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A review by whatellisreadnext
A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
What a perfect book to escape into. The vibes in A Study in Drowning are immaculate. Do I wish it'd been a bit more weird and folky? Yes. But did I really enjoy it regardless? Also, yes.
We follow Effy, an architecture student, who wins a contest to redesign the manor of famous author Emrys Myrddin as a tribute to his legacy, and he just so happens to have written her favourite book, Angharad.
This was dark and stormy and angsty, and very, very damp. It was honestly just what I needed, I haven't devoured anything this fast in a long time. I would recommend it to everyone, but definitely those who loved The Last Tale of the Flower Bride, it felt very similar in atmosphere.
We follow Effy, an architecture student, who wins a contest to redesign the manor of famous author Emrys Myrddin as a tribute to his legacy, and he just so happens to have written her favourite book, Angharad.
This was dark and stormy and angsty, and very, very damp. It was honestly just what I needed, I haven't devoured anything this fast in a long time. I would recommend it to everyone, but definitely those who loved The Last Tale of the Flower Bride, it felt very similar in atmosphere.