A review by mjscooke
A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid

challenging dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Effy has grown up turning to her favorite novel to get her through the dark moments that persist despite the naysayers in her life. When she gets the opportunity to design the house belonging to it's author she find herself in another unforgiving environment with secrets that threaten to unravel her comfort mechanism of escaping into the aforementioned literature.  Ava Reid's writing crashes over you so thoroughly you can almost taste the sea salt and feel the dampness in the air. This deeply atmospheric novel is a tale of resilience at its heart with undercurrents of a deeply troubling past - please do read content warnings beforehand if you have any trigger points. 
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