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3.67 AVERAGE
3.67 AVERAGE
Nothing wrong with it. I just couldn’t get into a dystopian book right now. Probably will try it again at a later time.
adventurous
dark
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I love a good Apocalypse book. Especially something so well based on what will probably happen with global warming. I also love spicy stories and sailing books. So I am very happy about the Thalassic series. Bird is a gem, her mistakes are very real, and I looove her dreams, wink-wink. Also, her love interest is far from perfect, thank god. We need to stop worshipping men in books. Let's have real people with real issues besides the "I am too tough to speak about my feelings" vibes. And what can I say about Malarkey? SUCH A GOOD GIRL.
Sometimes it felt funny how the ocean seemed a little too small - how the hell did the Savage crew find Bird on that island? </spoler>.
I know this book has a young adult and a new adult version, the second one with spicy scenes, but for now, here on the site, it looks a little confusing. I read the new adult version.
Sometimes it felt funny how the ocean seemed a little too small -
I know this book has a young adult and a new adult version, the second one with spicy scenes, but for now, here on the site, it looks a little confusing. I read the new adult version.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol
Self-destructive behaviour with alcohol abuse by the main character.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Salt by Liz Shipton is book one in the Thalassic series. This was an amazing start to a series! It was full of swashbuckling fun that I throughly enjoyed reading. The writing was very good, I could imagine everything that was happening as if I was there along with all the characters. I mean it’s a post apocalyptic water world!!! How cool is that!?!
I was really impressed that one of the main characters Bird Howsley suffers from an addiction. You don’t see that kind of subject matter in young adult books. Bird and Sargo are best friends in search of Bird’s brother who should be dead. The story was so interesting and page turning. I love that I was able to feel the struggles and the desperation to find the truth.
I’m looking forward to reading the rest of this series. Liz Shipton is a great writer! She even has a new book releasing soon, I can’t wait to read that as well. If book one is this good, I can only imagine it gets greater as it goes. I wholeheartedly suggest you read this book!
Final review;
5 out of 5 stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
How great these characters are:
5 out of 5 waves 🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Most dystopians are based around stealing to survive, but this one is so much more!! Bird, the 17 year old main character, fights an alcohol addiction that makes her black out and wake up in places she doesn’t remember going to. In her teen angst she steals her rivals necklace which leads her on a great escape from the enemy with her friend.
There is so many things that seem like simple world building but ends up being very relevant later. I love these kind of books where you almost need to read them twice to catch all the hints the author left along the way.
Excellent writing, amazing plot, i cant wait to read the rest!!!
There is so many things that seem like simple world building but ends up being very relevant later. I love these kind of books where you almost need to read them twice to catch all the hints the author left along the way.
Excellent writing, amazing plot, i cant wait to read the rest!!!
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A Breathtaking YA book. Literally I was hooked after the first chapter.
Three words for books
Adventurous, Action-packed, Addictive.
For one I have never ever read a dystopian book. But when I was asked to review this I went in blind and I am not disappointed.
Liz (The author) has set the story of a young girl named Bird in post-apocalyptic place where climate change has made human life difficult. Bird is a lovely character who is flawed and has her charming way to do what she wants. She might not be a thinker person but she indeed goes for what her gut tells her.
Due to some issues Bird ends up on the wrong side of a terrorist organization. While she hides away from danger she unknowingly puts Sargos life in danger as well. But they both set out on a journey which will change their views on things the governing body has put in the or minds. Hunted by a group known as the anonymity, kidnapped by pirates and oh yeah betrayed by her own brother who wants to use her voice and life experience.
I love how Bird and Sargo have this friendship which is beautiful and I am genuinely shocked by how painfully obvious it is as a reader that they both want it to be more but refuse to say anything. I knew it was a slow burn and I completely loved it.
Liz has done an incredible job writing this piece of art. As a reader I feel like the author has the key to grabbing the readers attention keep them hooked without trying to hard on words and terminology. The terms that are used are of course mostly related to sailing, the detail and world building is spot on. At no point did I think 'uh what's happening here'
I'm giving this 4 stars because it was my first dystopian book, (also because I was sucker punched by the little plot twist near the end). I don't have anything against the author she did an Ah-Ma-Zing job writing this I would strongly recommend Salt
Three words for books
Adventurous, Action-packed, Addictive.
For one I have never ever read a dystopian book. But when I was asked to review this I went in blind and I am not disappointed.
Liz (The author) has set the story of a young girl named Bird in post-apocalyptic place where climate change has made human life difficult. Bird is a lovely character who is flawed and has her charming way to do what she wants. She might not be a thinker person but she indeed goes for what her gut tells her.
Due to some issues Bird ends up on the wrong side of a terrorist organization. While she hides away from danger she unknowingly puts Sargos life in danger as well. But they both set out on a journey which will change their views on things the governing body has put in the or minds. Hunted by a group known as the anonymity, kidnapped by pirates and oh yeah betrayed by her own brother who wants to use her voice and life experience.
I love how Bird and Sargo have this friendship which is beautiful and I am genuinely shocked by how painfully obvious it is as a reader that they both want it to be more but refuse to say anything. I knew it was a slow burn and I completely loved it.
Liz has done an incredible job writing this piece of art. As a reader I feel like the author has the key to grabbing the readers attention keep them hooked without trying to hard on words and terminology. The terms that are used are of course mostly related to sailing, the detail and world building is spot on. At no point did I think 'uh what's happening here'
I'm giving this 4 stars because it was my first dystopian book, (also because I was sucker punched by the little plot twist near the end). I don't have anything against the author she did an Ah-Ma-Zing job writing this I would strongly recommend Salt
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I received a free e-copy of Salt and this is my honest opinion.
Wow, what a book! I could not put this down and I can’t wait to read the next in the series.
This dystopian scratched an itch of mine that hasn’t been scratched since the ‘classics’ like divergent and wool. I loved the world, all the action, the characters, the diversity and representation of people and mental illnesses.
I also appreciated that the characters felt real, that they reacted and argued in ways that felt natural and alive. Loved it.
Wow, what a book! I could not put this down and I can’t wait to read the next in the series.
This dystopian scratched an itch of mine that hasn’t been scratched since the ‘classics’ like divergent and wool. I loved the world, all the action, the characters, the diversity and representation of people and mental illnesses.
I also appreciated that the characters felt real, that they reacted and argued in ways that felt natural and alive. Loved it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Violence, Murder
Minor: Animal cruelty, Vomit, Trafficking, Kidnapping