A Study in Drowning

A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid is a dark, atmospheric YA fantasy that blends Gothic mystery, academia, and romance. The story follows Effy Sayre, a girl haunted by visions of the Fairy King and obsessed with Angharad, an epic by the late author Emrys Myrddin. When Myrddin’s family holds a contest to redesign his crumbling estate, Hiraeth Manor, Effy believes she’s destined to win. But the manor hides sinister secrets—and so does Myrddin’s legacy. Working alongside Preston Héloury, a skeptical scholar intent on exposing Myrddin’s deceit, Effy uncovers dark truths that blur the line between myth and reality. This haunting tale is perfect for fans of The Atlas Six, House of Salt and Sorrows, and Girl, Serpent, Thorn