A Theory of Dreaming (A Study in Drowning, Bk. 2)

An instant #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling fantasy sequel.

With the Fairy King defeated, Effy and Preston should finally be able to move forward. But Effy, the first woman admitted to the literature college, faces a nation eager to see her fail. Meanwhile Preston begins to dream of a mysterious underwater kingdom, and those dreams grow increasingly difficult to separate from reality. As war erupts between rival nations, the two must face the aftermath of their earlier discoveries—and the dangerous power of stories. Perfect for romantasy readers craving magical worldbuilding, slow-burn tension, impossible loyalties, and the kind of ending that demands the next book.

Book details

• Author: Ava Reid
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9780063421677
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Published: July 29, 2025
• Language: English
• Pages: 399
• Dimensions: 8.50" H × 6.00" W × 1.25" D