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A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid



Effy Sayre has always believed in fairy tales. Haunted by visions of the Fairy King since childhood, she’s had no choice. Her tattered copy of Angharad—Emrys Myrddin’s epic about a mortal girl who falls in love with the Fairy King, then destroys him—is the only thing keeping her afloat. So when Myrddin’s family announces a contest to redesign the late author’s estate, Effy feels certain it’s her destiny.

But musty, decrepit Hiraeth Manor is an impossible task, and its residents are far from welcoming. Including Preston Héloury, a stodgy young literature scholar determined to expose Myrddin as a fraud. As the two rivals piece together clues about Myrddin’s legacy, dark forces, both mortal and magical, conspire against them—and the truth may bring them both to ruin.

😮 looks good

Chapter 4: when does effy leave this weakling status?

Lady_fries wrote: "Chapter 4: when does effy leave this weakling status?"

Lol! Still a long while

Crazzzyyy .. its all really slow

Lady_fries wrote: "Crazzzyyy .. its all really slow"

For me, the best thing about it is the vibes honestly.

Finished last night. Slow start for me. Again! But I did appreciate the imagery and poetic vibes from the start.

Once I got into it, I actually dreamt of the fairy king and drowning (not in the literal sense).

I am excited for the second book, but also felt I wasn’t left with a great cliffhanger. The series could have ended there and I’d have been completely sated.

I also enjoyed considering people with mental issues, such as Effys, perhaps being in touch with some other dimension. Do I believe it? No, but like Preston, I’m open to having my my changed.

I don’t think we gave Angharad enough screen time. She was the real MVP!!!