A Study In Drowning
von Ava Reid
Effy has always believed in fairy tales. She's had no choice. Since childhood, she's been haunted by visions of the Fairy King. She's found solace only in the pages of Angharad - a beloved epic about a mortal girl who falls in love with the Fairy King, and then destroys him.Effy's tattered copy is all that's keeping her afloat through her stifling first term her prestigious architecture college. So when the late author's family announces a contest to design his house, Effy fells certain this is her destiny.But Hiraeth Manor is an impossible task: a musty, decrepit estate on the brink of crumbling into a hungry sea. And when Effy arrives, she finds she isn't the only one who's made a temporary home there. Preston Héloury, a stodgy young literature scholar, is studying Myrddin's papers and is determined to prove her favourite author is a fraud.As the two rival students investigate the reclusive author's legacy, piecing together clues through his letters, books, and diaries, they discover that the house's foundation isn't the only thing that can't be trusted. There are dark forces, both mortal and magical, conspiring against them - and the truth may bring them both to ruin.
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A Study In Drowning
von Ava Reid
Effy has always believed in fairy tales. She's had no choice. Since childhood, she's been haunted by visions of the Fairy King. She's found solace only in the pages of Angharad - a beloved epic about a mortal girl who falls in love with the Fairy King, and then destroys him.Effy's tattered copy is all that's keeping her afloat through her stifling first term her prestigious architecture college. So when the late author's family announces a contest to design his house, Effy fells certain this is her destiny.But Hiraeth Manor is an impossible task: a musty, decrepit estate on the brink of crumbling into a hungry sea. And when Effy arrives, she finds she isn't the only one who's made a temporary home there. Preston Héloury, a stodgy young literature scholar, is studying Myrddin's papers and is determined to prove her favourite author is a fraud.As the two rival students investigate the reclusive author's legacy, piecing together clues through his letters, books, and diaries, they discover that the house's foundation isn't the only thing that can't be trusted. There are dark forces, both mortal and magical, conspiring against them - and the truth may bring them both to ruin.
Aktuelle Rezensionen(14)
Rezension von SaraGuess who finished their first book of this year, it's me and even more exciting it is one that has been on my shelf for two years at this point. I loved the dark moody atmosphere in this book, there wasn't really any magic just mystical creatures that not many believe in. The book really touches on inequality between men and woman, you really see how men don't care about them in a human way but rather like an object by the way most talked to the mfc, Effie. The entire book is based on how she wants to study literature but isn't allowed to since women aren't taken seriously and seen as a distraction for men (and sleeping there way through college instead of doing the work), which is why she settels for studying architecture instead. It really showed the unfairness of being born a woman and seeing it as a punishment from the gods. The mmc, Preston is so reasonable and listens to everything Effie has to say and even when he didn't believe some points he tried to understand. Especially in comparison to other men he is very careful and caring not initiating any physical touch/asking for her consent and reminding her of it multiple times. Such a fast read with a message every woman has lived, even if the ending was a bit sudden AND there was a spice scene (not explicit) at the worst time possible I definitely recommend it!
Rezension von Elias DolecekBeautiful atmosphere and very interesting and thorough world building. I liked the book as a whole, even though it is a bit anticlimactic and predictable at points. I’m excited for the sequel!
Rezension von AntoniaLoved this, it's the perfect book for fall! I especially loved Effy's character growth, but Preston's development was equally great. They also had a very wholesome relationship and had great chemistry. The plot went into a direction that I really enjoyed. There weren't many fantasy elements but I didn't feel like it was lacking anything. I just loved going along on Effy's and Preston's journey figuring out this (kind of?) mystery. The only things I didn't like were the first few pages, where I was just very bored, and I also did guess part of the ending. Loved it, recommend!!
Rezension von Bianka3,5 ⭐️
Rezension von MariewithWings3.5 Stars!