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A review by melsbookspace
A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
You know those books that get so hyped up online that by the time you get to them they fall kind of flat? This was that book for me.
I enjoyed it- but I didn't love it. The vibes were amazing, very creepy/spooky gothic dark academia vibes. Honestly the setting was perfect.
My issue lies with the story itself. I am not a fan of "is it magic or mental illness?" storylines and thats basically the plot of this whole book. We are left wondering the entire book if the FMC is imagining things or if she is truly being haunted by the evil Fairy King. And personally for me all of that build up was wasted on an unsatisfying ending.
Obviously I know I am in the minority here as so many people absolutely rave about this book, but as I said it just fell kind of flat for me.
I enjoyed it- but I didn't love it. The vibes were amazing, very creepy/spooky gothic dark academia vibes. Honestly the setting was perfect.
My issue lies with the story itself. I am not a fan of "is it magic or mental illness?" storylines and thats basically the plot of this whole book. We are left wondering the entire book if the FMC is imagining things or if she is truly being haunted by the evil Fairy King. And personally for me all of that build up was wasted on an unsatisfying ending.
Obviously I know I am in the minority here as so many people absolutely rave about this book, but as I said it just fell kind of flat for me.