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A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A STUDY IN DROWNING claimed as dark academia, The gothic, horror, literatures, dark, folklore, enemies to lovers trope can be found inside. It is a blend of exploring themes of identity, gender equality, trauma, the relationship between author and reader, as well as how we can interpret a story which in fact always has many secrets in it. This book became the first one from Ava Reid I had read.
It follows Effy Sayre, a young woman who is passionate about architecture and literature. She gains admission to Llyr's prestigious architecture school, where she hopes to escape her troubled past and study under her idol, the famous architect Edmund Axton. However, she soon discovers that the school hides dark secrets and that Axton may not be who he appears to be. As Effy digs deeper into the mysteries surrounding the school and her own history, she must confront the shadows of her past and the dangerous truths that lie beneath the surface.
Instead, this book is for Young Adults, I think the words were a bit hard to understand in general. I need more time to read this. And, the story lines was confusing. Because the characters researched a literary mystery that also had connections to themselves and the manor, it felt like the story did not blend well. It was similar to the story inside the story. It started so boring, the plot is more interesting when it comes from chapter 12 above.
I don't feel the chemistry between Effy and Preston. The guy not been showing up the enemies kind of thing since the first time they met? It's more like he was trying to get closer to Effy. But, on the other hand, I can see Effy is not a typically welcoming person. So, maybe that's to make the trope represent as enemies to lovers, I guess?
But, because I read this together with my friend in Fable, the mystery is such fun to discuss!
It follows Effy Sayre, a young woman who is passionate about architecture and literature. She gains admission to Llyr's prestigious architecture school, where she hopes to escape her troubled past and study under her idol, the famous architect Edmund Axton. However, she soon discovers that the school hides dark secrets and that Axton may not be who he appears to be. As Effy digs deeper into the mysteries surrounding the school and her own history, she must confront the shadows of her past and the dangerous truths that lie beneath the surface.
Instead, this book is for Young Adults, I think the words were a bit hard to understand in general. I need more time to read this. And, the story lines was confusing. Because the characters researched a literary mystery that also had connections to themselves and the manor, it felt like the story did not blend well. It was similar to the story inside the story. It started so boring, the plot is more interesting when it comes from chapter 12 above.
I don't feel the chemistry between Effy and Preston. The guy not been showing up the enemies kind of thing since the first time they met? It's more like he was trying to get closer to Effy. But, on the other hand, I can see Effy is not a typically welcoming person. So, maybe that's to make the trope represent as enemies to lovers, I guess?
But, because I read this together with my friend in Fable, the mystery is such fun to discuss!