Salt by Liz Shipton

346 pages first pub 2023 (view editions)

fiction dystopian romance young adult adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced
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Salt by Liz Shipton is ideal for readers who crave high-stakes dystopian adventures with complex characters, slow-burn romance, and immersive world-building that blends emotional depth with relentless action.

Description

What do you do with a drunken sailor when the world is underwater?In a brutal dystopian water world, where survival depends on skill and smarts, Bird Howsley is a beautiful disaster. A drunken sailor, a sharp-tongued back-talker, and a magnet for ...

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Community Reviews

3.68
based on 130 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 95%

mysterious: 48%

tense: 44%

emotional: 34%

funny: 30%

dark: 22%

challenging: 16%

hopeful: 6%

lighthearted: 6%

inspiring: 4%

reflective: 4%

informative: 2%

sad: 2%


Pace

39% of readers chose fast
54% of readers chose medium
6% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

18% of readers chose Plot
63% of readers chose A mix
18% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

55% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

58% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

87% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

87% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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