A Sweet Sting of Salt by Rose Sutherland

A Sweet Sting of Salt

Rose Sutherland

304 pages • first pub 2024 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical lgbtqia+ emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
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When a young woman in 19th century Nova Scotia uncovers a magical secret about her neighbour, she’ll have to fight to keep the truth—and the woman she loves—safe in this stunning queer reimagining of the classic folktale The Selkie Wife. When a sh...

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Community Reviews Summary of 258 reviews

Moods

mysterious 75%
emotional 71%
tense 53%
hopeful 37%
adventurous 30%
dark 29%
reflective 16%
challenging 10%
sad 6%
inspiring 5%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 37%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 40% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

4.09

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