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A review by alyb_batgirl
A Theory of Dreaming by Ava Reid
5.0
Continues the atmospheric gothic tones of the first book, but is also a bit grittier and more direct in its attention to certain themes. Definitely check content warnings for this one.
This gets 5 stars, mostly on vibes. It gives me the same intense feelings of just…emotions…that I remember feeling reading Divine Rivals, and I love that.
Having not read the first book in a while, I think this book does a good job of building on the same themes, reminding the reader of the past without too much repetition. Both Effy and Preston are in dark places throughout much of the book and I did feel frustrated that they weren’t communicating more. Some of the day to day timeline seemed hard to follow - they are supposed to be at school and yet never seem to be doing school things, except when relevant to the plot. and while the proposal at the end and the build up to it is romantic in its way, it does feel a little strange given the themes of women’s independence from marriage expectations and their ages
If you enjoyed a study in drowning, this is worth a read.
Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins for access to an eARC of this gothic book!
This gets 5 stars, mostly on vibes. It gives me the same intense feelings of just…emotions…that I remember feeling reading Divine Rivals, and I love that.
Having not read the first book in a while, I think this book does a good job of building on the same themes, reminding the reader of the past without too much repetition. Both Effy and Preston are in dark places throughout much of the book and I did feel frustrated that they weren’t communicating more. Some of the day to day timeline seemed hard to follow - they are supposed to be at school and yet never seem to be doing school things, except when relevant to the plot.
If you enjoyed a study in drowning, this is worth a read.
Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins for access to an eARC of this gothic book!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Self harm, Xenophobia, Grief, Suicide attempt
Minor: Incest, Sexism, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Gaslighting