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dyanimae's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent and Sexism
Moderate: Sexual harassment and Sexual assault
Minor: Emotional abuse, Child abuse, War, Death, Sexual content, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Dementia, Classism, and Abandonment
imcourtneymarie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Fantasy but more like a mystery with a touch of the lore of Fairy, A Study in Drowning has maybe one of the most raw and unique FMC I’ve read. Effy is anxious and emotional and dealing with severe trauma. She’s medicated and told she’s crazy. She dreams of writing because of her favourite author but she’s stuck in a life she doesn’t want and chasing a career she wants even less. She feels so real and relatable. I think that’s what makes her growth and passion such a win. I love Preston too ok.
Maybe a little predictable but the story is sweet, the world vivid, the writing delectable, and the romance (because of course there’s a romance) enchanting.
If you like Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross, I think you’ll also like A Study in Drowning.
“I didn’t know how to do anything but wait to drown.”
“…You don’t have to take up a sword. Survival is bravery, too.”
Moderate: Death of parent, Dementia, Misogyny, Sexism, and Mental illness
Minor: Sexual assault, Gaslighting, and Adult/minor relationship
mythicsage's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Misogyny, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Bullying, Blood, Sexual assault, Confinement, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Classism, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, and Xenophobia
Minor: Grief, Dementia, Drug use, War, Infidelity, Sexual content, and Animal death
kris386's review
2.5
Graphic: Death of parent, Dementia, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexism, Child abuse, Confinement, and Death
Moderate: Classism, Gun violence, and Xenophobia
Minor: Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Violence, and Sexual content