--- product_id: 683034584 title: "A Theory of Dreaming Deluxe Limited Edition: Sequel to A Study in Drowning – The Stunning Final Book in the Haunting YA Fantasy Duology" price: "939325₫" currency: VND in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.vn/products/683034584-a-theory-of-dreaming-deluxe-limited-edition-sequel-to-study store_origin: VN region: Vietnam --- # A Theory of Dreaming Deluxe Limited Edition: Sequel to A Study in Drowning – The Stunning Final Book in the Haunting YA Fantasy Duology **Price:** 939325₫ **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Theory of Dreaming Deluxe Limited Edition: Sequel to A Study in Drowning – The Stunning Final Book in the Haunting YA Fantasy Duology - **How much does it cost?** 939325₫ with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vn](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/683034584-a-theory-of-dreaming-deluxe-limited-edition-sequel-to-study) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: A Theory of Dreaming Deluxe Limited Edition: Sequel to A Study in Drowning: 9780063432925: Reid, Ava: Books Review: So good! - Effy and Preston return to university amid a changing landscape. Effy is now a literature college student, though her classmates are anything but welcoming. The war between Llyr and Argant intensifies. And the truth of Myrddin’s legacy is suppressed by the government. All the while, Preston is dreaming of a kingdom beneath the sea and slowly losing sight of himself and Effy. Read if you like: -Reality vs Dreams -History vs Propaganda -Love Conquers All I loved A Study in Drowning and thought it was going to be a tough act to follow, but wow oh wow did Ava Reid say 'hold my beer.' I love A Theory of Dreaming even more than ASID! I did not want to put this book down and simply could not read it fast enough. It is such a beautifully written book. It echos some of the themes of ASID and takes a new look at them, while expanding on the Llyr/Argant divide with such great commentary on all of it. I love that we got Preston's POV in this book. He is such a tragically romantic MMC. I can't recommend this duet enough! Review: Very beautiful edition but dust cover was torn slightly - The dust cover was ripped in shipment but the book is in perfect condition ! As for the story I have not read yet but my friends highly rec! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #16,460 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #28 in Teen & Young Adult Historical Romance #58 in Teen & Young Adult Paranormal Romance #75 in Teen & Young Adult Dark Fantasy | | Book 2 of 3 | A Study in Drowning | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (742) | | Dimensions | 5.75 x 1.25 x 8.5 inches | | Edition | Deluxe | | Grade level | 9 - 12 | | ISBN-10 | 0063432927 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0063432925 | | Item Weight | 1.25 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 416 pages | | Publication date | July 29, 2025 | | Publisher | HarperCollins | | Reading age | 14 years and up | ## Images ![A Theory of Dreaming Deluxe Limited Edition: Sequel to A Study in Drowning – The Stunning Final Book in the Haunting YA Fantasy Duology - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81liNmjKViL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So good! *by H***E on July 29, 2025* Effy and Preston return to university amid a changing landscape. Effy is now a literature college student, though her classmates are anything but welcoming. The war between Llyr and Argant intensifies. And the truth of Myrddin’s legacy is suppressed by the government. All the while, Preston is dreaming of a kingdom beneath the sea and slowly losing sight of himself and Effy. Read if you like: -Reality vs Dreams -History vs Propaganda -Love Conquers All I loved A Study in Drowning and thought it was going to be a tough act to follow, but wow oh wow did Ava Reid say 'hold my beer.' I love A Theory of Dreaming even more than ASID! I did not want to put this book down and simply could not read it fast enough. It is such a beautifully written book. It echos some of the themes of ASID and takes a new look at them, while expanding on the Llyr/Argant divide with such great commentary on all of it. I love that we got Preston's POV in this book. He is such a tragically romantic MMC. I can't recommend this duet enough! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very beautiful edition but dust cover was torn slightly *by A***A on November 21, 2025* The dust cover was ripped in shipment but the book is in perfect condition ! As for the story I have not read yet but my friends highly rec! ### ⭐⭐⭐ Maybe sometimes the truth should stay buried... *by S***E on September 25, 2025* Trigger warnings for A Study in Drowning include: sexual assault, depression, attempted suicide, anxiety, struggles with reality, isolation, war, bullying, abandonment, death of a parent, and substance abuse I finished this book a couple of weeks ago but waited to post a review to fully mull over what I read. I typically read more upbeat, adventure, and fast paced stories, so please take that into account with considering my review. Let me start by saying, Ava Reid's writing style is absolutely amazing, truly beautiful. But this story did not hook me. It was depressing, heavy, sad, and at no point did I feel inspired, excited, or hopeful that the characters would make it to their happily ever after. Instead of feeling like Effy and Preston had overcome this great evil from the first book, they just get thrown into a reality that might have been worse than the alternate reality from before. Effy struggles with living in a reality without the Fairy King and no longer knows how to sleep or dream without the help of medication. School is nothing like she imagined. Preston is too caught up in his own worries and dreams to see her drowning (puns intended). She doesn't seek help, she doesn't tell anyone she's struggling, and the isolation and lies drags her to a very unhealthy emotional state. She got everything she wanted from the first book and not one bit of it actually made her life better, happier, or healthier. That being said, I've never read an author describe the mental and emotional struggles of characters so incredibly, with realistic details in-depth to a degree that it was hard to separate my own emotions from these characters. If you have personally dealt with depression, abandonment, social isolation, or drug abuse, this might not be a safe read. As a reader, I FELT Effy's emotions deeply and darkly through Reid's writing style. Preston finds himself struggling with hearing the chapel bells (as noted in the end of A Study in Drowning) and he cannot understand how an unbeliever like himself would even be thinking about such things. He's completely shocked when his professor wraps him into what seems a crazy theory to access the dreams of the great authors in their magical sleep. Preston's fight against this alternate reality is not the same as Effy's struggles from book one. Effy KNEW in her soul that the Fairy King was real and had an interest in her life. Preston resists at every turn. Not to mention his struggle with anxiety and fear over wanting to protect Effy. Usually, a characteristic I love in an MMC, but this turned into a crippling emotion that should have been discussed and addressed by a professional. It possessed him like a mad man and he could barely cope thinking about her. In a modern world, both Effy and Preston should have been seeing a counselor all semester. I cannot honestly say if Reid intended for the reader to become a believer in these alternate realities themselves, or if we are mean to be the sane ones, looking at these crazy kids from the outside. That part of these books could easily put these stories under "future classics." If I was a literature student with a desire to use an annotation pen and tabs, this book would be covered front to back. But I'm not, and I didn't want to mark-up some of the most beautiful books on my shelves. I became overly frustrated with the "lack of communication" trope and depressed over the lack of coping skills that both Effy and Preston showed here. In A Study of Drowning, they both showed creativity, curiosity, bravery, and a growing love for one another as the person they could lean on for support and safety. Every bit of that gets thrown out the window back at the university and it was a frustrating transition. Lastly, back to Reid's beautiful writing and world building skills, the aspects of war were spot on. She uses Preston's background as a way to express the racial and social prejudices against foreigners during a building war between two countries who don't even know why they are fighting again. Their stories are steeped in deep history and fantastical myths. As the reader, we worry for Preston's mother and brother and how to war will impact them. We struggle with Preston about being separated and even having his communications tampered with and later cute off entirely. He is judged by his peers and insulted by other university staff. He honestly holds it together a lot better in these very real struggles than he does with the alternate reality of the dream world. Reid brings together a story of trauma, struggle, war, mystery, the pursuit of knowledge, and the idea that sometimes the truth should stay buried. Go into this story knowing it's not a fast-paced book and it will not give you the warm and fuzzies. You will be emotionally challenged! ## Frequently Bought Together - A Theory of Dreaming Deluxe Limited Edition: Sequel to A Study in Drowning - Three Shattered Souls (The Broken Blades, 3) - The Things Gods Break (The Crucible, 2) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vn/products/683034584-a-theory-of-dreaming-deluxe-limited-edition-sequel-to-study](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/683034584-a-theory-of-dreaming-deluxe-limited-edition-sequel-to-study) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vietnam* *Store origin: VN* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*