Questions About A Study in Drowning (A Study in Drowning, #1)

by Ava Reid (Goodreads Author)

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What is the meaning of Preston being able to hear the bells of the drowned churches? Because Effy nener could..

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How explicit does the romance get? Closed/open door?

Reah N. It's not quite closed door. There are many mentions of sexual assaults including by her professor at school, forced touches, and one scene of Effy and…moreIt's not quite closed door. There are many mentions of sexual assaults including by her professor at school, forced touches, and one scene of Effy and Preston spending the night together, with most details glossed over(less)

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Is this stand alone?

Rebecca Nicole Yes, this is a standalone!

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Is the romance slow burn? Are there any explicit scenes?

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Karlijn It's upper YA, so I would say that it's safe from ages 14-15 onwards. It does have an intimate scene but it's not graphic. It does include a SA storyl…moreIt's upper YA, so I would say that it's safe from ages 14-15 onwards. It does have an intimate scene but it's not graphic. It does include a SA storyline and quite a bit of misogyny within the world and towards the protagonist.(less)

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How "YA" is this? Normally I don't read YA because I tend to find it very basic compared to adult fiction. But the special edition of this just looks so spectacular.

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Is this book clean?

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