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A review by salem99
A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
4.5
I loved the ambiance of the book. Eddy's character was really hard for me to read. At times, it was too relatable and I hated the parts of her that I once hated in myself. Her progression was really beautiful. I don't know if I've ever read a book that spoke to this experience so well, so here are some of my favorite quotes:
"A friendly gesture, a bracing pat on the shoulder. But didn't all drownings begin with a harmless dribble of water?"
"I was a woman when it was convenient to blame me, and a girl when they wanted to use me."
"The weight of a memory is one thing. You get very used to swimming with it dragging you down. Once it's loosed, you hardly know what to do with your body. You don't understand its lightness."
"A friendly gesture, a bracing pat on the shoulder. But didn't all drownings begin with a harmless dribble of water?"
"I was a woman when it was convenient to blame me, and a girl when they wanted to use me."
"The weight of a memory is one thing. You get very used to swimming with it dragging you down. Once it's loosed, you hardly know what to do with your body. You don't understand its lightness."
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, and Misogyny