The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw

The Salt Grows Heavy

Cassandra Khaw with Susan Dalian (Narrator)

2 hours, 54 minutes • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror lgbtqia+ dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

From USA Today bestselling author Cassandra Khaw comes The Salt Grows Heavy, a razor-sharp and bewitching fairytale of discovering the darkness in the world, and the darkness within oneself.You may think you know how the fairytale goes: a mermaid ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,829 reviews

Moods

dark 98%
mysterious 47%
tense 42%
emotional 31%
challenging 26%
sad 20%
adventurous 18%
reflective 10%
hopeful 3%
funny 1%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 34%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 36% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 33% | No: 27% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 11% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 24% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.78

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