more?! I've decided to throw out my planned TBR (sorry review books) so I can binge read the whole trilogy BRING ON BOOK TWO!