A Study in Drowning

Beautifully sprayed edges. Fantasy romance story plot. Good read.

Nice book

I thoroughly enjoyed this, it really opened new doors for me as my first academia read

La edición mas bonita de un libro que he comprado! Tal cual como se muestra en las fotos, llego sin ningún daño.

"A Study in Drowning" by Ava Reid is the kind of book that can be put there with the classics. It's a read where every page has a subliminal message that you have to take a moment to think to understand what the author and her character are trying to convey. and for that, I do not think some people would appreciate it. This is not a true fantasy despite the made-up world This is not a romance despite having a romantic relationship in it This is a woman's journey towards regaining her power and control over her life when her choices were taken from her in so many different ways. The book is a captivating gothic fantasy that weaves a dark and intricate tale of mystery with elements of romance and the supernatural. Set against the backdrop of a Welsh-inspired cliffside estate, the novel follows Effy Sayre, a young architecture student, as she embarks on a journey to redesign the dilapidated Hiraeth Manor. The manor, with its decaying grandeur, and the water surrounding it become characters in themselves, mirroring the tumultuous emotions and hidden depths of the story's protagonists. Reid's narrative is a masterful blend of folklore and academia, challenging the reader's perceptions of reality through its atmospheric descriptions and hauntingly beautiful prose. We can argue that the book delves into themes of institutional sexism, the power dynamics within academia, and the struggle for one's voice against the silencing forces of society, however, it is Effy's personal struggle and Reid's exploration of the relationship between author and reader that picked my interest. ⚜Genre: Urban Fantasy??? ⚜Theme: Gothic with romance ⚜Targeted audience: 16+ (although this is stated as YA, it is not suitable for younger audiance) ⚜Characters: Effy, Preston, Ianto, Angharand, the water ⚜Representation: mental/emotional disorder ⚜Pace: medium ⚜TW: child abandonment/neglect - s€xual @ssault - attempted m¥rder - forced imprisonment ⚜ tropes: medium-burn, one bed ⚜ POV: one-sided third person ⚜ spice 🌶 ⚜ rating 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 ⚜standalone: yes ⚜Ending: resolved