A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid

A Study in Drowning

Ava Reid

355 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

Description

When architecture student Effy Sayre wins a contest to design her favorite author's family manor, she finds herself on a remote, crumbling estate filled with disturbing secrets. With the help of a rival student, Effy must unravel a decades-old mys...

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Community Reviews Summary of 52 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
mysterious 83%
emotional 70%
tense 56%
adventurous 40%
reflective 29%
challenging 21%
hopeful 10%
sad 10%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 19%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 82% | Character: 14% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.23

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