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The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw

229 reviews

elle_g's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A

4.25

A surprisingly beautiful & lyrical love story. 

"It is always interesting to see how often women are described as ravenous when it is the men who, without exception, take without thought of compensation." 

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typedtruths's review against another edition

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challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.25

i didn't like this at all. yes, the themes of unconditional love are beautiful but everything else about this did <i>nothing</i> for me

▷ <u>Representation</u>: nonbinary sc/love interest.

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shawnali's review against another edition

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dark sad tense fast-paced

4.75

Before this year, I would not have really put myself out there as someone who reads or enjoys a lot of horror/thriller kinds of books, but these are the kinds of reads that make me rethink that.

This is a feminine rage, what happens after-the-fact piece. Very quick to get through, though a bit disturbing. Or at least it has the potential to be that to some.

If you are someone with any sensitivities while reading, I would highly advise you to read the content warnings on this book before you pick it up!

I just wanted more

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swit2900's review

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dark sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5


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ladykatka's review

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dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I had to read the first few pages a couple times to get used to the writing style. Once that happened it did have a unique beauty to it. The conversation between the mermaid and the plague doctor was easily the best part. It was gruesome at times but it added to the atmosphere.

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lilmswolfe's review against another edition

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challenging dark hopeful mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

The use of words not often used in everyday life was overwhelming. It’s fine if there a word here and there, I can usually decipher what it means by the surrounding text but dang 2-3 words every sentence or so? Sheesh. 

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coffeesaurusrex's review

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challenging dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0


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chainsawheartbooks's review against another edition

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dark emotional 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? It's complicated

5.0

A hauntingly beautiful love story about life, death and the destruction of what we hold dear.
This book gets very dark and gory in places, but it’s not without the warmth that comes with a true romance, one that keeps your heart light amongst the grim setting.

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salemander's review

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5.0

this shit had me SOBBING. one of the most beautiful books i’ve ever read 

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nubiani's review

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adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25


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