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A review by meganpbell
A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
What’s more dangerous—a sinking mansion full of secrets, a vicious and enthralling Fairy King, or the forces that have historically silenced and subjugated young women in academia? Fans of Mexican Gothic and The Hazel Wood, this Welsh folklore-infused dark academia fantasy will sweep you under and leave you drowning in all its lush and eerie, mysterious and romantic, utterly immersive, gothic splendor.
Moderate: Confinement, Bullying, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Grief, Misogyny, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Child abuse, Death of parent, Sexism, Injury/Injury detail, and Mental illness