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A review by missgnomers
A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
I really enjoyed this! Some reviews say the themes are heavy handed and that the setting feels awkwardly placed in time. While I believe it to be a thematic choice, it didn’t feel cohesive.
I think the themes are well handled in this lite thriller
I just adored the romance in this book. Also, I liked that the writer had only Effy and Anghadad see the Fairy King. Allies like Preston can hear and know, but they can’t experience it for themselves. The mystery itself was an easy guess but felt earned.
I think the themes are well handled in this lite thriller
Graphic: Sexual harassment
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Grief, and Mental illness
Minor: Animal death