A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid

"A Study in Drowning," Ava Reid's instant Indie and #1 New York Times bestseller, marks her YA debut in a dark academic fantasy. Effy Sayre, a believer in fairy tales, is drawn into a contest to redesign the estate of Emrys Myrddin, the late author of her beloved Angharad. The epic tale revolves around a mortal girl falling in love with the Fairy King and destroying him.

Effy sees the contest as her destiny, but Hiraeth Manor proves an impossible task, with unwelcoming residents like Preston Héloury, a literature scholar determined to expose Myrddin as a fraud. As rivals Effy and Preston unravel Myrddin's legacy, dark forces conspire against them, blending mortal and magical elements. The truth they seek might lead to ruin.

Combining historical fantasy, rivals-to-lovers romance, and Gothic mystery, Reid weaves a haunting, dreamlike atmosphere. The novel's allure lies in its atmospheric storytelling, reminiscent of beloved works like "The Atlas Six," "House of Salt and Sorrows," and "Girl, Serpent, Thorn." With echoes of fairy tales and a blend of magical realism, "A Study in Drowning" promises an immersive journey for readers captivated by atmospheric and darkly enchanting fantasies