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

This is the Deluxe Limited Edition of the highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling dark-academia fantasy A Study in Drowning — featuring a special foil-case design, antique-style endpapers, filigree cover, and decorative page edges that make it a collector’s edition.

First published in 2025, this book continues what has been described as a lush, dream-like, atmospheric duology blending fantasy, folklore, and romance — a distinctive mix that sets it apart in YA fantasy.

Return to the immersive, dreamy world introduced in A Study in Drowning. In A Theory of Dreaming, the aftermath of the first book’s revelations pulls protagonists Effy and Preston into a final adventure that tests their bond and forces them to confront darker truths. The stakes grow higher as dreams — and nightmares — begin to blur the lines between reality and myth. As looming threats from the past rise, Effy and Preston must decide what they are willing to sacrifice to survive the unraveling of their world. This deluxe edition wraps the climactic conclusion in a beautifully crafted volume.

“A dark and gripping feminist tale.” — Kirkus Reviews

“Lusciously evocative and dripping with verbal texture.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“Incandescent, tender, and fierce… a spell-binding mix of magic, myth, and mystery that lingers long after the last page.” — Rory Power (New York Times bestselling author)