Those We Drown, Amy Goldsmith
Those We Drown, Amy Goldsmith
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Those We Drown

Author: Amy Goldsmith

Narrator: Saskia Maarleveld

Unabridged: 10 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/27/2023


Synopsis

An ocean-drenched, atmospheric horror debut! Liv's best friend disappears on their first night aboard their dream semester-at-sea program—but is he really sick, like everyone says, or is something darker lurking beneath the water?

It should have been the trip of a lifetime.

When Liv lands an all-expenses-paid opportunity to study aboard the luxury cruise ship The Eos for a semester, she can’t believe her luck. Especially since it will offer her the chance to spend time with Will, her ex–best friend, who’s barely spoken to her since the night their relationship changed forever.  

But as soon as she steps on board, Liv realizes just how out of her depth she is. With Will, with the rest of the Seamester students—including the brittle and beautiful Constantine, who may be hiding his own ties to the Eos—and most of all, with the Sirens, three glamorous and mysterious influencers who seem to have the run of the ship.

Liv quickly discovers that the only reason she was invited to join the trip is because another girl disappeared shortly after enrolling—and no one seems to know what happened to her. When further disappearances rock the ship and strange creatures begin haunting Liv’s dreams, she wonders: Is the Eos hiding a dark secret within its shadowy decks?

The truth will come at a price . . . only, how much is Liv willing to pay?

About The Author

Amy Goldsmith grew up on the south coast of England, obsessed with obscure 70s horror movies and antiquarian ghost stories. She studied Psychology at the University of Sussex and, after gaining her Postgraduate Certificate in Education, moved to inner London to teach. Now, she lives back on the south coast where she still teaches English and spends her weekends trawling antiques shops for haunted mirrors. Those We Drown is her first novel. 


Reviews

Goodreads review by Nilufer on November 18, 2023

I couldn’t decide what I truly felt about this book! Trapped in a luxurious cruise ship, claustrophobic theme, slow burn mystery, horrifying sea creatures concept, Del Toro’s Shape of Water meets Strain plot line vibes are the best things about the book! But I hate the guts of the characters! Liv, m......more

Goodreads review by Luvtoread (Trying to catch up) on July 25, 2023

Liv and her best friend Will are travelling a whole semester on the cruise ship named Eos where Liv received an all expense paid scholarship along with seven other students from other universities. Liv is normally a quiet girl with many insecurities which increase ten-fold when she meets the others......more

Goodreads review by aubs on January 28, 2023

Going into this book, I was a little iffy on the whole concept. A horror/thriller book set on a cruise ship could’ve gone two way; really good or really bad. I loved it! I couldn’t put it down once i started. The story flowed so welling and I loved Amy’s writing style! This story keeps you guessing.......more

Goodreads review by Neil on December 02, 2022

An unputdownable YA horror-thriller featuring a fish-out-of-water MC on a cruise ship that might be harbouring a terrible conspiracy. Featuring a memorable ensemble cast of characters, who you're never quite sure whether to trust or not, and a grump x sunshine romance (kind of), this book is a ride......more

Goodreads review by Zeyneb on January 30, 2023

Horror is becoming one of my all time favorite genres. What an amazing book this was. I don't even know where to begin. The cover is gorgeous and reels you in. The story is hauntingly beautiful and atmospheric. I felt everything Liv felt and it was as though I was right there along with her freaking......more


Quotes

"The slow unraveling of the mystery is captivating and surprising...An original, suspenseful, and atmospheric debut." —Kirkus Reviews

“Through Liv’s snarky first-person narration, Goldsmith crafts a seafaring tale of grim horror.” —Publishers Weekly

“Quick-fire pacing and stunning reveals around every corner… as dazzling as it is terrifying.” —Kara Thomas, author of That Weekend and The Cheerleaders

“An immaculately crafted, eerie thriller that will hold readers in breathless suspense until the final, chilling moments.” —Lyndall Clipstone, author of The World at the Lake’s Edge duology

“Taut and immersive.” —Tara Goedjen, author of No Beauties or Monsters
 
“A delicious descent into dark waters… a slippery, salt-soaked mystery where no one can be trusted and debts must be paid.” —Ann Fraistat, author of What We Harvest
 
“Weaving Greek mythology and oceanic horror into a glittering mystery at sea, Those We Drown explores the sinister side of wealth, beauty, and privilege.” —Erica Waters, author of The River Has Teeth and The Restless Dark
 
“This story took me on an adventure I won’t soon forget. I’ve always wanted to go on a cruise . . . but this made me think twice. I loved it.” —Amanda Linsmeier, author of Starlings