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A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid
3.0
This was my first read for a local book club, and it was a fast paced read but I would be lying if I said it was easy to get into. The world-building is either clunky, OR I just don’t get it. But I would not have gotten through this book without borrowing the audiobook on libby.
I was unsure of the time in which the book takes place. It seemed more of a fantasy at times, and then modern at others. I was willing to overlook it because I really wanted to read about Effy & Preston.
The romance portion of this book is perfect for me! I enjoyed the mystery plot, and how most things weren’t what they seemed to be at first glance. At the beginning, I thought the writing was lyrical (and still do in parts) but as the story went on, they went from lyrical to repetitive. (There are so many water metaphors.)
I’d recommend it to a friend, but after thinking, this is more of a 3.5 star read for me. I’m usually not one for academia books though. I don't think I'll keep my physical copy of this book though.
I was unsure of the time in which the book takes place. It seemed more of a fantasy at times, and then modern at others. I was willing to overlook it because I really wanted to read about Effy & Preston.
The romance portion of this book is perfect for me! I enjoyed the mystery plot, and how most things weren’t what they seemed to be at first glance. At the beginning, I thought the writing was lyrical (and still do in parts) but as the story went on, they went from lyrical to repetitive. (There are so many water metaphors.)
I’d recommend it to a friend, but after thinking, this is more of a 3.5 star read for me. I’m usually not one for academia books though. I don't think I'll keep my physical copy of this book though.