A review by twistingsnake
The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

There are parts of this that are very vivid and very beautiful. There are elements of this love story that I found almost compelling but the writing hangs over this like a knotted web. I can see the glimmer, but I cannot make my way through the thick bands of purple prose. This is going to be really good for some people. It was not that for me.