CONTENT WARNING: Episode mentions sensitive topics such as sexual assault, mental health/illness, and mild substance abuse. Please listen with caution.

Have you ever loved a book so much that it saved your life? In Ava Reid's "A Study in Drowning," love is shared between more than just two partners -or in this case rivals - but between a reader and a story.

Join Annamarie and Adrienne as they dive deep into Ava Reid's "A Study in Drowning," exploring themes of possession, misogyny, and the role of water in this atmospheric novel. Through beautiful prose and narrative, discover how Effy's journey of survival and bravery unfolds amidst a backdrop of dark academia and gothic mystery. Tune in for a thoughtful analysis and lively debate on the book's romance and character dynamics. Perfect for fans of literature and those seeking a captivating discussion on the complexities of storytelling!

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

02:23 Elevator Pitch (Non Spoiler)

14:32 Worldbuilding

25:03 Effy Sayre

28:03 Preston Heloury

31:34 Ianto Myrrdin

34:00 Possession & Obsession

42:31 Misogyny and Sexism

50:33 The Role of Water

01:04:22 Isolation

01:07:10 The Romance

01:37:07 The Fairy King and Superstitions

01:43:30 So What's Next?

01:47:33 Final Thoughts and Ratings

01:50:58 Swift Corner

02:14:46 Side Quests

02:16:57 Outro