A Theory of Dreaming, Ava Reid
A Theory of Dreaming, Ava Reid
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A Theory of Dreaming
Sequel to A Study in Drowning

Author: Ava Reid

Series: Study in Drowning

Narrator: Saskia Maarleveld, Gary Furlong

Unabridged: 10 hr 44 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 07/29/2025

Synopsis

Return to the immersive, lush, and dreamlike world of the instantly bestselling dark academia fantasy A Study in Drowning as the aftermath of their first discovery pulls Effy and Preston on a final adventure and brings their haunting love story to its end in this stunning sequel and final book in the duology.All stories come to an end. Effy learned that when she defeated the Fairy King. Even though she may never know exactly what happened at Hiraeth, she is free of her nightmares and is able to pen a thesis with Preston on the beloved national fairy tale Angharad. She has finally earned a spot at the literature college, making her the first woman in history to enroll.But some dreams are dangerous, especially when they come true. The entire university—and soon the entire nation—is waiting for her to fail. With the Fairy King defeated and Myrddin’s legacy exposed, Effy can no longer escape into fantasy. Who is she without her stories?With Effy under threat, Preston is surprised to discover a rage simmering inside him, ringing in his ears like bells. He begins to dream of a palace under the sea, a world where he is king—visions that start to follow him even in waking.As the war between Llyr and Argant explodes, Effy and Preston find themselves caught in the crossfire: Effy losing her dreams and Preston losing himself in his.Are dreams ever truly just dreams?

About Ava Reid

Ava Reid is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning, A Theory of Dreaming, Lady Macbeth, Juniper & Thorn, and The Wolf and the Woodsman. Her books have been published in over fourteen territories. She lives in the New York area. Follow her on Instagram @avasreid and find her online at tumblr.com/avasreid.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Robin on April 04, 2025

ava reid making me believe in love and magic yet again? fork found in kitchen Read my full review you know at the end of the story when the heroes go off into the sunset and love conquers everything, well a theory of dreaming proves there’s more to surmount but that love IS the reason we can continue......more

Goodreads review by nikki | ཐི༏ཋྀ​​݁ ₊ ݁ . on December 21, 2024

I am seized by such love, I vow / that I must come to ruin now. if they don't love me like preston loves effy, i don't want them!!!! rating: 4.25★ this was the sequel we needed: what happens to effy and preston when they return to university from hiraeth manor with their controversial thesis? they mus......more

Goodreads review by Nilufer on April 23, 2025

I was thrilled and surprised to discover that Ava Reid decided to write a sequel to A Study in Drowning, gifting fans like me a perfect fantasy treasure that made me scream with delight and dance on my couch! This continuation of Preston and Effy’s story is a joy to read, especially as it explores h......more

Goodreads review by Mbhabibti on January 20, 2025

Very sad to report that, as much as I loved A Study in Drowning, the sequel did not deliver. We still have Ava Reid's gorgeous, gothic, atmospheric writing which deserves a star on its own, but a plot was nowhere to be found. Truly had to force myself to slog through this. Going forward, I will be re......more

Goodreads review by Lance on July 22, 2025

E-ARC generously provided by HarperCollins Children’s Books in exchange for an honest review! Thank you so much 4 stars. Hypnotic and dreamlike in its prose and clever in its examination of subjects like nationalism through a speculative lens, A Theory of Dreaming is an excellent follow-up to A Stud......more

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