A review by misslav20
A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid

dark mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I feel like some details weren't very clear even at the end of the book. Effy wasn't the easiest character to like but I'm empathized with what she was going/went through. I think if your paying attention and asking questions while reading your going to get to a point very close to the end and feel like it's full of holes, or things that weren't explained but they become very clear I'm the last 2 chapters. The book has one very tame sex scene but multiple times it implies sexual acts.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

I think the most confusing part for me was if Angharad knew who Effy was before she came to Hiraeth. You'd assume she knew why he invited her after hearing from Ian to but did the Fairy King mention Effy before hand or that he found a new bride?