An Archive of Romance
The enchanting world of A Study in Drowning comes to life through letters, poems, art, and more in this beautifully illustrated full-color novella from #1 New York Times bestselling author Ava Reid, featuring over forty illustrations, expanded and new text, stunning endpapers, and romantic rose gold foil for a jaw-dropping addition to the beloved dark academia series.
“I will love you to ruination,” the Fairy King said, brushing a strand of golden hair from my cheek.
“Yours or mine?” I asked.
The Fairy King did not answer.
Effy and Preston have been torn apart by the wars of men, the power of words, and the specter of magic—but it was through stories that they found each other. Relive Effy and Preston’s love story through their own pens in this immersive collection of mementos, illustrations, maps, blueprints, diary entries, and more. Read Angharad with Effy's annotations; sneak excerpts of Preston's diary; see the architectural sketches that brought Effy to Hiraeth; get your own ticket to Saltney; and experience the never-before-seen epilogue to Effy and Preston’s romance.
A perfect gift for fans of A Study in Drowning and A Theory of Dreaming and anyone who wants to embark on their own dark academia journey, this gorgeously illustrated novella collects ephemera from Effy and Preston as they remember the romance and prepare for a new chapter in their lives—together.
- Pages
- 251
- First published
- December 16, 2025
- Edition
- ISBN
- 9780063462243
Shelved by 4 Litcadians
Reviews
Finished May 17, 2026
“And what a joy it was to be like other girls” 🥹
Started May 4, 2026 · Finished May 4, 2026
This was a great collection of sketches, letters, diary entries, poems, essays, and more. The companion novel ties together the intricate literary world of Llyr, introduced in Ava Reid’s “A Study in Drowning” series well. I commend the author’s ability to create individualized writing styles for all of the various snippets of works included here, and all of the time likely used to construct this into the visually stunning book that it is. I think one of my favorite aspects of this book is Preston’s diary entries, as we gain more insight into the early days of his and Effy’s acquaintance and learn what a certified yearner this man is. I also really like the short story we’re given at the end. I enjoyed this a lot.