RELEASE DAY REVIEW: A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid
We received an advanced reader copy of this book.
Published: September 19, 2023 by HarperTeen
Review:
Myth: 5/5
An enthralling dark academia story with evocative drowning vibes from start to finish. This book had me in a chokehold from the third chapter on. Delving into a famous writer’s works after his passing, Effy has to confront both the heroes and demons in her world.
Magic: 5/5
I have to say that this was fantastically done. A slight play with the concept of an unreliable narrator leaves you on the edge of your seat throughout the entire book. I won’t say more!
Overall: 5/5
Captivating! I had to know more, I needed to and wanted to believe in everything Effy saw, but her self-doubt is a powerful tool in dancing the unreliable narrator line. This story felt wholly fresh to me, even in the growing popularity of the dark academia subgenre. I highly recommend it.
