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A review by manaledi
A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This successfully hit the line of being dark without being too dark or too creepy (for me). The foreshadowing was fairly heavy in figuring out most of the mini mysteries (but not all). Closer to magical realism than true fantasy in interesting ways.
Moderate: Bullying, Confinement, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment